Supply Chain Operations Specialist Trainee – Sanofi Tuas

Location: Tuas, Singapore

Job Type: Career Conversion Programme (CCP) (15 Months)

Department: Supply Chain & Logistics

About Sanofi

We're an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives.

About the Job

As a Supply Chain Operations Specialist within our Supply Chain & Logistics team at Sanofi Tuas, you will play a critical dual role – combining GMP-compliant quality sampling operations with hands-on warehouse and logistics responsibilities.

This is an exciting greenfield opportunity in a dynamic, fast-paced pharmaceutical manufacturing environment where you will contribute to building robust processes from the ground up.

Sanofi's Tuas site is a state-of-the-art, greenfield pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Asia Pacific, dedicated to producing life-saving medicines that reach patients around the world. In this combined role, you will ensure that raw materials, single-use technologies, and consumables are accurately sampled, documented, received, stored, and dispatched – all in full compliance with cGMP, GDP, and Sanofi quality standards. You will be at the heart of our mission, directly supporting manufacturing quality, regulatory compliance, and supply chain continuity.

Main Responsibilities

Quality Control Sampling

• Perform sampling of raw materials in strict accordance with approved SOPs, sampling plans, and GMP requirements

• Apply validated sampling techniques and equipment (e.g., sampling thieves, scoops, syringes) to ensure representative samples while minimising contamination risks

• Accurately label, document, and segregate samples, including batch numbers, dates, quantities, and storage conditions

• Conduct visual inspections during sampling and report any deviations, abnormalities, or out-of-specification (OOS) observations immediately to the supervisor

• Lead or contribute to investigations of sampling-related deviations, OOS results, or complaints, including root cause analysis and CAPA implementation

• Maintain sampling records, logbooks, and electronic systems (e.g., LIMS, SAP, or equivalent) in full compliance with ALCOA+ data integrity principles

• Ensure personal hygiene, room disinfection, gowning, and ongoing training compliance for all GMP-regulated areas

Warehouse Operations

• Perform accurate and efficient picking of materials from warehouse storage area
• Execute receiving of inbound materials and verify against supporting documentation
• Carry out outbound activities including preparation and dispatch of materials to manufacturing, QC labs, external testing facilities, and contract manufacturers
• Coordinate receipt, quarantine, storage, and distribution of incoming QC samples (internal and external) while adhering to GDP and GMP storage conditions (e.g., 2–8°C, ambient, frozen)
• Manage outbound sample shipments including preparation of documentation, temperature-controlled packaging, and carrier coordination
• Apply labelling on materials and products in accordance with SOPs
• Operate electric lifting aids (e.g., electric pallet jacks, electric stackers) safely and responsibly
• Support kitting, staging, and material issuance for manufacturing and QC activities
• Perform waste handling and disposal in compliance with HSE and GMP requirements
• Conduct sanitisation of materials as per standard operating procedures
• Work in a cleanroom environment following gowning and hygiene protocols

Inventory & Documentation Management

• Accurately execute transactions in warehouse management systems (e.g. iSHIFT) related to sampling, material movements, and inventory
• Maintain inventory of sampling consumables and logistics supplies; initiate orders and perform reconciliations as needed
• Support general warehouse operations including inventory management and cycle counts
• Maintain complete, accurate, and traceable records for all sampling logs, checklists, warehouse activities, and documentation
• Ensure all records and transactions are completed in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner in accordance with ALCOA+ principles

Compliance & Quality Standards

• Ensure compliance with cGMP, GDP, HSE, and Sanofi quality standards at all times
• Report any discrepancies, damages, or non-conformances to the supervisor promptly
• Maintain housekeeping of all work areas to required GMP standards
• Adhere strictly to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and regulatory guidelines (e.g., ICH, WHO, EU GMP Annexes, or equivalent)

About You

Education

• Preferred: Higher NITEC or Diploma in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or a closely related scientific/technical field
• Acceptable: ITE graduate in any discipline with relevant work experience in warehousing, logistics, or a GMP environment

Skills & Competencies

• Preferred: Minimum 2–5 years of hands-on experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences environment, with direct involvement in quality control sampling, sample management, or related QC activities (raw material sampling experience is a strong advantage)
• Acceptable: Minimum 1–3 years of work experience in warehousing and logistics, with willingness to be trained in GMP sampling operations
• Experience with temperature-controlled (cold-chain) logistics, stability/expiry management, and material quarantine/release processes is highly desirable
• Strong working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Good Distribution Practices (GDP), and data integrity principles (ALCOA+)
• Proven hands-on experience in sampling techniques for raw materials, single-use technologies, and consumables, including aseptic practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with emphasis on Microsoft Excel (data entry, basic formulas, spreadsheet management)
• Familiarity with electronic systems for documentation and transactions (e.g., ERP platforms such as SAP, LIMS, or equivalent); strong ability and willingness to learn new systems quickly in a greenfield environment
• Certified or willing to be trained in the operation of electric lifting aids
• Meticulous, responsible, and able to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively across teams
• Good communication and teamwork skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Willingness to work in a cleanroom environment (gowning required) and follow all hygiene protocols strictly
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) strictly

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift and carry loads of up to 20 kg
• Comfortable working in a controlled/cleanroom environment
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods during shift
• Physically fit for handling materials and working in controlled environments

Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to work in a world-class, greenfield pharmaceutical manufacturing facility
• Unique dual-role exposure spanning quality sampling and warehouse operations
• Rapid learning and hands-on professional growth in a dynamic environment
• Contribute to building robust GMP processes from the ground up
• On-the-job training and development provided
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Competitive remuneration package