Associate Supply Chain Operations

Astellas Pharma • Northbrook, IL

4h • Hybrid

About The Position

Do you want to be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative
therapies for patients? Every day, we are driven to develop and deliver
innovative and effective new medicines to patients and physicians.  If you want
to be part of this exciting work, you belong at Astellas!

Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more
than 70 countries around the world. We are committed to turning innovative
science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their
families. Keeping our focus on addressing unmet medical needs and conducting our
business with ethics and integrity enables us to improve the health of people
throughout the world. For more information on Astellas, please visit our website
at www.astellas.com [http://www.astellas.com].

This position is based in Northbrook, Illinois. Hybrid work from certain states
may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility
Guidelines. Candidates interested in hybrid work are encouraged to apply.

Purpose:

This position is part of the Supply Chain team and supports the Inventory
Management by overseeing monthly CMO inventory reconciliations, coordinating the
annual physical count at CMOs, and ensuring timely and accurate write-off
reservations. The role reports to the Team Lead, D&S SCM Americas, and requires
exceptional time management and prioritization skills, along with strong
collaboration across cross-functional teams, including D&S Managers, external
CMOs, Finance, and internal and external auditors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Proficiency in data management and analysis tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly inventory reconciliation at CMOs to ensure alignment between CMO inventory and Astellas records.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Monitor and manage inventory shelf life to maintain optimal balance across warehouses.
• Collaborate with D&S Managers and Supply Chain Operations to ensure proper inventory rotation and minimize expiry risk.
• Maintain accurate inventory records in SAP.
• Work with CMOs to ensure regular cycle counts and timely reconciliation of discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and audit requirements.
• Responsible for coordinating and executing annual physical stock counts at CMOs.
• Prepare and analyze inventory reports to provide actionable insights.
• Identify opportunities to reduce excess and obsolete inventory.
• Collaborate with D&S Managers and Finance to ensure timely reservation of potential write-offs in SAP and financial systems.
• Drive initiatives to improve inventory turnover, operational efficiency, and overall inventory management processes.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays including year-end shut down
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Company paid life insurance
• Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions
• Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
• Company-paid fleet vehicle for eligible positions
• Referral bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees