Material Planner Trainee (Attach and Train Programme)

GLAXO WELLCOME MANUFACTURING PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly allowance

On-the-job training

GSK culture exposure

Transport to MRT

Job summary

GLAXO WELLCOME MANUFACTURING PTE LTD's Attach and Train Programme (AnT) offers a 15-month structured on-the-job training in Singapore's biopharmaceutical manufacturing sector, with hands-on experience and mentorship in a world-leading environment.

The programme welcomes fresh graduates and mid-career individuals; Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents only. Participants will develop skills in MRP, Change Control, and GMP compliance, preparing for a career in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, business or science.
• Ability to quickly learn GMP manufacturing requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving driven by curiosity.
• Proactive communication with relevant stakeholders.
• Adaptability to change and working under pressure.
• Good organization to manage multiple materials, suppliers and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage raw materials inventory, including weekly MRP reviews and supplier coordination.
• Initiate and follow up on change controls with stakeholders to ensure timely implementation.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Detail‑oriented

Effective communication

Problem solving

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 for Singapore's advanced biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry, supporting both current and future workforce needs.

As a trainee, you will go through a 15-month structured on-the-job training programme with 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.

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 have acquired
• Apply and develop soft skills such as interpersonal, communications and negotiation skills
• Transport to and from site to MRT stations in centralised locations all across Singapore

Let's do this!