Senior Manager, IT Business Partner (Supply Chain)

Job title:

Senior Manager, IT Business Partner (Supply Chain)

Company

Alexion Pharmaceuticals

Job description

At AstraZeneca, we are dedicated to delivering life-changing solutions to those living with rare and devastating diseases. We value diversity and recognize that nurturing our employees’ unique perspectives and strengths results in innovative breakthroughs for our patients.ÂLocation: This position is available in a hybrid model, with flexibility to be based in Dublin, Athlone, or Cork.Responsibilities:ÂBusiness Partnership and Development:ÂDevelop and maintain strong working relationships with multi-functional teams, including operations, finance, and IT Global Supply Chain Teams, focusing on Transport and Distribution operations.ÂAnticipate industry trends and technological advancements, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement in the supply chain technology landscape.ÂPropose strategic technologies, tools & approaches, leveraging experience in Transport and distribution technology.ÂFoster knowledge sharing and social networks to enable information flow and promote best practices.ÂDrive end-to-end Delivery Management covering the full project initiation and life cycle (SDLC), including qualification for bid/financing, staffing, client management, and governance.ÂIdentify and implement technology solutions to enhance supply chain performance, such as automation, data analytics, and AI/ML Technologies.ÂMaintain relationships with external technology vendors and partners to ensure optimal performance and service delivery.ÂLeadership:ÂCollaborate with Senior Business and IT leaders to build and gain consensus for a multi-year implementation road map for Global Supply Chain Processes/Systems, with a focus on Logistics Transport and Distribution.ÂDrive core strategic objectives related to logistics, transport, and distribution technology.ÂLead integrated (both IT and Business) teams to deliver solid technology solutions in support of key client initiatives.ÂCo-ordinate the preparation of customer proposals and statements of work, running high-level client expectations and relationships.ÂDeliver progress reports to the functions Supply Chain & IT Leadership teams, maintaining company quality and quantity standards across the IT Organisation.ÂRequirements:ÂEducation and Experience:ÂBachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; MBA or Master’s degree preferred.Â10+ years experience in IT Operations/Supply Chain management, with a proven track record of success.ÂStrong understanding of supply chain processes, including IBP (Integrated Business Planning), logistics, and inventory management.ÂExtensive knowledge of supply chain technology systems, including:ÂERP: Enterprise Resource Planning EG: SAP ECC / 4HANAÂWMS: Warehouse Management SystemÂTMS: Transportation Management SystemÂCRM: Customer Relationship ManagementÂML & AI Adoption: Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence Adoption for system integration.ÂExperience pPractical experience handling GxP documentationÂKnowledgeable in establishing integrations with Third Party Logistics providersÂExperience in traceability technology, ÂGood practical knowledge of the GS1 body of Logistics and Transportation standardsÂExperience with EDI and PEPPOLÂExperience with exception-based management, including monitoring systems, programmable pagers, anomaly detection, etc.ÂSkills:ÂStrong analytical skills and experience in data analysis and reporting.ÂExcellent leadership and team management skills.ÂGood communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with collaborators at all levels of the organization.ÂAbility to lead multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously and deliver results.ÂStrategic mentality and experience with supporting a manufacturing operations environment.ÂPreferred Qualities:ÂDemonstrated Leadership qualities to lead multi initiatives involving systems & data.ÂDriven to process improvement and solution identification.ÂCommercially focused, with high levels of passion and energy.ÂGood communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.ÂAbility to work on your own initiative, with flexibility for international travel where required.ÂService-oriented and adaptable to a multicultural environment, valuing diversity within a virtual distributed team environment.ÂThis revised job description outlines the key responsibilities and requirements of the Senior Manager – IT Business Partner – Logistics Transport and Distribution role, emphasizing the need for experience in transport and distribution technology and its integration within the supply chain management.ÂÂAstraZeneca 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.

Expected salary

Location

Dublin – Athlone, Co Westmeath

Job date

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:21:41 GMT

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