Distribution Liaison Partner

Job title: Distribution Liaison Partner

Career Level - D3

Introduction to role

External Supply and Manufacture (ESM) supports the Operations strategy by establishing and managing suppliers across the world that meet our global standards. Through external suppliers, the team manages approximately one third of AstraZeneca s value of production. ESM plays a key role in ensuring the external supply chains are robust and deliver value to AstraZeneca through driving continuous improvement. Our team also supports New Product Introduction through external supply, plays a pivotal role in integrating companies and products that AstraZeneca acquires and bringing innovation through supply chain programmes e.g. Market Access. Your work is performed in a global environment, with a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration with other roles and function areas!

As a Distribution Liaison Partner, you will lead and coordinate the activities required to set up global shipping flows for ESM. You will also have an awareness of supply chain processes and products and keep up to date with changes in the supply chain related to shipping and distribution information/data. You will actively work with Practical Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement in cross-functional teams, both as team member and as team leader when appropriate.