Manager, Material Management

NLB Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Library Board (NLB) seeks a Materials Management Operations Manager to oversee library materials processing and ensure performance standards. Candidates should possess relevant logistics experience, strong communication skills, and a problem-solving mindset, working in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Investment in staff development

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience in warehouse or logistics.
• Strong and proactive team player with good networking skills.
• Good multitasking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and oversee performance in Materials Management.
• Conduct regular meetings with vendors and review operational performance.
• Plan process improvements to enhance productivity.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Customer Focus

Data Analysis

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

[What the role is]

The National Library Board (NLB) nurtures Readers for Life, Learning Communities and a Knowledgeable Nation by promoting reading, learning and history through our network of 28 libraries across Singapore, the National Library and the National Archives of Singapore.

At NLB, you can look forward to a flexible, hybrid work environment with rewarding, impactful deliverables that improve the lives of the community. With caring colleagues, you will be in an ideal environment for professional development, innovation and impact.

We can offer you:

• A chance to Impact the Community, bridge gaps and empower everyone with the opportunity for learning and discovery.
• An opportunity to Innovate and Push Boundaries. We value ideas, curiosity and a passion for innovation to transform our libraries and archives.
• An organisation that Cares for your Growth and Wellbeing through investment in staff development and wellbeing in a supportive and collaborative environment.
  
  
  

You will manage and oversee the daily operations and overall performance in Materials Management to ensure all Key Performance Indicators are met and ensure all processing of library materials are completed in accordance with NLB’s requirement. Lead and implement changes to processes as part of improvement and innovation initiatives.

[What you will be working on]

• Supervise operations and oversee performance and end-to-end process of all deliverables (i.e. smooth workflow and library materials are delivered timely).
• Conduct manpower planning with operations to ensure manpower is adequate for the day’s work and maximize capacity of resources.
• Conduct regular meetings with vendors to review operational performance.
• Carry out data analysis to monitor and track operations and team performance and KPIs.
• Collate feedback from operations and resolve processing related problems and proactively devise and implement solutions.
• Plan process improvements and improve efficiency of operations to increase productivity.
• Assist in developing and implementing changes to guidelines and processes for better fulfilment of NLB requirements.
• Ensure operations performance complies with NLB service standards and policies and collections are delivered based on NLB standards and requirements.
• Prepare statistics for team and divisional reporting.
• Source and purchase materials/equipment required for daily operations of processing.
• Monitor operational budget vote for the department.
• Participate in cross-functional projects.
• Develop knowledge in logistics and supply chain topics, digital literacy and evolving tech.
• Contribute to business re-engineering projects and innovation roadmaps like automation projects to change the way things work.
• Support the development and delivery of and manage an automation processing line.
  
  
  

[What we are looking for]

• Preferably with 2 years of relevant experience in warehouse or logistics
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong and proactive team player with good networking skills
• Good problem solving and multi-tasking skills
• Strong customer focus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
  
  
  

Location: Library Supply Centre, 3 Changi South Street 2 S486548

Division: Resource Discovery and Management Division / Resource Management

The successful applicant will first be appointed on a 2-year contract basis.

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.