Supply Chain Manager

About the role

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

Key responsibilities

• Ensure the estimation of overall external costs for medium/low complexity bids, and the external cost planning and forecast for materials, services, packages and subcontractors during project execution, with the cost controlling department.
• Submit all project supply chain inputs needed to define and issue the Integrated Project Plan, and distribute planning and logistics documents such as the Logistic Plan, MPS and inventory report to project teams.
• Coordinate material delivery, including spare parts and repair of failed material, and launch production (transfer orders, purchase orders, advance demand) in line with the project schedule.
• Issue purchase requests for materials, services, packages and subcontractors to ensure on-time delivery.
• Monitor and report on supplier performance (production, FAT, lead time, shipment, warehouse management, contractual compliance) and require supplier planning documentation such as Performance Bond, Transportation Plan, Procurement Plan and Fabrication Plan.
• Identify and implement mitigation actions for supplier delays and create Service Entry Sheets and Work Progress Certificates to authorise subcontractor invoices.
• Optimise synergies across projects and continuously improve supply chain planning processes, especially cross-functional activities.

Required profile

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

Required skills

• Knowledge of procurement planning and processes.
• Vendor performance and supplier monitoring.
• Strong reporting and analytical skills.
• Risk management experience and relevant technical/technology knowledge.

The company describes the position as full time and onsite, with a secure and permanent job offered by a global company.