Distribution Manager

Typical Accountabilities:
• Owns delivery of integrated supply solutions within a single, specialised area

• Undertakes operational and tactical planning covering a specific area of expertise and ensures execution of plans in order to deliver against business requirements in a professional and efficient manner

• Undertakes process and resource planning, communicates objectives and monitors performance to ensure delivery against agreed targets

• Undertakes management reporting via both information systems and paper-based systems

• Monitors and maintains compliance to current Good Manufacturing Practices, Safety and Health and Environment procedures, raising and addressing problems as they arise

• Follows AstraZeneca’s financial policies, manages people resources to policy requirement and delivery budgets

• Optimises performance outcomes of direct reports and ensures individuals understand the contribution they make

• Acts as point of contact within the distribution centre to resolve any issues with delivery

• Promotes continuous improvement, identifying and delivering performance improvements


Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• Essential: University degree; Knowledge of Pharmaceutical production supply chain principles, Good Manufacturing Practice, Food and Drug Administration requirements (or equivalent), Customs rules and regulations
• Desirable: Professional qualification; Experience in team leadership