Purpose:

• This people leadership role has a direct impact on AbbVie Singapore’s ability to efficiently meet commitments to customers and client organizations including targets for cost control. 
• The primary function is to ensure that direct & in-direct materials are planned and procured to meet the manufacturing schedule, while optimizing the inventory levels on site
• This position supports Biologics & API manufacturing including technology transfer of NPI. He / She will work closely with cross-functional teams to that to ensure material readiness in compliance with GMP requirements for manufacturing.

Major 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 for LBE review
• Conduct site monthly Sales & Operations (S&OP) in alignment with Regional Biologics S&OP review with VP
• Participating in API & BIO Brands meeting for alignment of the supply plan versus manufacturing schedule. 
• 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.