Position Details

The Planning, Purchasing, Data  Administrative Assistant provides operational and administrative support to the planning and procurement functions within the distribution center.
The role ensures accurate data management, timely processing of purchase orders, and effective coordination between suppliers, warehouse, and internal teams to maintain efficient material flow and stock availability.

Key Responsibilities
Administrative Support – Planning & Purchasing:
Prepare and process purchase orders (POs) in the ERP system
Maintain and update planning and purchasing data (items, suppliers, pricing, lead times)
Support the maintenance of inventory records and planning files

Order & Supplier Coordination:
Follow up with suppliers to confirm order receipt, delivery dates, and quantities
Track purchase orders and escalate delays or discrepancies
Support communication with suppliers regarding documentation and delivery coordination
Assist in resolving invoice discrepancies with finance

Inventory & Logistics Support:
Help monitor stock levels and flag potential shortages or excess inventory
Support coordination of inbound shipments with logistic team
Assist in tracking inbound deliveries vs planning commitments

Data Management & Reporting:
Ensure accuracy and completeness of ERP data
Prepare standard reports (stock levels, open POs, delivery status)
Maintain organized records of orders, suppliers, and planning activities
Support KPI tracking (e.g. supplier performance, stock accuracy)
Operational Coordination:
Liaise with warehouse, customer service, and planning teams for daily operations
Support preparation of planning and purchasing reviews/meetings
Provide administrative follow-up on action items from supply chain meetings

Qualifications & Skills
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Administration, Logistics, or Supply Chain
1–2 years of experience in administrative, logistics, or purchasing support role preferred
Technical Skills:
Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, JD Edwards or similar, commonly used in your hiring context) 
Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Strong data entry and data accuracy skills
Soft Skills:
High attention to detail and organization
Strong administrative discipline and documentation management
Good communication skills (internal & external stakeholders)
Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
Team-oriented with a proactive and reliable mindset

Key Performance Indicators:
Accuracy of purchase order data and system updates
Timeliness of PO creation and follow-up
Supplier delivery tracking accuracy
Inventory data accuracy
Responsiveness to operational requests