Inventory Planner & Purchasing Specialist

Talent Trader Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Trader Group is seeking an experienced procurement professional in Singapore to review reports, issue POs, manage stock replenishment, and optimize working capital. You will forecast demand, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure accurate PO details and timely deliveries.

The role requires 2–4 years regional purchasing experience and a strong grasp of purchasing and inventory management principles, based in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• 2–4 years regional purchasing/procurement experience, preferably with distribution hub experience.
• Strong understanding of purchasing and inventory management principles.

Responsibilities

• Review daily purchasing reports and system recommendations to determine order quantities and items.
• Create and authorize purchase orders within assigned limits.
• Execute stock replenishment, special orders, and drop shipments based on cost-effective methods.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure availability while optimizing working capital.
• Forecast customer demand based on sales trends, inventory levels, and business requirements to ensure timely product availability.
• Plan and execute purchase orders with suppliers in accordance with customer demand forecasts and inventory replenishment strategies.
• Ensure accuracy of purchase order details, pricing, terms, and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate order transmissions via EDI and other communication channels.
• Track order status, expedite deliveries, and resolve shipping discrepancies.
• Communicate delivery updates and issues to relevant internal stakeholders.
• Review excess and inactive inventory reports and liaise with suppliers for returns where applicable.
• Support supplier performance evaluation (e.g., on-time delivery, fill rate, service levels).
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.
• Ad hoc duties as assigned.

Skills

Purchasing

Inventory management

Education

Degree or Diploma in SCM

Job description

Talent Trader Group is seeking an experienced procurement professional in Singapore to review reports, issue POs, manage stock replenishment, and optimize working capital. You will forecast demand, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure accurate PO details and timely deliveries.

The role requires 2–4 years regional purchasing experience and a strong grasp of purchasing and inventory management principles, based in Singapore.