Manager (Logistics & Infrastructure) - Nee Soon

Ministry of Defence of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Defence of Singapore invites applications for a role overseeing logistics, finance, and facilities support for the SAF Medical Training Institute (SMTI). You will lead the Log section staff, coordinate audits, and ensure efficient processing of procurement and financial transactions.

The role demands strong organisational and interpersonal skills, with forward planning to sustain TI operations and training activities. Placement will reflect experience and internal policies.

Qualifications

• Education in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or Finance is preferred.
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience in logistics, finance, medical, and/or training-related positions.
• Organised and meticulous.
• Ability to keep track of multiple ongoing processes concurrently.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to lead a varied group of permanent staff.
• Ability to conduct forward planning and ensure system discipline in routine procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage permanent staff within the Log section, including SSGs, through work planning and performance reviews.
• Ensure TI is prepared for annual infrastructure and logistics audits, including remedial actions after audit findings.
• Provide updates to senior management.
• Maintain upkeep of infrastructure through regular inspections and liaise with IFM for maintenance.
• Ensure timely processing and submission of end-to-end finance transactions within the TI.
• Maintain oversight of all purchase requests, orders and goods received.
• Ensure TI is prepared for annual finance audits and manage TI projects and contracts as required.
• Manage TI controlled equipment and general equipment.
• Ensure logistics requirements for all TI courses and ICTs are met, including trainee processing.
• Coordinate laundry schedules, indents and tracking of finance and procurement items.
• Manage TI-owned platforms and training facilities and ES.

Skills

Leadership

Logistics management

Finance processes

Interpersonal skills

Education

Logistics/Supply Chain Management/Business Administration/Finance

Job description

What The Role Is

You are responsible for managing and providing infrastructure, finance, and logistics support to the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Medical Training Institute (SMTI), including the management and deployment of Service Support Groups (SSGs) to the Training Centres (TCs) as required.

What You Will Be Working On

• Lead and manage permanent staff within the Log section, including SSGs, through work planning, delegation of duties for regulars and Full-time National Servicemen (NSFs) and conducting regular performance review sessions and interviews respectively
• Ensure the Training Institute (TI) is prepared for annual infrastructure and logistics audits, including executing remedial actions following audit findings
• Provide updates to senior management
• Maintain the upkeep of all infrastructure through regular inspections and ensure timely liaison with Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) for maintenance as required
• Ensure the timely and accurate processing and submission of all end-to-end finance transactions within the TI
• Maintain oversight of all purchase requests, orders and goods received to ensure prudent usage aligned to existing guidelines
• Ensure the TI is prepared for annual finance audits, including executing remedial actions following audit findings and manage TI projects and contracts in accordance with contractual terms where required
• Ensure the proper management and accounting of all TI controlled equipment (CE) and general equipment (GE)
• Ensure logistics requirements for all TI courses and In-Camp Trainings (ICTs) are met, including managing the in-processing and out-processing of course trainees and National Servicemen (NSmen)
• Ensure all logistics routine matters are handled promptly to sustain the TI, including coordination of laundry schedules, indents and tracking of finance and procurement-related items
• Ensure TI-owned platforms and outfield-based or special-to-type training areas and facilities are properly maintained
• Manage the Enterprise System (ES)

Challenge(s)

• Maintaining situational awareness and continually guiding the team to act appropriately in accordance with logistics and finance policies
• Maintaining oversight of all ongoing tasks to ensure they are processed in a timely and accurate manner

What We Are Looking For

• Education in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance or a related field is preferred
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience in logistics, finance, medical, and/or training-related positions
• Organised and meticulous
• Ability to keep track of multiple ongoing processes concurrently
• Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to lead a varied group of permanent staff
• Ability to conduct forward planning and ensure system discipline in the fulfilment of routine procedures

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.