Specialist, Purchasing (12 month fixed term contract)

Job description

Country: Australia
Job Function: Supply Chain Management

State / Province: Victoria
Position Type: Limited Duration

City / Location: Melbourne
Brand: adidas

Relocation: No

Somewhere, in one of our workshops right now, the future is taking shape. We are constantly working to redefine the way clothing and footwear transforms the pitch, court or course. This is what drives us: the feeling of discovery and the urge to innovate. When we create a product that makes our hearts beat faster, we know we’re onto something.

If this sounds inspiring, you might be one of us: Someone who loves to create the present, as well as shape the future. There’s a reason adidas has been at the forefront of defining sport for more than 60 years: We never stand still. Everyday, we work to improve everything we create.

At adidas, interesting, amazing and inspiring aren’t just ideas. They are what we do every single day.

(Please note that this is a 12-month maternity cover Fixed Term Contract)

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

An exciting 12-month contract opportunity exists to join the adidas team as purchasing specialist in Pacific.
Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, Pacific, this role is responsible for providing a world-class level of service relating to purchase order placement, tracking, availability and visibility. This role is also a key business partner to various business units across the market, along with leading the process improvement agenda for the market.

We are searching for a high performing, hardworking individual who enjoys a fast paced and evolving working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

· To submit purchase orders in line with international logistics timelines for the market, ensuring accurate on time deliveries in line with the company’s business plan.
· Place purchase orders as requested by Demand Planning with correct sizes and dates.
· Maximise the number of orders that are created as dedicated with 1:1 link with sales orders (direct/cross-dock shipments) and coordinate SHAS/VAS requirement.
· Ensure Purchase Orders are transferred to Global Procurement System (GPS) within defined timelines covering demand and limiting excess stock to fulfil orders in line with customer expectations.
· Update the POs after being executed with GOPS on the minimum analysis report in line with the actions specified by Demand Planning/Channels (FL/RG/Retail directly) and timelines advised by GOPS.
· Control Push Out and Pull-Forward programs to manage supplier capacity and stock turn initiatives.
· Identify over and under supply and rectify where possible.
· Summarise and advise the business of all failed orders with resolution within agreed SLA’s.
· Run weekly checks and action to ensure consistency in delivery dates between the confirmation system and purchase orders.
· Manage availability flags.
· In conjunction with Demand Planning complete blind buy excess review and execute cancellation if required.
· Report on volumes of dedicated shipments achieved and periodically review the dedicated process for improvements and potential increases in volume/customers.
· Create regular supplier analysis to measure supplier performance and proactive liaison with other departments to forecast and supply demand.
· Track product and advise relevant stakeholders (Brand, Sales, Order Fulfilment and Customer Service) when either articles/sizes are not bought or when the delivery date cannot be met.
· Identify late orders and update late delivery code in SAP.
· Track all products which are at risk for late due in and request for priority shipment.
· Execute confirmations on a daily basis.
· Monitor on a weekly basis unconfirmed, changed, late outstanding orders and communicate promptly.
· Action all air and/or sea freight requests with GOPS.
· Update airfreight register to ensure that a concise and complete list is available at all times.
· Ensure the system reflects the correct shipping instruction and delivery dates.
· Review aligned logistics reports and investigate where required.
· Upload forecast into ILS on a monthly basis.
· Create stock transport orders if required.
· Co-ordinate hard/soft launches with the project team.
· Respond to GTS/WFM ticketing enquiries within 24 hours.
· Create planning master file and maintain accuracy.
· Establish and maintain good communication and relationships with GOPS personnel.

Key Relationships:

· Global Operations (Supply Planning, Center of Excellence, Sourcing)
· CSD in Hong Kong
· Inbound Logistics
· Demand Planning
· Order Fulfilment
· Customer Service
· Wholesale Sales
· Own Retail/e-Com
· Local and Global IT
· Brand
· Local vendors

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

· MS Office (Excel/Access; Outlook; Word; PowerPoint).
· SAP knowledge.
· Good organisation and time management skills.
· Analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Fluent in English (oral and written): a good communicator.
· Detail oriented.

Requisite Education & Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

· University degree or equivalent education required.
· 2-5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in supply chain and/ or sourcing, or footwear and apparel internationally.

What’s on offer?

A competitive base salary, bonus scheme and adidas employee benefits are also on offer to the successful candidate

How do I apply?

Press the 'Apply' button and follow the instructions
· You will be required to fill out the online applications forms, and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter which addresses all above candidate requirements
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Applications which do not attach a cover letter which addresses the job requirements specific to adidas will not be considered.
· Applications will only be accepted through the steps above
· Please note that due to the high volume of applications adidas receives, we will be unable to respond to allindividual inquiries.

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Please note applicants must have permanent legal rights to work in Australia. No Relocation or Visa support is offered for this role.

Please note part of adidas Pacific’s recruitment process will require external candidates to consent to a pre-employment criminal history check

Note to agencies: adidas Pacific does not accept any unsolicited calls or resumes from head hunters, executive recruiters, or other staffing or recruitment agencies. Please do not submit or forward any resumes, CVs or profiles to the adidas careers portal, nor to any adidas personnel. adidas will not pay any fees relating to unsolicited resumes.