Group Artwork & Packaging Planner (1 year contract)

iNova Pharmaceuticals; Singapore; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative health company is seeking a Group Artwork and Packaging Planner to join their dynamic Supply Chain team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you will oversee the Printed Materials Artwork Process, ensuring timely implementation and compliance across various markets. Your expertise in artwork management, coupled with strong communication and negotiation skills, will be essential in collaborating with internal teams and external partners. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing health outcomes globally.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in an Artwork or Supply Planning role.
• Ability to communicate widely within and outside the business.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Printed Materials Artwork Process and Execution.
• Coordinate all changes with Art-House and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and publish reports to monitor all projects and status.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Process Design and Management

Education

Degree in Marketing

Degree in Supply Chain

Degree in Business

Tools

Adobe Tools

Quality Management Tools

Electronic Document Management Systems

MS Office

Veeva Vault QMS

Project Management Software (e.g., MS Project)

SAP Materials Management

VISIO or similar flowchart tools

Job description

About iNova
iNova is a different kind of health company.We are leading the way to better health by delivering innovative, patient-centric products that improve the lives of people around the world. Our diverse portfolio of iconic, market-leading consumer health brands and prescription medicines are backed by science and distributed in over 75 markets across Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Middle East & Africa and Europe. Experience the iNova difference today.

The Opportunity

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Group Artwork and Packaging Planner, Singapore, to join our Supply Chain team on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract basis.

Reporting to the Group Artwork & Packaging Associate Manager, the primary purpose of this position is to manage the Printed Materials Artwork Process and Execution for the whole iNova Pharmaceuticals business:

• Ensure timely implementation of all new and changed artworks into the iNova Markets, working closing with Supply Planning, Marketing, QA, Regulatory and external partners – EMOs and Art-house.
• Lead the end to end packaging activities from Health Authority submission to market launch
• To ensure all quality requirements are met during the design, review and implementation
• To manage the relationship with the Art-house to support the program, ensure cost containment and accuracy of billing.
• To manage the Printed Materials Library – Artwork files, Shade cards and other supporting materials
• To develop Tracker to view of all artwork changes, prioritise activity with Internal and external stakeholders

Key accountabilities include:

1) Planning and execution

• Receive artwork change requests via Change Controls process
• Prepare execution plan in conjunction with Supply Planning based on requested implementation dates.
• Coordinate all changes with Art-House
• Coordinate the input from all stakeholders
• Coordinate all internal approvals

Performance Indicators

• Changes clarified, improvements recommended
• Project planned for implementation
• Input from key stakeholders received
• Variations managed and communicated
• Changed delivered according to plan

2) Monitoring and Reporting

• Prepare and publish timely reports to monitor all projects and status.
• Identify delivery issues and mitigation of risks
  Performance Indicators
• Weekly Tracker published

3) Stakeholder Management

• ART-HOUSE - Manage timely delivery of artwork and track and manage costs, recommend opportunities for improvement
• Seek feedback from internal Customers – Marketing, QA, Regulatory and Supply Chain to support continuous improvement
• Seek Feedback from CMOs for continuous improvement
  Performance Indicators

• Regular communications
• Current SOP

4) NPI and Change Management

• Support new production introductions as per assignment portfolio, fitting artwork change execution into Supply Plans and communicating with EMO/Vendor as per project plan.
• Support product changes to ensure the Right Products are being delivered to the right markets. Advise QA / Business of any risks and deviation to plan
• Provide input into Packaging artwork development
  Performance Indicators

• Projects delivered as agreed
• Risks and Mitigations communicated

5) Processes

• Identify, develop and implement best practice policies, procedures and systems for Printed Materials and artwork development. Continuous improvement to ensure on time delivery of the Right Products (Compliance)
• Engage the organisation to support the process
• Learn and manage Artwork Management via Veeva software system.
  Performance Indicators

• List of Opportunities maintained
• Updated SOPs
• Lead regular stakeholder meetings, publish minutes

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess a Degree in Marketing, Supply Chain or Business with a minimum of 3 years experience in an Artwork or Supply Planning role

Other key requirements for this role include:

• Communication – must have the ability to communicate widely within and outside the business
• Analytical Skills – must have the ability to analyse artwork and make recommendations
• Negotiation Skills – must have the ability to negotiate well with suppliers and customers
• Able to design and manage processes.
• Able to communicate to key audiences
• Able to engage internally and externally and across cultures
• Adobe Tools
• Quality Management tools and Electronic document Management Systems
• MS Office tools at intermediate to Advance
• Veeva Vault QMS
• Project Management including Project Management software (ie MS Project)
• SAP Materials Management,
• VISIO or similar flowchart tools

Additional Requirements / Working Conditions

• Adhere to company values at all times

If you wish to be part of an energetic team within a thriving organisation, focused on bringing innovative products to market, please APPLY TODAY!We want you to join us in our pursuit of healthy living!