Overview
This role is responsible for end-to-end planning of the vendor direct materials based on MRP requirements: issuing and monitoring the completion of the POs, working with the freight forwarders for booking the vessels, managing synchronized shipments of Vendor direct with PGCS components and active follow-up with Customer Service teams on any changes to the customer request date for vendor direct.
Responsibilities
Freight management for Vendor direct materials
* Manage seamless execution of all NPI/innovation projects to meet launch dates.
* Management of freight carrier on hold invoices
* Resolution of freight issues & Singapore
* Tracking of any backorders and escalating where appropriate
* Maintenance of freight tables
* Route maintenance
* Freight optimization and identification of efficiencies
* Support development and implementation of new supply chain processes.
* Regular connects with freight carrier and development and review of KPIs
* Active participation at quarterly KPI reviews
* Ensuring synchronized shipments (the same vessel or the same shipment week) for vendor direct materials with the PGCS components
* Active follow-up with Customer Service teams on any changes to the customer request date for vendor direct.
Vendor management:
* Issuing of POs to the vendors and daily monitoring of the confirmation and delivery dates
* Monitoring supplier quality and delivery performance, working closely with Procurement.
* Management of VD complaint and NCR processes for service
* Collaborating with Quality in relation to complaints, metrics, trends
* Escalating and collaborating with Procurement when appropriate
Managing VD metrics:
* Timely reporting of Vendor Direct Metrics
* Demand Change request metrics
* Monthly Operational Scorecard Singapore
* Collaborate with Demand Planning on OTD management
* Presentation of monthly scorecard to senior management
* Collaborate with IT function on automation and reporting requirements
GCS Controls:
* Ensure all internal & external compliance responsibilities relating to Carrier Management are met including GCS & SOX controls
* Responsible for the maintenance of the VD process flow and GCS controls ensuring internal & external compliance is met
Master Data Maintenance & Accuracy:
* Collaborate with plant procurement and customer engagement teams on data accuracy of VD lead times, MOQ’s, Shipping & Storage Conditions, Hazardous & Temperature Controlled Conditions for Singapore
* Lead data cleanse and analysis activities
Qualifications
1. Education or Professional Certifications
* Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Inventory or Materials Planning
2. Experience
* At least 5 years of experience in a related Supply Chain or Operations role particularly in raw materials planning, S&D ambient
* Strong operational experience in a dynamic multinational organization
* Experience working closely with third parties and colleagues in remote locations to deliver business objectives an advantage
* Experience in FMCG is a plus.
3. Knowledge and job skills
* SAP MM and PP modules
* Report generation in SAP BI/BO
* Power BI knowledge would be an advantage
* Strong Excel capabilities.
* Ability to manage multiple and complex tasks
* Proven ability to execute and deliver on commitments
4. Soft skills
* High attention to detail
* Self-managing individual with confidence to escalate to manager for support as required
* Experience in multi-tasking/managing priorities, diverse activities and multiple projects
* Communication - initiating and ensuring effective written and verbal communication in a virtual, multicultural environment
* Possess a proactive and self-motivated learning style.
* Ability to energize, develop and build rapport at all levels within an organization
5. Other characteristics or attributes
* Capable of working effectively in a cross functional environment
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