Logistics Specialist
📌Positions are open to Mexican Citizens and official residents of Mexico.
📍Location: Guadalajara (hybrid)
📌Strong English communication skills required.
Introduction to Role:
Join our dynamic Operations team as a Logistics Specialist, where you'll be part of a team that establishes and maintains the global standards and processes for the transportation and storage of all AstraZeneca pharmaceutical products. This role is pivotal in ensuring the operational implementation of these standards & processes around the world. You'll assess routes, monitor performance, understand trends, manage complaints, and support the excellent operational performance of our global network.
Accountabilities:
As a Logistics Specialist, you'll deploy and maintain Process Controlled Transportation standards & procedures. You'll develop Route Risk Assessment (RRA or equivalent experience) standards & procedures and establish new transportation lanes with Freight Forwarders. Conducting RRA to ensure appropriate temperature and security controls are employed will be a key part of your role. You'll also work with the PCT CoE to identify systemic network/system failures and support the development of successful solutions to ensure sustainable PCT.
Essential Skills/Experience:
- A minimum of 3 years prior experience in the logistics area
- Experience in the distribution of products from a multi-plant/multi-distribution centre environment
- Proven analytic skills
- Fluent in English
- Higher education qualification
Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Engineering, Logistics, Management Science or other relevant subject area
- Extensive experience in technical support and quality management
- Understanding of transport qualification, process validation, cold chain logistics industry standards, and validation compliance
- Pharmaceutical/Bio pharmaceutical experience
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash 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.
Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca, we are driven by innovation and our commitment to deliver life-changing medicines. With constant new products and launches, there's never been a better time to join our Supply Chain team. We thrive on challenges and continuously seek new and better ways to deliver medicines all the way to our patients. Our resilience helps us to innovate and evolve. We foster an encouraging, positive environment where ideas are welcomed and rewarded. If you enjoy working on a complex variety of activities, then this is the place for you.
Ready to make a big impact? Join us at AstraZeneca where our contribution to life-changing medicines is why people have been here for decades. We do it for the patients.
Take the next step in your career and apply today!
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 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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.
