In 1981, GUESS sold its very first pair of jeans to Bloomingdale's department store. Since then, GUESS has grown, becoming one of today's most recognized and influential apparel brands in the world.

The continued dedication and commitment of our employees is the driving force of GUESS. Our talented professionals focus on leading the company with their vision of success. Join the team at GUESS Europe and bring your vision to life.

GUESS Europe is seeking eager, passionate individuals to uphold our commitment to the spirit of the GUESS family of brands including GUESS, Marciano, GUESS Factory.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Working closely with the senior colleague of the Purchasing Team, the Purchasing Support is responsible for buying the best quality equipment, goods and services at the most competitive timing and prices to enable a company or organization to operate.

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Purchase Order (PO) scheduling and issuing for samples (SMS) and bulk production
• Follow-up SMS and Bulk POs
• Work closely with the various business areas: Product development, Raw material/Fabric Dept., Quality control and Logistics in order to ensure smooth communication and follow-up

MAIN ACTIVITIES:

1. SAMPLES (SMS)

• PO scheduling according to Division Calendar
• PO issuing based on Product Development/Sourcing Depts. instruction
• PO follow-up

2. BULK PRODUCTION

• Development of Time&Action plan based on information provided by Sourcing and Product Depts.
• Providing Suppliers with key figures for reservation of either production or fabric before Purchasing Order issuing
• Purchasing Orders issuing based on the result of the previous negotiation with the final suppliers concerning delivery and quantity
• Purchase orders follow-up, liaising with both Suppliers as well as Logistic Dept.
• Shipments approval in terms of quantity and agreed delivery (spostato da OTHER a QUI)
• Invoice approval based on official seasonal Pricelist,
• Support to Logistic Dept. for any shipping doc that may be necessary

3. OTHERS

• Data system maintenance and updating
• Communication to Customer Service and Sales Depts. in case of critical delays/shortage

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Economics, Business Administration or a related field
• At least 2/3 years’ experience in similar role and field
• Well organized, self-motivated, focused on meeting deadlines and able to multitask within a fast-paced environment
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Excellent analytical and communications skills
• Capability to work under strict, short deadlines
• Familiarity with vendor management and negotiation
• Fluent written and spoken English is required for this role. Any further language will be considered as a plus.
• MS Office package (Excel knowledge is mandatory).
• Knowledge of AS400 and Business intelligence instruments is appreciated