Supply Planner

• Manage the supply of packaging materials to ensure availability and readiness according to the timeline
• Analyze direct materials, production schedules, and inventory levels to create effective material plans for each direct material category
• Coordinate with the toll blender to align material availability with production schedules
• Collaborate with packaging suppliers and stakeholders to ensure on-time material delivery, proper prioritization, and prevention of production delays
• Identify and escalate potential risks in the supply chain, such as shortages or delays, and develop contingency plans
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of materials management processes
• Collaborate with the Demand Planning team to understand demand patterns and fluctuations
• Collaborate with Customer Service to understand order requirements
• Review material plans based on changes in demand and production schedules
• Generate purchase plans for materials based on demand/forecast results and Customer Service requirements
• Collaborate with suppliers on material supply plans to ensure material availability for production
• Provide material readiness information for Singapore-produced materials to the respective Customer Service team
• Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels to meet overall deliverables such as LIFR%, Inventory Value, DOS, and DOH
• Implement inventory control measures to minimize long-aging, excess, or obsolete stock
• Ensure accuracy of BOM, DOS, and the supply chain database
• Support product costing, savings initiatives, and monitoring and tracking activities
• Maintain documentation and prepare regular supply chain reports
• Meet Supply Chain KPIs
• Deliver against stipulated timelines
• Provide quality reporting and analytics
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent tertiary qualification
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in a similar role
• Strong communication skills, with fluency in English
• proficiency in Chinese is an advantage
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Appreciation for and ability to work effectively within diverse, multicultural environments
• Proficiency in SAP
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Comfortable working with manual reports and standardized templates

Proficiency in Chinese