Distribution Liaison Partner

📌Positions are open to Mexican Citizens and official residents of Mexico.
📍Location: Guadalajara (hybrid)
📌Strong English communication skills required

Must Submit Resume in English

About the AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused pharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At Astra Zeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to work!

Job Description

You will lead and coordinate the activities required to set up distribution flows for ESM, for both the Supply to Customer and the Establish New Supply to Customers.

The post holder will work in close collaboration with Global Logistics & Freight (GLF), International Distribution Coordinators (IDC’s), Freight & Logistics Category Group to handle the distribution set up and changes in distribution channels or mode of transport.

This work is completed in a global environment, with a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration with other roles and function areas.

Accountabilities

•  You will support the New Supply Establishment process by setting up distribution master data and ensuring all aspects of the distribution flows are put in place to enable timely New Product Introduction (NPI) launches and fast and smooth acquisitions and divestments.

•  The incumbent will participate in the Supply Optimisation process within ESM by handling conventional activities associated with enabling successful distribution of material to customers, helping to handle change and resolve critical issues.

•  You will work actively with Lean tools specific to Problem solving such as Level Zero, Practical Problem Solving, Six Sigma to work through issues. You will support and/or lead Continuous Improvements activities within your own Distribution team and as part of broader cross-functional teams.

•  Working closely with Global Logistics, acting as the main point of contact for GLF into ESM and vice-versa; ensuring new routes are set up in good time, to your key business partners requirements and that all key distribution master data is set up and maintained accurately.

•  You will play a key role in the quarterly & annual freight budget cycles, working with the ESM Planning function to collate all relevant demand data. In turn, you will be encouraged to work closely with GLF to turn that ESM demand data into workable freight demand data, so freight costs can be accurately forecasted and budgeted for.

•  You will have an awareness of key operating processes and the products you & your teamwork with and must keep up to date with changes in the supply chain related to shipping and distribution information/data.

Requirements

•  Education requirements: A degree or equivalent in Business, Logistics, Sciences or Engineering is helpful, equivalent experience will be taken into account.

•  Excellent communication and team working skills

•  Distribution & Logistics knowledge and experience

•  Previous experience working in Supply Chain / Distribution / Transport / Warehouse / Operations Environments

•  Experience in defining new processes and seeking to continuously improve existing processes

•  Comfortable handling challenging key business partners, setting expectations and having direct conversations

•  Experience in issue management and proactive project involvement.

Desirable

•  Experience working in the pharmaceuticals sector

•  Experience working with & shipping temperature-controlled products and Dangerous goods.

•  Experience working with shipping documentation, for international freight.

•  Experience working in an outsourced freight operation, working with 3PL’s / Freight Forwarders / Freight brokers.

•  Experience of Team supervision/leadership/management and mentor.

•  Experience of working in IT Systems such as SAP / ERP / WMS alongside Transport specific applications like TMS.

•  Understanding of different shipment modality; Air / Sea / Road / Rail.

•  Understanding of global import/export processes & international customs clearance.

•  Experience with lean methodology and tools.

•  End-2-End Supply Chain knowledge.

•  Commercial experience is a plus.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being daring - finding those moments and recognising their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organisation to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, groundbreaking innovative methods and bringing unexpected teams together.

So, what’s next!

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

Where can I find out more?

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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 parental 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 country/ies where the role is advertised.

Expectation of working in the office 3 days a week statement

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we ignite bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working give 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. But that doesn’t mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility.

Join us in our outstanding and bold world!!!

Date Posted

12-Feb-2025

Closing Date

26-Feb-2025

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.