Assistant Director (Organisation Plans) - Maju

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF in Singapore is seeking a strategic leader to guide the RSN's Logistics and Engineering & Logistics organisation. You will design foundations, align workplans, and optimise deployment of scarce resources to achieve mission outcomes.

In this role you will facilitate high-level discussions with Principals across engineering and logistics, translate complex ideas into actionable plans, and ensure RSN capabilities are well supported in a dynamic defence environment.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of logistics-related managerial experience.
• Senior Manager experience in the supply community is preferred.
• Knowledge of Logistics processes and Supply Chain domain.
• Strong staff writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review the organisational strategic planning focusing on Logistics.
• Develop and review the organisational structures in the logistics ecosystem to optimise deployment of limited resources.
• Develop and review the Logistics Workplan objectives in alignment to organisational strategies, restructuring and capability development.
• Orchestrate strategic developments for the RSN logistician developmentsChallenge(s).
• Facilitate discussions in complex strategies with Principals, often covering Engineering and Logistics areas.
• Consolidate information and articulate multi-faceted issues clearly to support RSN capabilities.

Skills

Staff writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Personal management

Education

Education in Strategic Analysis and Innovation, Management, Strategic Management Frameworks or related field

Job description

What the role is:

You play a key role in developing the future for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), Naval Engineering & Logistics Organisation by designing the enabling foundations and structures needed to achieve the RSN mission outcomes.

What you will be working on:

• - Develop and review the organisational strategic planning focusing on Logistics
• - Develop and review the organisational structures in the logistics ecosystem to optimise deployment of limited resources
• - Develop and review the Logistics Workplan objectives in alignment to organisational strategies, restructuring and capability development
• - Orchestrate strategic developments for the RSN logistician developmentsChallenge(s)
• - Facilitating discussions in complex strategies with Principals, which will often delve into Engineering and Logistics areas
• - Being resourceful and quick-witted to consolidate necessary information prior to discussion, while ensuring that RSN's capabilities are well supported
• - Articulating multi-faceted issues or considerations clearly and able to analyse new conceptual ideas quickly

What we are looking for:

• - Education in Strategic Analysis and Innovation, Management, Strategic Management Frameworks or a related field is preferred
• - At least 6 to 8 years of working experience in logistics-related managerial role, preferably with at least one appointment as Senior Manager in the supply community
• - Good knowledge and understanding of Logistics processes and Supply Chain domain
• - Possess good staff writing skills
• - Possess strong interpersonal as well as personal management skillsOnly shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About MINDEF

The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor. The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.