Operations / Supply Chain & Logistics

Supervisor Planning & Purchasing

Castleford, United Kingdom

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Your Talent

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Previous relevant experience in a supply/planning and purchasing environment or a similar role, Strong understanding of supply chain and purchase order process.
  • Must be numerate, logical, and accurate with excellent interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities.
  • Proficiency in procurement software and inventory management systems, experience with SAP environment a plus but not essential.
  • Knowledge and confidence of Microsoft Office 365 and MS Teams, Advanced Excel – VLOOKUP’s, Pivot Tables, power queries etc
  • Experience in planning and supplier management.
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills.
  • Professional certification (e.g., CIPS) is a plus.

This job posting will close on 31st October 2024. Please note the required start date for this role will be in January 2025.

Your Mission

  • Supervising the team of Purchasing controllers.
  • Regular checks of PO master for errors.
  • Continued Buy Report checks.
  • Provide continued support with projects/embargos.
  • Regular maintenance of styles to make sure they are buying ready.
  • Liaising with relevant departments to action carry overs/set ups.
  • Regular Holding file checks, communicating/ actioning what is required.
  • Run rolling balance, investigate/inform of late PO’s.
  • Support/assist Purchasing team when required.
  • Be the go-to person for Purchasing queries from immediate team as well as stakeholders.
  • Help provide shipping/logistic solutions when required.
  • Investigate supply deviations and take corrective action.
  • Complete yearly appraisals for Purchasing controllers.

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.

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