Supply Chain Planner (Tuas Based)

Company overview

AbbVie is focused on discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions that address serious health conditions today and the medical challenges of the future. The company works across key therapy areas such as immunology, oncology, and neuroscience, along with its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

Role summary

This position supports the planning and procurement of direct materials for AbbVie Singapore. The aim is to ensure materials are available on time for production and technology transfer work, while keeping inventory at appropriate levels and working closely with senior planners and cross-functional partners.

Key responsibilities

• Keep material planning records and supplier master data accurate in the ERP system, including item master, vendor master, planning records, bill of materials, MRP data, and purchase orders, following established procedures.
• Review MRP outputs with guidance, raise purchase requisitions, and track purchase order deliveries so production timelines are supported.
• Track raw material lead times, safety stock settings, and inventory positions, and escalate any shortages, excess stock, or other risks to the senior planner.
• Assist with daily import/export and order fulfillment tasks by preparing documents, working with logistics teams and brokers, and helping solve routine issues that could affect delivery performance.
• Support trade compliance work by preparing information for tariff classification, country-of-origin, and valuation reviews, and by helping implement trade compliance procedures and SOPs.
• Help with supply chain and trade initiatives by providing data, maintaining trackers and reports such as trade metrics and supplier performance, and supporting internal and external audits when needed.

Required qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field is required.
• About 3 to 5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or materials/supply chain management is preferred.
• Hands-on exposure to SAP or similar ERP/MRP tools for planning, purchasing, or inventory control is expected.
• Strong numerical and analytical ability, including working with large data sets such as MRP reports and inventory data, is needed.
• Good collaboration skills for working with internal teams and external partners to meet targets and KPIs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
• High attention to detail to maintain data quality and follow procedures accurately.
• A proactive, results-driven approach with a willingness to learn, take ownership, and improve processes.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing, along with familiarity with GMP concepts, is an added advantage.

Additional information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and operates with integrity, innovation, and a commitment to serving the community. The company affirms equal opportunity for veterans and people with disabilities.

Notes

This role is based in Tuas, Singapore. No salary, stipend, number of openings, or start date were stated in the source.