Demand Specialist (Material Planning)

Company Overview

SHL Medical is a world-leading provider in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced self-injection devices. With a global team of 6,000 employees, we partner with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies to deliver innovative autoinjectors, pen injectors, and other drug delivery systems that ensure effective treatment for patients. Headquartered in Switzerland since 2018, with key operations in Sweden, Taiwan, and the US, we are united by a commitment to innovation, impact, and growth. Together, we empower our people to develop solutions that make a meaningful difference in the lives of millions of patients while fostering a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic workplace for our colleagues.

Job Overview

The Material Planning (Sr) 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.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience in material planning, supply planning, purchasing, or supply chain operations, preferably within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of MRP, inventory optimization, PO management, supplier delivery management, and material shortage prevention.
• Proficiency in SAP or equivalent ERP/MRP systems and strong data analysis skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform root-cause analysis, resolve supply risks, and drive continuous improvement.
• Working knowledge of GMP, SOP/WI compliance, material traceability, and audit requirements.
• Proactive problem-solver with strong interpersonal skills to align and coordinate effectively across departments.
• Professional fluency in both English and Mandarin (written and verbal), with a minimum TOEIC score of 700.