Summary:
The primary function of the incumbent is to ensure that
direct materials are planned and procured to meet the production schedule, while optimizing the inventory levels on site.
This position support both production and technology
transfer. Job incumbent will work closely with a cross-functional team to that to ensure material readiness from both systems (Supply Chain) and delivery perspective.
Responsibilities:
· Own and maintain material planning and supplier
master data in the ERP system. (Item Master, Vendor Master, Planning Records, Bill of Materials, MRP, Purchase Orders, etc.)
·Reviews and analyzes the Material Requirements
Plan (MRP) and releases purchase order requisitions or adjusts purchase order deliveries as needed to meet the production schedule.
·Analyzes raw material lead times, safety stock
levels, and inventory turns to maintain inventories at levels consistent with company objectives to support production requirements while optimizing inventory levels.
·Ensure compliance of all Supply Chain and Purchasing operations with all relevant cGMP, regulatory requirement and corporate policies, procedures and guidelines.
· Provides raw material forecast data and support profit plan setting.
· Lead and drive supply chain initiatives and projects at site level.
· Identify, develop, and implement improved supply
chain practices to meet changing business environments.
·Work with process COEs and IT on systems and
business process improvement.
·Develop and maintain relevant site level SOPs.
·Analyze supplier performance and supply chain
risk to develop risk mitigation plan.
·Support Internal and External Audits as required.
Requirements:
·Minimum 3 years of experience in production planning and scheduling, and supply chain management in pharmaceutical industry.
· Experience in SAP or other MRP systems.
· Good communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively across departments.
·Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
·Able to multi-task and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Based in Tuas.
Duration: 12 months. Option to extend/convert subject to performance review.