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YOUR MISSION

The key focus of this position is to manage overall inventory by driving the purchasing process for PUMA GCC, using an overall view of inbound, inventory, and tracking Open-To-Buy utilisation. This position will liaise closely with the Planning and Merchandising teams to ensure stock arrives in accordance with launch dates, and with the Logistics teams on specific inbound requirements.

Purchasing & Order Management:

• Oversee the full order processing cycle, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Execute purchasing activities based on approved demand and buying plans.
• Coordinate and ensure timely creation and placement of purchase orders.
• Monthly checking of open purchase orders against OTB.
• Collaborate with internal teams: Merchandising, Logistics, Customer Service, Order Fulfillment and vendors to ensure smooth order fulfilment.

Demand & Supply Coordination

• Work closely with Merchandising to translate market requirements into purchasing needs.
• Support seasonal buying and forecast processes.
• Highlight significant changes in demand and potential supply implications.
• Monitor inventory development, including free available stock, and support inventory balancing and availability initiatives.

Orderbook & Supply Management

• Work with factories to track POs until they are ready for shipment.
• Provide regular visibility of open orders, delays and supply risks.
• Coordinate with Global Supply Chain teams on delivery delays, shortages, allocations and order changes.
• Drive follow-up actions to minimize supply disruptions and cancellations.

System & Analytics

• Maintenance of Product Master data and ensuring its accuracy.
• Upload and maintain prices in SAP.
• Track and analyse key performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Prepare regular purchasing, orderbook and supply-performance reports.
• Analyze deviations in delivery, quantities, cancellations and availability.
• Identify recurring issues and propose practical process improvements.
• Maintain accurate KPI reporting and support continuous improvement initiatives.

YOUR TALENT

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or relevant studies.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of working experience. Preferably candidates from the Retail/Wholesale industry.

Capabilities:

• Strong working knowledge of SAP; solid skills in Microsoft Excel. Power BI an advantage.
• Business-level written & verbal communication skills

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.

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.

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.