The Turnaround (TA) Cost Controller is responsible for developing and establishing the TA cost control plan and act as point of contact to meet the KPIs of the TA in terms of contract management, Inventory management and cost optimization, in consideration of safety, resources and timing commitments.
This is a contract role, based in Jurong Island.
Accountabilities:
- Ensure leadership role to develop and establish Turnaround (TA) cost control department as a single point contact to meet KPI of the major TA.
- Ensure adequacy of work planning documentations prepared and timely tracked their generation/ preparation progress.
- Gatekeeper of late work request process. Ensure proper work acceptance & closure recorded for effective overall TA closure.
- To perform any other tasks assigned by Immediate Superior/ Management from time to time.
Objectives:
Contract: Able to understand procurement contracts, including pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and service level agreements, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
Inventory Management: Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to forecast TA expenses, inclusive of every late requets
Cost Optimization: Analyze procurement processes, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement measures to improve efficiency and reduce expenses.
MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
TA budget and Cost control:
- Preparing proposal of turnaround forecast including cost of individual task.
- Control purchase order opening and closing according to status of the project.
- Monitoring, updating, and analyzing turnaround cost, reporting on cost variances verus activities during actual shutdown period.
- Provide regular reports on turnaround cost status and cost deviations to TA Project manager and others as assigned by the PM.
SAP Utilization:
- Utilize SAP or other relevant procurement systems to manage procurement activities, track orders, monitor vendor performance, and generate reports.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, such as production, quality control, and finance teams, to ensure seamless procurement processes and support overall business objectives.
- Strictly follow procedures to ensure reliable, efficient and transparent cost management.
- Ensure excellent communication internally and externally to suppliers, contractors, HSE team, Technical team, the production team and the team of diversity.
- Extracting KPI data for analysis, compile and refine monthly reports for TA department.
- Support TA purchasing on demand.
Health, Safety, Environment, Quality, Inspection and Energy
- Write procedures in accordance with plant's policies and regulations.
- Ensure the application of standards, documents, regulations, HSEQ management systems in his/her activities.
- Ensure the achievement of HSEQ objectives in his/her activities.
- Ensure the definition, implementation and monitoring of HSEQ corrective actions in his/her activities.
- Makes sure, if necessary, of the inspection of the installations before restarting or using them.
- Ensure risk analysis at the workplace.
- Perform close monitoring of contractors to improve general performance to achieve Zero Accident
- Participate in the HSEQ/ Energy committees and the corporate Inspection reviews.
SAP Proficiency: Strong working knowledge and hands-on experience with SAP or similar procurement software.
Analytical Abilities: Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze procurement data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors, and other business partners.
Organizational Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Problem-Solving Orientation: Proactive and resourceful approach to identifying and resolving procurement-related issues.
Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, adapting quickly to changing priorities and requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in financial control
- Knowledge & experience with CMMS work request/ work order modules such as SAP
- Familiar with chemical process and common equipment operating and maintenance
- Sound knowledge on common Industrial Rules & Regulations
