.External Supply CoordinatorPositions are open to Mexican Citizens and official residents of Mexico.Location: Guadalajara (hybrid)Strong English interpersonal skills requiredMust Submit Resume in EnglishAbout AstraZenecaAstraZeneca 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 diseases.
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!Job DescriptionThe External Supply Coordinator is responsible for the translation of the supply plan passed into ESM from GSC&S into an agreed supply schedule.
They are the primary AZ representative managing execution of the external operational plan.
With the support of Operations Leads, AZ assigned functional representatives & external suppliers, they oversee resolution of short-term issues impacting supply and ensure planning systems remain aligned.Via weekly S&OE, they provide the critical routine collaboration with the GSC&S Network Supply Team, handling communication related to supply & demand events and associated remediation actions, ensuring alignment of messaging between the two functions.As a core member of the External Operations Team, they provide input to the team on short-term operational issues, maintain supply performance metrics, and bring together capacity data and associated intelligence to support GSC&S planning.Working alongside the External Operations Leads & Managers as a key representative of AZ within the external network, they support in handling relationships in the global, fast-paced environment.
The role requires proficient communication & cultural awareness in addition to being an intuitive problem solver with strong attention to detail.AccountabilitiesResponsible for the receipt & translation of monthly net requirements plan from GSC&S into an optimized supply schedule from the external supply node(s).Creation & maintenance of supplier purchase orders.Leads regular meetings with the external suppliers to handle the operational supply plan.Handles execution of the supply schedule coordinating flow from supply into the next node (both internal & external) and completes receipts to maintain system alignment.Supervises inventory levels across both the internal and external network to ensure target & contractual inventory policies are adhered to.Coordinates the resolution of short-term supply issues engaging AZ Technical & Quality teams and external supply resources as required.Brings up supply events as required for awareness and support of the External Operations Lead.Collaborate with the Network Supply Team in Global Supply Chain to provide supply updates, including details of supply events and ongoing actions to support resolution