Material Planner / Supply Chain Executive

igus Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

igus Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking a dedicated Material Planner to shape local planning, inventory logic, and replenishment workflows within our ERP framework. You will manage ~15,000 SKUs, balancing production continuity, delivery performance, and working capital optimization.

You will act as a bridge between igus Singapore, igus HQ in Germany, and local logistics partners, ensuring accurate data, timely procurements, and proactive problem-solving across time zones.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years hands-on planning, inventory coordination, or procurement experience.
• Exposure to ERP rollouts or warehouse parameter setup is valued.
• Strong English communication across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement local inventory rules, ERP parameters, and replenishment workflows.
• Convert demand signals into daily purchase plans and optimize orders.
• Coordinate with HQ and logistics partners to track orders and expedite materials.
• Monitor safety stock and obsolete items to reduce working capital risk.
• Maintain ERP data integrity and prepare inventory health reports.

Skills

Planning

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Time zone collaboration

Education

Diploma/Bachelor in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Excel

Power BI

Job description

As our first dedicated Material Planner, you will be hands‑on in shaping igus Singapore’s local planning framework. This includes establishing inventory logic, migrating baseline settings into our ERP, and standardizing replenishment workflows.

You will manage ~15,000 active SKUs, balancing production continuity, customer delivery performance, and working capital optimization. This role is the key fulfillment bridge between igus Singapore, igus HQ in Germany, and local logistics partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning Process Implementation: Set up local inventory rules, ERP parameters, and replenishment workflows.

• Material Planning & Procurement: Convert demand signals into daily purchase plans, prioritize critical SKUs, and optimize order efficiency.

• Supplier Liaison & Fulfillment: Act as the operational bridge with HQ and logistics partners, track orders, and expedite urgent materials.

• Inventory Optimization: Monitor safety stock, manage slow-moving/obsolete items, and reduce working capital risk.

• Data Integrity & Reporting: Maintain accurate ERP data, compile inventory health reports, and track supplier performance.

Requirements & Competencies

• Diploma or Bachelor’s in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or Business Analytics.

• 2–4 years of hands‑on experience in material planning, inventory coordination, or procurement.

• Exposure to ERP rollouts or warehouse parameter setup is highly valued.

• ERP systems (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).

• Advanced Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, data compilation).

• Power BI for dashboards and performance visualization.

• Proactive problem-solver with a structured mindset.

• Strong communicator in written and spoken English, comfortable collaborating across time zones.

Why Join Us?

• Be the pioneer planner shaping igus Singapore’s supply chain processes.

• Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with global exposure.

• Competitive salary package with growth opportunities.