James Simpson

Supply Planner @ AstraZeneca

About

I am a Production and Change Planner within AstraZeneca site operations. I am responsible for the fixed term plan on production lines and working with global colleagues on the longer term plan. I am also responsible for planning resource allocation for projects within the network along with regulatory approvals and licence withdrawals across the products we pack on site. I have worked in several different roles within AstraZeneca which has given me a complete understanding of the challenges and requirements within a Pharmaceutical company. I am enthusiastic, flexible, self-motivated and compassionate . I have proven communication, risk analysis, problem solving, visionary skills and attention to detail capabilities with a focused and output driven approach. I have a positive open personality, adept at establishing long term relationships based on trust and credibility, both face-to-face and virtually.

Country

United Kingdom

City

Macclesfield

Industry

Pharmaceuticals

Skill

Teamwork, Communication, cGMP practices, SAP, EzBuy, IBuy, Data Analysis, Root Cause Problem Solving, Team player, Communication skills, Customer Service, Project Management, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Pharmaceutical Industry, Sales, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, Product Launch, Procurement

Experience

Supply Planner

AstraZeneca

2018-2 - Present · 8 yrs 8 mos

Macclesfield

Buyer

AstraZeneca

2014-4 - 2018-2 · 3 yrs 11 mos

Macclesfield

Contribute to procurement plans and projects and makes decisions necessary to purchase products and services in congruence with organizational objectives and category and sourcing strategies. Contribute to commercial review of procurement requisitions and Statements of Work in accordance with business requirements and budgets, including: - cost benefit analysis on planned acquisitions. - specifications, performance terms, and/or acceptance criteria. - contracts  Research and assist in selecting potential sources of materials and/or services. Contribute to the preparation of competitive bids, quotations and proposals with pertinent specifications, terms and conditions. Play supporting role in the evaluation of competitive offerings to determine the overall best offer for a product or service. Assist in analysing proposals in support of the bid evaluation process. Expedite deliveries and conduct follow-up procedures when necessary. Resolve payment problems with suppliers and user departments. Maintain appropriate level of administration around contracts and suppliers, e.g. contract database, equipment records and/or specifications. Review product availability and/or pricing information with suppliers. Contribute to cost reduction, cost avoidance, cost containment programs and reporting the value database. Support the resolution of issues raised in procurement audit reports. Analyse supply market information and leverage this to support effective sourcing decisions Assist in developing financial considerations for purchases Utilise relevant AZ procurement systems e.g. EzSource, EzBuy, EzView Comply with all regulatory and AZ requirements relevant to the role, e.g. Sarbanes Oxley, Code of Conduct, Financial Control Framework

Consumables Co-ordinator

AsztraZeneca

2012-12 - 2014-4 · 1 yr 5 mos

Macclesfield

Review and maintenance of existing QC consumables Kanbans Ordering consumables – solvents, reagents, media, agar plates, glassware, equipment etc. via EzBuy Raising appropriate orders to cover, training, contract testing and maintenance Proactive communication with Purchasing and Suppliers regarding costing and alternative items Maintaining and building relationships with suppliers via telephone and face to face communications Communication with individual workgroups versus requirements and recommendations for new items Sourcing consumables for new tests