Site Supply Chain Specialist

ARKEMA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the chemical manufacturing industry is seeking a Production Planner to oversee production tasks and schedules at their Jurong Island facility. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and have relevant experience in production planning within a chemical manufacturing environment. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential to succeed in this dynamic and multicultural workplace, contributing to the continuous improvement of supply chain operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a chemical manufacturing company, preferably in production planning.
• Strong system skills, proficiency with SAP R3.

Responsibilities

• Plan production tasks and schedules according to demand forecast and customer orders.
• Monitor and execute the production plan, managing tolling activities.
• Ensure supply chain strategy is optimized with right production capacity.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain management or relevant field

Tools

SAP R3

Job description

We are inviting passionate individuals to COME and JOIN us. Be part of our team, ARKEMA!

The Arkema plant in Singapore is a state-of-the-art facility that integrates both monomer and polymer production. Having successfully transitioned from its start-up phase, the site is now fully operational and plays a strategic role in supporting the growing demand from customers across Asia.

As a key industrial platform in the region, the Singapore site operates in a dynamic, multicultural environment. Employees are expected to thrive in a setting that values operational excellence, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. The plant’s advanced technologies and commitment to sustainability offer a stimulating environment for professionals seeking to contribute to high-performance materials innovation in a global context.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan production tasks for and schedules according to demand forecast and customer orders
• Develop and review production plan with managers for approval
• Plan equipment, raw material and manpower requirements to cover production demand
• Analyze back orders, current orders and upcoming orders to prioritize, plan, and schedule the production operations
• Monitor the execution of production plan and resolve any potential issues to minimize supply disruption
• Manage tolling activities with 3rd party contractor with possibility of fleet management
• Escalate complex issues to management for resolution
• Anticipate and resolve day-to-day issues, complete root cause failure analyses, and take corrective actions
• Communicate production status to Mangers and Customers on regular basis
• Plan inventory management processes to avoid shortages and excesses, manage KPIs
• Collaborate closely with raw material planner, production team and logistics scheduler for smooth day to day operations
• Responsible for execution of the overall supply chain strategy to ensure the bio-factory optimized with the right production capacity whilst supplying volumes to the customers without any supply interruption
• Support and manage metrics and associated KPIs for performance of supply chain

The ideal candidate should have prior experience as a production planning with additional knowledge to demand planning by translating monthly forecasts to optimum production plans. He/ she ideally is an outstanding communicator, an efficient multi-tasker, meticulous in figures, and with strong analytical skills.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain management or relevant field
• 3+ years’ experience in a chemical manufacturing company preferably in production planning
• Strong systems skills, including proficiency with SAP R3, and familiarity with TMS tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of end-to-end logistics operations (including ocean, over-the-road transportation, rail, customs and warehousing)
• Additional APICS certification is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Work location – Jurong Island