.The Supply Chain Lead will be responsible for the End-to-End local supply chain processes and performance with the objective to maximize customer and patient satisfaction.Typical AccountabilitiesResponsible for the development, implementation, and leadership of the Commercial Supply Chain, local logistics, and Sales Order to Cash for all products.The individual will ensure all relevant Supply Chain processes are appropriately developed, maintained, and improved, including demand forecasting, supply of products to the market, new product launches, recalls, management of customer master data, customer complaints, sales order to cash, inventory management & reconciliation, and day-to-day management of 3PL.Will work with Regional Commercial Supply Chain, Distribution, Regulatory, Product Quality, Finance, Commercial, and Market Access leadership to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of AstraZeneca medicines to customers and patients.Will be responsible for communicating Supply and Demand information to Regional Supply Chain teams in a timely manner and liaising appropriately with QA, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial, and other relevant functions to resolve supply issues.Manage the daily operations with the local Logistics Service Provider.Team member in launch execution teams representing Supply Chain for the launch of new products.Manage and lead relationships with key Distribution partners/Wholesalers.Leadership of commercial supply chain and distribution, being accountable for the following functions:End-to-end Commercial Supply Chain including Sales Order to Cash.Day-to-day management of 3PL providers and Distributors / Specialty Distributors.Warehousing and Inventory Management.Product Distribution.Commercial Supply Chain Financial Data Management.Commercial GDP Compliance within the Supply Chain.Last mile distribution of established and new product introductions (NPI's). Governance of the Demand forecasting processes for the market, IBP/S&OP, as well as owning the Demand and Supply Submission in collaboration with the respective functions.Development of Supply Chain solutions to new business opportunities.Collaboration with product quality at the country level, addressing customer complaints, and executing CAPA's to mitigate quality issues.The Supply Chain Lead will manage Supply Chain audit readiness in coordination with Quality and Finance.Guarantee that all activities related to the job comply with applicable external and internal regulations (policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, and code of conduct).Education, Qualifications, Skills and ExperienceBachelor's degree in business, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent.Extensive proven experience (+8 years) in supply chain management specifically in the healthcare industry (pharma sector, distribution sites, or logistics service providers).Experience working with 3PL providers and Distributors/Wholesalers