Clinical Supply Chain Planner

Key Responsibilities • Supply Planning (0–24 months): Create a constrained supply plans across all BOM levels using planning tools, maintaining the planning data to optimise the supply plan in alignment with the defined Supply Chain strategy and known constraints; provide supply planning input to demand scenarios across clinical, non-clinical, and development needs. Feed supply plans into clinical and commercial S&OP and commercial long-term forecasting. • undefined-        Scenario planning: model different assumptions, evaluate trade ‑ offs (service, inventory, cost, sustainability), and recommend actions.undefinedcS&OP participation: prepare inputs, present variances/scenarios and recommendations, document decisions, and track actions to closure. Planning Execution: Execute approved supply plans by placing orders, ensuring material is ready for the next node, and coordinating material movements between manufacturing sites. • Inventory Management: Define and maintain minimum & maximum inventory stock pockets and secure stakeholder approval. Maintain alignment of physical and system inventory across depots, define and request item/lot master data, allocate materials per supply plan, issue bulk delivery notifications, and decide on stock keeping and destruction in line with compliance and demand. Rework process management of product, ensuring cost benefit to the business. Propose or challenge the SCT to extend shelf life. Proactively use the Inventory Disposition report in Aera and take actions accordingly.   • Master data and parameters: own the planning parameters (lead times, MOQ, safety stock, lot sizes) and ensure data integrity in planning systems at all times. • Financial Controls: Request and own purchase orders (POs); approve invoices for confirmed deliveries. Understand the Program budget and translate into volume and communicate  any change that will impact the overall budget. Compliance & Standards: Adhere to SHE and GMP requirements and ensure all planning and execution activities meet regulatory and quality standards. Ensure supply plans and allocations are optimised and correctly considering shelf life extensions, regulatory flavors at both global and country level Core Competencies • Planning & Prioritization : Builds feasible, optimized constrained plans. • Collaboration : Works effectively with Demand planner, Network Supply Planner, Clinical Supply Program Leaders, manufacturing, quality, external supplier, logistics and finance stakeholders. • Communication and Influence : clear and concise storytelling for stakeholders across operations and CM&S Leadership. • Stakeholder management: effective cross-functional collaboration and engagement • Metrics and reporting : manage KPIs, root-cause issues, and drive corrective actions. • Continuous improvement : refine processes, parameters, and tools; contribute to digitization and standardization initiatives. • Compliance Mindset : Applies  SHE/GMP  rigor in day-to-day activities. Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience • Expertise in supply planning & inventory management • Digital competence with proven experience working effectively in planning systems • undefined • Excellent analytical skills, ability to use data to drive planning recommendations. • Strong cross-functional stakeholder management and problem-solving skills. • undefined • Understanding of master data management in supply chain, strong grasp of planning parameters and master data quality. Date Posted 28-10月-2026 Closing Date 30-12月-2026 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 skill