AstraZeneca Hiring for Manager – Distribution at Yelahanka, Bengaluru, Karnataka Full Time

Manager- Distribution

Do you have expertise in, and passion for Distribution/Logistics (Operations)? Would you like to apply your expertise in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

BUSINESS AREA

Distribution/Logistics (Operations)

Be part of shaping the future of Operations here at AstraZeneca. Be part of shaping the next phase of Operations’ journey towards the 2025 strategy. Build on our foundations of high performance through agility, responsiveness, reliability and efficiency to deliver our new modalities and complex pipeline to market at speed. Backed by a supportive team, be part of accelerating our operational excellence with innovations in cutting-edge science, Lean ways of working and fast changing digital technologies.

What you’ll do

Supply management across India distribution network, Adherence to Compliance, SHE and Quality requirements during storage and shipment of goods.

“Competent Person” supervising storage and handling of medicines under 20B & 21B license, as per requirements of D&C act.

Manage Inventory Receipts, accounting, coordinate with cross functional team (CFT) for timely stock availability, Planning stock replenishment to stock points(DC network), develop and manage the logistic service providers to deliver enhanced service quality.

Support AZ key partners to ensure the Distribution service is compliant with AZ and local Pharmaceutical Regulatory requirements.

Keep good communication relationship with internal and external stakeholders to improve distribution service level to full satisfaction of all stakeholders.

Review and revise Standard Operating procedures to align distribution function, with the current quality and compliance manual. Manage all internal, external SHE, Quality and commercial Audits at Bangalore central warehouse and support other DC Audits. Management of change implementations, Route risk, deviation, corrective action (CAPA) closures and Complaint handling.

Training and coaching DC team to ensure operations as per policy requirement.

Job Responsibilities

Technical:
Monitor the Distribution Logistic service providers Customer service performance are in line with Contract and SLA

Primary Freight Management (Develop, monitor and periodical review)

Route Risk Assessment for Primary and secondary transportation.

Operations: (Stock Receipt accounting and Distribution)

Actively manage the key performance areas of safety, quality and customer service with in the India stock points:

Distribution

Stock Replenishment planning and execution.

Inbound stock receipt at DC level-Imports.

Inbound and outbound Stock management, accounting process of inter DC Transfers.

Ensure no stock outs at Depot level.

Managing stock Returns.

Managing Deviations for timely closure and implementation of CAPA’s (corrective and preventive actions).

Performance of validation activities on storage and shipments.

Monitoring and clearance of Freight expenses.

Compliance to tax (GST/E way bills) rules while invoicing and dispatches.

Alerting Marketing team on slow moving/ near expiry stock status for liquidation.

Tracking stocks under letter of guarantee (import receipts)

Reviewing temperature excursions/ damages/shortages if any and ensuring that complaint is raised for the same for all import consignments.

Managing Change controls.

Statutory control submissions in compliance tool.

Providing consolidated provision for stock write off (Bangalore CWH & Depots)

Inputs to ensure adequate Insurance coverage for inventory (Depot wise)

Route Risk Assessment for primary and secondary transportation.

Handling Product Recalls for all levels by complete reconciliation of product, quick action to get the stocks/responses from depots.

FCF (finance control framework) submissions relevant to warehouse activities.

Preparation and periodic review of local SOPs relevant to distribution as per QCM guidelines.

Managing rework related distribution activities.

Customer Service

Providing visibility of stocks to sales and marketing team.

Providing required support/ information’s to site Regulatory team & Depots in terms of providing COA , Import details, recalls if any etc.

Coordination for the yearly mock recall activities and closure of the same.

Updating Sales and Marketing team on stock availabilities across stock points periodically.

Handling distribution relevant activities for Clinical trial, Regulatory, testing requirements.

Key KPIs that Relate to this position

OTIF (Customer Service Level)

People Development, IDPs .

Finance Management – Distribution cost Vs Budget.

SHE – Zero accidents.

Quality adherence- Audit findings.

Risk Management.

Compliance adherence.

Engagement and Simplification:
Proactive support for any distribution/logistics related project initiatives.

Striving for simplification opportunities in logistics activities.

People/Leadership Management

Performance Management for the CWH contract staff and ensuring individual’s understanding of contribution.

Ensuring all team members behave within the Ethical conduct and compliance guidelines

Ensure that key elements of strategy and company information are communicated with in department.

Fostering culture of accountability, compliance and engagement wherein team is comfortable raising questions or concerns.

Typical Accountabilities (per AZ Framework and regulatory expectations):

Safety Health & Environment

Work in a manner promoting the safety and wellbeing of self, others.

Participate in AZ SHE initiatives

Proactively identify SHE hazards and take appropriate action

SHE risk assessments for new initiatives/Changes.

GMP/COMPLIANCE and Ethical Conduct:
Ensuring Warehouse is Compliant to GDP Requirements

Ensuring all Audit observations are closed on time

Conduct all activities in accordance with AstraZeneca Code of Ethics and all relevant regulations.

AZ Values and Behaviours:
Conduct activities and interactions consistent with company values and basic principles

Complete all required trainings on the AZ Ethics and supporting policies and standards on time.

Report any potential issues of noncompliance and breach of AZ values

Values and Capabilities

AZ Values

The AstraZeneca Values and behaviours form a key component of the behavioural expectations for all the employees and contractors. Employees should always conduct themselves in accordance with the values and behaviours and report incidences where there is not occurring to their manager or their Human Resources Accounts Manager

The Core Capabilities or Professional or Technical capabilities related to this role are :

Business & Tax Awareness.

Freight management.

Influencing.

Supplier Management.

Key Working Relationship

Internal (within site)

Quality Assurance & Regulatory

Supply chain

Engineering & SHE

Technical Services

Finance and Procurement

Marketing and Sales

AZ depots

External (to site)

3rd Party suppliers or service providers

Regulatory Authorities(Drug )

Commercial Tax authorities

CFAs

Super stockiests

Wholesalers/Institutions

Education, Qualification and Experience

Essential

Graduate in any discipline.

5-6 years’ experience with in supply chain/logistics role preferably with Pharma industry.

Fluent in English both Spoken and Written and Knowledge of Hindi language (Spoken)

Experience in Good Distribution Practice.

Knowledge on Regulatory and commercial documentation requirements.

Experience in dealing with 3rd party warehousing and distribution

Inventory Management practices

Desirable

Certifications in supply chain

Knowledge of GDP, GMP, relevant Government Legislation

SAP SOTC & PTP knowledge and usage experience

People Management Responsibility

15 (Direct/Indirect) Approximate number of persons managed in total (all levels)

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, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what’s next?

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

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.

If you’re curious to know more then please apply to this post and we will revert back to you.

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