Logistics Assistant

About Astellas

Astellas is an international life sciences organisation focused on converting cutting-edge research into meaningful value for patients. Its portfolio includes transformative treatments across oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women’s health. Through active research and development, the company is working on new healthcare approaches for conditions with significant unmet need.

If you are motivated by the chance to improve patient outcomes, enjoy fast-moving environments, welcome fresh ideas and calculated risk-taking, and value integrity and measurable impact, this opportunity may be a strong fit.

Role Overview

This is a permanent, full-time position based at the Killorglin, County Kerry facility. The role requires working on site.

Purpose of the Role

The position supports sales, distribution and SAP-related activities. The sales side focuses on ensuring customer orders are completed by monitoring order flow, stock availability and communication with international affiliates. The distribution side helps ensure shipments arrive at the right destination worldwide while keeping costs under control and coordinating logistics service providers. The SAP function supports initiatives across both manufacturing sites, with attention to quality and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support customer service, distribution coordination and administrative activities.
• Handle customer order processing and related coordination tasks.
• Track key performance indicators and service level agreements.
• Contribute to special projects as needed.
• Carry out transactions in SAP S/4HANA and ECC.
• Create, update and maintain sales orders.
• Help ensure service standards are consistently met.
• Work closely with supply chain teams across functions.
• Plan daily product shipments.
• Prepare shipping, delivery and billing paperwork.
• Share documentation with customers as required.
• Perform transactions in Rfxcel.

Required Qualifications

A degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics or a related discipline is required.

Preferred Experience

Prior experience with SAP SD is preferred.

Benefits and Work Culture

• Work with colleagues across a truly global network focused on improving patient lives.
• Be part of work that contributes to therapies with real-world impact.
• Join an organisation that values innovation and operational progress.
• Grow in a supportive environment that encourages development and advancement.

Organisational Values

• Impact
• Innovation
• Integrity
• One Astellas
• Accountability
• Courage
• Sense of Urgency
• Outcome Focus

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer considers all qualified applicants fairly and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.

Fraud Alert

Applicants should be cautious of recruitment scams. Genuine communication will only come from verified company email addresses or official professional networking profiles.