Job Description

Responsibilities

1) Inventory, Forecasting & Replenishment

• Monitor inventory levels and replenish according to lead time, and usage trends.
• Expedite deliveries from suppliers to mitigate stockouts and manage storage space constraints.
• Attend to stockout items; coordinate with buyers to source ex‑stock quantities and short-term measures.
• Run monthly forecasting and ageing analysis in SAP; propose drawdown/disposal plans for excess/obsolete (E&O) stock.
• Maintain critical spares lists tied to maintenance plans and fleet availability targets.

2) Procurement Coordination & Sourcing

• Coordinate with Procurement on weekly cadences to review priorities, shortages, and delivery risks.
• Evaluate RFQs/tenders for stock items (via Ariba); perform price benchmarking and lead-time assessment.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives by evaluating aftermarket vs OE parts with Engineering.
• Bring in parts to support projects, heavy maintenance (TM/engine overhauls), and CSW requirements.

3) Contracts & Governance

• Ensure contract terms and pricing are correctly reflected in SAP and adhered to in purchasing.
• Comply with procurement governance, audit requirements, and internal controls.

4) Supplier & Risk Management

• Track supplier OTD (on‑time delivery), lead times, and responsiveness; escalate risks early.
• Identify supply risks for critical components; propose mitigations (dual sourcing, safety stock, forward orders).
• Collaborate with Procurement to resolve supplier quality or delivery issues.

5) Data, Systems & Reporting

• Maintain clean master data (MOQ, lead time, pricing, units) in SAP.
• Run consignment settlement reports and reconciliations on schedule.
• Build and maintain dashboards/reports for inventory health (ageing, availability, stockout trends).
• Support improvements/automation in SAP/Ariba and reporting workflows.

6) Engineering & Project Support

• Coordinate with Engineering to evaluate fit/form/function and qualification of OEM parts to achieve savings.
• Plan material availability for modification programs, fleet introductions, and overhauls.

7) Continuous Improvement & Sustainability

• Recommend process improvements (reorder policies, parameter tuning, supplier consolidation).
• Maintain SOPs/work instructions; contribute to Kaizen initiatives.

Qualifications & Work Experience

• Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or relevant studies
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs
• SAP PM module experience preferred
• Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or related.

Skills

• Fresh Grads are welcome, those with experience will be considered for a Senior position
• Hands-on with SAP (MM/Materials) and Ariba (or equivalent e‑procurement platforms) is a plus
• Strong Excel; Power BI or analytics exposure is a plus.
• Familiarity with bus systems/components (e.g., traction motor, engine, driveline, braking, electrical) is advantageous.
• Proven stakeholder management with Engineering, Maintenance, Depots, and Procurement is a plus
• Governance/audit experience in public transport or regulated environments is a plus.

SMRT Buses Ltd, a subsidiary of SMRT Corporation, is one of Singapore’s major public bus operators. Anchored on our core competencies in operations, maintenance and training bus professionals, we operate bus services and manage bus depots and interchanges.

As the second largest public bus service operator in Singapore, we strive to deliver the best-in-class commuter experience by valuing commuters as our operational focus, developing our people as a key differentiator and innovating as an enabling strategy.

We have set our core values to be Integrity, Service & Safety and Excellence. SMRT is committed to provide safe, reliable and comfortable service for our commuters.