Role - Bi-Modal Business Analyst, Supply Chain Duration - 12 month (+ possible extension)
Location - Macclesfield, UK (Hybrid working)
At AstraZeneca, we're redefining the future of our global supply chain. As we move toward more adaptive, streamlined and agile operations, this role plays a vital part in enabling next-generation ways of working.
As Business Analyst, you will support the design and deployment of differentiated supply chain operating models that combine high automation with agile, responsive capabilities. You will work across planning, digital enablement, and transformation initiatives to enable execution and efficiency in AstraZeneca’s supply chain. Support Design and Deployment of Streamlined Ways of Working across Demand and Supply Planning
Collaborate with Supply & Demand Planning along with Digital teams to support or lead work packages to deliver a streamlined way of working.
Contribute to design of work packages towards the delivery of a streamlined way of working.
Execute the work package plan in partnership with the business.
Analyse data and planning processes to identify inefficiencies or opportunities to reduce manual work through planning automation and data-driven decision support tools, capitalizing on the OMP investment.
Ensure that change proposals are aligned with broader business goals and strategic ambition.
Risk Reduction
Identify potential issues early, whether operational, financial, or technical.
Strong Business Analyst experience in pharma/ supply chain
Experience in global supply chain, preferably in planning, transformation, or systems implementation roles. Experience in Streamline / simplification progammmes / projects experience advantageous
Working knowledge of advanced planning systems (OMP or similar), particularly adoption of the system.
Exposure to digital tools, automation, or supply chain segmentation concepts.
Zero defect mindset, analytical, data-driven; Experience working in a matrixed or project-based transformation environment.
Familiarity with Agile ways of working or Lean process improvement
Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry or regulated supply chains.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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.