Material Planner and Scheduler

Job Title: MATERIAL PLANNER & SCHEDULER

 

GCL : D

 

 

Be part of history in the making. AstraZeneca is building its first biologics manufacturing campus in Singapore — a groundbreaking USD 1.5 billion investment that will serve as a global hub for innovation and excellence.

This pioneering facility will deliver end-to-end Antibody-Drug Conjugate (ADC) capabilities with different manufacturing units/buildings in one campus

 

• Small molecule- chemical API production
• Large molecule- monoclonal antibody manufacturing
• Conjugation
• Fill-and-finish operations, including sterile filling and lyophilization
• Final secondary packaging

 

The campus will be equipped with modern digital and automation infrastructure, enabling autonomous manufacturing powered by artificial intelligence. In addition, it will be designed for carbon neutrality, embedding sustainability into every aspect of operations and setting a new benchmark for environmentally responsible biologics' manufacturing.

 

We are looking for passionate individuals with relevant experience who thrive in dynamic environments and bring a “make-it-happen” attitude. Joining us means contributing to a project that will not only transform AstraZeneca’s global supply chain but also advance life-changing medicines for patients everywhere.

 

If you’re ready to shape the future of biologics and be part of a once-in-a-generation project, we want you on our team.

 

Introduction to role:

 

Are you ready to build the planning backbone of a new biologics campus and turn complex schedules into reliable supply for patients? This role sits at the heart of a landmark build in Singapore, where end-to-end Antibody Drug Conjugate manufacturing will come together with small molecule API production, monoclonal antibody manufacturing, conjugation, sterile fill finish (including lyophilization), and final packaging.

You will shape how this site plans and delivers from day one—designing processes and tools, translating demand into an executable schedule, and ensuring materials flow with precision. With advanced digital and automation technologies enabling AI-driven, autonomous and carbon-neutral operations, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to set new standards for speed, reliability and sustainability in global biologics supply.

 

Accountabilities:

 

Production Planning and Scheduling: Create and govern a detailed, achievable site schedule that aligns demand and supply, sequences activities across units, and optimizes capacity, equipment and operational constraints to protect on-time delivery.

 

Material Planning and Availability: Translate the schedule into clear material requirements and parameters, securing right-first-time availability of raw materials, consumables and production-related items; monitor inventory health to proactively prevent shortages, constraints and expiry risks.

 

Risk Visibility and Issue Resolution: Identify conflicts and constraints early, assess impacts on materials, capacity and downstream supply, and lead cross-functional actions to resolve them; provide transparent visibility of plan priorities, constraints and risks to stakeholders.

 

Start-up to Commercial Readiness: Support scheduling for commissioning, qualification, engineering, validation and commercial production; build simple, robust planning routines and performance measures that mature with the site.

 

Digital Planning Tools and Data Integrity: Help define, implement and improve planning tools and master data in SAP and OMP; establish effective integration across production scheduling, material planning, inventory and warehouse activities; champion advanced decision-support tools to elevate responsiveness.

 

Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner closely with Manufacturing, Warehouse, Procurement, Quality and the broader supply network to maintain an aligned, executable plan; coordinate with suppliers on requirements, lead times and delivery priorities; support new product and material introductions with dependable planning.

 

Essential Skills/Experience:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain.
• 5+ years of supply experience in pharma, biologics, or complex manufacturing.
• Experience in production scheduling, material planning, supply planning or a related supply chain role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production scheduling, inventory management, lead times, capacity constraints and material availability; strong experience creating, governing, validating, and troubleshooting planning master data.
• Experience with SAP or comparable ERP/MRP systems.
• Experience using production planning or scheduling tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and the confidence to challenge when demand, capacity, materials and schedule are not aligned.
• Ability to identify risks early, understand their operational impact and drive appropriate actions.
• Comfort working in a start-up environment, where processes, systems and ways of working are still being established.

 

Desirable Skills/Experience:

 

• Greenfield/start-up experience.
• Preferable experience in mAb, drug linker, conjugation, drug product and finished pack.
• Experience with OMP, Coupa and/or Aera.
• Interest in helping establish effective digital planning solutions.

 

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

 

Why AstraZeneca:

 

Join a company investing boldly in advanced manufacturing and digital capabilities to deliver more medicines to patients, faster and more affordably. You will collaborate with curious problem-solvers who value kindness alongside ambition, using Lean ways of working, automation and AI-enabled tools to turn an increasingly complex pipeline from molecule to medicine while advancing sustainable practices. Here, diverse experts come together to challenge assumptions, learn at pace and take ownership—your planning craft will have visible impact on patient access and on how a cutting-edge, carbon-conscious site performs.

 

Call to Action:

 

Step forward and help build the planning engine of Singapore’s next‑generation biologics campus—shape schedules and material flow that turn promise into medicine!

 

Date Posted

12-Nov-2026

Closing Date

25-Nov-2026

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.