Jobs at Puma in United Kingdom

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Provide reliable and accurate demand forecasts that support the business needs, customer demand and optimise supply chain efficiency.

• Preparation and delivery of relevant reports pertaining to the Demand Planning process.
• Review Order window accuracy collaborating with Supply Planning.
• Providing Purchase Plan summary.
• Review of rolling supply vs demand.
• Creating and maintaining availability systems
• Ensuring all products have a valid supply calendar
• Liaising with International Supply Chain for incomplete sourcing information
• Stock availability queries and intercompany order processing
• Seasonal buy meetings.
• Progress any orders we cannot fulfil
• Stock adjustments actioned Daily
• Daily tracking of order received and delivered
• Creation & Maintenance of Demand planning seasonal working files.
• Generate and issue Demand plans to Supply planners for purchase placement
• Establish a seasonal calendar for all Demand task deadlines.
• Ensure requested risk is authorized within procedural limits.
• Action the Purchase Plan
• Placing Purchase Orders and a strong understanding of supply chain and purchase orders
• Manage negotiation process with International Supply Chain teams.
• Ensure all Po’s meet the launch plan deadlines.
• Generate the Biannual (Seasonal) Supply Plan. Data collation, processing and preparation. Cross-functional communication with Sales, Merchandising and Business Operations
• Assist in completion of the Mid-season Forecast update, cross-functionally with Business Operations and Global Go to Market team
• Request and collate risk specific Sales feedback pertaining to the demand planning process including digital files and monthly update calls
• Provide support to cross-departmentally to increase productivity and reduce complexity.
• Ownership of all major forecasting and budget milestones and processes
• Responsible for overseeing the customer sell through data upload process.
• Proactively identify daily business opportunities and shortfalls in forward orders.
• Presentation support and data provision for Leadership Team and Sales Managers.
• Align global order windows to Demand files & Sales documentation
• Identify fulfilment opportunities from internal Free stock pools
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Demand Planning Operations by offering solutions in streamlining processes and reporting infrastructure.
• Managing Purchase vs Demand

• Have a solution-oriented mindset.
• Quick, bright, talented, and adaptable
• English fluent (written and oral). Able to interact with others in a lively and demanding environment.
• Team player with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills, proficiency in statistics, demand forecasting/forecasting methods and financial understanding.
• Outgoing, open personality with a strong desire to learn and develop
• Previous relevant experience in a Demand planning environment or similar role. An understanding of supply chain operations is preferred.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Self-motivating with an ability to work on own initiative and autonomy.
• Able to manipulate and present data from numerous sources according to end user requirements.
• Commercially aware with an active interest in Sports and Fashion.
• Work on improving current processes.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• 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, VBA and power BI is preferred.
• Experience in planning and supplier management.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• A good level of planning and organizing skills.
• Customer and end consumer focused mindset

PUMA supports over 19,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

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.