Associate Executive, Material Planner

About us

Novugen is a wholly owned subsidiary of SciTech International, a UAE-based group with over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. We specialize in venturing into strategic healthcare businesses and developing world-class healthcare facilities across the globe. With operations in multiple countries across continents, our global presence and expertise empower us to meet the complex challenges of delivering hard-to-source, technology-intensive pharmaceutical products to market.

Our manufacturing facilities in Bandar Enstek, Negeri Sembilan, are the first USFDA-approved pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. We are also the first pharmaceutical company in the region to be vertically integrated from R&D to manufacturing, giving us greater control over the supply chain and reflecting our commitment to meeting a wide range of stringent regulatory standards.

At Novugen, we are united by a shared vision, with a team of talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and nationalities working together towards one common goal. We are driven by a passion for science and innovation, striving to accelerate the launch of pharmaceuticals that lack robust generic alternatives due to their complexity. Our continued investment in R&D and dedication to excellence aim to provide early access to affordable, high-quality medicines, impacting lives across the world.

Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare and changing lives everywhere.

About the role

The Associate Executive, Material Planning is responsible in managing and optimizing Novugen Material Planning and Supply Chain processes, ensuring timely requirement generation and Purchase Requisition (PR) creation of direct materials as per approved specifications and material codes. The incumbent will be well verse in areas of pharmaceutical material planning and supply chain planning.

Key Responsibilities: -

• Material planning execution as per the Company's material planning strategies to ensure timely availability of materials and components. Analyze forecast /demand reports received from demand planning team
• Proficient in forecasting/demand consolidation to derive material shortages.
• To manage inventory and ensure that material resources are consistent with production schedule. Ensure minimum inventory level at all manufacturing plants as per company norms at all times
• Implement inventory control measures and maintain Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems to track material usage and prevent excess or obsolete inventory.
• Collaborate with production, procurement and logistics teams to optimize supply chain efficiency, cost-effectiveness and resolve any material-related issues.
• Work with qualified vendors to ensure timely material delivery as per lead time for ordered materials for scale up, exhibit and commercial usage based on agreed forecast and inventory planning.
• Support managers/HOD in adjusting material plans based on production changes, lead times, tender wins and supplier performance.
• Follow up with QA/QC on the release of Finished Goods and raw materials as per manufacturing schedule/dispatch schedule.
• To generate monthly Management Information System (MIS) report for previous months' transactions/activities such as material usage, inventory levels and supplier performance. Summarize for post mortem review, learning and continuous improvement
• Monitor market trends and leverage market intelligence to achieve cost efficiencies
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, quality and industry standards for all material planning activities
• Any other ad hoc tasks assigned by the management

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management or related preferred
• 1 – 3 years in Supply Chain Management, fresh graduates encouraged to apply
• Knowledge in Lean Manufacturing principles is an added advantage
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficient in using MRP or ERP systems / software / tools relevant to supply chain management, pharmaceutical or healthcare industry etc. E.g. SAP system on MM/PP Module
• Excellent time management, analytical, planning and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively to both internal and external stakeholders
• Strong intrapreneurial skills and mindset from start up to established organization
• Versatile and resilient, ability to stay positive in ambiguous environments and work towards delivering results

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: RM2, RM4,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work in Bandar Baru Enstek, Negeri Sembilan?
• State the Supply Chain tools you are familiar with.
• State your expected salary in RM.
• State your notice period in month.

Experience:

• Material planning: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person