International Distribution Coordinator AstraZeneca

Do you want to work as an International Distribution Coordinator? Now is your chance to join AstraZeneca in Södertälje!

Are you ready for an exciting opportunity? AstraZeneca in Södertälje is currently seeking an International Distribution Coordinator. You will act as the key operational interface between the Global Supply Function and the Marketing Company for your markets. Your work is mainly within the 0-6mth horizon with responsibility for reviewing & analyzing forecast data to ensure this is in line with sales and is adjusted to meet market stock requirements.

Purpose, Offer and Benefits

This is a 1-year consulting assignment. You will be employed by TNG during this time.

At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being results-oriented, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you´re our kind of person!
Experience the excitement and varied challenges as we launch new products. Resilient in the face of a constant flow of groundbreaking scientific products and novel medicines. It´s the quality of the products that ignites our passion to rapidly develop innovative new processes.

Your Responsibilities

• Work with the MCs to understand what is driving demand in the market and to ensure the Supply Organisation is aligned. You drive the market pre-IBP with your MCs and use this information to prepare the market demand / intelligence input for the brand IBP meetings.
• Supervise performance through KPIs and make improvements to supply & forecast performance.
• Manage demand shortages and exceptional short-term demand changes between MCs & Pack Sites will also be part of your role.
• Work within the SAP APO system and our new Planning System OMP, balancing supply from global sites with MC demand, as well as working within a number of other planning systems.
• Be involved in new product launches in your markets/brands, and switch activities resulting from divestments or product discontinuations.
• Other projects, initiatives and improvements where you will be involved.

The Bigger Picture

As an International Distribution Coordinator in the European Region you will manage operational demand and act as the operational point of contact between Marketing Companies (MCs) and the relevant Global Supply Function.

This vacancy is for the Nordic Baltic Market, based in Södertälje. The Nordic Baltic region is a group of 8 markets, with many shared ´cluster´ packs, an active launch programme for new brands and divestment activities, leading to a rapidly changing portfolio of products and delivering life changing medicines to our patients. You will be one of 4 International Distribution Coordinator for Nordic Baltics, having a brand portfolio across all 8 markets. Therefore, there is opportunity for individual contribution, along with close team working towards shared goals.

Our Expectations

• Understanding of Supply Chain Management and experience from a Planning Role
• Proven analytical experience
• Problem solving ability
• Collaborative working skills – strong communication skills, especially across cultures
• Stakeholder management skills
• Good at working under pressure
• Good at working pro-actively
• Ability to prioritize critical tasks
• Excel / Powerpoi
• Fluent in English

Desirable Skills:
• A degree or equivalent in Business, Logistics, Sciences or Engineering is preferred, equivalent experience will be taken into account.
• SAP experience (ECC & APO)

Interested?
This is a staffing assignment which means that you are employed by TNG, but work for one of our customers. If you are interested in this position, apply right now! The selection process is ongoing and the position can be filled before the last apply-date. If you have any questions, please contact the recruiter.