Purchasing & Inventory Manager - GCC Operations

PUMA Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA Group is seeking a Purchasing & Order Management professional in Dubai. You will manage inventory by steering the purchasing process for PUMA GCC, coordinating inbound stock with launch dates and logistics, and ensuring timely order fulfilment.

Key responsibilities include handling the full order cycle, maintaining SAP data, and collaborating with Merchandising, Logistics, and vendors. 3+ years’ experience in Retail/Wholesale is preferred; strong Excel and SAP skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or relevant studies.
• Minimum 3 years of working experience, preferably in Retail/Wholesale.
• Strong knowledge of SAP and Excel; Power BI is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• 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 and open orders.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Logistics, Customer Service and vendors to ensure smooth fulfilment.
• Translate market requirements into purchasing needs with Merchandising and forecasting teams.
• Monitor inventory development, including free stock, and support balancing.
• Track POs with factories and provide visibility on delays and supply risks.
• Coordinate with Global Supply Chain on delays, shortages, and order changes.
• Maintain Product Master data and prices in SAP; analyze KPIs and prepare reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytics

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or relevant studies

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

PUMA Group is seeking a Purchasing & Order Management professional in Dubai. You will manage inventory by steering the purchasing process for PUMA GCC, coordinating inbound stock with launch dates and logistics, and ensuring timely order fulfilment.

Key responsibilities include handling the full order cycle, maintaining SAP data, and collaborating with Merchandising, Logistics, and vendors. 3+ years’ experience in Retail/Wholesale is preferred; strong Excel and SAP skills are required.