Specialist - Supply Chain (Planner)

Pharmagend Global Medical Services Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Singapore seeks a skilled planner to manage production volumes and supply planning. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years in manufacturing planning, and significant experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Proficiency with the SAP Production Planning module is essential. This role offers an opportunity to optimize efficiency and enhance customer service levels.

Qualifications

• 5 years planning experience in manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• In-depth experience with SAP system, especially in Production Planning (PP) module.

Responsibilities

• Establish optimal production volumes based on demand.
• Create Supply Plan to ensure accurate production.
• Manage sites delivery schedule on time.
• Optimize local planning processes for efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or business

Tools

SAP

Job description

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Establish the optimal production volumes based on demand, analyzing rough cut capacity, resource planning and detailed equipment planning.
• Create Supply Plan at site level which incorporate production plan and release plans to ensure that the production plans are accurately reflected in ERP System.
• Assess the impact of production plan on the budget operation costs and inventory.
• Work with MSAT function to ensure new product transfers and CMC activities are planned as per customers’ requirement.
• Manage the sites delivery schedule on time in full (OTIF), ensuring that product is produced, released & shipped on time.
• Ensure high “Customer Service Level” ensuring up to date information with customers regarding delivery promises and inventory levels.
• Ensure direct communication with Customers / next point of supply chain, plant‑internal and ‑external stakeholders & partners with regard to internal changes.
• Represent the point of contact for follow‑up on time delivery dates and quantities & escalating changes related to supply.
• Optimize local planning processes such as lead times, planning policies and production frequencies to increase the efficiency of the production unit.
• Own and manage the planning parameters in ERP System like MOQ, campaign size, product segmentation.
• Lead action plans to achieve supply performance target and drive for continuous improvement, managing supply KPI reporting and analysis and providing detail plans for the Supply Review Meeting.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Education Level - Bachelor'sdegree in science or business
• Experience - 5 years planning experience in manufacturing environment and minimum 2 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• In‑depth experience with SAP system, especially in Production Planning (PP) module
• People management: leadership, cooperative, ability to influence
• Excellent critical thinking and problem‑solving capabilities
• Teamwork, influencing, communication skills, negotiation, conflict management
• Effective problem analysis and problem‑solving