Network Supply Planner

AstraZeneca

2 Locations permanent

Posted: May 8, 2026

Quick Summary

Network Supply Planner is responsible for leading supply planning across multiple brands, focusing on resource planning, S&OE leadership, supply consensus, and budget volumes. The role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in supply planning and logistics. The ideal candidate will be able to work effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate complex supply planning concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Job Description

Typical Accountabilities

• Resource planning: Own the constrained plan across brands; balance capacity, materials, inventory targets, and approved material flows; monitor resource utilization and service risks; drive mitigation.

• S&OE leadership: Run weekly reviews; assess issues; coordinate cross functional actions; escalate per guidelines.

• S&OP contribution: Lead supply consensus; run scenarios and simulations; provide KPIs and outlooks; support budget volumes.

• Site/CMO and market interface: Approve order changes within Customer Quoted Lead-times and outside tolerances; align replenishment between nodes; synchronize with upstream/downstream planners.

• Plan handover: Deliver clean, executable plans; filter noise; prioritize options; secure weekly handshake with Production Planners/External Supply Coordinators.

• Budget: Provide support and preparation for Budget cycles, understanding production/purchase volumes, inventory and any changes.

Specific Responsibilities of Role Holder

• In addition to the general description of the parent profile role for this job function, the following summarize key result areas, specific accountabilities and / or tasks, etc. associated with this job title include:

• Model resource constraints and critical events.

• Maintain intermediates and finished goods inventory within targets; monitor adherence and stock tolerance.

• Assess supply impact of manufacturing changes with Global Brand Planners.

• Support manufacturing excellence while protecting network optimization

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Experience in supply chain (manufacturing, planning).

• Advanced inventory, capacity, and network planning skills.

• Digital savvy: AI, data, systems mindset.

• Hands on with ERP/APS.

• Event management and capacity modelling.

• Strong grasp of planning parameters and master data quality.

• Cross functional collaboration, including external partners.

• Clear, confident communication and influence.

• Lean tools proficiency.

• Analytical, proactive problem solving; effective risk and scenario management; resilient and adaptable.

Desirable

• Degree in Business, Logistics, Sciences, or Engineering (or equivalent experience).

• APICS/CSCP or equivalent; Lean certification.

• S&OP process expertise.

• Commercial exposure; leadership experience.

• Ability to apply AI to improve efficiency.

Date Posted

08-5月-2026

Closing Date

30-8月-2026

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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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