Supply Chain & Planning Manager

Korn Ferry; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Aerospace in Singapore seeks a Supply Chain and Planning Manager to lead planning, materials management, and logistics for the aerospace business. You will drive on-time delivery, manage a Planners team, and ensure compliant material flow across OEM and aftermarket customers.

You will oversee demand, supply, and production planning, participate in S&OP, and optimize inventory while maintaining regulatory compliance. Strong leadership and APICS or similar certification are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Chemistry, or Business-related field.
• Professional certification (e.g. APICS CPIM/CSCP) or postgraduate qualification.
• 8+ years of experience in supply chain, planning, materials, or logistics within a manufacturing environment; aerospace, chemicals, or coatings industry.
• Experience managing planners, material, or logistics teams.
• Knowledgeable in ERP/MRP systems and regulated supply chain environments.
• Experienced with hazardous materials logistics and compliance.
• People management experience leading planning and materials teams.
• Familiar with lean six-sigma/continuous process improvements and quality assurance
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Planners and Material Executives across planning, materials, and logistics activities.
• Establish goals, performance metrics, and development plans aligned with PPG Aerospace objectives.
• Promote safety, compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute demand, supply, and production plans aligned with forecasts and aftermarket requirements.
• Participate in S&OP processes to align sales, operations and manufacturing on volume, capacity, and inventory strategies.
• Manage capacity and constraint planning for batch manufacturing and specialty coating processes.
• Oversee MRP execution to ensure availability of raw materials, intermediates, and packaging.
• Optimise inventory levels while balancing service, shelf-life, and obsolescence risks.
• Ensure material traceability, batch/lot control, and documentation to meet aerospace and regulatory requirements.
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics operations, transportation, and distribution to OEM, MRO, and aftermarket customers.
• Ensure compliance with dangerous goods regulations (IATA, IMDG, ADR).
• Improve freight cost, delivery lead times, and service performance through carrier management.
• Coordinate global shipments with freight forwarding partners; collaborate with suppliers to improve delivery.
• Work with Customer Service and Commercial teams to support commitments, AOG priorities, and critical deliveries.
• Partner with Quality, EHS, Regulatory, and Manufacturing teams to ensure compliance with aerospace standards.
• Define and track KPIs including OTIF, inventory turns, and schedule adherence.
• Lead continuous improvement via Lean, Six Sigma and ERP/MRP improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

English proficiency

Lean Six Sigma

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Chemistry, or Business-related field

APICS CPIM/CSCP certification or postgraduate qualification

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Hazardous materials logistics

Job description

The Supply Chain and Planning Manager leads supply chain planning, materials management, and logistics activities for the Aerospace business in Singapore. Reporting to the Site Manager, you will ensure compliant, efficient, and reliable material flow, production planning, and on-time delivery to aerospace OEM and aftermarket customers. You will manage a team of Planners and Material Executives and works cross-functionally to support business, customer, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead a team of Planners and Material Executives across planning, materials, and logistics activities.
• Establish clear goals, performance metrics, and development plans aligned with PPG Aerospace objectives.
• Promote a culture of safety, compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Demand, Supply & Production Planning

• Develop and execute demand, supply, and production plans aligned with aerospace customer forecasts, long-term agreements, and aftermarket requirements.
• Participate in S&OP processes to align Sales, Operations and Manufacturing on volume, capacity, and inventory strategies.
• Manage capacity and constraint planning for batch manufacturing and specialty coating processes.

Materials Management & Inventory Control

• Oversee MRP execution to ensure availability of raw materials, intermediates, and packaging in compliance with aerospace specifications.
• Optimise inventory levels while balancing service, shelf-life, and obsolescence risks.
• Ensure material traceability, batch/lot control, and documentation to meet aerospace and regulatory requirements.

Logistics & Distribution

• Manage inbound and outbound logistics operations, transportation, and distribution to OEM, MRO, and aftermarket customers.
• Ensure compliance with dangerous goods regulations (e.g., IATA, IMDG, ADR) for handling and shipping aerospace coatings and chemicals.
• Improve freight cost, delivery lead times, and service performance through carrier management and route optimization.
• Coordinate global shipments with freight forwarding partners as applicable
• Work closely with main suppliers to improve delivery performance and quality.
• Collaborate with Customer Service and Commercial teams to support customer commitments, AOG priorities, and critical deliveries.
• Partner with Quality, EHS, Regulatory, and Manufacturing teams to ensure compliance with aerospace standards.

Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

• Define and track KPIs including OTIF, inventory turns, inventory accuracy, logistics cost, material shortages, and schedule adherence.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and best practices in supply chain and logistics.
• Promote ERP/MRP and planning system improvements, focusing on data accuracy, visibility, and process standardisation.

Compliance, Quality & Safety

• Ensure full compliance with policies, aerospace quality standards (e.g., AS/ISO), EHS requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Support internal and external audits related to supply chain, logistics, and materials management.
• Ensure proper documentation, record retention, and control of aerospace materials throughout the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Chemistry, or Business-related field.
• Professional certification (e.g. APICS CPIM/CSCP) or postgraduate qualification
• 8+ years of experience in supply chain, planning, materials, or logistics within a manufacturing environment; aerospace, chemicals, or coatings industry.
• Experienced managing planners, material, or logistics teams.
• Knowledgeable in ERP/MRP systems and regulated supply chain environments.
• Experienced with hazardous materials logistics and compliance.
• People management experience leading planning and materials teams.
• Familiar with business process analysis, lean six-sigma/continuous process improvements and quality assurance
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.