**Location** Durham, North Carolina, United States **Manager, Inventory & Logistics** would be a great fit for you.

AstraZeneca is at an exciting time of new products and launches. We get to work with innovative and scientific products on our leading-edge end-to-end supply chain, using the latest technologies and modern facilities.

Have the opportunity to play a role in evolving Supply Chain, reimagining how we do things, and creating a collective legacy. Unrivaled leaders in this space, we always do it the right way with sustainable lifecycle management. Theres no better time to take ownership and reshape the entire ecosystem, from technological advances through to developing more ethical approaches to our work.

AstraZeneca **Durham** has expanded and strengthened its , delivering approvals and launches for multiple global inhalation products, with a robust pipeline in development. Our mission, through dedication to creating a culture of inclusion and teamwork, is to develop innovative therapeutics for respiratory diseases and conditions including asthma and COPD. . This site is responsible for the product, device, process, and analytical development of new inhalation products in the AZ portfolio. The site also manufactures and packages clinical supplies to meet clinical trial demands. Join us **in Durham, NC,** which is situated in Research Triangle Park; the leading center of innovation in the Southeast!

The Manager of Inventory & Logistics is the single point of accountability to develop, maintain, and modify MDI manufacturing supply and logistics plans for Inhalation Product Development projects.

**What you will do**

* Handles all logistics related to Manufacturing of R&D, non-clinical and clinical supplies linking the project team demand with the delivery of supply needs from vendors, operating sites, contract organizations, and the Durham, NC Manufacturing site

* Schedules work with other departments, such as analytical, clinical, vendors, and external teams to set up and maintain project plans and active dependencies.

* Handles key metrics of material transaction accuracy, material availability, obsolescence risk, on-time shipping, logistics total cost

* Manages working relationships with AZ sites and CMOs for manufacturing, testing, packing, and release of development and clinical batches.

* Maintains and monitors the project plan related to the flow of materials, the timing of manufacture. Coordinate with other planners across AZ functions and sites to ensure development project supply is maintained

* Oversees the Management of internal programs specific to the shipment log of raw materials, intermediate materials, finished products, and processing aids to various manufacturing, packaging, and stability sites.

**Minimum Qualifications:**

* Bachelor's degree required

* Minimum of three years experience coordinating and organization of internal resources ensuring collaborations from multiple departments

* Strong computer skills and demonstrated experience with MS office

**Preferred Qualifications:**

* Minimum of five years materials management /planning experience with pharmaceutical manufacturing

* Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and systems and ideally, inhalation products

**Why AstraZeneca**

At AstraZeneca, were dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. Theres no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development.

**So, whats next**

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