Planner, Supply & Procurement

PUMA Group

121d • $62,700 - $83,380

About The Position

Develop an optimal and attainable supply plan based on demand, forecast and S&OP process to support all KPI & SLA such as OTIF, service levels, inventory, lead-times, and total cost objectives for the product range. Execute developed supply plans by creating, submitting, maintaining, and verifying purchase orders with factories/agents in ERP and vendor collaboration systems. Determine manufacturing schedule that works within production lead-time and capacity while allowing sufficient transit time for goods to ship to end customer On Time In Full (OTIF). Implement supply planning strategies for designated product categories and distribution (WS, Retail, E-comm) to enable a competitive advantage to bottom-line and top-line company growth. Investigate problems, find root causes, and develop solutions to avoid costly delays and lost sales opportunities. Participate in cross-functional teams to successfully develop and execute new product introductions including supply planning, follow-up, and execution to achieve on-time product launch. Improve customer service levels via balancing supply and demand. Identify inventory shortages and communicate with sales and logistics to expedite shipment of products to achieve high levels of customer service. Action PO changes through the global negotiation process to fulfill minimums and secure production. Validate confirmed handover dates align with customer expectations and service launch date requirements. Prepare and maintain relevant reports pertaining to supply and procurement planning process. Participate in process innovation projects as required. Effectively develop strategic partnerships with global sourcing teams and effectively manage sourcing partnerships and internal networks to deliver best in class performance for all product categories. Contribute to process documentation and validation for all supply and procurement planning processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred (ideally in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or Merchandising).
• 2+ years of related experience.
• Knowledge of ERP/ MRP, Forecast Models, Inventory Strategies, Procurement and Sales and Operations Planning preferred.
• Strong decision-making, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent analytical skills needed.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a deadline driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal & facilitation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop an optimal and attainable supply plan based on demand, forecast and S&OP process.
• Execute developed supply plans by creating, submitting, maintaining, and verifying purchase orders.
• Determine manufacturing schedule that works within production lead-time and capacity.
• Implement supply planning strategies for designated product categories and distribution.
• Investigate problems, find root causes, and develop solutions to avoid costly delays.
• Participate in cross-functional teams for new product introductions.
• Improve customer service levels via balancing supply and demand.
• Identify inventory shortages and communicate with sales and logistics.
• Action PO changes through the global negotiation process.
• Validate confirmed handover dates align with customer expectations.
• Prepare and maintain relevant reports for supply and procurement planning.
• Participate in process innovation projects.
• Develop strategic partnerships with global sourcing teams.
• Contribute to process documentation and validation.

Benefits

• Base pay range of $62,700 - $83,380 + Bonus + Benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree