Supply Chain Associate - Materials Planning (Pharma/ Contract)
Industry : Pharmaceutical
Location: Tuas
Salary up to $3,300 depending on experience
Our client is a leading global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving human health through scientific innovation. The organization develops vaccines and innovative treatments across a broad range of therapeutic areas, including rare diseases, immunology, oncology, infectious diseases, diabetes, cardiovascular health, and neurology, with a commitment to advancing healthcare outcomes and improving patients lives worldwide.
Job Summary:
- Play a key role in supporting material planning activities, with a primary focus on Material Change Management (MCM) and New Material Introduction (NMI). This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure seamless material transitions and introductions.
Responsibilities:
Material Change Management (MCM)
- Coordinate and manage end-to-end material change processes, ensuring all changes are assessed, documented, and implemented in compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Liaise with Quality, Regulatory, and Procurement teams to evaluate the impact of material changes on production schedules, inventory levels, and supply continuity.
- Maintain and update change control documentation, ensuring timely closure of change requests in the relevant systems (e.g., SAP, ERP).
- Monitor and track the phase-in/phase-out of materials to minimize obsolescence and avoid supply disruptions.
- Communicate change timelines and impacts to relevant stakeholders, escalating risks as appropriate.
New Material Introduction (NMI)
- Lead the operational coordination of new material introductions from supplier qualification through to first production use.
- Work with Procurement and Suppliers to ensure timely availability of new materials, including sample management and initial stock build-up.
- Set up new material master data in SAP/ERP systems, including planning parameters, safety stock levels, and reorder points.
- Coordinate with Quality Assurance for material approval and release processes prior to first use.
- Develop and maintain NMI trackers and dashboards to provide visibility on project status and timelines.
Material Planning Support
- Support day-to-day material planning activities including demand and supply analysis, inventory management, and replenishment planning.
- Identify and resolve material shortages or excess inventory situations, proposing corrective actions.
- Generate and analyze planning reports to support decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Support internal and external audits by providing relevant material planning documentation and data.
- Contribute to process improvement projects within the Supply Chain function.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field
- 2-4 years of experience in supply chain, material planning, or operations in a pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environment
- Proficiency in SAP (MM/PP modules) or equivalent ERP system and excellent Excel skills
- Understanding of GMP/GDP requirements and change control processes
Lim Pey Chyi - [Confidential Information]
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EA Licence: 02C3423
Desired Skills and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field
2-4 years of experience in supply chain, material planning, or operations in a pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environment
Proficiency in SAP (MM/PP modules) or equivalent ERP system and excellent Excel skills
Understanding of GMP/GDP requirements and change control processes
Apple, Pey Chyi Lim EA License No.: 02C3423 Personnel Registration No.: R2090579
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