Materials Project Planner & Supplier Liaison

Applied Materials South East Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials South East Asia in Singapore is seeking a detail-oriented Materials Planner to support sourcing, planning, and supplier collaboration. You will forecast material requirements, coordinate with engineering and production, and help optimize inventory levels across the supply chain.

In this role you will participate in supplier negotiations, monitor performance through KPIs, and contribute to roadmaps for strategic materials.

Qualifications

• Forecasts and communicates material requirements to suppliers.
• Coordinates demand signals through MRP to minimize inventory exposure.
• Supports supplier selection and risk assessments.
• Negotiates supplier price and delivery; may negotiate contracts.
• Tracks KPI and total landed costs.
• Assists in developing supplier and commodity road maps.

Responsibilities

• Forecasts and communicates material requirements to suppliers, supporting outsourcing decisions.
• Coordinates demand signals through MRP to minimize inventory exposure.
• Collaborates with buyers, planners, and production control on material deliverables.
• Assists in supplier price and delivery negotiations and supplier risk assessment.
• Tracks KPI and total landed costs.
• Supports development of supplier and commodity road maps.

Skills

Forecasting

MRP coordination

Supplier negotiation

KPI tracking

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Applied Materials South East Asia in Singapore is seeking a detail-oriented Materials Planner to support sourcing, planning, and supplier collaboration. You will forecast material requirements, coordinate with engineering and production, and help optimize inventory levels across the supply chain.

In this role you will participate in supplier negotiations, monitor performance through KPIs, and contribute to roadmaps for strategic materials.