Supply Chain Manager

About the role

Hitachi Rail Singapore, which develops rail signalling and safety solutions, is hiring a Supply Chain Manager (ref. R0147034) in Singapore. The role covers timely delivery of materials on single high-complexity projects and medium or small international projects, in line with the Integrated Project Schedule and Budget, and optimising synergies between projects.

Key responsibilities

• Optimise supply chain planning processes, especially cross-functional activities, and finalise and submit make-or-buy external cost estimates.
• Ensure external cost estimates and forecasts for materials, services, packages and subcontractors are issued during project execution, together with the cost controlling department.
• Submit all supply chain inputs needed to define and issue the Integrated Project Plan, and distribute logistics documents such as the Logistic Plan, MPS and inventory reports to project teams.
• Coordinate material delivery, including spare parts and repair of failed material, and launch production based on transfer orders, purchase orders and advance demand.
• Issue purchase requests for materials, services, packages and subcontractors and monitor supplier performance (production, FAT, lead time, shipment, warehouse management, contractual compliance).
• Manage supplier documentation (performance bond, transportation plan, procurement plan, fabrication plan) and implement mitigation actions for supplier delays.
• Create Service Entry Sheets and Work Progress Certificates to authorise subcontractor invoices.

Required profile

• 5 to 7 years of relevant supply chain experience.
• Experience in contracts, project and supplier management.
• Experience in vendor performance and supplier monitoring.
• Risk management experience and experience driving continuous improvement in documentation and processes.

Required skills

• Knowledge of procurement planning and processes.
• Strong reporting and analytical skills.
• Relevant technical or technology knowledge.

The company offers a secure and permanent position with a global company, networking through internal networks and international teams, and work on the digitisation of rail worldwide. Applications are made through the company's career portal.