Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Where you fit in

The Supply Chain Planning Specialist will be responsible for transforming and delivering strategies to improve end to end supply chain processes including planning, scheduling, warehouse and logistics operations for our Energy and Chemicals assets in Pulau Bukom and Shell Jurong Island. The Planning Specialist will also manage contracting & procurement activities for a small portfolio of materials contracts.

What’s the role?

You will manage demand and supply at the most competitive cost without compromising on HSSE; You will deliver value to the business by increasing our storage capacity and you will lead initiatives to optimize end-to-end Supply Chain (SC).

Your accountabilities include the following:

• Together with our Engineering team develop a mid to long term plan, to manage demand and capacity.
• Study our demand profile to develop improvement opportunities in our procurement, business and materials management processes to optimize supply chain costs.
• Monitor and manage changes to our plans and schedules to ensure we find the right balance between business requirements without leaving value on the table.
• Manage our outsourced offshore inventory teams to manage our non-hydrocarbon inventories.
• Assess market place to profile new suppliers, benchmark prices; Develop and execute sourcing activities (tenders, negotiations and contracts drafting)
• Develop fit for purpose reports to provide insights on demand and logistics.
• Participate in business continuous improvement projects which involves materials movement.
• Support the Supply Chain Manager manage the Supply Chain process manual, which includes initiating updates and changes to manuals where process have changed.

What we need from you

We are keen to speak to professionals with the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or other relevant fields, external supply chain qualifications (e.g., APICS) is an advantage
• Min. 5 years’ experience in Supply Chain gained through operations or excellence roles in Planning/ Logistics/ Materials Management/ Contracting and Procurement
• Understand operational, cost & HSE implications of different logistics and procurement solutions and provide recommendations
• Understand and able to apply the Supply Chain planning process, the associated cost and performance drivers and relevant risk
• Effective Stakeholder management and engagement skills
• Experience with SAP
• Able to manage uncertainty and work with incomplete data; able to manage and analyze significant amounts of data
• Able to understand the customer context and to translate the customer requirements into SC demand /supply plan

If you don’t see yourself reflected in the job requirements on the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Shell is committed to creating a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace and we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to send in your applications.

Company Description

Shell is an international energy company that uses advanced technologies and takes an innovative approach to help build a sustainable energy future. Here in Singapore, Shell has a long history and is one of the country’s largest foreign investors. It has businesses spanning trading and marketing of liquefied natural gas; refining, trading, marketing and shipping of oil products, lubricants and chemicals; low carbon solutions; and operating a network of service stations through retailers, as well as electric vehicles charging.

On 8 May 2024, Shell Singapore Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Shell plc, reached an agreement to sell its Shell Energy and Chemicals Park in Singapore (“SECP Business”) to CAPGC Pte. Ltd. (“CAPGC”), a joint venture company between Chandra Asri Capital Pte. Ltd. and Glencore Asian Holdings Pte. Ltd (the “Transaction”). The Transaction will transfer all of Shell’s interest in the SECP Business to CAPGC. Subject to regulatory approval, the Transaction is expected to complete by the end of 2024.  For more information on the Transaction, please refer to this Press Release: Shell to sell interest in Singapore Energy and Chemicals Park to CAPGC | Shell Global

This position is part of the in-scope SECP Business and while the employing entity may initially be SGOP, a successful candidate’s employment contract will subsequently be transferred to Aster Chemicals and Energy Pte. Ltd. (“ACE”) to facilitate the Transaction. From completion of the Transaction, ACE will cease to be a Shell group company and will be owned by CAPGC.

Specific details relating to the impact on relevant employees supporting the SECP Business and timeline relating to the change of employing entities, will be shared with the successful candidate.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell.

Join us and you’ll be adding your talent and imagination to a business with the ambition to shape the future – whether by investing in oil, gas, and renewable energy to meet demand, exploring new ways to store energy, or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently, everyone at Shell does their part.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we are nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential.

• We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.
• We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.
• We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
• We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.