Planner, Global Material Planning

VF Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global company in Singapore seeks a qualified candidate for a role focused on monitoring compliance and quality in manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain and has strong communication skills. Responsibilities include liaison with contractors and conducting site visits. A preference is for candidates with related experience and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience preferred.
• Good knowledge of single specialist area achieved through prior study or previous experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor quality, compliance, and regulatory aspects with third-party manufacturers.
• Conduct site visits to contract manufacturing organizations to observe production.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Problem solving techniques

Basic problem solving techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Equivalent years of experience may be considered

Job description

Principal Accountabilities

Sub Job Family Description: Monitor quality, compliance and regulatory aspects between company and third party manufacturers including relationship management, technical issues, schedule conflicts, quality issues, vendor selection and evaluation. Provide contractors with the proper information to ensure that contractors meet quality standards. Act as liaison between company and contractors to ensure all products are manufactured following good manufacturing practices (GMPs) and quality products are released and available to meet customer needs. Identify potential new contractors and evaluates financial stability of new suppliers. Coordinate the development of documentation for contractor manual. May respond to cost and feasibility requests and obtain vendor quotations.

• Conduct site visits to contract manufacturing organization facilities to observe production and testing of company products and review for compliance
• Support the operations of contract suppliers including technical issues, quotations, vendor selection and evaluation, schedule conflicts, and quality issues

Knowledge & Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field
• Equivalent years of experience in a substantially similar industry may be considered in lieu of a degree to be determined by the nature of the specific job and the hiring manager’s criteria
• One year of related experience preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Knowledge & Application

• Good knowledge of single specialist area achieved through prior study or previous experience
• Applies knowledge of the principles and practices in a recognized professional field requiring extensive academic preparation
• Applies knowledge of standardized rules, procedures, and operations within own area
• Determines a course of action based on guidelines

Problem Solving

• Encounters fairly similar problems which require some fact finding, clarification, and basic analysis
• Most solutions will be found within normal operating processes and policies
• Selects the best solution based on a set of defined procedures or precedence
• Occasionally, requires basic problem solving techniques to define problems and use previous experience to identify

Interaction

• Exchanges standard/basic technical or nontechnical information with colleagues and immediate superiors and/or customers
• May be required to interpret or clarify technical information to aid understanding
• Audience is generally knowledgeable about the subject matter
• Conveys straightforward information to non-divergent audiences

Impact

• Impact is limited to short-term team performance
• Supports the achievement of goals through own personal effort
• Responsible for planning own work, assessing own progress, and adjusting efforts to meet goals

Accountability

• Accountable for meeting own targets which impact the immediate work area
• Accountable for meeting own targets which are often considered financially immeasurable
• Work is reviewed periodically
• Is aware of wider profitability issues

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Diversity & Inclusion

VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world. VF is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.