Network Supply Planner – Clinical Manufacture

4 weeks ago


Macclesfield, United Kingdom AstraZeneca Full time

Introduction to Role:

Join us at AstraZeneca, where we are embarking on an exciting transformation journey within our Clinical Manufacture & Supply (CM&S) team. We are seeking a Network Supply Planner to play a pivotal role in this transformation, through establishing Network Supply Planning and Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE) processes. This role is part of the global clinical supply chain team within CM&S. As a Network Supply Planner, you will lead the weekly S&OE cycle and monthly supplier supply capability review cycle, working closely with the Network Supply Planning Project Lead to drive the roll out of S&OE to other nodes and levels of the clinical supply chain.

Accountabilities:

Lead weekly S&OE cycle:

Accountable for driving weekly S&OE cycle making prioritisation decisions to create a capacity constrained executable operational plan (horizon 0-12 weeks) Act as escalation point for the pack order executions process as part of the CM&S escalations process Develop a strong relationship with internal and external stakeholders to create an operational plan that is optimised across the CM&S network

Lead monthly supplier supply capability review cycle

Creates and maintains the tactical supply plan aligned to monthly planning cycle Using Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) to consider supplier capacity, key materials availability (bulk/API/device), inventory strategy set by clinical supply study leads and external factors

Own the operational (0-12 week horizon) and tactical supply plans (3m-24m horizon)

Gate keeper of operational and tactical supply plans and liaison between supplier and internal nodes, governed by S&OE and the CM&S monthly planning cycle Works closely with the pack order execution team and third party suppliers to monitor and control the execution of operational plans

Support the role out of S&OE across clinical supply chain

Support the role out of S&OE through different levels and nodes of the clinical supply chain, working closely with NSP Project Lead Drive best practice planning practices with key internal and external stakeholders

Essential Skills/Experience:

- Degree in supply chain related or drug development discipline or equivalent qualification or experience.

- In-depth knowledge of R&D supply chain and drug development processes.

- Advanced supply chain (inventory, capacity and network) planning skills.

- Experience in collaboration with key interfaces within the end-to-end supply chain.

- Excellent communications and collaboration skills.

- Knowledge of pharmaceutical production, supply chain principles, good manufacturing practice, FDA requirements (or equivalent) and Customs rules and regulations.

- Proficient IT skills and an aptitude for systems.

- Excellent analytical skills and an interest in using data to drive decisions.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

- APICS / CSCP or equivalent certification Lean certification.

- Good understanding of S&OP process.

- Leadership experience.

- Experience designing and implementing S&OE or S&OP planning processes.

- Experience developing supply chain tools and models in Microsoft Excel.

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by our mission to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. We are united behind this mission and strive to find the best solutions to put our patients first. With constant new products and launches, there's never been a better time to join our Supply Chain team. We are a diverse, multigenerational team of experts connected across the globe. We interpret the science, connecting it with the business need to apply manufacturing excellence. If you are self-driven, thrive at pace, continuously learning and proactively taking on more, then this is the place for you.

Are you ready to make a bigger impact on patients? Join us at AstraZeneca

Date Posted

25-Apr-2024

Closing Date

08-May-2024Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

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