Distribution Manager South Africa

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa AstraZeneca Full time
Do you have expertise in, and passion for science working in Logistics field? If so, AstraZeneca might be the one for you_

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA


AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven Biopharmaceutical business 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 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.

ABOUT OUR DISTRIBUTION TEAM
Respected experts, we are empowered and trusted across the whole enterprise.

Stepping up every day, we respond to shifting needs as we search for better ways to influence and support the business.

We foster an environment where our people feel they belong and are empowered to reach their full potential, perform at their best and make a valued contribution to the enterprise.

By doing this, we can make the biggest possible difference to our patients, a meaningful contribution to society and a positive impact on our planet.


What you'll do?
As the AstraZeneca Distribution Manager for South Africa, you will fulfil a critical role in ensuring that our life
- changing medications are accessible to our patients. The AstraZeneca Global Logistics Function (GLF) is a world leader in the movement of pharmaceutical products, from our manufacturing sites all the way to the end patient. A career in GLF will give you exposure to best in class logistics standards, working with industry experts across the globe, and an opportunity to make a positive impact on patients' lives every single day.

Typical accountabilities will include:

  • Deliver policies, best practices, development plans, budgets and business continuity plans to enable distribution activities. Develop and manage relationship with Freight Forwarders (FFs), Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) and Third Party Logistics Service Providers (3PLs) at a local level.
  • Own delivery within a small single market or distribution centre, undertake process and resource planning, communicate objectives and monitor performance to ensure delivery against agreed targets.
  • Undertake management reporting via both Information Systems and paperbased systems.
  • Monitor and maintain compliance to current Good Manufacturing Practices, Safety, Health and Environment and Sarbanes Oxley business procedures, raising and addressing problems as they arise.
  • Follow AstraZeneca's financial policies, manage people resources to policy requirement and deliver budgets.
  • Optimize performance outcomes of direct reports and ensure individuals understand the contribution they make.
  • Communicate business plan to team and acts as highest escalation point within the distribution centre to resolve any issues to delivery.
  • Promotes continuous improvement, identifying and delivering performance improvements.

Operational

  • Create and monitor stock coverage list.
  • Assure sufficient supply availability (Inbound and Outbound) in close collaboration with supply site, the LSP and Commercial.
  • Manage day to day activities (Complaints, Returns, Expediting) with all relevant stakeholders.
  • Proactive issue resolution and support of Adhoc queries.
  • Proactive support of NPI's and Projects.
  • Assure timely reporting according to global/regional requirements.
  • Create, follow up and own the budget.
  • Share Good Practice and proactive support LEAN initiatives.

Stakeholder Management

  • Manage local LSP according to the "Supplier Management Framework".
  • Ensure SLA's and RACI's with relevant stakeholders are in place.
  • Monitor key performance indicators, identifying and addressing issues as appropriate and directing the delivery of process and operational enhancements to increase effectiveness of the logistic provision.

Compliance

  • Ensures that all operations in Country of responsibility is compliant with all relevant local legal requirements, such as GDP, Safety, personal rights)
  • Ensures that all operations in Country of responsibility is compliant and fulfil all relevant AZ compliance requirements (SOX, LCF, DoA, SHE, BCP, IRM, RRA, GDP, IT, Cyber Security)
  • Conduct activities and interactions consistent with Company values and in compliance with the Code of Ethics and supporting Policies and Standards relevant to the role.
  • Report proactively potential issues of noncompliance.
  • Complete all required training on time.

If this sounds appealing, please read on to understand the experience and skills we're looking for

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED?

Essential

  • Bachelor's degree in Logistics / Supply Chain or equivalent.

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