Specialist - Supply Chain (Planner)

Pharmagend Global Medical Services Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company in Singapore is seeking a Planning Specialist to manage production schedules and optimize local planning processes. The role requires at least 5 years of planning experience, with 2 years in the pharmaceutical industry, and in-depth knowledge of SAP. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

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 at site level incorporating production and release plans.
• Manage the sites delivery schedule on time in full (OTIF).

Skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or business

Tools

SAP

Job description

Pharmagend Global Medical Services Pte Ltd – Tuas

Responsibilities

• 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's degree 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
• Effective problem analysis and problem-solving