Global Operations Associate - SupplyChain: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals

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AstraZeneca is a major international healthcare business engaged in the research, development, manufacture and marketing of prescription pharmaceuticals and the supply of healthcare services. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we're proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity. We have received many honors, including:

• Fortune World's Most Admired Companies list (2009)
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• The Scientist Best Places to Work in Industry (2008)
• Fit-Friendly Company Award, American Heart Association (2007)
• Top Employer, Science Magazine (2002 - 2007)

Global Operations Associate - SupplyChain

Job Summary

Responsibilities

I want to lead, not follow
AstraZeneca - one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies - has developed a unique international development program for Graduates and Operations Professionals early in their career.

We have opportunities for high-caliber graduates to join our global graduate associates program in a number of key disciplines: Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering & Quality. It's a fantastic opportunity for people with the potential and ambition to become one of our leaders of the future.

Across our global supply site network & corporate functions, Operations employees share one ambition - to transform Operations into a customer-centric, world-class supply organization. Employing 11,600 people at 20 sites in 17 countries, it's one of the largest areas of our business and our supply chain performance is ranked as the best in industry.

What do we offer?
Consisting of three placements over the first two years, to include a period of at least 3 months working and living overseas - followed by a 12 month capability consolidation role - the program will give you exposure to different parts of Operations. Wherever you go and whatever you do, our roles carry real responsibility and there will be excellent opportunities to develop your professional skills, and a chance to work towards relevant professional qualifications.

We will continuously support your development as a leader through coaching, mentoring and your participation in an international Operations Graduate network within AstraZeneca. Performance will be assessed throughout - with progression toll gates built in at the end of each year.

Placements start in September 2010 and will be based at one of our Global AstraZeneca sites in Europe, USA, or China.

Responsibilities for the roles within the placements may include, but are not limited to the following:
· Understanding, communicating and managing demand and supply plans: potentially between customers, distribution networks, sites or regions;
· Participate in a variety of lifecycle management and improvement projects to broaden knowledge and experience of AstraZeneca's supply chains;
· Analysis of data (demand, supply, metrics) and producing clear management proposals to improve supply chain performance;
· Ensure excellent customer service to designated customers from the responsible supply site;
· Identify and facilitate improvement activities to have a positive cost and lead-time impact on the global supply chain;
· Review and evaluate safety stock levels, minimum order quantities, supplier and QA lead times on a regular basis to identify continuous improvement opportunities including but not limited to inventory reductions
· Coordination and execution of stock replenishment activities and management of inventory levels ensuring sufficient stocking levels nationwide

To apply for positions in Europe, visit; www.careers.astrazeneca.co.uk
To apply for positions in China, visit; http://en.astrazeneca.com.cn/careers/

Please apply as soon as possible since we are working on an ongoing basis with the selection process.


Qualifications

So what does it take?
First and foremost, we're looking for people who can quickly understand the Operations environment. In addition, it's crucial you have strong business acumen, plus the ability to lead teams as well as delivering operational strategies through suppliers and delivering for our customers. A degree in a relevant discipline and a valid passport are essential. You will also need to be geographically mobile and be comfortable spending time working and living overseas.


Minimum Qualifications:
· Minimum requirement of a Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Business Logistics or other relevant business focus that specializes in supply chain management
· GPA of 3.0 or higher

Preferred Qualifications:
· Demonstrated Leadership experience in work, education or organizational membership experiences
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· This program is designed for entry level experience and candidates preferred for these positions have 0-to-3 years of work experience.
· As we are a Global organization, you will also need to be fluent in English. Additional language skills are desirable, especially Mandarin or Chinese, Swedish, Spanish or another European language.

Success factors
· You will have the ability and desire to develop
o Broad functional and business awareness
o Strong commercial and strategic acumen
o Leadership and change management capabilities
o Global cultural awareness and influencing skills
· You feel stimulated to work with pharmaceuticals and health.
· You have the desire to make a difference and a drive to deliver maximum value


Please apply as soon as possible since we are working on an ongoing basis with the selection process.

We want you to build a balanced life at AstraZeneca. Your career is just one part of that. We offer competitive salaries, rewards and recognitions for your invaluable time and efforts. We also bring you all the things you need to for your life outside of your work:

• generous health and welfare benefits
• flexible scheduling
• child care programs
• learning and development opportunities
• fitness centers
• and other personal conveniences

At AstraZeneca, we put people first. Whether it's the patients we help or the employees who make everything we do possible.

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer.