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| 25-05-2014 09:17 AM | ||
| vester9000 |
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https://forums.salary.sg/income-jobs/...l#.U4FEF_mSxqU my background as above, i'm now in my second supply chain financial analyst (SC FA) role for the second company, i got ACCA, CPIM, and Adv MS Excel certs and stuffs like that. guess being a finance graduate, you can get the SC FA role easily and that role can leads to supply chain manager real fast? |
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| 05-03-2014 03:13 PM | ||
| Unregistered |
Im in such a role, you should not consider yourself entry level but during interview play to the fact that you are skilled in operations and can contribute to procurement and supply chain. If you do get in entry level, then good luck, because the junior buyer role is mundant and pretty much brainless job. Handle all sort of escalations just by calling suppliers. As you go up in supply chain/procurement, you formulate strategies to benefit your business and in operations you can definitely contribute new and fresh ideas. |
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| 05-03-2014 12:47 PM | ||
| Unregistered |
If the intention is to start from fresh grad position and if you don't mind the pay cut, there is definitely a chance to start from operational buyer role and move to supply chain role after 1 to 2 years if you have shown that you have the potential for it. The role of procurement usually comprises supplier & technology sourcing/ management to support business needs. Being the single contact point to the suppliers for every and any aspects of things related to them. You will usually be assigned a specific portfolio/commodity to manage. Rfq and cost reduction activities are part of the job. Supply chain roles will mean managing end to end material supply strategy. I'm not been in this role but I know companies usually make them responsible for material or goods readiness for factory or customers. |
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| 05-03-2014 10:45 AM | ||
| I_SERVED_NS |
Any advice will be appreciated 
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| 03-03-2014 10:29 PM | ||
| I_SERVED_NS |
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I get the impression that You are familiar with supply chain and/or procurement. By any chance, are you a supply chain professional? |
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| 03-03-2014 09:53 PM | ||
| Unregistered | I see quite the opposite where your skills can be played to your advantage. Knowing the operations will enable you to better manage supply shortage/expediting situations at times of suppliers' delinquencies. Being accountancy trained will let you review & judge potential suppliers' financial health quickly before justify the selection of them for further development. Do bear in mind there is a difference in supply chain and procurement roles in the market and each require different skillsets. | |
| 03-03-2014 08:04 PM | ||
| I_SERVED_NS |
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The demands of my current job does not allow me to study at all, and this was something agreed on by my boss when we were discussing on my decision to quit. Nevertheless, a steady flow of income is still necessary due the commitments I have, though I will have greater control in appropriating my time accordingly if I am to work part-time. Networking, already done so. Am in the process of speaking to a few classmates who are middle managers in their organizations for potential job leads and opportunities. As for my background, I studied accountancy, and am currently an operations manager. Chances are high that my work experiences will be discounted by hirers as it i unrelated to procurement or supply chain analysis. Thus, I am preparing for a worse case scenario where I get hired as a fresh grad. Appreciate your thoughts and advice on this. Thanks! |
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| 03-03-2014 05:43 PM | ||
| aplover |
Why not u keep ur current job n study part time? U gain more mileage this way. Try to network n find jobs while still working n studying. If you really want to quit, then just focus on your education n dun bother about part time work. If money is a concern then dun quit for now. Dun hv the mindset that you must study a certain field then u can get chosen for that field. Most fields are not like that with the exception of professional degrees. Procurement is nothing specialized. It can be learnt on the job. Why discount your current work exp by being willing to be paid at fresh level? What did u study previously and what is your current line? |
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| 03-03-2014 01:28 PM | ||
| I_SERVED_NS |
Bump. Any advice is appreciated Thanks! |
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| 02-03-2014 04:22 PM | ||
| I_SERVED_NS | Bump. Any advice from experienced professionals here? | |
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