Materials Logistics Associate

About Astellas:

At Astellas we are making treatments that matter to people.

We are tackling the toughest health challenges putting the patient at the heart of every move we make.

Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn’t a buzzword - it’s a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.

We have developed ground-breaking, innovative medicines in immunology, oncology and urology. Our medicines are extending and saving the lives of cancer patients, making transplantation possible and improving the quality of life for those living with conditions where needs are often overlooked.

We take a patient-focused approach, that allows us to convert brilliant early science into treatments and solutions that directly improve and save patients’ lives.

From lab to clinic to patient, we focus on the most promising science, empower the best talent to pursue it, and develop life-changing solutions alongside the best partners.

The Opportunity:

The Warehouse & Logistics Partner supports the end-to-end management of pharmaceutical inventory, warehousing operations, and logistics activities. This role ensures compliance with Good Distribution Practices (GDP), maintains product integrity, and enables efficient, safe, and timely delivery of materials and finished goods. The position works closely with procurement, manufacturing, quality, and external logistics providers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership & Decision-Making: Contributes to departmental and company-wide strategy; makes informed decisions, guides teams, and acts as a subject matter expert while driving continuous improvement and change initiatives.

• Warehouse Operations Management: Oversees receiving, inspection, storage, picking, packing, staging, and inventory control; maintains warehouse safety, cleanliness, and compliance with GDP/GMP standards.

• Logistics, Distribution & 3PL Management: Manages inbound/outbound shipments, temperature-controlled logistics, shipping documentation, customs compliance, and 3PL performance, ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective distribution.

• Quality, Compliance & Audit Preparedness: Ensures adherence to GDP/GMP and regulatory requirements; maintains accurate ERP/WMS records; supports deviations/CAPAs; develops SOPs, KPIs, and ensures audit readiness.

• Data, Technology & Reporting: Utilizes ERP/supply chain systems to enhance visibility and decision-making; tracks KPIs, analyzes trends, and identifies process improvement opportunities.

• Collaboration, Communication & Culture: Works cross-functionally with QA, production, planning, and procurement; communicates risks and updates; demonstrates growth mindset; supports innovation; fosters teamwork; and contributes to strategic and results-oriented performance aligned with organizational values.

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

• Extensive experience in Warehouse operations.

• Proficiency in ERP systems and supply chain software (e.g., SAP).

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Strong leadership and communication abilities.

• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field, with extensive experience in GMP-regulated warehousing and logistics.

Additional information:

• This is a permanent full-time position

• Position is based in Tralee – Ireland

• This position requires you to be 100% on site / in the office

• Willingness to undertake international travel