Description:
Some opportunities happen only once in a lifetime - like a job where you have the chance to change lives. At Alexion, people living with rare and devastating diseases are our Guiding Star. We are driven to continuously innovate and create meaningful value in all we do to help patients and families fully live their best lives. We value the uniqueness and diversity of our employees and recognize that nurturing the diverse perspectives and strengths of our people translates into innovative breakthroughs for patients.
- The Global Logistics function within Supply Chain is responsible for managing and executing end-to-end Logistics processes for the shipment of products from our Manufacturing sites (internal and external) and distribution centers to the final delivery location.The Alexion Global Logistics department is a dynamic and growing department and are now recruiting for a Distribution Specialist
- In this role, you should have strong business acumen, relationship building and problem-solving skills, with a high attention to detail and an excellent communicator both verbal and written with a focus on customer centricity.
- Coordination and execution of Finished Packed Product shipments across our distribution network
- Ensure temperature monitored shipments of product are managed correctly by evaluating temperature data, releasing shipments and investigating excursions following a GxP process.
- Manage operational logistics to identify, develop, update or maintain sustainable processes to ensure on-time delivery with no interruption to supply across our Global Network
- Fully compliant with internal SOP’s, standards and associated training and responsible for CAPA’s, Change Controls, Deviations and Corrective Action plans in the Alexion Quality Management System
- Identify process improvements and participate and manage projects for continuous improvement related to Global Logistics and Supply Chain
- Coordinate introduction of new shipping lanes for new and existing products
- Creation of GMP and non-GMP documentation including SOPs and shipping documentation across Global Logistics
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure clear processes are in place to execute all aspects of the role
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of GMP/GDP standards
- Strong problem solving experience
- Computer literate, with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Fluency in English both written and oral is essential; fluency in other languages is desirable.
- The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.