Warehouse & Logistics Partner

About Astellas

Astellas is committed to developing treatments that significantly impact patients' lives by addressing challenging health issues. Our patient-first philosophy drives everything we do, striving to understand the patient experience deeply. We have pioneered innovative medicines in areas such as immunology, oncology, and urology, enhancing outcomes and quality of life worldwide.

Role Overview

The Warehouse & Logistics Partner manages pharmaceutical inventory, warehouse functions, and logistics operations end-to-end. This role ensures strict compliance with Good Distribution Practices (GDP), preserves product quality, and facilitates timely, safe delivery of goods. Collaborating with procurement, manufacturing, quality, and third-party logistics providers is essential to this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategic planning at departmental and organizational levels, making informed decisions, guiding teams, and championing continuous improvement and change.
• Direct warehouse activities including receipt, inspection, storage, picking, packing, staging, and inventory control while maintaining safety, cleanliness, and compliance with GDP/GMP standards.
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics, including temperature-controlled shipments, shipping documentation, customs compliance, and the performance of third-party logistics partners to ensure efficient and compliant distribution.
• Maintain strict adherence to quality standards, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness by managing ERP/WMS records, supporting deviations and CAPAs, and developing SOPs and KPIs.
• Leverage ERP and supply chain management systems to provide operational visibility, track key performance indicators, analyze trends, and identify areas for process improvement.
• Work collaboratively across functions such as quality assurance, production, planning, and procurement; communicate risks effectively; foster a culture of innovation, teamwork, and strategic focus aligned with company values.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Proven extensive experience in managing warehouse operations within a GMP-regulated environment.
• Proficiency using ERP systems and supply chain software, for example, SAP.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational capabilities.
• Effective leadership, negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or related discipline with significant hands-on experience in GMP-compliant warehousing and logistics.

Additional Details

• This is a permanent, full-time position based entirely onsite in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland.
• The job requires a 100% presence at the office location.
• Willingness to travel internationally as part of the role.
• Astellas is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring practices.
• Applicants are cautioned against recruitment scams impersonating company recruiters; official communications will only come from verified Astellas profiles or company emails.