Purchasing Planning Executive/Senior Executive

LAPP ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain firm in Singapore is seeking a Purchasing Planning Executive/Senior Executive to manage inventory and order processes, ensuring efficiency and compliance in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of supply chain experience, a Certificate in Supply Chain Management, and proficiency in SAP and MS Excel. This role involves coordinating with stakeholders and optimizing inventory levels to meet customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate in Supply Chain/Purchasing/Materials/Logistics management.
• At least 2 years experience in supply chain operations.
• Knowledge of SAP system preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly in MS Excel.
• Able to converse/write English competently.

Responsibilities

• Plan and update inventory management systems promptly.
• Facilitate Purchase Orders and ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate inbound shipments and update SAP accurately.
• Manage claims related to vendor defects.
• Maintain Material Master in SAP up to date.

Skills

Data-driven analytical skills

Creative problem-solving

Inventory management

Order management

Stakeholder coordination

Material master management

Education

Certificate in Supply Chain/Purchasing/Materials/Logistics management

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Objectives of the position:

The Purchasing Planning Executive/Senior Executive must be a data-driven, strong analytical skills and creative team player who can provide critical solution effectively in order to fulfil high levels of customer satisfaction in current dynamic supply chain network.

As one of the key player in APAC Control Tower Purchasing Planning team, the individual will be expected to implement the demand planning strategies for accurate forecast and inventory optimization to achieve the goals of department and group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inventory Management - Plan and update the appropriate system parameters promptly according to monthly consumption, optimize stock level to meet inventory objectives.
• Order Management - Facilitate Purchase Orders and ensure the information update in SAP. Follows up on orders ensuring that materials are shipped and delivered on promised dates.
• Coordinates on all aspects with stakeholders on inbound shipment, update in SAP promptly and accurately, filing shipping documents for goods receiving activities, verifications of invoices to avoid mis-match
• Cross trade shipment management - Facilitate and coordinate with stakeholder for direct drop shipment from factory to customer, with application and compliance of Free Trade Agreement for customer import duty rebates
• Claim Management - Process claims where defects are related to the Vendor
• Material Master Management - To maintain and ensure Material Master in SAP up to date (Standard length, HS code, plan delivery time...)
• Ensure the operation quality and efficiency to meet customer requirements while complying with the company policies
• Any other ad-hoc duty or projects/reports as assigned by Manager

Skills & Qualification:

• Minimum Certificate in Supply Chain/Purchasing/Materials/Logistics management
• At least 2 years’ experience in supply chain operations
• Knowledge of SAP system preferred
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly in MS Excel or Excel Advance applications
• Able to converse/write English competently
• Creative problem-solving skills, data-driven analytical and reasoning skills
• Experience managing 3PL partners