Supply Chain Coordinator

Don't you just LOVE it when a Plan comes together?

Then come and join us - the Planning team within Global External Sourcing (GES)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our team for a Supply Planner / Supply Chain Coordinator (SCC), based in Södertälje, Sweden

We're looking for someone to join our team for a 12 month period!


Global External Sourcing (GES) is accountable for sourcing and supply of externally manufactured products into the AstraZeneca network. We are a Process Centric Organization with high focus on cross-functional team work.


As a GES Supply Planner/Supply Chain Coordinator you will have the operational responsibility for supply from one or more suppliers and the associated customers. The work is executed in a global, high-paced environment, with strong focus on cross-functional collaboration. The nature of the role requires the ability to be flexible and constantly prioritize and make assessments on where time is best spent. You have the authority to make operational decisions with suppliers/customers that ensure the timely supply of product, whilst maximizing efficiencies for the business.

The key to success is communication, and a like to build, maintain and develop customer relations.

We within GES offer you professional development and the chance to work with other, outstanding, Supply Chain specialists.

Responsibilities

* Operationally Coordinate supply of products, in alignment with our customer's demand and agreed stock levels, following the process for the agreed supply method.
* Process customer orders, raising purchase orders to suppliers in line with contractual requirements and receipting stock on delivery from suppliers.
* Act as the primary point of contact with suppliers/customers regarding demand, supplier's ability to meet demand and day-to-day delivery plan.
* Responsible for accurately measuring and reporting key performance indicators.
* Lead and participate in Practical Problem Solving and Continuous Improvements teams.
* Ensure to deliver consistency with the GES supply management framework i.e. one way of working across the organization regardless of geographic location or portfolio.


Requirements:

* 2+ years in Supply Chain Environment (Manufacturing, Planning)
* Understanding of different supply methods (IRL, VMI/CMI, Flow, Kanban)
* Excellent communication and team working skills
* Fluent in spoken and written English
* Globally and culturally aware
* Comfortable in defining new processes and seeking to continuously improve existing processes
* Able to rapidly adapt to a constantly changing environment


Preferred Background:

* Education requirements: A degree or equivalent in Business, Logistics, Sciences or Engineering is preferred, equivalent experience will be taken into account.
* Experience in participating in the S&OP process
* Commercial experience is a plus
* SAP ERP (MRP) knowledge



For more information about the position please contact Usman Khan +46 8 55252153

Welcome with your application, no later than May 10th, 2019. We will continuously review applications and interview, don't wait with your application!



AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. AstraZeneca only employs individuals with the right to work in the countries where the role is advertised.