Material Planning Executive

ST Engineering; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology and engineering company in Singapore is seeking a candidate responsible for providing aircraft spares, coordinating with customers and production staff to ensure material requirements are met. The ideal applicant should have a diploma or equivalent, be proficient in Excel, and possess strong interpersonal skills to handle challenging customer situations. Familiarity with SAP is advantageous. This role demands the ability to work under pressure and manage urgent material needs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and familiarity with SAP is an advantage.
• Possess strong interpersonal skill and a positive attitude.
• Able to work under pressure with a sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the provision of aircraft spares for aircraft induction.
• Coordinate with customers and production staff to understand material requirements.
• Liaise with various departments to monitor and expedite outstanding materials.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel

Basic knowledge of Data Analytics

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Minimum Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

ST Engineering is a global technology, defence and engineering group with a diverse portfolio of businesses across the aerospace, smart city, defence and public security segments. The Group harnesses technology and innovation to solve real-world problems, enabling a more secure and sustainable world. Headquartered in Singapore, it has operations spanning Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the U.S., serving customers in more than 100 countries. ST Engineering reported a revenue of over $11 billion in 2024 and ranks among the largest companies listed on the Singapore Exchange. It is a component stock of MSCI Singapore, FTSE Straits Times Index and Dow Jones Best-in-Class Asia Pacific Index.

Job description

• Responsible for the provision of aircraft spares for aircraft induction
• Coordinate with customers, production, and planning staff to understand the material requirements
• Responsible for liaising with Production, Customer, Stock Control, Purchasing, Receiving, Shipping and Freight forwarders to monitor and prioritise/ expedite all outstanding critical/ urgent aircraft materials required for the project
• Liaise with production/customer to for resolution of long lead-time material demands
• Ensure appropriate approval from customers / management prior to spares procurement and/or check customer's ERP system for stock availability
• Attend pre-induction meeting and identify spares that potentially impact the aircraft re-delivery schedule / work stoppage/ disruption to production schedules
• Responsible for preparing material status/inventory and KPI reports for customer and production
• Perform review and analysis of frequently used materials for provisioning.
• Responsible for recommending MRP levels and optimising inventory levels
• Ad hoc material and operational improvement tasks as and when assigned

Requirements

• Minimum Diploma or equivalent
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel
• Basic knowledge of Data Analytics
• Knowledge and familiarity with SAP is an advantage
• Possess strong interpersonal skill and a positive attitude to handle challenging customers and resolve tense situations
• Able to work under pressure with a sense of urgency