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 PO’s, 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.

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 
• Regular connects with freight carrier. 
• 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 

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