THE OPPORTUNITY

• Opportunity to be a part of the Supply Chain Management team in Singapore!
• Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on The Straits Times and Statista\xe2\x80\x99s list of Best Employers in Singapore for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022).
• Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.

Our Supply Chain team ensures inventory is consistently available to meet customer demand. We coordinate all aspects of supply through supply planning, sourcing, making, inventory management, packaging and delivery. We partner across the Marketing, Finance and Manufacturing organizations to build a robust demand and supply plan and ensure we get products to the right customer, at the place, at the right time. WHAT YOU WILL DO The Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for execution of scheduling, detailed capacity management and direct materials planning & order execution. The focus activities include:

• Create and update the production schedule for tactical short-term horizon (e.g 0-2 months)
• Maintain and renew planning data and parameters in ERP systems (including Bill of Material, Material Master data, routing, and work centre) and ensure that standard work processes are strictly adhered to
• Ensure that production schedule in the firm period meets agreed monthly production plan. Escalate any issues to Master Supply Planner and Planning Lead.
• Ensure that department Tier visual systems reflect required accurate information as specified
• Manage purchase and delivery of raw materials from existing vendors and act as point of contact for vendor and department for issues associated with raw materials and vendor performance (quality and delivery)
• Work with Master Supply Planner to develop capacity model to be used for detailed capacity planning purposes
• Maintain and update supply metrics related to department Tier 2
• Purchase goods and services for the site, including packing material, raw material, intermediates, and solvents
• Coordinate with vendors and freight forwarders with shipping documentation and delivery of purchased material, support the Warehouse Team as and when required
• Participate in department tier meetings \xe2\x80\x93 T2 daily, incoming material review Tier 2, weekly production planning meeting. Lead meetings as and when required
• Maintain the necessary documentation, SOP, job aid, business procedure related to Scheduling & Buying processes
• Focus on self-development and daily continuous improvement
• Assist other stakeholders like getting information necessary for annual product review, Audits, from SCM perspective, work with department on related investigations related to materials and planning systems. Ensure that investigations are thoroughly completed on time without impact to customer deliveries
• Monitor inventory performance to plan against targets set by Master Supply Planner, including recert of intermediate materials and raw materials
• Participates in supplier qualification and supplier management forums as needed
• Networks with internal and external stakeholders and customers as required to ensure smooth material, information and communication flow

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE To be successful in this role, you will have: Experience:

• Educational: Diploma/Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Supply Chain Management or relevant studies
• At least 3-5 years of experience in Production Control, Planning or Procurement/Buying
• Preferred experience in:

Manufacturing or FMCG managing with multiple planning (ERP) systems and interfaces Metrics reporting environment Knowledge of Quality systems, cGMP, and regulatory inspections

• Yellow Belt, Green Belt or Black Belt certified Lean Six Sigma
• Project Management experience is a plus.
• Experience in process improvement is a plus.
• MPS/LEAN operational excellence experience is highly preferred

Leadership, Professional and Functional Competencies

• Working knowledge of inventory, planning systems, Distribution and Logistics and order/purchasing systems
• Working knowledge of ERP (SAP in particular), planning software and system interfaces
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Production Systems
• Working knowledge of Microsoft based systems (Excel and Access) with regard to development of reports, measurements and analyses tools
• Knowledge of SAP-BI, Spotfire reporting systems is highly desirable
• Has a basic knowledge of financial systems (budgets, expenses, product standards and variances, etc.

Other Personal Attributes:

• Excellent attention to detail, highly independent, initiative
• Strong leadership ability and collaborative skills, project management experience
• Ability to translate strategies to action plan and excellent in detailed execution
• Customer service focus and ability to establish good processes to serve
• Great understanding of end-to-end Sales & Operation Process.
• A strong team player with excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to operate in a matrix environment
• Strong Lean, continuous improvement, problem solving and resolution skills
• Strong analytical and presentation skills
• Keen driver for business process & systems improvement
• Deep understanding of Business dynamics, procurement, Planning/Scheduling and general Supply Chain Management concepts

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Limitless opportunities across various areas in Manufacturing; well-structured career path
• A state-of-the-art facility that delivers solution to its customers world-wide

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is committed to be the most trusted supplier of bio-pharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create an interdependent global manufacturing network that\xe2\x80\x99s committed to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time. Who we are\xe2\x80\xa6 We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world\'s most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world. What we look for\xe2\x80\xa6 Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us\xe2\x80\x94and start making your impact today. We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another\xe2\x80\x99s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
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