Supply Chain & Planning Manager

The Supply Chain and Planning Manager leads supply chain planning, materials management, and logistics activities for the PPG Aerospace business in Singapore. Reporting to the Site Manager, you will ensure compliant, efficient, and reliable material flow, production planning, and on-time delivery to aerospace OEM and aftermarket customers. You will manage a team of Planners and Material Executives and works cross‑functionally to support business, customer, and regulatory requirements.

Job Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead a team of Planners and Material Executives across planning, materials, and logistics activities.
• Establish clear goals, performance metrics, and development plans aligned with PPG Aerospace objectives.
• Promote a culture of safety, compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Demand, Supply & Production Planning

• Develop and execute demand, supply, and production plans aligned with aerospace customer forecasts, long-term agreements, and aftermarket requirements.
• Participate in S&OP processes to align Sales, Operations and Manufacturing on volume, capacity, and inventory strategies.
• Manage capacity and constraint planning for batch manufacturing and specialty coating processes.

Materials Management & Inventory Control

• Oversee MRP execution to ensure availability of raw materials, intermediates, and packaging in compliance with aerospace specifications.
• Optimise inventory levels while balancing service, shelf-life, and obsolescence risks.
• Ensure material traceability, batch/lot control, and documentation to meet aerospace and regulatory requirements.

Logistics & Distribution

• Manage inbound and outbound logistics operations, transportation, and distribution to OEM, MRO, and aftermarket customers.
• Ensure compliance with dangerous goods regulations (e.g., IATA, IMDG, ADR) for handling and shipping aerospace coatings and chemicals.
• Improve freight cost, delivery lead times, and service performance through carrier management and route optimization.
• Coordinate global shipments with freight forwarding partners as applicable

Supplier, Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with main suppliers to improve delivery performance and quality.
• Collaborate with Customer Service and Commercial teams to support customer commitments, AOG priorities, and critical deliveries.
• Partner with Quality, EHS, Regulatory, and Manufacturing teams to ensure compliance with aerospace standards.

Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

• Define and track KPIs including OTIF, inventory turns, inventory accuracy, logistics cost, material shortages, and schedule adherence.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and best practices in supply chain and logistics.
• Promote ERP/MRP and planning system improvements, focusing on data accuracy, visibility, and process standardisation.

Compliance, Quality & Safety

• Ensure full compliance with PPG policies, aerospace quality standards (e.g., AS/ISO), EHS requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Support internal and external audits related to supply chain, logistics, and materials management.
• Ensure proper documentation, record retention, and control of aerospace materials throughout the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Chemistry, or Business-related field.
• Professional certification (e.g. APICS CPIM/CSCP) or postgraduate qualification
• 8+ years of experience in supply chain, planning, materials, or logistics within a manufacturing environment; aerospace, chemicals, or coatings industry.
• Experienced managing planners, material, or logistics teams.
• Knowledgeable in ERP/MRP systems and regulated supply chain environments.
• Experienced with hazardous materials logistics and compliance.
• People management experience leading planning and materials teams.
• Familiar with business process analysis, lean six-sigma/continuous process improvements and quality assurance
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.

About us: 

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ 

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. 

The PPG Way 2030  

We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

We compete to win 

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. 

We are PPG proud 

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. 

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to  https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.  

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com. 

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.  
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

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