Planning Specialist (Fixed Term Contract)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Program Manager, Manufacturing, MSAT, QC, and QA to ensure timely, cost-effective material supply.
• Act as SCM representative for any Tech Transfer for material requirement planning and governance. Be the point of contact for any Deviation and Change request.
• In absence of Department Manager, take lead to manage the direct materials sourcing team to ensure satisfactory purchase decisions, follow-up and expedite solution of problems that arise in relation to quality, delivery or pricing.
• Manage/maintain the accuracy of SAP part numbers, MRP requirements, safety stock and reorder point levels to ensures timely supply of critical materials for customer projects and operation requirements. Ensure that all purchasing data bases have prompt, accurate information.
• Use reports to guide purchasing decisions, analyze data, and implement corrective actions.
• Create/manage GMP documents (change controls, supplier notifications, deviations, CAPAs).
• Responsible for Raw Material planning, Purchase Order creation and maintenance. Communicate effectively with internal (including Lonza global colleagues) and external customers.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and ethics; drive process improvements via Kaizen/Hoshin/OE events
• What you'll look for:
• Degree/ Diploma holder with 3-5 years of experience in supply chain, raw material requirement in healthcare / chemical industry.
• Experience in SAP- MM.
• Ability to influence both supply chain and functional area owner to support Procurement, MRP, Warehouse and Logistics planning and site manufacturing strategy recommendations.
• Good communication and presentation skills. Ability to present ideas in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to define metrics (KPI's) and identify issues through root cause analysis Competent using MS office suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint Ability to utilize business intelligence systems (Power BI) to extract data and generate reports.
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Benefits

Additional Information

The Senior Specialist role will be a fixed term contract role in the Supply Chain team based at our Tuas Office. This role will be responsible to translate CGT asset strategy to tactical actions, implement source, procurement and material planning strategy. This is a fully site‑based role at Singapore Tuas. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards. What you'll get: An agile career and dynamic working culture. An inclusive and ethical workplace. Opportunities to work in a fast-paced Cell & Gene Therapy environment with strong cross-functional exposure. The full list of our global benefits can be found at: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

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