Material Planner

SHL Medical is a global leader in designing, developing, and manufacturing advanced drug delivery systems. With over 5000 employees worldwide, we provide innovative devices like auto injectors and pen injectors to top pharmaceutical and biotech companies globally. Headquartered in Switzerland since late 2018.

Taiwan has been SHL’s starting ground in our bid for global mobility in the fields of drug delivery and medical technology. Our diverse and ambitious team shares a common goal of delivering the right drug devices for modern precision medicine.

【Job Overview】

The Material Planning Specialist operates as a subject matter expert in material requirements planning, purchase order execution, and inventory optimization within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted material flow to production lines through proactive supplier delivery tracking, strategic inventory control, and cross-functional coordination with Procurement, QA/QC, Warehouse, and Production teams. The individual executes tasks independently, upholds rigorous compliance standards, and drives continuous process improvements across material management workflows.

【Main Responsibilities】

.Regulatory & Quality Compliance: Adhere strictly to all applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards, maintaining full material traceability, accurate ERP records, and audit readiness.

.MRP Execution & PO Management: Run Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to generate, issue, and manage the full lifecycle of Purchase Orders (POs), while continuously reviewing and fine-tuning planning parameters (safety stock, lead times).

.Inbound Tracking & Delivery Assurance: Monitor transit status across all open orders, coordinate dock-to-stock timelines with warehouse personnel, proactively mitigate shipment delays, and manage Return to Vendor (RTV) workflows for non-conforming goods.

.Inventory Control & Strategic Material Monitoring: Manage optimal inventory levels for raw materials and packaging, proactively tracking long-lead, single-source, and critical items to prevent stockouts while leading Slow-Moving and Obsolete (SLOB) reviews and expiry risk mitigation.

.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with QA/QC to expedite quarantined material releases, align with Production on consumption schedules, and interface with Procurement to resolve persistent supplier performance bottlenecks.

.Reporting, Analytics & Continuous Improvement: Consolidate and evaluate material control reports (e.g., inventory turns, supplier on-time delivery, stockout risks), performing root-cause analysis to implement sustainable process and service enhancements.

【Mandatory skills】

1. Bachelor’s degree or above in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

2. 5-8 years of relevant experience in material planning, supply planning, purchasing, or supply chain operations, preferably within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.

3. In-depth knowledge of MRP, inventory optimization, PO management, supplier delivery management, and material shortage prevention.

4. Proficiency in SAP or equivalent ERP/MRP systems and strong data analysis skills.

5. Demonstrated ability to perform root-cause analysis, resolve supply risks, and drive continuous improvement.

6. Working knowledge of GMP, SOP/WI compliance, material traceability, and audit requirements.

7. Proactive problem-solver with strong interpersonal skills to align and coordinate effectively across departments.

8. Professional fluency in both English and Mandarin (written and verbal), with a minimum TOEIC score of 700.