Assistant Manager, Supply Chain Management - #1167277

Job Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop the supply chain team, including buyers, purchasers, material planners, costing executives, warehouse personnel, and logistics coordinators.

• Set departmental KPIs and drive performance in cost, delivery, inventory, and supplier management.

• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for gas delivery components, including stainless-steel tubing, valves, regulators, fittings, MFCs, orbital welding consumables, and other high-purity components.

• Identify, evaluate, and qualify reliable local and overseas suppliers.

• Leverage industry connections and market knowledge to secure competitive pricing, lead times, and supply continuity.

• Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements, and commercial terms with suppliers.

Material Planning & Inventory Control

• Oversee material planning activities to ensure timely availability of materials for production and project execution.

• Monitor inventory levels, safety stock, excess and obsolete materials, and implement inventory optimization initiatives.

• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Production, and Project teams on material requirements and schedule changes.

Costing & Commercial Support

• Review and validate product costing, quotation support, and cost analysis for gas delivery projects and assemblies.

• Drive cost reduction initiatives through supplier negotiations, value engineering, and process improvements.

Warehouse & Logistics Management

• Manage warehouse operations, inventory accuracy, receiving, storage, and material issuance processes.

• Oversee domestic and international logistics, shipping arrangements, freight cost control, and customs coordination.

• Ensure compliance with company procedures, safety standards, and semiconductor handling requirements.

Operational Excellence

• Establish and improve supply chain SOPs, planning processes, and reporting systems.

• Monitor supply chain risks and develop mitigation and contingency plans.

• Prepare management reports on procurement, inventory, supplier performance, logistics, and cost-saving initiatives.

Requirements

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant supply chain experience, with at least 3–5 years in a managerial role.

• Strong experience in semiconductor equipment, gas delivery systems, high-purity process piping, or precision engineering & manufacturing environments.

• Proven track record in managing cross-functional supply chain operations

• Resourceful with strong supplier sourcing and market networking capabilities.

• Good industry connections and ability to identify alternative sources for critical gas delivery components.

• Strong negotiation, commercial, and analytical skills.

• Able to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure.

• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Familiarity with high-purity gas delivery systems and semiconductor manufacturing requirements.

• Experience with project-based / engineer-to-order (ETO) operations is highly preferred.

• Willing to work in a fast-paced and evolving business environment.

• Able to communicate effectively with Chinese-speaking suppliers, counterparts, and business partners to support sourcing, procurement, and operational coordination.

• Willing to work in East Region, Changi North Crecent.