Planner cum Purchaser

Company: Trading
Location: Bukit Merah

Job Responsibilities:

Daily

1.       Track the status of the incoming shipments using the tracking portals and compare the target arrival date with the schedule, ensure shipment arrive in time.

2.       Follow up closely with the forwarders on the delivery if shipment is urgent.

3.       Coordinate with end client, forwarders and supplier for a timely delivery.

4.       Coordinate and follow up with forwarders and suppliers for goods pick up and arrangement – where possible, plan ample lead time if shipment can be done by sea freight.

5.       Study and Monitor the Inventory List – stock level, restocking LT, the client usage rate/month, the estimated current supply run rate/end date and update the status.

6.       Take note the Expiry Date of Chemical, get the COC report from suppliers for every shipment and update it onto our Inventory List with every incoming batch shipment.

7.       Get the client usage rate for the month from Sales Admin and compare against previous months to take note, finetune planning or highlight to management if any concern or out of norms situation.

8.       Plan out physical contingent inventory in warehouse if there is no forecast from client, but must check the products are still continuously in use.

9.       For Supplier Management Inventory program goods, review order LT, the PO, the weekly consumption report, the logistics situation and schedule timely stock in warehouse for supply.

10.   Work closely with logistic companies to ensure prompt deliveries

11.   Work closely with US partners, China partners and Europe partners for prompt deliveries

12.   Handle customers enquiries and suppliers’ documentation, if any, support of PO from sales admin.

13.   Put up reports and action plans if there are any complaints if any, and work with suppliers for their support or resolution.

14.   Pricing negotiation for buying and selling of goods will be managed by management.

15.   Issue of PO for purchases of inventory.

Weekly

1.       Review Inventory against physical inventory.

2.       Weekly report of matters and status to management.

3.       Any order forecast and planning updates with client, work with management to reach out to client.

Monthly

1.       Highlight to Management to get updates or check with client on their consumption rate, if necessary or information is insufficient to conduct inventory planning.

Requirements & Qualifications:
- With 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in logistic coordination, purchasing and supply chain management.
- Competency in Excel and MS Office application.

Reg No. R1100673
EA: 99C3289