Logistics Specialists at AstraZeneca in Mount Vernon, Indiana

Job Description:

The AstraZeneca Mt. Vernon site was established in 1972 and is the flagship site delivering innovative, life changing oral solid medicines. At the site we formulate and pack OSD tablets and capsules for over 60+ markets. The Mt Vernon site is complex, the largest AZ production site in the US with over 700+ employees. We are located in the southwest corner of the state of Indiana, approximately 15 miles from Evansville, Indiana - the third largest city in the state. The Mt. Vernon site is both collaborative and Inclusive. We have several employee resource groups (ERGs) onsite that are aimed at promoting, celebrating, and educating employees about diversity, inclusion, philanthropy, networking, etc. Each of these groups provide employees with opportunities for interactive and engaging events and initiatives which enhance professional development and provide opportunities to engage with likeminded co-workers.


It is important to us that each employee feels welcome to bring their whole self to work every day. Here is a sneak peek of some of "perks" the MTV site offers: on-site fitness center with access to a personal trainer, on-site walking trail, walking desk, on-site basketball court, ping pong, massage chair, lunch & learns, sustainable & ergonomic office working environment, tuition reimbursement, training/ lifelong learning opportunities, book club, dining center with hot meals, snack market, free coffee and hot tea, climate controlled work environment.


Join us as a Logistics Specialist in our Operations team, where you will be responsible for coordinating and performing planning activities associated with transportation and logistics. This role is pivotal in ensuring the timely processing of domestic and export orders, customers' orders, sample requests, and other third-party requirements and shipments. All these responsibilities are achieved in accordance with Integrated Supply Chain Management strategies while adhering to cGMP, GDP, SHE, FTZ, and SOX regulations.



Accountabilities:

As a Logistics Specialist, you will coordinate activities with third-party warehousing and logistics providers, acting as a focal point for day-to-day issue identification and resolution. You will serve as a Subject Matter Expert for distribution & logistics activities and be considered a SAP system super user. Your role will involve coordinating with Supply Planning, Global Supply, and Global Logistics and Freight to develop a distribution plan. You will also lead investigations for critical and major deviations associated with the distribution and logistics activities.



Essential Skills/Experience:

- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, Logistics, Management Science, or other relevant discipline
- 3-5 years of experience in various aspects of pharmaceutical operations, supply chain and manufacturing, customer products distribution.
- Ability to draft and edit SOP's, Job Aids, and Work Instructions.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
- Understanding of cGMP's, FDA, GDP, DOT, SOX, hazardous materials transportation requirements as well as familiarity with export and Customs guidelines.



Desirable Skills/Experience:

- SAP experience
- Certifications: CSCP, CPIM, CLTO, etc.
- Lean or Six Sigma training/certification.
- Leadership, Process management, analytical, and communication skills.
- Work collaboratively with others to achieve desired business results.


At AstraZeneca, we are at an exciting time of new products and launches. We get to work with innovative and scientific products on our leading-edge end-to-end supply chain, using the latest technologies and modern facilities. We are active players in growth and evolution. It's a clear long-term strategy and we see the role we play. There's a great opportunity to influence how we develop supply chains, promoting a Lean mindset and leading on sustainability.


Are you ready to make a big impact? Join us at AstraZeneca where our contribution to life-changing medicines is why people have been here for decades. We do it for the patients. Apply now!


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.