Job Description

Supply Chain Specialist

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Be part of the team that ensures sustainable products meets standard quality and committed to deliver to customers worldwide!

• Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on the Straits Times and Statista’s list of Best Employers in Singapore for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2023).

• Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.

What will you do:

• Maintain and renew planning data and parameters in ERP systems (including: BOM, Material Master data, routing, and work centre) and ensure that standard work processes are strictly adhered to

• Ensure that production in the firm period meets agreed customer demands

• In alignment with Production schedule, oversee customer sales order execution. Escalate any issues to Master Supply Planner and Planning Lead

• Ensure that IPT Tier visual systems reflect required accurate information as specified

• Manage purchase and delivery of raw materials from existing vendors and act as point of contact for vendor and IPT for issues associated with raw materials and vendor performance (quality and delivery)

• Maintain and update supply metrics related to IPT Tiers (e.g SA, iOTIF)

• Maintain the necessary documentation, SOP, JA, BP related to Scheduling & Buying processes

• Focus on self-development and daily continuous improvement

• Assist in getting information necessary for APR, Audits, from SCM perspective

• Assist with IPT related investigations related to materials and planning systems. Ensure that investigations are thoroughly completed on time without impact to customer deliveries

• Monitor inventory performance to plan against targets set by Master Supply Planner, including IQV and recert of intermediate materials and raw materials

• Purchase goods and services for the site, including: packing material, raw material, intermediates, and solvents

• Coordinate with vendors and freight forwarders with shipping documentation and delivery of purchased material, support the D&L Warehouse Team as and when required

• Participate in IPT tier meetings – T2 daily, weekly production planning meeting. Lead meetings as and when required

What you should have:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Production Control, Planning or Procurement/Buying

• Preferred experience in Manufacturing; Managing with multiple planning (ERP) systems and interfaces; Metrics reporting environment; Knowledge of Quality systems, cGMP, and regulatory inspections

• MPS/LEAN operational excellence experience is highly preferred

• Experience working with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and adapt to rapidly changing business conditions.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Keen driver for process improvement.

Other Personal Attributes:

• Strong leadership ability and collaborative skills

• Ability to translate strategies to action plan and excellent in detailed execution

• Customer service focus and ability to establish good processes to serve

• A strong team player with excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to operate in a matrix environment

• Strong Lean, continuous improvement, problem solving and resolution skills

• Strong analytical and presentation skills

• Keen driver for business process & systems improvement

• Deep understanding of Business dynamics, procurement, Planning/Scheduling and general Supply Chain Management concepts

• Excellent attention to details

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• A state-of-the-art facility that delivers solution to its customers world-wide

• Highly engaging team that aims to innovate the future

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Adaptability, Change Control Management, Collaborative Leadership, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Cross-Functional Communications, Customs Clearing, Data Analysis, Demand Supply Planning, Driving Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Logistics Management, Management Process, Marketing Logistics, Meeting Management, Operational Excellence, Order Management, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Systems, Planning Software, Procurement, Production Control, Production Planning, Project Management, Report Writing {+ 4 more}

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

08/26/2025

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