Total 3 Director/C-Level supply chain engineer job vacancies in D09 Cairnhill, Orchard, River Valley

Job Purpose

This position is responsible in ensuring the efficient operation of the hotel property and all its equipment, ancillary maintenance and repair services and protection of the Owner's asset.  Structural aspects of the hotel as well as the maintenance of grounds and external facilities fall within the span of responsibility of the Chief Engineer.

Primary Responsibilities

Operation

• Conduct daily briefings and ensure that all pertinent information is well received by team members

• Supervise and manage daily activities of the department

• Ensure that all team members are properly trained and have the tools and equipment needed to effectively carry out their respective job duties

• Educate/train team members on current safety issues to ensure compliance with all local laws and safety regulations

• Work with Design and Construction team, engineers, and/or outside architects regarding renovations and other such projects; contact contractors for bids and meet with appropriate construction supervisors

• Supervise the maintenance and of repair the interior and exterior of buildings, hotel rooms and contents

• Ensure the execution and achievement of the hotel's preventive maintenance program

• Establish and maintain procedures with regards to the security and replenishment of the hotel’s inventory and assets, such as (not limited to) tools, supplies, equipment, furniture, televisions etc.

• May be responsible for determining the security requirements necessary to ensure that hotel property, employees, guests and patrons are protected against theft, crime, and other hazards, and/or manage the relationship with a third party security firm contracted for such purposes

• Monitor budget and control expenses within all areas of the department

• Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget and financial

Team Management

• Plan for future staffing needs

• Interview, select and recruit team members

• Identify and develop team members with potential. Mentor and train appropriate employees for upward growth

• Conduct performance review with the team

• Constantly monitor team members’ appearance, attitude and degree of professionalism

• Develop, conduct maintain all staff training programs for team members, focusing on their development needs, providing them with new skills to meet the changing needs of the business

• Prepare weekly staff schedules keeping in mind anticipated business, operating budgets and standards of service

• Prepare payroll and gratuity reports

• Conduct monthly departmental meetings to provide information to team members, obtain their feedback, rectify operation issues and provide a regular forum for department communication

Other Responsibilities

• Be fully conversant with hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures
• Comply with hotel and department policies and procedures at all times
• Attend all briefings, meetings and trainings as assigned by management
• Report for duty on time wearing clean and complete uniform at all times
• Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times
• Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the Management of the Hotel

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Market Planning

• Manage, direct and coordinate the Market planning team to optimize efforts in meeting departmental goals

• Translate business strategy to supply chain strategy, partner with global Demand and Supply Team

• Lead and control all Demand activities to ensure cost effectiveness and agreed service levels are maintained

• Own all demand planning tasks from launch to discontinuation, incl. launch sizing, promo planning, PIPO management and non-saleable

• Ensure forecast is using historical data, statistical forecasting and market insights and maintain the Demand Planning software as the primary forecasting system tool (JDA).

• Track forecast accuracy and fulfilment levels, root-cause variances and develop action plans

S&OP

• Lead the digital transformation of our Demand and S&OP processes in close collaboration with the global teams

• Closely coordinate and communicate customer action plans across Asia with supply planning for optimal fill rates.

• Work with Initiative and Marketing groups to determine timelines for the collection of promotional and new brand (or new SKU) forecasts. Coordinate and collaborate in Pre-S&OP meetings.

• Review existing processes and suggest improvements to increase efficiency or effectiveness

• Lead monthly S&OP process for the Region with the multifunctional Team split between Singapore, Shanghai, Mumbai and Sydney

• Monitor and evaluate KPI’s such as fill rate, forecast accuracy and alignment with financial plans. The process includes identifying gaps, recommending and implementing actions to improve performance in key areas.

Customer Service & Logistic

• Lead the customer Service Team for Travel Retail Asia and ensure order to cash execution for all orders of our customer on time with fulfilment on target

• Develop relationships: Internally with the commercial team and externally with the Customer’s key decision-makers and information sources

• Assess the Customer: Their logistics requirements, capabilities and emerging needs – market requirements

• Implement logistics tools: Link and optimize the cost, reliability and responsiveness of the Supply Chain

• Reduce non-value-added activities/costs/inventory of the joined

Supply Chain

• Implement Logistic Innovations: Implement Industry best practices and assist the commercial team with initiatives and events that require special logistics support

• Manage the Supply Chain Trade Terms negotiations, implementation and compliance as necessary in the market

• Lead regular Supply Chain business reviews with the Customer and own the joint scorecard

• Translate business strategy to supply chain strategy, partner with global Demand and Supply Team

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS

• Strong analytical, thinking and problem solving skills - solid understanding of key business drivers and ability to add value

• Planning, organizing and coordinating - able to plan and coordinate efforts across matrixed organization and ability to prioritize effectively

• Customer, results and action oriented – focused on the customer while balancing cost

• High level interpersonal skills with ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders

• Proven ability to lead, manage and coach a team - possess good communication skills, able to lead by example, inspire, motivate, engage and drive results

• Presentation skills - ability to present and communicate with confidence.

• Influencing skills - ability to build collaborative relationships, lead cross functionally when required

• Change leader - able to embrace and accelerate change in a fast-paced environment and pioneer new ideas and approaches

• Good communication and team building skills

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years’ experience in supply chain management and associated functions at a senior level

• Relevant industry experience with knowledge of mass/consumer sector

• Strong technical knowledge and an understanding of Travel Retail markets is helpful

• Relevant tertiary level qualifications in Business/Supply Chain/Logistics

• Experience managing key stakeholders, great written and communication skills

• Advanced user of Excel and ERP/business systems ideally SAP

At Holiday Inn® Hotels & Resorts, our job is to bring the joy of travel to everyone. That’s where you come in. When you’re part of the Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts brand, you’re more than just a job title.

Join us as a Assistant Chief Engineer in Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre. You’ll have ambition, talent and obviously, some key skills. Because for this vital role, we’re looking for someone who can:

• Assist the Chief Engineer to oversees the engineering/maintenance operations of the hotel.

• Be responsible to ensure that all the engineering and maintenance activities of the hotel are conducted to the highest professional standards at all times, with guest comfort and safety being the highest priority.

• Assist the Chief Engineer in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget and financial plans.

• Assist the Chief Engineer to develop preventive maintenance programs to ensure the facility is maintained and in service for our guests (example: lighting, refrigeration, heating, air-conditioning, water treatment systems, and pools)

• Assist the Chief Engineer to coordinate projects with general contractor and sub-contractor, and ensure quality work is performed cost-effectively

• Assist Chief Engineer to develop, implement and manage energy conservation programs for the property to minimise expenses

• Educate and train all engineering colleagues in compliance with governmental and safety regulations

• Ensure the team is properly trained and has the tools and equipment to carry out job duties

• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments

• Communicate with all hotel department heads to stay informed of maintenance needs and ensure timely responses to requests.

What We Need From You

• Certified in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

• Five years operating experience in a hotel engineering department

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a supervisory position in a hotel engineering department or a related field with a proven record of accomplishment or success.

• Experience in hotel renovation is an advantage

• Advanced knowledge of building management/engineering

• Highly committed to delivering a high level of guests experience

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English, particularly to deal effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.

What We Offer

In return for your hard work, you can look forward to a highly competitive salary and benefits package – including:-

• Duty meals
• Birthday Leave on your birthday month
• Monthly LOVE Hour
• Medical, dental & optical benefits
• Insurance Coverage
• 25-50% F&B Discount at restaurants within IHG Singapore Hotels
• Special Employee Rate at all IHG Hotels worldwide
• Room to Grow opportunities

What’s more, because your career will be as unique as you are, we’ll give you all the tailored support you need to make a great start, be involved and grow.

And because the Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts brand belongs to the IHG® family of brands, you’ll also benefit from all of the opportunities that come from being part of a successful, global hospitality company with over 6,000 hotels in over 100 countries around the world.

So whoever you are, whatever you love doing, bring your passion to Holiday Inn and IHG and we’ll make sure you’ll have Room to be yourself. Find out more about joining us today by going to careers.ihg.com.