Would you like to apply your expertise to impact the supply chain strategy in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life-changing medicines? If so, join our team as an Asset Planner at our Newark, DE site!

AstraZeneca is at an exciting time of new products and launches. We get to work with innovative and scientific products on our leading-edge end-to-end supply chain, using the latest technologies and modern facilities.

In Operations, we have a big ambition – to deliver more medicines to patients, quicker and more affordably. Backed by the investment, leadership, and a clear plan to get there, we bring personal dedication and out-of-the-box thinking.

The AstraZeneca Newark Supply Site in Newark, DE, was established in 1971 and currently employs approximately 260 people. Over the course of these years, Newark has undergone many product portfolio changes since it first began as Stuart Pharmaceuticals through today as the designated AZ North America Packaging Center of Excellence and a Flexible Formulation site for global supply of complex products. The site provides a collaborative environment where everyone feels comfortable and able to be themselves is at the core of AstraZeneca’s priorities. It’s important to us that you bring your full self to work every day. To help maintain your best self, here’s a sneak peek into some of the things this site provides for you: on-site fitness center access, lunch & learns, sustainable office working environment, team, site and family activities, life-long learning, diversity & inclusion, tuition reimbursement, and dining center.

The Supply Planning Process Execution Team (SP PET) is accountable for developing and maintaining the 0 – 36 month supply plan for the site assets as part of the global end-to-end supply chain. This requires close collaboration with global planning and site process execution teams to ensure site capabilities are accurately understood, supply plans are well developed, executed, and future targets are meaningful and achievable.

What you will do:

As an Asset Planner (Packaging), you will build and maintain a feasible and optimal supply plan over a 3 -24 horizon for assigned assets.

The key processes locally owned/executed by this role include Renewal, Events Management, and Asset Allocation. The role provides analytical support to the SP PET and for handling inventory and SOX processes to ensure appropriate financial reporting and controls.

• Planning Design

• Monthly planning renewal (pre-S&OP)

• PS&OP

• Inventory Management and Forecasting

• Phased Budget / ABU / RBU / Business Plan submission

• Supply chain analytics as required in support of overall SP PET accountabilities.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree required

Required:

• Minimum of four (4) years in Supply Chain Environment (Manufacturing, Planning)

• Advanced supply chain (capacity and inventory) planning skills

• SAP APO and ECC expertise.

• Adept at working cross-functionally in a collaborative manner, and influencing stakeholders within a globalized supply chain

• Drives accountability in others based on their roles and functional alignment

• A customer-focused approach, with strong interpersonal and communications skills

Desired:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Eng. or related field

• APICS certification

• Proven understanding of Pharmaceutical production supply chain principles, GMP, FDA, TDMS, and Microsoft applications

• Experience working in a LEAN manufacturing environment

• Project management experience

• Process Ownership expertise

• Experience in participating in the S&OP process

• Commercial experience is a plus

Why AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development.

So, what’s next

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you!

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• About Operations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gak5Ham8oUw

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.