AstraZeneca
LogisticsCoordinator–Temperature-ControlledSupply(5MonthSecondment/FTC)
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“Logistics Coordinator – Temperature-Controlled Supply (5 Month Secondment/FTC) at AstraZeneca. Skills: Logistics, Supply chain, Temperature control. Ensure logistics lead times are met. Ensure First Subject In dates are met”
What You'll Achieve.
Medicines reach depots on time; Medicines reach investigator sites on time; Medicines reach depots in full; Medicines reach investigator sites in full; Medicines reach depots under accurate temperature; Medicines reach investigator sites under accurate temperature
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills
SHE standards, GxP standards
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Education aligned with CV, Experience in temperature excursion management using the MonTe system, Experience in a supply chain or logistics environment, Analytical attitude with good problem-solving skills, Clear and confident communication skills, Proficient English
Nice to Have
Degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Logistics or a related business field, Experience with lean methodologies and tools, Understanding of pharmaceutical or clinical supply chains, Knowledge of logistics industry regulations and government agency requirements for product distribution
What You'll Do.
Ensure logistics lead times are met
Ensure First Subject In dates are met
Ensure Right-First-Time targets are met
Provide Temperature excursion management
Contribute learning into improving excursion handling
Coordinate with external logistics partners
Ensure shipments are completed accurately
Ensure shipments are completed on schedule
Lead queries received through excursion mailboxes
Respond to queries received through excursion mailboxes
Contribute to operational performance reviews
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Own smaller improvement projects
Support process development
Support process maintenance
Support tool development
Support tool maintenance
Support template development
Support template maintenance
Support mentorship material development
Support mentorship material maintenance
Support training material development
Support training material maintenance
Act as a key point of contact
Build expertise in clinical logistics
Build expertise in temperature-controlled distribution
Support delivery of clinical distribution strategy
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Internal stakeholders; External stakeholders
Communication Scope
Clear communication; Confident communication
Full Job Description
## **Logistics Coordinator – Temperature-Controlled Supply - 5 Month Secondment/FTC** **Location: Macclesfield, UK** **Competitive salary + excellent benefits** At AstraZeneca, every medicine we deliver starts with a reliable, expertly managed supply chain. Our Clinical Manufacturing & Supply (CM&S) organisation ensures that investigational medicines reach patients participating in clinical trials across the world; safely, compliantly, and on time. Within CM&S, our **Clinical Logistics** team plays a meaningful role in handling global distribution activities, temperature‑controlled shipments, and the end‑to‑end logistics that keep our clinical supply chains moving. We’re now looking for a **Logistics Coordinator** to join our team and support the delivery of high‑quality, right‑first‑time clinical distribution operations. ## **What you’ll do** As part of the Clinical Logistics team and reporting to the Associate Director, you’ll support day‑to‑day logistics activities across a portfolio of clinical studies. Your work will help ensure medicines reach depots and investigator sites on time, in full, and under the accurate temperature conditions. ## You will: * Help ensure logistics lead times, First Subject In (FSI) dates and Right‑First‑Time targets are met * Provide Temperature excursion management for all studies in the Clinical Supply Chain * Contribute learning into improving the way that excursions are handled * Coordinate with external logistics partners to ensure shipments are completed accurately and on schedule * Lead and respond to queries received through the excursion mailboxes * Contribute to operational performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives, including owning smaller improvement projects * Support the development and maintenance of processes, tools, templates, mentorship and training materials * Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders * Build your own expertise in clinical logistics and temperature‑control
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