Customs & Trade Business Partner - Commercial - Macclesfield, United Kingdom - AstraZeneca

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Customs & Trade Business Partner - Commercial

Location:
Luton, Macclesfield UK


Competitive salary and benefits apply


Are you ready to embrace accountability and focus on impactful work? Join us at AstraZeneca in the role of Customs & Trade Business Partner - Commercial.

This position is responsible for supporting commercial operations in all customs and trade matters.

You will be the first point of contact and you will be expected to support from both a strategic and operational perspective.

Commercial operations move materials globally and therefore the role holder must have a global view and a broad consideration of customs matters end to end.


Accountabilities


In this role, you will support the creation of new supply chains to identify customs risks and opportunities, continually review existing supply chains for ongoing compliance, and identify customs regimes for optimal commercial supply chains.

You will act as a functional SME for the commercial operations teams, ensuring that commercial supply chains and distribution adhere to key areas of trade management and compliance.

You will also develop and deliver training on key customs and trade matters to key stakeholders.


Minimum Requirements
The role holder will have considerable relevant Customs experience preferably in a corporate or professional environment.


The role holder will have the ability to shape AZ's operational Customs capability covering supply chain, conduct Customs audits, and dispute management and implementation of Customs Duty regimes and ongoing operational effectiveness.


In addition, the role holder must demonstrate sound judgement and be able to make timely decisions and recommendations regarding potentially material issues in circumstances where there is either uncertainty or incomplete information.


Skills and Competencies

  • MBA or other Finance / Business qualification relating to International Trade.
  • Strong experience within a customs and trade environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to identify and communicate key issues for resolution.


  • Thinks strategically

  • Anticipates the future by always maintaining a forward oriented long term view. Develops plans that are based on what is likely to happen and continually flexes the strategy to accommodate new business and tax technical information.
  • Problem solving oriented and a welldeveloped creative approach regarding complex Customs issues.


  • Good analytical skills

  • Proficient in MS excel essential, experience in MS Power BI desirable.


  • Acts decisively

  • Creates clarity for other to make decisions by defining clear roles and responsibilities.
  • Ability to evaluate/manage relationships with external service partners.


  • Works collaboratively

  • Works across boundaries, particularly with the Customs teams in UK, Sweden and the US, to establish common purposes and goals to deliver value to the business.
  • Rapidly addresses issues that may inhibit effective collaboration.
  • Familiarity of the pharmaceutical/clinical supply chain environment advantageous.
  • Good communication and influencing skills are also required.


When we put diverse teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines.

In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.


Why AstraZeneca?
Join a talented global team that's powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients, every day.

The fuel behind our evolving, rapidly growing enterprise, we're here to help unlock the power of what science can do and ultimately have a big impact on patients' lives.

With countless opportunities available, this is the place to build an unrivalled reputation.

And, as you take your career in new directions and to even greater heights you'll be rewarded for your successes.


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