Total 1,262 Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in 7 Tuas Loop, Singapore

Job Responsibilites:

• Requisition fulfilment for raw materials, workshop tools and office supplies
• Generate purchase orders, oversea delivery schedules and maintain purchase records
• Manage suppliers, resolve discrepancies or quality issues on purchases
• Inventory management with workshop/storeman

Job Requirement:

• NTC/ Diploma preferably in Mechanical/Precision engineering
• Min. 2 years of experience preferably in Oil & Gas/engineering
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, SAP knowledge will be an added advantage

Job Descriptions

Purchasing & Operations

• OTB (Open to Buy)
• Forecast and plan buy
• Review Sales, Inventory, Profit and OTB Budgets vs actual performance to evaluate the achievability of budget using the OTB tool.
• Identifying risks and opportunities to present to the management and share with store leaders
• Review stores benchmark by analyzing historical sales, purchase index, SKU efficiency, and specific store needs as well as strategy planning
• Liaise with marketing team to plan opportunity promotional sales
• Liaise with business development team to suggest product placement and product mix on layout and planogram

Inventory Management

• Analyzing sales data, trends, customer demands and liaison with category manager to create inventory forecasts
• Monitoring inventory levels to ensure that they remain within healthy shelf life
• Tracking shelf life of goods under category of care, updating expiry date wherever applicable
• Managing of inventory under category of care to prevent shrinkage or aged stocks
• Coordinating with suppliers or third party distributors to ensure timely delivery of stocks
• Following SOPs to handle damaged goods or depletion of short shelf life items
• Tracking of shipments to ensure orders placed are all in and checking of invoices & shipping documents where all information are tally

Analysis

• Analyze categories to identify areas of product gaps and business opportunities to enhance competitive positioning
• Analyze market and industry trends to keep products and services in line with changing market conditions and consumer trends
• Managing of timelines & stakeholders for each new product development project
• Sales Data Analysis - Analysis of sales figures and patterns to identify trends & gaps for optimization of sales

Job requirements

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree in related field.
• 2 - 3 years of working experience in the retail industry merchandising, Experience in FMCG is a bonus
• Pro-active self-starter with strategic and analytical thinking skills and presentation skills
• Team player who co-operates well and thrives in a very competitive and fast paced environment.
• Excellent communication & strong business sense and acumen
• Effective Planning & Organization Skills/ Ability to lead
• Entrepreneurial Skills: trendspotting, innovative, good business judgment and acumen.

Job Responsibilites:

• Requisition fulfilment for raw materials, workshop tools and office supplies
• Generate purchase orders, oversea delivery schedules and maintain purchase records
• Manage suppliers, resolve discrepancies or quality issues on purchases
• Inventory management with workshop/storeman

Job Requirement:

• NTC/ Diploma preferably in Mechanical/Precision engineering
• Min. 2 years of experience preferably in Oil & Gas/engineering
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, SAP knowledge will be an added advantage

Job Description

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be running the Warehousing Department and supporting the Operations Department in full spectrum of warehousing operations and logistics administrative duties

Run, support & coordinate daily Ops and warehousing administration work and inventory and supplier orders processing

Communicate with suppliers, logistics and cargo partners in their orders, invoices, deliveries, collections planning and updates

Able to do inventory, stock lists, stock taking and operate the POS and Warehouse system.

Obtaining freight charges and raw materials charges

Handle and process enquiries and orders or stock processing

Receive invoices and review for accuracy, invoice matching, preparation of quotations and invoices, filing, data compilation etc when necessary.

Organize and maintain files and databases in a confidential manner

Maintain and order office supplies

Any ad-hoc duties as assigned to you by your superior or Management

Job requirements

Strong team player with initiative and high level of dedication and ability to perform under pressure.

Ability to work independently under minimum supervision and proactive.

Able to cope well in a dynamic and challenging work environment as well as with stress and demanding work schedules.

Meticulous, highly motivated and well organized with a sense of urgency.

Strong sense of responsibility with an aptitude in problem-solving and able to complete tasks assigned on a timely basis.

Strong in MS Office and Computer Skills, especially Excel and Word, a must.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Customer-oriented and fluent when communicating with customers.

Additional Information

Career Level

Executive

Qualification

Professional Certificate/NiTEC, Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree

Years of Experience

2 years

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Specializations

Operations, Warehousing, Logistics

Working Days/Hours: 5 and a half days week

Mondays to Fridays: 8.30am to 5.30pm

Saturdays: 8.30am to 12.30pm

Benefits & Others

Medical, Annual Leave, AWS, Variable bonus, Incentives

Specific Location

Jurong, Jalan Tepong. Near Jurong Fishery Port.

Nearest MRT: Lakeside MRT

(Company coach is provided. Daily pick-up/ drop-off at Westgate.)

We operate on a 5 and a half days work week and offer attractive salary with good benefits package to the right candidate. Please apply with detailed resume.

Interested applicants may apply through the following methods:

Send your resume/CV via APPLY NOW button or

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• Develop supplier base by actively sourcing, identifying and evaluating new supplier sources and conduct negotiation process in assigned commodity to obtain the maximum benefit for the company
• Source, select and negotiate for the best purchase package. Perform cost scenario analysis, and benchmarking.
• Work with existing and new vendor to lower materials cost through value engineering, reverse engineering, new design, alternative substitution, or relaxing of tolerance or standardizing of materials.
• Manage Supplier Manufacturing Service Agreement and Supplier Quality Management System (e.g. FAI Package, Supplier Quality Plan, Process, etc) to strive continuously improving quality standards
• Support bidding of new project through sourcing, RFQ, cost roll up and alternate source recommendation
• Ad-hoc duties when assigned.

1. up to $3.3k
2. AWS + PB + Allowances
3. position with long-term stability

Key Tasks

• Manage stakeholders to monitor completion of requirements and activities
• Participate in value-based culture and a culture of accountability in the organisation
• Adhere to organisation’s governance, compliance issues and reporting processes

Job Requirements

• Basic knowledge of SAP/Warehouse Management System (WMS)/Supply Chain
• Software/Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
• Degree/Diploma in Business/Logistics/Supply Chain or equivalent certifications
• 1-3 years of relevant working experience in Warehouse Operations/Vendor Management

For consideration, kindly submit your CV by clicking “APPLY Now”

**Only shortlisted candidate would be notified**

EA Reg. No: R22090617 | Zhao Zi Yuan (Anna)

Job Responsibilites:

• Requisition fulfilment for raw materials, workshop tools and office supplies
• Generate purchase orders, oversea delivery schedules and maintain purchase records
• Manage suppliers, resolve discrepancies or quality issues on purchases
• Inventory management with workshop/storeman

Job Requirement:

• NTC/ Diploma preferably in Mechanical/Precision engineering
• Min. 2 years of experience preferably in Oil & Gas/engineering
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, SAP knowledge will be an added advantage

Job Responsibilites:

• Requisition fulfilment for raw materials, workshop tools and office supplies
• Generate purchase orders, oversea delivery schedules and maintain purchase records
• Manage suppliers, resolve discrepancies or quality issues on purchases
• Inventory management with workshop/storeman

Job Requirement:

• NTC/ Diploma preferably in Mechanical/Precision engineering
• Min. 2 years of experience preferably in Oil & Gas/engineering
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, SAP knowledge will be an added advantage

1) Perform receiving, goods checking, order picking and issuing / shipping of spare parts

2) Label and packaging of goods

3) Assist loading & unloading of items.

4) Support daily operations of workshop and report to Store Manager

Qualifications & experience

- Singaporean or PR preferred

- At least an 'O' level or 'N' level qualification

- No need store experience , although 1 to 2 years of experience will be great

- Organized and comfortable with documentation

- Spoken and written English

- Able to operate the Forklift and Overhead crane is an advantage

Responsibilities:-

• Deliver / collect cargoes via lorry as per job assigned.
• Ensure documents and cargo dimensions tally as per job order.
• Carry out cargo / road survey and ensure information is feedback to office without delay.
• Perform documentation clearance duty during police escort.
• Perform port / custom clearance duties for import / export shipment.
• Assist in field operations e.g. lifting operations, loading / unloading, stuffing/unstuffing, cargo lashing / choking.
• Other ad hoc duties as assign

Requirement:-

• Minimum "N" Level / ITE Certificate or equivalent
• Possess class 3 driving license
• Possess forklift license, rigger/signalman cert, lifting supervisor cert, WAH cert will be an advantage
• Able to start work with short notice

Job Responsibilites:

• Requisition fulfilment for raw materials, workshop tools and office supplies
• Generate purchase orders, oversea delivery schedules and maintain purchase records
• Manage suppliers, resolve discrepancies or quality issues on purchases
• Inventory management with workshop/storeman

Job Requirement:

• NTC/ Diploma preferably in Mechanical/Precision engineering
• Min. 2 years of experience preferably in Oil & Gas/engineering
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, SAP knowledge will be an added advantage

• packing orders in an organised fashion
• assisting with warehouse inventory control
• counting and stocking products in accordance with the inventory control log.
• adhering to workplace health and safety standards and regulations
• loading/ unloading goods
• Possesses forklift license
• Physcially fit to move cartons/ unstuffing container

Responsibilities:-

• Carry out in-yard / out-yard, stuffing / un-stuffing and loading / unloading operations
• Perform lifting operations
• Assist in forklift, chassis and heavy vehicles maintenance
• Daily maintenance and housekeeping of working area
• Able to carry out tasks proficiently and safely
• Ability to anticipate job activities, prepare tools and equipment
• To maintain high standard of productivity and safety through proper work attitude
• To maintain personal health so as to meet the physical demand on site.
• Other ad hoc operations duties.

Requirement:-

• Minimum "N" Level / ITE Certificate or equivalent
• Possess forklift license, rigger / signalman cert, lifting supervisor cert, WAH cert will be an advantage (those without will be sent for training)
• Possess some computer knowledge to input data into Warehousing Management System
• Those without experience but willing to learn with positive attitude are welcome to apply.
• Able to start work with short notice

Responsibilities:-

• Deliver / collect cargoes via lorry as per job assigned.
• Ensure documents and cargo dimensions tally as per job order.
• Carry out cargo / road survey and ensure information is feedback to office without delay.
• Perform documentation clearance duty during police escort.
• Perform port / custom clearance duties for import / export shipment.
• Assist in field operations e.g. Lifting operations, loading / unloading, stuffing / unstuffing, cargo lashing / choking.
• Other ad hoc duties as assign

Requirement:-

• Minimum "N" Level / ITE Certificate or equivalent
• Possess class 3 driving license
• Possess forklift license, rigger / signalman, lifting supervisor, WAH cert will be an advantage (those without will be sent for training)
• Possess some computer knowledge to input data into Warehousing Management System
• Those without experience but willing to learn with positive attitude are welcome to apply.
• Able to start work with short notice

Job Summary:

As a Storekeeper, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining the efficient operation of the company's storage facilities. Your primary duties include receiving, storing, and issuing materials, equipment, and other items, as well as keeping accurate records of inventory levels. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities:

1. Inventory Management:

• Receive, inspect, and record all incoming materials and supplies.
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date inventory records through regular audits and cycle counts.
• Monitor inventory levels and reorder supplies as needed to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to fulfill material requests in a timely manner.

1. Storage and Organization:

• Properly store items to maximize space utilization and ensure easy retrieval.
• Implement and maintain an organized system for easy identification and access to stored materials.
• Safeguard stored materials by adhering to safety and security procedures.

1. Record Keeping:

• Maintain detailed and accurate records of all transactions, including receipts, issues, and returns.
• Generate regular reports on inventory levels, consumption, and trends.
• Collaborate with the finance department to reconcile any discrepancies in inventory records.

1. Communication:

• Liaise with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials.
• Collaborate with other departments to understand their material needs and address any concerns.
• Communicate effectively with team members and superiors regarding inventory status and potential issues.

1. Quality Control:

• Conduct regular quality checks on incoming materials to ensure they meet the required standards.
• Report and address any damaged or defective items promptly.

1. Equipment Maintenance:

• Oversee the maintenance of storage equipment and facilities to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.
• Report any equipment malfunctions or safety hazards for timely resolution.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or certification in logistics or a related field is a plus.
• Proven experience as a Storekeeper or in a similar role.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of inventory management software and basic computer skills.
• Physical ability to lift and move heavy items.
• This job description serves as a general guideline and is subject to modification based on the specific needs of the organization.

Benefits and Salary:

Salary: $1,800 - $2,400 per month, commensurate with skills and experience.

Principal Responsibilities

• Responsible for the maintenance and operational support of SAP daily operations.
• Responsible for providing Materials and Spares Support to Maintenance & Operations Department.
• Close coordination with Planner, Material Coordinator and Logistics Team Leader
• Manage Spare Parts database, develop minimum stock level with Engineers and ensure Lead Time, Category, Vendor, Manufacturer, etc are in place.
• Assist in managing Materials and Service Receipt
• Keep Material Master Database in Neat and Manageable condition
• Assist in setting up procedures to maintain Material Master Database
• Assist in setting up Bar-coding system to maintain Warehouse
• Member of Logistics team to ensure smooth Warehouse Operation
• Ensure all the warehouse spares are kept in recommended conditions.
• Ensure all the warehouse spares are kept in correct locations.
• Train junior staff on warehouse management systems.

Requirements

• Possess at least 5 years of Warehousing.
• 'N' Level of higher
• Able to work after office hours during emergency, night shifts during plant Start-up and Shutdown.
• Primarily self-directed with a high degree of self-initiative
• Good written and communication skills in English
• Basic knowledge of SAP system

LOGISTICS:

· Working closely with logistics/shipping companies or agents for scheduling shipments

· Handling end to end coordination and documentation for all modes of shipments.

· Preparing Certificate of Origin, customs/insurance declaration

· Preparing LC, freight, BL, Invoice, Packing List, and insurance drafts

· Ensuring timely submission, status tracking of all shipping documents, and preparing necessary reports

· Work closely with Project and Operations team to schedule, track and monitor all incoming shipments.

PROCUREMENT:

· Generate Purchase Orders to respective suppliers based on project needs.

· Check Purchase Invoice for discrepancies on product type, quantity and price.

· Responsible for liaising with finance to clear all vendors’ payments before the due date and in accordance to agreed payment terms.

· Perform sourcing when needed – Obtaining quotations from vendors and ensuring the validities remain current.

· Negotiating with vendors, if necessary.

OTHERS:

· Support team members whenever needed.

· Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisor/manager/management.

Skills/Experience/Education:

· Candidate must possess at least a Diploma in Supply Chain/Procurement/Logistics or equivalent.

· Minimum 3-4 years of working experience, preferably in the Water/Oil & Gas industry.

Job Specific:

• Ability to work in a high energy, start-up-based environment and multi-tasking.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Positive attitude, meticulous, and possess good organizational skills.

• Ability to multi-task and work independently.

Job Summary

Executes all Procurement and Sub-Contracts activities with an emphasis on technical and engineering CAPEX supply to maximize efficiency and minimize cost of organization's Procurement efforts. Manages and monitors vendor's qualification and performance to ensure they meet company's requirements. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Must have a highly analytical and technical mind as well as a strong business acumen directed toward a commitment to optimization and efficiency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

In collaboration and alignment with Corporate Engineering, Project Management and Finance:

· Proactively and continuously work to establish an ever-increasing vendor resource pool with an emphasis on developing a favorable preferred and standardized vendor pool.

· Proactively and continuously work to negotiate reduced price purchasing agreements with vendors across all standard product lines.

· Proactively and continuously seek to locate and vet integration and fabrication vendor resources both domestically and internationally.

· Proactively and continuously seek to locate and vet finished OEM goods vendor resources both domestically and internationally.

· Assume management of Bid Tabs and Levelling Sheets

· Draft and maintain vendor subcontract agreement templates and MSA’s

· Partner closely with Finance department(s) for inventory management, purchasing policy adherence, and pricing control

· Facilitate and adhere to established Procurement policies and “Best practices”

· Manage material cost and schedule impact of proposed engineering changes in addition to taking necessary actions to ensure successful implementation and incorporation of approved engineering releases

· Be an active member of the Safety Committee and promote health and safety by personal example. Be familiar with the general principles and concepts of health and safety management and applicable OSHA standards and company policies

· Ensure compliance of current and potential vendors with insurance requirements.

· Monitor general insurance requirements and modify as needed.

· Support Project Management with planning and tracking of procurement activities, cost budgets, spending and savings forecasts.

· Minimize risk and identify contingencies regarding quality and financial exposure by buying in accordance with quality and commercial procedures and in accordance with Company guidelines and strategy.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Engineering discipline, or Procurement and Subcontracts, or demonstrated commensurate experience.

• 6-8 years’ experience in Procurement and Subcontracts Administration.

• Experience with material planning systems (MRP/ERP) requirements and order generation process logic

• Thorough understanding of Procurement and Subcontracts concepts surrounding production planning, scheduling, purchasing, supplier selection, inventory control, logistics, stockroom operations

• Wastewater, Chemical Processing and/or Oil/Gas systems experience preferred

• Experience with International land, air and ocean transit logistics as well as Customs documentation management

JOB SPECIFICS:

• Ability to work in a high energy, start-up based environment and multi-tasking.

• Strong communication skills to convey ideas and technical information effectively within team and to customers.

• Curiosity and strong drive to improve status-quo while working in a semi-autonomous environment.

• Pays attention to detail, identifies & solves complex issues.

• Checks work for quality.

• Shares suggestions to improve quality & productivity.

• Works independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities:-

• Carry out stuffing / un-stuffing and loading / offloading operations
• Perform heavy lifting operations
• Assist in forklift, chassis and heavy vehicles maintenance
• Daily maintenance and housekeeping of working area
• Able to carry out tasks proficiently and safely
• Ability to anticipate job activities, prepare tools and equipment before operation
• To maintain high standard of productivity and safety through proper work attitude
• Other ad hoc operations duties.

Requirement:-

• Minimum "N" Level / ITE Certificate or equivalent
• Possess forklift license, rigger/signalman cert, lifting supervisor cert, WAH cert will be an advantage (those without will be sent for training)
• Possess some computer knowledge to input data into Warehousing Management System
• Those without experience but willing to learn with positive attitude

Responsibilities:-

• Carry out in-yard / out-yard, stuffing / un-stuffing and loading / unloading operations
• Perform lifting operations
• Assist in forklift, chassis and heavy vehicles maintenance
• Daily maintenance and housekeeping of working area
• Able to carry out tasks proficiently and safely
• Ability to anticipate job activities, prepare tools and equipment
• To maintain high standard of productivity and safety through proper work attitude
• To maintain personal health so as to meet the physical demand on site.
• Other ad hoc operations duties.

Requirement:-

• Minimum "N" Level / ITE Certificate or equivalent
• Possess forklift license, rigger/signalman cert, lifting supervisor cert, WAH cert will be an advantage (those without will be sent for training)
• Possess some computer knowledge to input data into Warehousing Management System
• Those without experience but willing to learn with positive attitude are welcome to apply.
• Able to start work with short notice

Description:

· Perform record-keeping and stock movement control.

· Perform housekeeping of the store area.

· Ensure safe practices and orderliness of the store area.

· Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

· Ability to handle physical work.

· Singaporean only.

Job Description

• Conversant of purchasing exercise and familiar with associated contractual terms and conditions for Procurement Works related to EPC Works.
• Maintain procurement records and documentation.
• Communicate and work very closely with the project team for preparation of the invitation of the request for Proposal and administering of the purchase requisition and award consent with the project team.
• Collaborating with procurement team in day-to-day procurement operation.
• Collaborating with Project Leads in project budget monitoring.
• With experience in auditing and its procedures and compliances.
• With good oral and written command in English and with effective communication skills with all levels and he/she shall be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including MS Word, Excel and Power Point.

Requirements

• At least 3 years working experience and with either a Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Science, Construction Management.
• With good knowledge and experience in procurement role in the past covers purchasing and associated contractual administration works.
• Positive thinking and with supportive atmosphere amongst the procurement team
• Preferably with those with at least 2 years of experience in water and wastewater or waste to energy industries
• Preferably with those with good knowledge of mechanical works cover fabrication and piping works

Job Description

• Conversant of purchasing exercise and familiar with associated contractual terms and conditions for Procurement Works related to EPC Works.
• Maintain procurement records and documentation.
• Communicate and work very closely with the project team for preparation of the invitation of the request for Proposal and administering of the purchase requisition and award consent with the project team.
• Collaborating with procurement team in day-to-day procurement operation.
• Collaborating with Project Leads in project budget monitoring.
• With experience in auditing and its procedures and compliances.
• With good oral and written command in English and with effective communication skills with all levels and he/she shall be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including MS Word, Excel and Power Point.

Requirements

• At least 8 years working experience and with either a Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Science, Construction Management.
• With good knowledge and experience in procurement role in the past covers purchasing and associated contractual administration works.
• Positive thinking and with supportive atmosphere amongst the procurement team
• Preferably with those with at least 4 years of experience in water and wastewater or waste to energy industries
• Preferably with those with good knowledge of mechanical works cover fabrication and piping works

Job Overview

An Assistant Purchasing Manager plays a crucial role in supporting the efficient procurement and sourcing operations within an organization. This role involves working closely with the Purchasing Manager to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services necessary for business operations. Key responsibilities include assisting in vendor management, negotiating contracts, maintaining accurate procurement records, and monitoring inventory levels.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise and when necessary, execute all aspects of purchasing and material planning of raw material, packaging and other material and services as specified.
• Source and qualify potential suppliers, in accordance with established supplier certification guidelines and Purchasing policies.
• Co-ordinate and oversee bid processes for suppliers according to established guidelines.
• Work cross-functionally to assist in the development of new products (i.e., packaging design, new ingredients, labels, etc).
• Work with Quality Assurance (QA) and Research & Development (R&D) on quality issues, specifications, nutritional information and discuss concerns with suppliers.
• Establish and maintain the chain of command for all purchasing requisitions, purchasing documentation, forecasts and receiving documentation.

Job Requirements

• At least Degree in Purchasing Management, Logistic Management or Supply Chain Management or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Experienced in Food Manufacturing industry would be advantageous
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel and knowledge in SAP is preferred
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Good in planning, organizing and prioritizing assignments
• Continuously implementing improvement processes is a priority
• Independent, able to work under pressure, as well as multi-tasking
• Having strong business acumen is essential for making informed decisions

For more information about our company, please visit:

Commonwealth Capital – Building Great Brands that Nourish the World

Job Responsibilites:

• Requisition fulfilment for raw materials, workshop tools and office supplies
• Generate purchase orders, oversea delivery schedules and maintain purchase records
• Manage suppliers, resolve discrepancies or quality issues on purchases
• Inventory management with workshop/storeman

Job Requirement:

• NTC/ Diploma preferably in Mechanical/Precision engineering
• Min. 2 years of experience preferably in Oil & Gas/engineering
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, SAP knowledge will be an added advantage