Operations / Supply Chain & Logistics
Manager, Purchasing SEA
Selangor, Malaysia
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Your Talent
Education: Bachelor's degree in supply chain or equivalent studied.
Functional: Minimum 6-8 years relevant working experience. Industry: Retail/ Wholesale business.
IT Skills: Microsoft Excel and Power BI, basic knowledge of SAP an asset
Language Skills: English & Local Language (Business Level)
Your Mission
The key focus of this position is to manage the overall SEA inventory positions by leading the Purchasing process of Puma SEA, using an overall view of inbound, inventory transfer management between countries, and tracking Open-To-Buy utilisation. This position will liaise closely with Planning and Merchandising teams to ensure stocks arrive in accordance to launch dates and with Logistics teams on specific inbound requirements.
Task 1: Oversee the full order processing cycle, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery. Manage stakeholder satisfaction and implement corrective actions as needed. Collaborate with internal teams, logistics, order management team and vendors to ensure smooth order fulfilment.
Task 2: Aware and flexible to each country’s requirements e.g MOQ, labels Monthly checking of open purchase orders against OTB. Work closely with Planning team to coordinate on short-term around purchases.
Task 3: Lead and mentor purchasing team to meet performance and order fulfilment targets. Work with factories to track POs until they are ready for shipment to SEA countries. Perform and track intercompany transfers Inter & Intra-region. Actively use existing tools and encourage cross functional departments to adopt the same.
Task 4: Track and analyse key performance metrics to drive continuous improvement. Manage special assignments as directed by management.
PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.
PUMA supports over 21,000 employees across 51 countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
