Senior Supply Chain Analyst

About the role

The Senior Supply Chain Analyst ensures timely and reliable material supply to Production while optimizing inventory performance and supplier delivery. The role drives supply chain stability, continuous improvement and cross-functional alignment in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment. It reports to the Principal Supply Chain Analyst, sits in the Purchasing department and is an on-site position in Singapore.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure continuity of material supply to Production by managing demand fluctuations, applying Kanban pull systems and partnering with Planning, Order Fulfillment and Manufacturing to balance supply assurance with inventory optimization.
• Lead supplier performance improvement, including on-time delivery, agreed safety-stock levels, supplier audits, demand variability, open liabilities and forecast accuracy.
• Drive inventory performance by pursuing target inventory levels and turns, applying IMAG methodology at Gemba, analyzing stockout root causes and implementing sustainable countermeasures.
• Execute and improve daily supply chain operations, including purchase-order management, dynamic Kanban processes, supply-risk communication, daily management boards, blocked invoices and past-due purchase orders.
• Champion continuous improvement through Lean and kaizen, standardize work processes and comply with Quality Management System and Environment, Health and Safety requirements.

Required profile

• Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or a related discipline.
• 5 years of relevant experience in supply chain, purchasing or manufacturing operations, including demand management, inventory control and supplier coordination.
• It is a plus to have experience in low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments, supplier audits, Lean improvement or kaizen facilitation.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of SAP or an equivalent ERP system for purchasing, material planning and supplier data management.
• Hands-on experience applying Kanban systems and inventory-management methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting and operational tracking.