Associate Director- Logistics & Distribution - ANZ

Associate Director- Logistics & Distribution - ANZ

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in ensuring seamless distribution operations? As the Associate Director of Logistics & Distribution for ANZ, you will be responsible for delivering top-notch customer service levels with the right quality, quantity, and cost targets across multiple markets or distribution centres. You will develop and manage relationships with Freight Forwarders (FFs), Logistic Service Providers (LSPs), AstraZeneca manufacturing sites. Join us to drive policies, best practices, development plans, budgets, and business continuity plans that enable efficient distribution activities.

• An exciting Permanent full-time opportunity

• Embrace creativity, dig deep, ask questions, and problem-solve together

• Be part of a culture which protects the safety and well-being of self, others, and the environment.

Why AstraZeneca?

Join the team where everyone feels a personal connection to the people that we impact. From our science labs to manufacturing at scale, we are committed to delivering at the highest quality. It’s inspiring and rewarding work, influencing every part of the product lifecycle to deliver life-changing medicines. To ultimately make people’s lives better – from patients and their families to all of us in society.  

AstraZeneca offers an environment where you can thrive with standardised ways of working driven by Lean principles. Our standardised approach drives efficiencies through our processes, focusing on what truly matters. With constant new products and launches, there's never been a better time to join Supply Chain and make a significant contribution to life-changing medicines.

The North Ryde manufacturing facility remains an important centre for both AstraZeneca and manufacturing in Australia.  We are proud of our long heritage in Australia, where for more than 65 years, AstraZeneca has been providing medicines to treat many cancers and chronic diseases, saving lives and extending life for millions of Australians.  

What’s in it for you?

• YOU Days – Enjoy an extra day off every month

• On-site perks, including free parking and a staff cafe

• Work in a safe and supportive environment that prioritizes the well-being of all employees

What you’ll do

 As a key member of the APAC logistics team and reporting to the Directors of Area Logistics and Distribution (Asia North), you will lead a team who oversee & execute efficient local distribution operations in Australia & New Zealand and exports from Australia. Ensuring optimal customer service, quality, cost, and delivery targets, while managing relationships with Freight Forwarders, Logistics Service Providers, and Third-Party Logistics providers.

• Own delivery within big/multiple markets or large and complex distribution centre(s). The distribution centre(s) may be run in-house or outsourced to a service provider.

• Responsible for the budget and setting the performance targets for the distribution centre(s)

• Establish Service Level Agreements for distribution with marketing companies.

• Use budgeting and planning tools to develop distribution frameworks and track delivery against plan.

• Undertake management reporting via both information systems and paper-based systems.

• Monitor and maintain compliance to current Good Manufacturing Practices, Safety, Health and Environment, and Sarbanes Oxley business procedures, raising and addressing problems as they arise.

• Follow AstraZeneca’s financial policies, manage people resources to policy requirements, and deliver production requirements on time and budget.

• Collaborate effectively with distribution leaders and excellence groups to develop continuous improvement.

• Promote continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance operations and delivering performance improvements.

• Communicate business plan to team and act as highest escalation point within the distribution centre to resolve any issues to delivery.

• Liaise with supply directors to understand requirements and match distribution delivery structure to meet needs.

• Responsible for implementing distribution changes and delivery of change projects.

Essential for the role

• Personnel management

• 5 years minimum experience within a Supply Chain / Logistics role, preferably within the Pharma industry

• Experience dealing with 3rd party warehousing and distribution

• Customer Service transactional processes management

• Inventory management practices

• Excellent analytical skills

• Good interpersonal skills – knowledge of supply chain processes and links amongst departments

Desirables for the role

• Professional qualification in distribution and/or supply chain

• Experience of project work under tight deadlines and service levels across different technology bases

• Knowledge of GDP, GMP, GWP, and relevant Government legislation

So, what’s next?

• Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.

• Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have a seat available, and we hope it’s yours.

• Please note that all internal applications must be accompanied with a Talent Card. Please see link to assist you with creating your Talent Card - https://nucleusvideo.astrazeneca.com/media/t/1_ul5bvxgy/67879971. Please attach this as part of your supporting document.

• If you’re curious to know more then please reach out to Dia Dutta. Internal applications close Monday 2nd October 2023.

Where can I find out more?

• Visit AZ Careers Page on https://www.astrazeneca.com.au/

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.