About this role
<p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:</strong><br>Execute and optimize integrated purchasing, global supply planning, and PO management activities to ensure product availability and service excellence across markets. The role drives buy execution activities, supports risk mitigation, ensures compliance with agreed business rules and market SLAs, and optimizes factory capacity utilization in line with global demand and supply constraints.</p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Key Responsibilities: </strong></p> <h2 style="margin:6.0pt 0.0in 3.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:16.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0f4761;font-weight:normal"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:windowtext">End-to-End Buy Execution:</span></strong></h2> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:1.5pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 1.5pt 0.0px;line-height:105%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%">Execute purchasing activities in alignment with the global supply plan and market requirements.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 1.5pt 0.0px;line-height:105%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%">Manage PR-to-PO conversion processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with business rules.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 1.5pt 0.0px;line-height:105%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%">Execute and monitor Buy activities including pre-buy preparation, PR cleansing and consolidation, PO placement, and post-buy validation.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 1.5pt 0.0px;line-height:105%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%">Ensure timely PO creation and maintenance to secure product availability.</span></li> </ul> <h2 style="margin:6.0pt 0.0in 3.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:16.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0f4761;font-weight:normal"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:windowtext">Stakeholder Management</span></strong></h2> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:1.5pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 1.5pt 0.0px;line-height:105%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:105%">Act as key contact for assigned markets, categories, or processes.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 1.5pt 0.0px;line-height:105%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%">Collaborate closely with Market SCM, Product Supply Interface, Planning Services & DPM, Liaison Offices, and GPS Operations teams.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 1.5pt 0.0px;line-height:105%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%">Facilitate clear communication and stakeholder alignment to support business objectives</span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:105%">.</span></li> </ul> <h2 style="margin:6.0pt 0.0in 3.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:16.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0f4761;font-weight:normal"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:windowtext">Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement</span></strong></h2> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:1.5pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 1.5pt 0.0px;line-height:105%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%">Own specific business processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 1.5pt 0.0px;line-height:105%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%">Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standard ways of working.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 1.5pt 0.0px;line-height:105%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%">Participate in system testing, implementation projects, and process enhancements.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 1.5pt 0.0px;line-height:105%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%">Support automation, digitalization, and standardization initiatives across Supply Creation.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 1.5pt 0.0px;line-height:105%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%">Promote Lean thinking and a continuous improvement mindset within the organization.</span></li> </ul> <h2 style="margin:6.0pt 0.0in 3.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:16.0pt;font-family:'Aptos Display', sans-serif;color:#0f4761;font-weight:normal"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:windowtext">Leadership & Expertise</span></strong></h2> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:1.5pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 1.5pt 0.0px;line-height:105%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%">Act as subject matter expert for assigned processes.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 1.5pt 0.0px;line-height:105%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%">Coach and support junior team members and new joiners.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 1.5pt 0.0px;line-height:105%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%">Share best practices and contribute to capability building within the team.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 1.5pt 0.0px;line-height:105%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%">Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and strong stakeholder influence across functions</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 1.5pt 0.25in;line-height:105%;text-indent:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><br><br></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Key Relationships: </strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Market SCM</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Global Product Supply teams</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Planning Services & DPM</li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.25in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Knowledge, Skills & Abilities</strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Advanced understanding of Supply Chain and Purchasing processes.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Ability to manage complexity and prioritize effectively.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Process improvement mindset and quality orientation.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Customer and service-oriented approach.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in global teams.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and good SAP knowledge, preferably PEU and S/4.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Power BI knowledge is a plus.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Fluent English, written and verbal; additional language is a plus.</li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Requisite Education and Experience/ Minimum Qualifications </strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Master's degree is a plus.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Minimum 5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Planning, Allocation, or Operations.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Experience in Apparel, Footwear, Retail, or related industries is preferred.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Experience in global and cross-functional environments is highly desirable.</li> </ul>