What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Facilitator position at AstraZeneca?
The Subject Matter Expert will lead Materials Management operations and associated SAP modules, ensuring reliable, compliant, and efficient execution across the end-to-end supply chain. This role manages and develops seasonal employees, upholds inventory accuracy in SAP, and owns the review and revision of SOPs, Finished Goods Batch Records, and related documentation. The SME coordinates materials, internal support, and partner activities to achieve Fill and Package schedules, and ensures that daily operations consistently meet compliance standards.
How this role aligns to AstraZeneca’s values
- Follow the science: Apply data-driven decision-making, leverage SAP insights, and use root-cause analysis to improve material flows and batch record integrity.
- Put patients first: Safeguard product quality and supply continuity so medicines reach patients on time and in full.
- Play to win: Drive productivity, remove bottlenecks, and deliver against Fill and Package schedules with urgency and accountability.
- Do the right thing: Maintain rigorous adherence to cGMPs, data integrity, safety, and ethical standards across all operations.
- We are entrepreneurial: Use after-action reviews and Performance Excellence tools to test, learn, and scale process improvements.
- We are a great place to work: Build an inclusive, safety-first environment; coach seasonal colleagues; and elevate team capability through training and clear standards.
Key responsibilities
- Service, compliance, and organization: Maintain high standards of customer service, regulatory compliance, and facility organization.
- Inventory integrity: Ensure accuracy and full traceability within the inventory management system.
- Operational communication: Provide clear, timely communication with internal teams and partner operations to meet deliverables and surface issues early.
- Continuous improvement: Apply structured problem solving, after-action reviews, and Performance Excellence tools to drive measurable optimization.
- Training and standards: Deliver training, reinforce standards, and support colleagues in meeting expectations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Min 5 years warehouse industry related experience with High School Diploma.
- Minimum 3 years industry related experience with an advanced degree.
- Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience.
Warehouse and shipping experience.
- Knowledge of cGMPs and pharmaceutical industry trends
- Fully qualified for all functional tasks within the department.
- Demonstrated capability to author deviations and standard operating procedures
- Demonstrated strong problem solving and communication skills
- Ability to obtain Forklift certification within 3 months of hiring
- Must have ability to work shifts and overtime as required
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3 years of supervisory experience
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging operations
- SAP transactions and all processes associated with Materials movements
- Experience with international shipping, including hazardous materials (dry ice).
- Preferable Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or Supply Chain Operations.
Our commitment to inclusion At AstraZeneca, we welcome women to bring their expertise and perspective to operations leadership. Diverse teams innovate faster and deliver better outcomes for patients. We support your success through structured onboarding, continuous learning, mentorship and sponsorship, flexible working where role-appropriate, and clear pathways for career progression.
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