Associate Director, Supply Chain

Are you ready to lead a dynamic team in the heart of the Americas Supply Chain As an Associate Director youll lead all aspects of a diverse team responsible for customer operations distribution logistics and process automation.

Our mission Ensure efficient compliant and high-quality completion of processing and distribution tasks while promoting continuous progress across the region. Collaborate cross-functionally champion operational excellence and support progressive supply chain initiatives.

Are you up for the challenge

Accountabilities:

• Lead mentor and develop a team of supply chain specialists providing day-to-day coaching establishing clear objectives and aligning activities with departmental and company goals.
• Coordinate the end-to-end order management process ensuring timely and detailed processing of customer orders returns and distribution logistics in accordance with GxP regulations SOPs and quality standards.
• Ensure proactive and effective collaboration with internal stakeholderssuch as Quality Commercial Finance and Supply Chain Operationsas well as external partners including healthcare providers distributors 3PLs and suppliers to guarantee timely and accurate order issuance.
• Lead all aspects of the Supply Chain team addressing blocking issues and ensuring customer happiness.
• Advise the creation completion and maintenance of quality records (deviations complaints change controls CAPAs) within the Quality Management System ensuring compliance with GDP GMP DSCSA and REMS requirements.
• Lead initiatives to improve operational efficiency including the development and implementation of process automation (RPA) EDI monitoring documentation updates and process optimization projects.
• Support review and approve SOPs work instructions and procedural documentation to standardize and optimize processes across all led teams.
• Communicate regularly with all team members provide training and development opportunities and ensure adequate coverage and effective backup systems are in place for absences or peaks in workload.
• Serve as a blocking issue point for urgent matters during after-hours weekends and holidays across the distribution network.
• Proactively identify and address resource needs to handle evolving business requirements; facilitate change management and promote a culture of teamwork inclusion transparency and innovation.
• Assist in transformation initiatives and ongoing improvements across the supply chain functions participating in or leading cross-functional project teams as required.
• Collaborate with the Head of US Supply Chain on strategic initiatives business planning and reporting for the Americas region.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of management experience in supply chain operations preferably within the pharmaceutical industry with a proven record of people leadership and talent development across multi-functional teams.
• In-depth knowledge of end-to-end supply chain management order processing distribution operations project management and process improvement.
• Demonstrated experience working within a GxP- GMP- and GDP-regulated environment including oversight of quality management processes and compliance activities.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to track report and act on performance metrics and to leverage technology such as ERP systems (e.g. SAP) EDI and process automation tools.
• Exceptional written and oral communication abilities with a history of building strong collaborative relationships both internally and externally.
• Ability to manage competing priorities resolve escalations efficiently inspire a continuous improvement mindset and champion transformation.
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with other business systems (e.g. Esker Coupa TraceLink) is an asset.
• High level of ethics reliability flexibility and organizational skills.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Business Management Supply Chain/Logistics or related field
• Post-graduate degree or MBA preferred.
• Six Sigma or Lean certification preferred.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing -person working gives us the platform we need to connect work at pace and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZenecas Alexion division youll find an environment where work transcends ordinary boundaries. Our commitment to patients drives everything we do. We embrace diversity and innovation to tackle the toughest challenges faced by those living with rare diseases. With a rapidly expanding portfolio and an entrepreneurial spirit akin to a leading biotech firm combined with global resourcesyour career here means making a real difference. Youll be supported by exceptional leaders who empower you to grow through tailored development programs that align your personal growth with our mission.

Ready to make an impact Apply now to join our team!

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