Material Planner Trainee (Attach and Train Programme)

Biopharma Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly training allowances

On-the-job training

GSK culture exposure

Transport to MRT

Job summary

GSK in Singapore offers the Attach and Train Programme (AnT), a 15-month structured on-the-job training to build a pipeline of skilled professionals for the biopharmaceutical manufacturing sector.

As a trainee you gain hands-on experience, industry-relevant skills and mentorship in a world-leading GMP environment, with transport to MRT, and monthly training allowances. Open to fresh graduates and mid-career individuals, Singapore Citizens or PRs welcome.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business or science.
• Ability to learn GMP manufacturing requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and curiosity-driven problem solving.
• Proactive communication with stakeholders.
• Adaptability under pressure.
• Good organization to manage materials, suppliers and timelines.
• Team player with continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage raw materials inventory, including weekly MRP reviews and supplier coordination.
• Initiate and follow up on change controls through closure.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Proactive communication

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Team player

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business or science

Job description

The Attach and Train Programme (AnT) is a structured talent development programme designed to build a pipeline of skilled professionals forSingapore’s advanced biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry, supporting both current and future workforce needs.

As a trainee, you will go through a15-month structured on-the-job trainingprogrammewith GSK, gaining hands‑on experience, industry-relevant skills, and mentorship from experienced professionals in a world‑leading biopharmaceutical environment.

We welcome applications from both fresh graduates and mid‑career individuals who are passionate about developing a career in the biopharmaceutical manufacturing sector.

Due to the nature of the programme and its eligibility requirements, we can only consider Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents.For more information on this traineeship programme, please visit Career Conversion Programmes (CCP) for Individuals.

What will you do?

Managing Raw Materials Inventory: This includes weekly reviews of MRP, timely purchase order replenishment, liaising with suppliers and procurement, working with internal stakeholders on backorders, analysing materials inventory when production plans change, and determining appropriate ordering, inventory, and replenishment policies.

Change Control Management: Initiating and following up on change controls until closure, evaluating change impacts, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring timely and accurate implementation of new materials on site

What will you learn?

Material Requirement Planning (MRP) Concept: How does it works in a primary vaccine manufacturing company, what are the relevant master data affecting MRP and different types of planning model.

Change Control (CC) Management concept: Attend Instructor‑Led training on CC and read CC standard operating procedure to understand the process and be able to apply the principles in a GMP regulated environment to ensure compliance and maintain product quality.

What are we looking for?

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university, preferably in supply chain, business or science discipline

Ability to quickly learn and apply GMP manufacturing requirements.

Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills driven by curiosity

Proactive communication with relevant stakeholders.

Adaptability to change and working under pressure

Good organization skills to manage multiple materials, suppliers and timelines

A good team player and possess continuous improvement mindset.

What do we offer you?

Monthly training allowances (not subject to CPF contributions)

On‑the‑job training while working with a diversified team of professionals

Understand and experience the GSK Culture

Implement technical knowledge and skills that you haveacquired

Apply and develop soft skills such as interpersonal, communications and negotiation skills

Transport to and from site to MRT stations in centralised locationsall acrossSingapore

Skills

Cold Chain, Customer‑Focused, Data Integrity, Digital Fluency, GxP Regulations, Inventory Management, Lean Management, Logistics Management, Problem Solving, Production Orders, Product Knowledge, Risk Awareness, Supply Chain Operations, Supply Chain Sustainability, Third Party Logistics Management, Warehouse Management

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We embrace an agile working culture across our roles, so if flexibility is important to you please discuss opportunities with our hiring team. If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process to help you demonstrate your strengths and capabilities, contact [e-mail] . Please note this email is for adjustment requests only; for other enquiries please use our standard contact channels.