Purchasing Manager

To ensure CI regional requirements are represented through purchase intent via the efficient and timely placement of purchase orders net of existing stock and outstanding purchase orders at the lowest possible cost.To ensure the timely and accurate submission of production plans which support the needs of the business and enable factory forward planning.To provide the regional merchandising teams with support and specialist knowledge to ensure issues are resolved promptly and OTIF targets are achieved. Responsibilities Create and manage purchase plans that represent latest CI region channel requirements, collaborate with demand and fulfilment teams to ensure region requirements are met on time and at lowest cost. Identify where supply plans do not meet agreed SLAs and take action to resolve; develop and propose solutions and recommend the best course of action. Direct purchase order placement at each order cut off stage gate: accurate purchase orders placed on time and in accordance with signed off quantities. Review projected pan regional availability across channels, identify risks and opportunities; collaborate with demand and fulfilment teams to ensure OTIF and service levels are maximised at lowest cost Maximise utilisation of the stock asset in all future purchase decisions; suggest and action stock transfers between DC’s where viable opportunities exist. KPIs: Purchase orders placed on time post EXCO sign off; CHD & FAD dates achieved. Regional / channel availability SLA’s achieved. Purchase orders placed are in accordance with region / channel signed off quantities. Regional forecasts represented accurately in planning systems (APO moving to D&F360) and communicated to Fulfilment team in preparation for vendor planning reviews. Key Stakeholders: Regional Merchandising Demand Planning Managers Sourcing & Order Fulfilment Business Units Logistics Qualifications Good numerical literacy & reasoning Analytical Skills Knowledge of product development process & production environment Cross-functional knowledge (Operations, Order Fulfilment, Customer & Regional understanding) Merchandising planning concepts and principles Advanced MS Excel skills Good working knowledge of SAP Good working knowledge of APO Good verbal and written communication and team building skills