Sales / Wholesale
Planner, Supply & Procurement
Somerville, United States of America
SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.
At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.
Your Talent
- Bachelor’s Degree is preferred (ideally with focus in areas such as 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 are essential to effectively interact with all teams and areas
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, required
The Hiring range base pay for this position is $62,700 - $83,380 + Bonus + Benefits
Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience
Your Mission
- 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.
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 is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide.
