Supply Chain Management Specialist

About Terumo Asia Pacific

Terumo Asia Pacific, part of a global medical device leader from Japan, is committed to healthcare advancement across over 160 countries. We focus on delivering quality and technology that supports healthcare professionals to positively impact society now and in the future.

Role Summary

The Supply Chain Management Specialist will oversee logistics functions in Singapore, ensuring business goals are met efficiently and cost-effectively. This position supports the organization's growth by partnering with business units to improve operations while adhering to Terumo's social and ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage timely supplier purchase order placements and verify order accuracy against factory allocations.
• Reconcile purchase orders with receipts and monthly sales confirmations from suppliers.
• Track purchase orders, backorders, shipping schedules, and import documentation, submitting shipping papers for customs clearance.
• Perform invoice receipt and goods receipt postings in SAP system and handle insurance claims for transit-damaged goods.
• Engage with Business Units and SCM teams to discuss backorder status and shipping timelines; evaluate logistics service providers’ performance.
• Validate courier and freight invoices and oversee local delivery scheduling alongside maintaining freight charge records.
• Coordinate with sales teams to confirm stock availability for urgent distributor needs and manage shipment of demo units regionally.
• Ensure import shipment compliance with local regulations, including all required documentation and certificate requests.
• Maintain shipment accountability by tracking status, providing shipment updates to Finance and Business Units, and improving reporting accuracy.
• Prepare accurate export documentation and manage Letter of Credit processes, coordinating with banks, customers, and freight forwarders to ensure payment compliance.
• Summarize logistics costs against budgets and implement initiatives to reduce expenses.
• Manage SAP procedures related to year-end processes, master data registrations, and coordination with headquarters for new item setups.
• Ensure compliance with product registration and distribution regulations, supporting audits and maintaining documentation as per KPMG and GDPMDS standards.
• Participate in Supply Chain Improvement Programs to optimize workflows and implement best practices.
• Implement inventory management techniques such as FIFO and FEFO to reduce write-offs; conduct regular stock takes and collaborate on consignment inventory management.
• Monitor daily inventory operations, investigate stock discrepancies, generate reports, and support related audits.
• Provide detailed reports analyzing supply chain metrics including order fulfillment, inventory status, backorders, and freight expenses.
• Perform ad hoc projects assigned by management and engage in corporate social responsibility and team development activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Minimum three years of experience in supply chain management, preferably within regulated sectors like medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or FMCG.
• Certification such as CSCP or formal supply chain training is an advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Proficient in import and export logistics operations, including handling dangerous goods and Letters of Credit.
• Experienced in 3PL warehouse and consignment inventory management.
• Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA modules (MM, SD, O2C).
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure with resilience and composure.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.

Additional Information

The company does not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from recruitment agencies and will not be liable for fees if resumes are submitted without the recruiting team's consent.