Junior Planner Supply & Procurement

Summary

PUMA, a global sporting brand with 19,000+ employees, seeks a Junior Planner for Supply & Procurement to launch a supply chain career in North American market operations. The role involves demand planning, purchase order management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure on-time product delivery.

What you'll do

Develop optimal supply plans based on demand and S&OP processes; create and manage purchase orders with overseas partners; implement supply planning strategies across Wholesale, DTC, and Ecommerce channels; action PO changes through negotiation; monitor handover date delays; support process innovation; communicate with global sourcing teams; investigate root causes of delays; participate in new product launch execution.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree preferred (Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or Merchandising); 0-2 years related experience; knowledge of ERP/MRP, forecast models, inventory strategies, and S&OP; strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills; ability to prioritize in deadline-driven environment; excellent interpersonal skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Conditions

North American market location; entry-level position with global brand; competitive salary range $51,800-$68,905 plus bonus and benefits; flexible to all genders and backgrounds; Equal Employment Opportunity employer.