Customs & Materials Planner

GE Vernova; Singapore; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Material Planner to optimize material flow and ensure compliance with customs regulations. This exciting role involves developing material plans, collaborating with procurement and production teams, and maintaining accurate records of inventory and shipments. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Supply Chain Management or Logistics, along with proven experience in material planning and customs clearance. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will enhance operational efficiency and support production goals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in material planning and customs clearance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement detailed material plans to support production schedules.
• Handle documentation for import/export shipments, ensuring compliance.

Skills

Material Planning

Customs Regulations

Supply Chain Management

Logistics Coordination

Communication Skills

Education

Diploma in Supply Chain Management

Diploma in Logistics

Tools

SAP

ERP Systems

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Material Planner is responsible for material planning to meet production schedules and inventory requirements, ensuring the efficient and timely clearance of imported and exported goods through customs while coordinating logistics. This role requires knowledge of customs regulations, supply chain management, and logistics to optimize material flow and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support plant-wide materials input/output, inventory, and on-time delivery performance, updating system status as necessary.
2. Develop and implement detailed material plans to support production schedules and inventory needs.
3. Collaborate with procurement and production teams to forecast material needs, ensuring availability and preventing shortages or excesses.
4. Maintain accurate records of orders, deliveries, and inventory levels.
5. Handle documentation and coordination for import/export shipments, ensuring compliance with customs regulations and procedures.
6. Prepare and submit documentation for customs clearance, classify goods with correct HS codes, and declare duties and taxes accurately, ensuring compliance with Singapore's Major Exporter Scheme (MES).
7. Work closely with Logistics / Customs COE to resolve issues.
8. Monitor and track shipments for timely delivery and clearance.
9. Maintain records of customs activities to ensure compliance with audits and regulations.

Qualifications:

1. Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Logistics, or related fields.
2. Proven experience in material planning and customs clearance, preferably in manufacturing.
3. Experience with SAP is an advantage.
4. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills:

1. Supply chain management certification.
2. Strong knowledge of customs regulations and compliance.
3. Familiarity with ERP systems.
4. Experience with continuous improvement and JIT inventory concepts is a plus.

Additional Information:

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Electric Power Generation