Research Engineer (Supply & Inventory Operation Management) (FAB), IME

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in Singapore seeks a qualified individual to lead procurement and logistics in their FAB Team. Candidates must have a degree in engineering and at least 3 years of semiconductor experience, alongside strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The role involves overseeing the procurement cycle, supporting logistics movements, and driving systematic improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering discipline, preferably in procurement or supply chain logistics.
• At least 3 years of experience in semiconductor engineering.
• Experience in analytics or strategic reporting is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead in planning and sourcing for materials and spare parts.
• Oversee the procurement cycle ensuring timely delivery.
• Support logistics and inventory movements for cleanroom operations.
• Demonstrate initiative in improving systems and driving digitalization.

Skills

Supply chain logistics

Procurement management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer service

Education

Degree in engineering discipline

Job description

Job Description:

Be part of an exciting FAB Team working on cutting-edge advanced packaging process technologies. Partner and work with various teams in IME to lead FAB inventory management, logistics planning, and related operations to ensure seamless execution and support the development of packaging solutions from concept to production.

This position is based in Singapore.

Responsibilities:

• Looking for a reliable, agile, resourceful, meticulous and professional individual.
• Lead in plan, sourcing and initiate - raise purchase requests accordingly to day-to-day materials / spare parts requirements to ensure stock adequacies, required to ensure smooth Fab operations.
• Oversee the entire procurement cycle, from purchase initiation to delivery, ensuring timely arrival of goods and effective coordination with forwarders when necessary.
• Provide good supports on logistics and inventory movements required to enable smooth FAB cleanroom operations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills so to work seamlessly with various stakeholders to ensure inventory adequacy and logistics efficiencies.
• Self-starter with strong ability to work with own initiative under minimal supervision.
• Process strong sense of customer service mind-set and teamwork.
• Strong flexibility and ability to handle multiple requests from across teams.
• Good communication, analytical, problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate initiative in driving systematic improvements and supporting inventory digitalization efforts.
• Ability to work in a multi-task environment and perform other duties assigned by Department Managers.

Experience:

• Degree in engineering discipline. Preferably in procurement, supply chain logistic/ warehouse operation.
• At least 3 years of related semiconductor engineering experiences; with good wide contacts with semiconductor material suppliers, equipment vendors.
• Relevant experience in analytics or strategic reporting will be an advantage.