International Distribution Coordinator AstraZeneca

Ready to bring new ideas to the table? Apply for the role of International Distribution Coordinator at AstraZeneca in Södertälje!

Do you possess the right attitude,ability to learn new things and a desire for personal development? Then this role might be right for you! We are now seeking an International Distribution Coordinator to AstraZeneca in Södertälje.

With constant new products and launches, there’s never been a better time to join Supply Chain and shape our future with a big contribution to life-changing medicines. Apply today!

Purpose, Offer and Benefits

This is a consulting assignment scheduled to commence in March and is expected to continue until the end of December. You will be employed by TNG during the duration of the assignment.

At AstraZeneca, we are united by a common purpose: to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. We work together across global boundaries to make an impact and find answers to challenges.

Your Responsibilities

• Planning distribution of pharmaceutical products in compliance with international road, sea and air transport legislation
• Raising required shipping documentation and facilitating communication between a global network of external suppliers, AZ sites, freight forwarders, customs and supply chain planners, to ensure timely delivery of products
• Take ownership for the customer invoice process and returns to suppliers and customers in collaboration with Supply Chain Coordinators and identify and resolve any customer credit blocks
• Handle the administration and investigation of supply and logistics complaints and drive improvements
• Proactively coordinate and process Registration sample orders and shipments for ESM products to ensure delivery on time
• Processing deliveries and invoices in SAP
• Maintain and demonstrate compliance with Sarbanes Oxley guidelines for all financial transactions carried out in this role and accurately measure and report key performance indicators where applicable

The Bigger Picture

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!

In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That´s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and daring world.

Our Expectations

• Degree in Supply Chain or Logistics or other relevant business field - equivalent experience will be taken into consideration
• Experience and knowledge in distribution, logistics or freight forwarding
• Appreciation for standards and data accuracy
• Strong system knowledge and understanding order management, invoice management, and distribution
• SAP (ERP) experience
• Veeva Vault QMS, SharePoint experience desirable
• Microsoft Windows / Office literate