Supply Chain Manager - Sweden Operations

Do you have expertise in, and passion for, Supply Chain and Planning? Would you like to join an entrepreneurial and diverse team working in a fast-changing environment and contributing to improving the lives of patients worldwide? Then AstraZeneca might be of interest to you!



At Campus Södertälje, we come together in an innovative and high-tech environment to manufacture life-changing medicines. Welcome to our world, where we have 42 different nationalities, half of our leaders are women, and we all work actively for a healthier world for our employees and our patients: For us, where there is a drive, there are opportunities. Which path do you choose?



We are now looking for you, our next Supply Chain Manager to our team within Sourcing & Supply, Sweden Operations. This is a temporary assignment during 12 months with potential prolongment.



Your arena

As a Supply Chain Manager, also called Asset Planner internally, you will join an entrepreneurial team working in a fast-changing environment with the goal to improve the lives of patients worldwide. The team, consisting of 12 Supply Chain Managers, is central to the business and day-to-day collaboration within the team is a key strength.



In this role, you acts as the link between Sweden Operations and the market companies and is the main contact with the Global Supply Chain Group. The Supply Chain Manager represents Sweden in the Global Product Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and partners with the Global Supply Planner within Sweden.



Your role as a Supply Chain Manager

The Supply Chain Manager are accountable for a brand portfolio, effectively ensuring balance between demand and supply on assigned assets as well as between agreed customer service level, conversion cost and inventory. This in the 3-24 month planning horizon.



You represent Sweden in the Global Product S&OP through which the end-to-end plan is signed of, supply chain performance followed up and supply chain improvements are driven. You will lead the execution of the agreed brand strategy in Sweden within the given supply chain tactical plan framework, fully representing the site's commitments to the global supply chain plan.



As a Supply Chain Manager, you own the business processes such as Inventory Management and Segmentation. You are also a key player in the annual Long Range Plan, involving managing Inventory and Production Volume budgeting.



Essential Requirements

* 3-5 years in Supply Chain Environment (Manufacturing, Planning) and/or Advanced supply chain (capacity and inventory) planning skills and/or a degree or equivalent in Business, Logistics, Sciences or Engineering is preferred
* Experience in managing and developing solutions for supply chain events
* Understanding of Supply Chain planning parameters, master data and master data integrity & quality, as well as different supply methods (IRL, VMI/CMI, Flow, Kanban)
* Experience in collaboration with the key interfaces within the end to end supply chain, with manufacturing and between supply chain and commercial functions
* Excellent communications, influencing and collaboration skills are essential to manage a multitude of customers and stakeholders on a continuous basis
* Proficiency in Swedish and English required.



Desirable Requirements

* Experience in participating in the S&OP process
* Commercial experience is a plus
* SAP ERP (MRP) knowledge

Why AstraZeneca? Our offer to you

When we at AstraZeneca see the chance to change, we take this opportunity - for every opportunity, no matter how small, can be the beginning of something big.



We are therefore looking for you, who together with your team will make a difference for patients' lives every day. This through your ability to independently lead and motivate your team to achieve set goals within budget, time and to the right quality. We at AstraZeneca welcome your positive attitude and your desire to develop both yourself, your team and the department. You will get use for your drive and your ability to work carefully and structured even at a high tempo.



Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it's yours.



For more information about the position please contact: Per Skogö at +47 (0) 70 402 27 38



Welcome to apply with your CV and cover letter no later than 31st of January, 2021. Please note that interviews may be held ongoing during the application period.