Operation Engineer

Sherwin--william; Singapore; On-site; SGD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams Singapore is seeking a Plant Data Analytics & Business Reporting lead to own and maintain plant databases, dashboards and KPI reporting. You will analyze COPQ, material yield, inventory performance, and production efficiency to identify risks and opportunities.

In addition, you will drive cost control, budgeting support, and continuous improvement through SOPs, governance and data reporting, acting as the AI champion for data-driven productivity initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in a relevant field.
• 5–8 years in manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years in inventory control, manufacturing analysis, costing or business analytics.
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle R12 preferred).
• Experience in inventory reconciliation and variance management.
• Experience in manufacturing batch closing activities.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing costing and inventory transactions.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain plant operational databases, dashboards and KPI reporting.
• Analyze COPQ, material yield, inventory performance, production efficiency and losses.
• Identify abnormal trends, risks and opportunities through data analysis.
• Support monthly, quarterly and annual business reviews.
• Provide management with actionable insights and recommendations.
• Develop, maintain and improve SOPs related to Inventory Control, Batch Closing, Transaction Management and Data Reporting.

Skills

Data analytics

Inventory management

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics

Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Tools

Power BI

Oracle R12

SAP

Job description

1. Plant Data Analytics & Business Reporting

Own and maintain plant operational databases, dashboards and KPI reporting.

Analyze COPQ, material yield, inventory performance, production efficiency and manufacturing losses.

Identify abnormal trends, risks and opportunities through data analysis.

Support monthly, quarterly and annual business reviews.

Provide management with actionable insights and recommendations.

2. Inventory Control & Batch Reconciliation

Perform daily batch closing and manufacturing transaction verification.

Monitor RM, WIP and FG inventory accuracy.

Review inventory variances, shrinkage and reconciliation results.

Investigate discrepancies and determine root causes.

Support stock counts and ensure inventory records accurately reflect physical inventory.

3. Cost Control & Budget Monitoring

Establish reporting tools for budget and cost performance monitoring.

Track actual versus budget performance and identify key variances.

Monitor manufacturing losses, COPQ and inventory-related financial impacts.

Support annual operating plan (AOP), forecasting and cost improvement initiatives.

4. SOP, Governance & Continuous Improvement

Develop, maintain and improve SOPs related to:

Inventory Control

Batch Closing

Transaction Management

Data Reporting

Ensure ERP data integrity and compliance with internal controls.

Support internal and external audits.

Drive process standardization and continuous improvement projects.

Serve as the AI champion for the SG site and drive adoption of AI productivity tools

Custodian for SG OP16 savings tracking

Perform tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• FORMAL EDUCATION:
  • Required ： Bachelor's Degree in any of these
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Data Analytics
  • Business Analytics
  • Operations Management
• Preferred ： Certification in:
  • APICS / CPIM
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Power BI
  • Data Analytics
  • Inventory Management
• KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
  • Required:
    • 5-8 years experience in manufacturing environment.
    • Minimum 3 years experience in inventory control, manufacturing analysis, production planning, costing, or business analytics.
    • Experience using ERP systems (Oracle R12 highly preferred).
    • Experience in inventory reconciliation and variance management.
    • Experience performing manufacturing batch closing activities.
    • Strong understanding of manufacturing costing and inventory transactions
  • Preferred:
    • Experience in Paint, Coatings, Chemicals, Resin, Adhesives, Ink, or Process Manufacturing industries.
    • Experience working with Oracle R12, Power BI, SAP, or similar ERP systems.
    • Experience supporting budgeting and financial analysis

About Us

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

• Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
• Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
• Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
• It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible