End September right with must-buy items at FairPrice this week! Also, stay tuned to the end of the article for 1-for-1 deals you can purchase from now till 30 September.
This is as good as a buy 2 get 1 free deal. You get to save S$13.90 if you buy 3 packs in total! Each pack has four brown sugar pearl milk ice bars. After doing the math, each stick would cost you about S$2.32. Cheaper than a cup of brown sugar pearl milk tea! Assorted flavours are available.
Are you a fan of Korean dramas? If yes, you must be familiar with the popular jjajangmyeon (짜장면), a Chinese-style Korean noodle dish with thick black bean sauce. Challenge yourself to the hot chicken flavour by Samyang this weekend!
Have you received news from your employer to head back to the office from Sep 28? If so, you might want to start rethinking your household chores. Get the Dynamo Power Gel Laundry Detergent – Indoor Dry version so you don’t have to worry about your clothes and the unpredictable weather while at work.
While handwashing is important, wiping them dry works hand-in-hand to keep germs at bay. Dermatologically tested, each PurSoft tissue can be used on babies and for people with sensitive skin without worries. This premium range has a unique blend of responsibly sourced 100% virgin pulp fibres that will give you the luxury satin-like softness you need for daily use.
Do you know you can whip up a bowl of healthy breakfast within three minutes with Harvest Fields wholegrain rolled oats? To prepare, simply place 1/3 cup of oats into a bowl, add 1/2 cup of milk or water, mix well, and microwave for 90 seconds. Stir then microwave again for another 60 seconds to serve.
If there is one snack you must have this weekend, it would be the Lay’s Stax Potato Crisps. With its usual price at S$3.40, it’s on a 42% discount this week at FairPrice. Assorted flavours are available including original, mesquite barbecue, and more.
Other must-buy items from now till 30 September 2020
If you’ve landed yourself an online interview, be sure to dress right to leave a good impression. Dress as you would for a face-to-face meeting. Yes, by that we mean to put on the full outfit rather than paying attention only to your upper body.
Today, we’re looking at some job openings with Samsung, Sephora, and CapitaLand. Read on for more details!
#1: Samsung – Business Development Assistant Manager
Image Credits: Time Out
Samsung SDS was founded in 1985 as the ICT arm of the Samsung Group. Their solutions have been leading the digital transformation and innovation of clients for over 30 years across a wide range of industries.
With operations in 30 countries, Samsung SDS’s solutions utilize advanced analytics platforms, AI, and blockchain technologies to serve a diverse range of industries including financial services, smart manufacturing, global logistics, and retail.
Their vision for the new era is to become a data-driven digital transformation leader by leveraging the most advanced ICT technologies and solutions to discover actionable insights.
Remuneration: S$3,300 to S$5,000 monthly
Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree/ Diploma/ Certificate in Business Administration, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field preferred (or an equivalent combination of work and education).
Minimum 5 years’ experience in the supply chain industry as well as business development area
Understand 4PL concepts and strategies
Business professional
Diplomatic skills to be used in front of the customers
Analytic skills to review both financial and operational data
Proven negotiation skills complied with the ability to close business wins
Customer-oriented & team player
Able to use MS office, PowerPoint, Excel, and some other PC applications
Excellent reporting abilities
Able to work under pressure where needed
Key Responsibilities
To be accountable for new and potential customers/business
Make accurate decisions, recommendations, and successful establishment of new businesses
Proactively identify and develop win-win sales relationship with new and potential customers
Feedback customers’ specific advice/information to management to facilitate business performance review, evaluation, and budgeting
Provide support to devise, fine-tune, and implement overall sales and marketing strategy and directives
Develop new business for the company through approaching new business customers
Develop a new business prospect listing to ensure that future new business development is planned in advance
Responsible for the management and handling of the RFQ response documents coming to the company
Represent the company and its policies to the clients
Undertake sales presentations to present the company and its products and services to customers and business communities
Undertake cross-selling and up-selling within existing customer base to further develop account potential through airfreight, sea freight, road freight, value-added products, and contract logistics
Sephora is a division of LVMH – Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, an international luxury leader. Founded in 1969, the brand is a global leader in beauty retailing and operates successfully in more than two thousand points of sale across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia.
With a vision of making Sephora the most loved beauty community in the world, it aims to transform the beauty shopping experience through strong relationships with customers, brands and products, unexpected concepts, and a non-conformist attitude.
Sephora South East Asia’s (SEA) retail activity spans over 6 countries (Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, India, and Australia) with more than 40 stores. Its digital activities span over eight countries including the Philippines, New Zealand, and Hong Kong. With over 1000 employees, Sephora SEA continues to experience rapid growth in the region with many more expansion plans to come.
This position reports to the Senior Human Resources Manager.
Remuneration: S$2,500 monthly
Job Qualifications
Project management and planning skills, with the ability to conceive and drive execution in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with different stakeholders
Innovative and creative – continually looking to demonstrate and drive improvement to improve processes
Open-minded and experimental
Hands-on & enthusiastic
Hungry to learn, with a passion for self-development
Adept at problem-solving
Team player who enjoys working with others
Good sense of humour
Key Responsibilities
Conduct talent mapping exercises for various roles across departments
Assist in the end to end recruitment process; including candidate screening, interview, and selection.
Conducting compensation & benefit analysis and market research
Optimizing digital HR process and systems; with the focus on driving digital HR transformation
CapitaLand Limited (CapitaLand) is one of Asia’s largest diversified real estate groups. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, it owns and manages a global portfolio worth S$131.9 billion as at 31 December 2019. CapitaLand’s portfolio spans across diversified real estate classes which includes commercial, retail; business park, industrial and logistics; integrated development, urban development; as well as lodging and residential.
With a presence across more than 200 cities in over 30 countries, the group focuses on Singapore and China as its core markets, while it continues to expand in markets such as India, Vietnam, Australia, Europe, and the USA.
Remuneration: –
Job Qualifications
Diploma or Certificate in Business Studies, Management, or equivalent
Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience in general office responsibilities and procedures
Good communications and interpersonal skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Key Responsibilities
Update and maintain SAP
Update and maintain tenants’ contacts, tenancy schedules, and other documents
Liaise with tenants and solicitors to facilitate and prepare the tenancy agreements and documents
Reconcile audited sales report and prepare GTO billing
The new rule will kick in from Oct 17. It is applicable to visits on peak periods such as the weekends and public holidays. Beachgoers to Sentosa’s Tanjong, Palawan, and Siloso beaches can get a spot by heading to sentosa.com.sg/beachreservations to place a booking.
Booking officially starts from Oct 10 and you may place a reservation up to 7 days before your intended day of the visit.
Choose from these timeslots:
Morning: 8am – 1pm
Afternoon: 2pm – 7pm
Beaches divided into seven zones
Tanjong, Palawan, and Siloso beaches have been divided into seven zones. Each zone will have a capacity ranging between 100 to 350 people. Here’s a look at the different beach zones at a glance.
Tanjong Beach Zones
Palawan Beach Zones
Siloso Beach Zones
Those who are keen on playing at one of the 15 beach courts across Tanjong, Palawan, and Siloso beaches must place a reservation. If you’ve booked a beach court, you do not need to make another reservation for entry to the beach.
Follow these steps to make your booking
Choose your preferred Beach Zone or Beach Court.
Select your date and time slot.
Fill in your details and submit. You will need a valid email address, mobile number, and name (as per your NRIC or FIN).
Check your email for a confirmation mail.
Go to the designated Beach Entry Kiosk listed below and present your email to the staff:
Palawan Beach: Outside Beach Station Carpark (facing Palawan Green) | Rest stop along Palawan Beach service road
Siloso Beach: Emerald Pavilion
Tanjong Beach: Family Pavilion along service road (after Tanjong Beach Club)
Collect your wristband and head to the Beach Zone entry point.
Part of COVID-19 safety and crowd management measures
Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) shared that the new move came after crowds and queues were observed during peak periods.
As such, this new system will give the public peace of mind by reducing queues at the beaches. At the same time, allowing everyone to keep up with safe distancing.
“The launch of a reservation-only beach entry during peak periods will help us ensure that Sentosa remains safe for all guests and staff,” said SDC CEO Thien Kwee Eng.
“We also seek the cooperation of our guests to continue being socially responsible so that Sentosa continues to be a place where all visitors will have an enjoyable experience.”
Yesterday (Sep 21), we wrote about how AIA Singapore will be providing up to 500 job vacancies for fresh graduates and mid-career job seekers amid the pandemic. If you’re interested, click here to read. Alternatively, you may head straight to AIA’s website to find out more on the AIA Financial Career Scheme 2020.
Meanwhile, we will share with you some openings at Nike, Shopee, and the State Courts.
#1: Nike – Business Continuity Manager – Asia Pacific
Image Credits: Pinterest
The Global Business Continuity Team protects Nike’s competitive advantage by proactively planning for natural hazards and man-made threats, and subsequent impacts on day-to-day business.
Spanning the world, Business Continuity is focused on developing and implementing strategies and procedures to increase Nike’s readiness, response, and recovery capabilities for Nike’s corporate, supply chain, and manufacturing operations.
The brand is looking for a Business Continuity Manager who will manage and support all elements of the Business Continuity program within Nike’s Asia-Pacific region. This role reports to the Asia-Pacific Business Continuity Director.
Job Qualifications
B.S. or B.A. degree or equivalent required.
5+ years’ experience managing, developing, and executing Business Continuity strategies (or similar risk-based speciality), including conducting Business Impact Analyses and documenting effective recovery strategies.
5+ years managing cross-functional programs and/or complex, enterprise projects.
Experience with Business technology applications; Fusion Framework (Salesforce), Tableau, preferred.
Proficient in core technology applications; Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint/Keynote. SharePoint and Airtable would be an advantage.
Effective with both written and oral presentation skills with the ability to influence at all levels of leadership.
In addition to the above, you should be able to bring to Nike these:
Proficiency or mastery of Business Continuity program management, to include readiness, response, and recovery in a matrixed environment or similar experience/environment such as Risk Management, Crisis Management
Deep understanding of commercial business acumen/strategy, business functions, and priorities.
Develop cross-functional engagement to drive results within the Business Continuity Program, internally and externally.
High tolerance for ambiguity and a capability for self-directed work.
Perform at high levels in stressful situations.
Gain commitment from business functions to ensure resources are available for all required Business Continuity activities.
Ability to simplify Business Continuity concepts and requirements.
Ability to effectively communicate and advocate program goals, values, obstacles, and priorities across the business to gain the right level of participation and input from key areas.
Key Responsibilities
Drive commitment, support, ownership, accountability, and results for Business Continuity in the Asia-Pacific region.
Foster a culture of resilience through education and training of regional management.
Proactively engage in identification, prioritization, and documentation of critical business functions through the ongoing Business Impact Analysis.
Identify and partner with the business to design and implement Business Recovery strategies that mitigate or reduce disruption impact on Nike’s Asia-Pacific region.
Validate and test Business Recovery Plans and communicate results to leadership.
Facilitate Incident Management training and testing with regional Incident Management Teams.
Lead the response to, and management of, disruptive incidents in-line with existing Incident Management program.
Capacity to provide off-hour, on-call Incident Management support.
#2: Shopee – Cross Border Ecommerce – Indonesia (Inventory Management)
Image Credits: Shopee Careers
Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. Launched in 2015, it is a platform tailored for the region, providing customers with an easy, secure, and fast online shopping experience through strong payment and fulfilment support.
The company believes that online shopping should be accessible, easy, and enjoyable. This is the vision Shopee aspires to deliver on the platform every single day.
The team comprises over 8,000 employees from across the region and they are constantly on the lookout for potential young talents who have the passion and drive to become part of a fast-moving and dynamic group.
Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field
At least 5 years’ experience in supply chain, inventory management, or related field
Strong analytical skills, hypothesis-driven, structured, and methodical problem solver
Keen interest in e-commerce, attention to detail, and interests in numbers
Strong stakeholder management skills and communication skills with a keen eye for detail
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong oral and written communication skills in both English and Mandarin to liaise with Chinese counterparts
Key Responsibilities
Drive business growth of Cross Border eCommerce warehouse shops
Collaborate with local teams to align strategic business objectives & initiatives to drive inventory strategies
Develop inventory flow strategies to understand merchandise strategies & priorities
Balance inventory strategies with key metrics to determine financial trade-offs between in-stock rates & inventory turns
Monitor inventory health, manage aging stock and oversee the execution of item-level replenishment
Come up with markdown strategies and prioritize category items by attributes
Apply suggestions for improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness
Prepare weekly and monthly reports through collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends for business review with local teams
#3: State Courts – Assistant Executive (Community Justice and Tribunals Division) (1-Year Temporary Contract)
Image Credits: CNA
The State Courts comprises the Criminal Justice Division, Civil Justice Division, Community Justice and Tribunals Division, and the State Courts Centre for Dispute Resolution.
It also includes the Presiding Judge’s Office which is made up of the Corporate Services Division, Strategic Planning and Technology Division, Legal Directorate and Centre for Learning. Each is helmed by senior judicial officers and supported by court administrators.
Job Qualifications
Some experience in administration and operations is preferred
Working experience in the Courts, law firm, or legal department would be an advantage
Good knowledge on the use of MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Good communication, writing, and interpersonal skills
Meticulous and well-organized
Ability to work independently, take initiative, multi-task, and demonstrate good teamwork
Able to adapt to changes, respond to challenges, and opportunities and solutions-oriented
Key Responsibilities
Support the registry operations of the Division to ensure efficiency and timeliness.
Work closely with the Judicial Officers and Senior Court Administrators in the delivery of high-quality court services.
Render support to the Judicial Officers and be responsible for the daily administration of cases in the Division to ensure that they are processed and managed efficiently.
Develop and institutionalize best practices to achieve the targets set for the Division.
Uphold professional Interaction with members of the public, litigants, lawyers, District Judges, Magistrates, Deputy Registrars, and other officers of the Courts.
Handle challenging assignments and job rotations in a dynamic and fast-paced operating environment.
You may look forward to learning the different court processes and alternative dispute resolution modalities, and work closely with State Courts’ stakeholders.
#1: Stomach cancer is not limited to just the stomach
“Stomach cancer most commonly spreads into the abdominal cavity,” said Clinical Assistant Professor Matthew Ng, a senior consultant with National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS)’s Division of Medical Oncology.
Even for patients who have had their stomachs removed, the disease commonly bounces back in the peritoneum. For your information, the peritoneum is a membrane lining the abdominal cavity.
#2: Commonly mistaken for indigestion
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The symptoms that come as a result of stomach cancer tumours are often mistaken as regular digestive issues. It may come in the form of persistent pain in the upper abdomen, acid reflux, or even heartburn. It can also present itself as general symptoms like fatigue due to anaemia or weight loss.
Serious cases may see signs of vomiting blood, passing black stools of digested blood, or persistent vomiting after eating.
Professor Ng shared that a lump can be felt in the upper abdomen if the tumour is large. If cancer has spread to the abdominal cavity, swelling of the abdomen due to fluid accumulation may occur.
#3: Not necessarily hereditary
Assistant Professor Joanne Ngeow, the head of Cancer Genetics Service and a senior consultant with NCCS’s Division of Medical Oncology, points out that only up to 10 per cent of stomach cancer cases are hereditary.
Familial cases of stomach cancer could be due to environmental factors, or a combination of genetic and environmental factors. She also adds that not all people with a genetic tendency to develop stomach cancer or a known hereditary cancer syndrome will develop stomach cancer.
#4: A complete removal of the stomach may not be necessary
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Patients who are suffering from stomach cancer may not require complete removal of their stomachs.
“The size and location of the tumour (are) important and it will dictate how much of the stomach needs to be removed to get complete clearance of the tumour,” said Professor Ng.
In fact, the removal of one’s stomach is not a death sentence. According to Professor Ng, patients who have undergone stomach removal can still consume foods like curry in moderation. But it’s advisable to avoid raw, high-sugar/fibre foods, and anything that has the potential to cause indigestion.
Dietitian Lee Miaw Sim from Singapore General Hospital’s Department of Dietetics also recommends patients to have up to six small meals throughout the day. Eating slowly and chewing properly will aid in better digestion.
#5: Eating food preserved by salt increases the risk of stomach cancer
Many believe that preservatives in food are causing people to develop stomach cancer. But instead, it’s the salt in preserved food that seems to be the culprit.
“There is strong evidence that consuming food preserved by salting increases the risk for stomach cancer,” said Lee.
To put it simply, salt affects our stomach’s mucosal lining which causes inflammation and cellular damage. As such, the ulcer-inducing bacteria gets its chance to attack our stomachs.
It’s about time we relook into our daily meals and reduce salt intake to less than the recommended daily amount of intake, which is about one teaspoon.
