Logistics & Raw Materials Specialist - Purchasing

Requisition ID: R000073194 - Job Location: Singapore - Jurong Island

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

• Fulfils COPL’s purchases (both internal and 3rd party) of ALL raw materials, intermediates, components and finished packages that are imported into the Singapore Manufacturing Plant (SMP).

• Works closely with EO Planning, Procurement and Schedulers on purchase order placing, order status tracking, changes in quantity, delivery dates, operating issues etc.

• Manages the key functions of timely and accurate fulfilment of all purchased materials of both local and overseas that include order processing in SAP and active tracking of shipments arrival.

• With close follow ups, interacts proactively with suppliers to ensure on-time arrivals and identifies any deviations on arrival plans to enable joint development of alternate supply plan with stakeholders.

• Provides prompt updates on latest delivery schedules and shipping details in SAP system to ensure real-time accuracy of delivery communications to stakeholders.

• Tracks import ISO tank returns & demurrages and verifies ISO container vendor invoices.

• Tracks and monitors the Suppliers’ Performance (supply quality and reliability) metrics and share findings with Procurement with the main objective to strengthen the supply reliability of purchased materials.

• Resolves issues related to purchased materials (eg: materials quality issues, invoice discrepancies) and works with other functional groups including suppliers and 3rd party service providers to develop corrective and preventive actions

• Manage supplier non-conformance investigations and corrective action follow-up in collaboration with Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing and suppliers.

• Coordinates logistics activity with 3rd party logistics service providers and internal stakeholders on material priority (pull-in urgent material / pushout less urgent material)

• Conduct 3rd party logistics service providers audits such as periodic site audit, stock take and import cargo clearance permit

• Periodically updates 3rd party logistics service providers on material HS/DG details.

• Verify purchase invoices and freight invoices on a timely manner

• Support digitalisation and process improvement initiatives to enhance purchasing efficiency, supply chain visibility, digitalization and data quality.

• Manage shipment visibility and vessel tracking processes for imported materials, including monitoring shipment status, updating ETA information in SAP, coordinating with service providers and supporting global supply chain initiatives related to shipment visibility.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain / Engineering / Business

• 3-5 years of experience in Logistics / Supply Chain / Operations

• Able to quickly connect and build relationships with suppliers and 3PL service providers

• Strong analytical and planning skills with a keenness to analyze, identify the key issues and develop solutions/alternatives

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Fluency with SAP, Power BI, Advanced Excel, Microsoft Productivity tools