Global Brand Planner

At AstraZeneca's Oncology R&D division, we follow the science to explore and innovate. We are working towards treating, preventing, modifying, and even curing some of the world's most complex diseases. Here we have the potential to grow our pipeline and positively impact the lives of billions of patients around the world. We are committed to making a difference and have built our business around our passion for science. Now we are fusing data and technology with the latest scientific innovations to achieve the next wave of breakthroughs.Position SummaryAs a Global Brand Planner for Cell Therapy at AstraZeneca, you will help drive the strategic planning and execution of our innovative cell therapy products across the global supply chain. You will have a unique opportunity to combine your expertise in supply chain management with a passion for making a difference in patients' lives. You will report to the VP of Supply Chain.Responsibilities• End-to-end Tactical Planning: Take ownership of the end-to-end tactical planning process for the assigned cell therapy brand portfolio, ensuring synchronization across all supply chain nodes while optimizing service, inventory, and cost.• Brand Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP): Lead the brand S&OP process, reviewing demand, supply, and inventory plans to make aligned trade-off decisions that fulfill our goals.• Supply Chain Configuration: Lead the supply chain configuration (Value Stream Map) for the assigned brands, ensuring understanding of strategic goals and responding to supply issues.• Budget Management: Manage the brand volume budget for inventory, production, and purchasing, monitoring adherence throughout the year and identifying gaps.• Collaboration and Change Management: contribute to brand collaborator management and coordinate the global planning response in supply chain change projects, such as new product indications, discontinuations, and switches.Education And Experience• Bachelor's degree in business, Logistics, Sciences, Engineering, or equivalent experience.• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a supply chain environment, with a focus on manufacturing and planning.• Understand the quality, availability, and sourcing of CGT raw materials.• Important supplier knowledge/relationships for critical materials.• Understanding of regulatory pathways and requirements to operate the supply chain compliantly.• Working knowledge of warehousing and logistics mechanisms including temperature-controlled storage and 3rd party networks specific to CGT.• Traceability and tracking: Chain of Custody (COC) / Chain of Identity (COI):Forecasting mechanisms and systems to inform planned requirements and capacity.• Plan and scheduling of supply chain steps like patient clinic visits, apheresis collection, manufacturing, and shipping lead times.• CMO capacity plans & managing material constraints.• Site scheduling and capacity slot reservations.• Planning systems and techniques– Make /order to stock vs make to order.Lentivirus vector planning strategies.• Partner management and coordination across the supply chain End to End.Preferred Qualifications• Certification in APICS/CSCP or equivalent.• Lean certification.When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we fuel bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.The annual base salary for this position ranges from $135,377 to $169,222. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related experience. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and we reserve the right to modify base salary (and any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.Benefits• Short-term incentive bonus opportunity• Equity-based long-term incentive program• 401(k) plan• Paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves• Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.DE&I StatementAstraZeneca 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.