Manager, Material Management

Manager, Material Management

Introduction to role

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in the volume and demand planning, master scheduling, and order management within a manufacturing site or region? As a Manager in Material Management, you'll be an expert in utilizing scheduling systems to maintain the master schedule effectively. Your leadership will ensure seamless operations and drive improvements in material management processes.

Accountabilities

• Lead cross-functional teams and oversee day-to-day operations of the material management center.

• Ensure raw materials are delivered to end users to meet the production schedule, including off-site deliveries to other AZ sites, off-site storage, and CMOs.

• Guarantee all procedures meet the requirements of standards and regulations, including Safety, Health, and Environment

• Identify and track key performance metrics.

• Maintain accurate raw material inventory stored under appropriate conditions.

• Lead troubleshooting and problem-solving activities.

• Identify and implement continuous improvement activities.

• Delegate work assignments to team members for receiving dock, material picking, GMP, and non-GMP deliveries.

• Maintain staff certification of forklift and CDL.

• Author quality management documents: change controls (CCs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), deviations

• Participate in start-up and validation efforts for new equipment and/or GMP areas.

• Take initiative to resolve complex problems and make recommendations, and  promote implementation of complex technologies.

• Negotiate and drive consensus with others.

• Prepare and deliver more complex presentations cross-functionally.

• Serve as SME for the warehouse module in SAP, and provide support to resolve SAP consumption issues.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree plus 4 years of warehouse or supply

  chain logistics experience or High school diploma plus 8

  years of warehouse or supply chain logistics experience

• GMP experience

• Previous supervisory experience

• Knowledge of material planning & execution systems

• Knowledge of Pharmaceutical production supply chain principles, Food and Drug Administration requirements (or equivalent), Customs rules and regulations

• Audit experience

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Hazmat certification/experience

• APICS certification

At AstraZeneca, we fuse science and data to develop bold solutions that make a tangible difference. Our environment encourages curiosity and innovation, allowing you to apply your expertise in new ways. We embrace challenges with a collaborative mindset, drawing from diverse perspectives to find the best path forward. Here, you will be empowered to learn continuously, contribute meaningfully, and impact patients' lives globally.

Ready to take on this exciting challenge? Apply now and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference!

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $83,972 to $125,959. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as 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.

Date Posted

18-Jul-2025

Closing Date

31-Jul-2025Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

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.