Export Switch Manager

Job Title: Export Switch Manager

Career Level - E

Introduction to Role:

Join us as an Export Switch Manager, a role that is pivotal in providing project planning for supply chain implementation of changes on shared Standard Export packs. Reporting into the International Project and Change Director, you will be responsible for managing artwork changes within the same SKU according to market requirements and executing implementation plans to ensure compliant stock is available on time. This role involves interacting with various teams to ensure the switch plan for supply implementation, stock builds and artwork implementation are progressed accordingly. If you're looking for a role that allows you to drive standardisation and harmonisation for processes and adherence to existing processes, this is it!

Accountabilities:

As an Export Switch Manager, you will lead cross-functional projects and initiatives, delivering project objectives efficiently and effectively. You will act as a cross-functional link between different sub-workstreams to deliver the implementation plan smoothly and timely. You will deal with complex problems requiring well-developed conceptual thinking and judgements to find solutions. You will identify risks and propose solutions balancing business needs and costs with a range of issues. You will communicate effectively at different levels and across different functions within the organization and key stakeholders in order to negotiate and influence.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Supply Chain expertise

• Working collaboratively

• Communicating and influencing at all organisational levels and across functional and geographic boundaries

• Planning or project experience in the supply chain environment

• GXP

• Influencing skills

• Well-organised

• Building relationship

• Risk based decision-making

• Change Management

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Experience of working in a global organisation with complex/geographical context

• Strong existing relationship networks across AZ Operations

• Global Labelling Business Process

• Regulatory process related to artwork changes

• Cultural awareness

• Worked globally

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives 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 unique and ambitious world.

Why AstraZeneca?

With constant new products and launches, there's never been a better time to join Supply Chain at AstraZeneca and shape our future with a big contribution to life-changing medicines. The challenge to stay ahead in rapidly changing markets is what keeps us driving forward, as we continuously seek new and better ways to deliver medicines all the way to our patients. Our resilience helps us to thrive as we innovate and evolve. Ours is a safe and positive space where we are encouraged to actively participate by sharing ideas, and problem-solving. United behind a common goal to succeed, we take our collective learnings and work as a team to keep pushing the boundaries of Supply Chain.

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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.