Supply Chain Manager
Pet City Group is the leader in the pet retail market in Greece with over 35 years of presence. The Group consists of 800 employees, over 100 stores, 4 online shops, and a variety of over 17.000 products, including top-of-the-line and exclusive brands. Pet City Group also offers a range of pet care services, including grooming and veterinarian care, as part of our mission to provide the best customer experience to our beloved pets and their parents.
We are currently looking for a Supply Planning Manager to join our Pawsome Logistics Team.
Your role as a Supply Planning Manager
As a Supply Planning Manager, you will lead our Buying and Transportation teams, ensuring the seamless flow of products from suppliers to our Warehouse Center. By driving supplier performance, optimizing replenishment activities, and coordinating transportation processes, you will play a critical role in maintaining high product availability while balancing inventory and transportation costs. Your managerial skills, operational excellence mindset, and ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and cross-functional teams, combined with your passion for pets, will help you succeed in this role.
Key Responsibilities
Leading, coaching, and developing the Buyers and Transportation teams
Setting team goals, priorities, and monitoring performance through KPIs
Providing continuous coaching, guidance, and performance feedback
Monitoring supplier performance and driving continuous improvement initiatives
Managing critical supply shortages and resolving supply deviations
Coordinating corrective actions in cases of delayed deliveries or low supplier service levels
Conducting regular supplier performance review meetings
Ensuring suppliers meet agreed delivery schedules and order quantities
Overseeing the accurate execution of purchase orders
Ensuring Buyers execute the approved replenishment plan
Monitoring compliance with Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs) and supplier Lead Times
Prioritizing purchasing activities based on business needs and product availability
Overseeing import planning and inbound shipment scheduling
Monitoring inbound shipments until final delivery to the Distribution Center
Ensuring the timely completion of customs clearance procedures
Monitoring and optimizing transportation costs
Ensuring the smooth flow of products from suppliers to the warehouse
Resolving operational issues that impact product availability
Ensuring the timely execution of all supply planning and operational activities
Collaborating closely with Commercial, Logistics, and Warehouse teams to ensure optimal stock availability and business continuity
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree will be considered an asset
3+ years of experience in Supply Planning, Purchasing, Procurement, or Supply Chain, including experience in a leadership role
Proven experience managing supplier relationships and inbound supply operations
Strong understanding of inventory management, replenishment planning, import processes, and transportation
Experience working with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel; knowledge of Power BI will be considered an asset
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong leadership, coaching, and people management abilities
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to prioritize effectively and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Excellent command of English, both written and verbal
What we offer
Competitive compensation package
Opportunities to learn and grow within a dynamic and fast-growing company
Friendly and collaborative working environment
Special prices and discounts on healthcare, well-being, and insurance packages through our network of partners
Private health insurance coverage
Employee discounts on our products and services
Your professional and personal success is our commitment.