Material Planner Trainee (Attach and Train Programme)

GlaxoSmithKline plc; Singapore; On-site; SGD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly training allowances

On-the-job training

Transport to site

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline plc in Singapore offers a 15-month Attach and Train Programme designed to build a pipeline of skilled professionals for biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Trainees gain hands-on experience, industry-relevant skills, and mentorship in a GMP environment.

Applications welcome from fresh graduates and mid-career individuals, with eligibility restricted to Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage raw materials inventory with weekly reviews of MRP, liaising with suppliers and procurement.
• Initiate and follow up on change controls until closure, evaluating impacts and coordinating with stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Proactive communication

Team player

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

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.

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 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 2.5billion 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.

Let’s do this!