Planning & Purchasing Officer, Nicosia – PPO/10/26

Do you like knowing exactly what is needed, how much and when?
Do you enjoy keeping the shelves full without overloading the warehouse?

Then this could be your next career move. Our client, a well-established retail organisation that supplies a network of supermarkets across Cyprus from its central warehouse, is looking for an organised and analytical Planning & Purchasing Officer to join its team in Nicosia, reporting to the Supply Chain Director. You will plan demand, place purchase orders with local and international suppliers, and keep stock levels and deliveries running smoothly, so every store gets the right products at the right time. Commercial negotiations and pricing are handled by a separate team, so your focus will be entirely on planning and supply.

Duties and Responsibilities

Among other things, you will:
1) Plan Demand and Stock

Forecast demand using sales data, seasonality and promotional plans
Set and monitor stock levels, keeping the right balance between availability and overstock
Identify slow-moving or excess stock and propose corrective actions

2) Manage Purchase Orders

Prepare and place purchase orders with local suppliers, in line with forecasts and stock targets
Plan and follow up on import orders, coordinating timelines and documentation with suppliers and forwarders
Track open orders and make sure suppliers deliver on time and in full

3) Coordinate Deliveries and Receiving

Schedule supplier deliveries to the warehouse, in line with receiving capacity
Resolve receiving discrepancies with suppliers, such as shortages, damages or incorrect deliveries
Work closely with the warehouse, commercial and finance teams to keep supply running smoothly
Prepare regular reports on stock, orders and supplier performance

Qualifications

University degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics or a related field
At least 3 years of experience in planning, purchasing or inventory management, ideally in FMCG, retail or wholesale
Good understanding of import procedures, stock management and demand forecasting
Very good knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel
Knowledge of ERP system will be considered an advantage
Excellent command of Greek and English
Analytical and well-organised, with strong attention to detail
Flexibility in a changing environment and a willingness to learn and grow
Initiative and the drive to grow the role, with a collaborative, hands-on approach
Integrity and respect for control procedures and segregation of duties

What’s on Offer

A key role in a critical function, supplying a nationwide store network
Direct contact with senior management
A stable and pleasant working environment
Significant opportunities for professional growth during a period of change
Competitive remuneration package, based on experience

Ready to keep the supply chain one step ahead? Apply now and take the lead.