Material Planner (Train) Executive
About this role
Job Purpose
The jobholder is required to plan the material requirement to support Trains operation and will be responsible for developing and execute material planning strategies, cost optimization and strategic sourcing management. He/ She shall collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to build provisioning strategies in line with corporate objectives. He/ She will establish, monitor, and be responsible for the meeting of performance metric identified.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities included but not limited to:
a. Formulate, execute, and track material planning to meet material requirement for Trains operations.
b. Work with Procurement Office to establish price competitive and sustainable framework agreement to ensure material availability.
c. Ensure timely contract renewal of purchase contract/ agreements, fulfilment of material requisition, resolving of suppliers and non-supplier receipt discrepancies to ensure successful good receipt.
d. Perform price assessment and evaluation of quotations and tender received., working closely with the buyers and users in the evaluation and assessment of quotation received
e. Required to set up Purchase Contracts and Agreements for long-term supply of materials, deliver strategic solutions and coordinate approach with key users and buyers to ensure material needs are addressed while fostering a customer-centric approach to solving issues.
f. Develop sustainable sourcing and provisioning solutions while ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulations
g. In project acquisition, to perform the Initial spares sizing (range and depth), provisioning and acquisition of spares and related supplies (e.g. support and test equipment, tools etc) in support of the acquired system
h. Ensures that material master data are coded, loaded and configured to meet the supply and maintenance business processes.
i. Conduct analysis of inventory profile to perform financial and inventory assessment.
j. Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications & Work Experience
At least a Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related fields preferred; or equivalent combination of work experience.
Skills
- Familiar with SAP, Maximo, or equivalent Management Information Systems.
• Process Improvement and Optimization
• Customer Management (Level 2/3)
• Change Management (Level 2/3)
• Resource Management
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of key inventory performance metrics, turns, margin contributions
SMRT Trains Ltd was incorporated in 1987 and operates Singapore’s first mass rapid transit system. Today, we manage and operate train services on the North-South Line, East-West Line, the Circle Line, the Thomson-East Coast Line, and the Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit. With over 5,000 employees, more than 250 trains, and 141 km of rail tracks across 108 stations, we serve millions of commuters daily.
Company at a glance
SMRT Corporation Ltd (SMRT) is a leading public transport services provider in Singapore. As the nation's dominant rail operator, SMRT manages and operates the North-South Line, East-West Line, Circle Line, Thomson-East Coast Line, and Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit. These services are complemented by its bus, taxi, and private hire vehicle operations. Through Kaizen, SMRT enhances lifestyles by creating vibrant transit destinations for commuters and the communities it serves. In addition, SMRT collaborates with Malaysia's Prasarana to design, build, and subsequently operate, and maintain the RTS Link, which will enhance cross-border connectivity between Singapore and Johor. SMRT's core values are encapsulated in the acronym R.I.S.E, which stands for Respect, Integrity, Safety, Service, and Excellence. SMRT is dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and commuter-centric transport services.
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