Supply Chain Planner, ACTRIS

Overview

The Consortium for Clinical Research and Innovation, Singapore (CRIS) brings together six national R&D, clinical translation and service programmes to advance clinical research and innovation for Singapore, and establish important capabilities for a future-ready healthcare system.

The Business Entities under CRIS include:

• Singapore Clinical Research Institute (SCRI)
• National Health Innovation Centre (NHIC)
• Advanced Cell Therapy and Research Institute, Singapore (ACTRIS)
• Precision Health Research, Singapore (PRECISE)
• Singapore Translational Cancer Consortium (STCC)
• Cardiovascular Disease National Collaborative Enterprise (CADENCE)

Together, CRIS makes a positive difference to Singapore patients and researchers by ensuring that these clinical research platforms and programmes are at the cutting edge of capability development and innovation. If you are as passionate as we are in clinical trials and research, we want you!

ACTRIS

The Advanced Cell Therapy and Research Institute, Singapore (ACTRIS) was established to meet the increasing clinical demand of using cellular therapeutics to treat various life-threatening diseases. ACTRIS’ vision is to be the national and regional Centre of Excellence for discovery, process development and manufacturing of cellular-based therapeutics across the broad spectrum of immunotherapy and regenerative medicine, encompassing both investigational and approval products for the local market. We also provide value-added services such as workforce training, regulatory facilitation and ancillary material standardization, pertaining to delivery of cellular therapy to patients.

What you will be working on

The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for coordinating the demand and supply activities including creation and update of master data & master production schedule, planning, purchasing and replenishment to ensure timely supply and release of the materials and consumables. The Planner is required to manage the inventory and monitor demand to minimize costs and maximize service levels.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate collaborative meeting (S&OP) with stakeholders and vendors to review purchase forecasts, proposed orders, and resolve other operational issues.
• Plan both short- and long-term inventory needs to align with supply and demand requirements.
• Establish master production schedule and ensure materials & consumables are purchased, replenished, and delivered on time.
• Monitor weekly and monthly production plans, prioritizing delivery and coordinating material release.
• Coordinate end-to-end supply chain activities including supplier qualification and inventory disposition to support the production runs.
• Prepare detailed reports relating to material requirement planning (MRP), back orders, and delivery schedules.
• Define safety stock level/reorder point, optimize inventory, and minimize inventory obsolescence.
• Develop vendor scorecard metrics and manage supplier performance to ensure quality services/materials are delivered in a timely manner and comply with the terms of contracts.
• Design and create new tools/processes to improve the planning function of the supply chain.
• Engage in continuous improvement and cost-saving projects related to process optimization and material availability.

What we are looking for

• Candidate must possess at least Diploma/Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma in Logistics/Supply Chain or equivalent. Degree in Life Sciences, Supply Chain, or similar is an advantage.
• At least 5 years of experience in managing end-to-end supply chain management in a manufacturing environment.
• GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) knowledge is a plus.
• Basic understanding of the ERP system.
• Able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and possess good communication skills.
• Good team player with a positive work attitude.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently.

What you need to know

Successful candidates will be offered a 3-year contract, renewable. Only applications via this link will be reviewed. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For more information about CRIS and the Business Entities, visit our websites below:

• CRIS
• SCRI
• NHIC
• ACTRIS
• PRECISE
• STCC
• CADENCE