Senior Associate Inbound and TMS

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Position Summary: Own day-to-day inbound logistics execution from gate-in to dock-to-stock. Ensure accurate receiving, quality checks, GRN posting, labeling, and put-away in line with SOPs, safety, and TAT/accuracy SLAs.

Key Objectives:

• Receiving & Quality Checks
• Coordinate vehicle/dock scheduling with transport partners and security.
• Supervise unloading; perform count & visual checks (damage, seal integrity, batch/lot, MRP, expiry/FEFO).
• Raise shortage/damage and escalate discrepancies promptly.
• Documentation & System Transactions
• Verify and reconcile PO / ASN / Delivery Note / Invoice before posting.
• Post GRN in WMS/ERP within SLA; capture variances and remarks.
• Ensure items are labeled, palletized, and barcoded as per standards for put-away.
• Put-Away & Inventory Control
• Execute scan-based put-away to system-directed bins.
• Support daily stock reconciliations and variance justifications.
• Maintain accurate records for audits; coordinate with Finance for Goods Receipt support and document completeness.
• Coordination & Communication
• Liaise with factory, sourcing, transporters, QA, PO, SAP, LEA and Planning, to resolve inbound issues.
• Provide timely updates on delays, damages, and escalations to the Warehouse Manager.
• Drive adherence to SOPs, safety, 5S, and compliance (company and regulatory).
• Reporting & Continuous Improvement
• Publish daily inbound MIS: receipts vs plan, dock-to-stock time, GRN TAT, damages, and accuracy.
• Suggest and support small kaizens in receiving, staging, and put-away to reduce TAT/costs and improve accuracy.

KPIs and qualitative measures:

• Dock-to-Stock TAT
• GRN Accuracy / Put-Away Accuracy
• Damage/Discrepancy Rate
• On-Time GRN Posting
• On time Put-away in bins
• Working Conditions

Qualifications and Functional Competencies:

• Graduate / Postgraduate preferred in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or Engineering.
• 3+ years in inbound warehouse operations (Retail/Lifestyle/FMCG/e-commerce preferred).
• Hands-on with WMS/ERP (e.g., SAP EWM/Oracle/BlueYonder), handheld scanners.
• MS Excel (Pivot, VLOOKUP, basic formulas).
• Familiarity with documentation (PO/Invoice/ASN; basic GST/e-way bill awareness) is a plus.
• High attention to detail, ownership, and follow-through.
• Clear communication and stakeholder coordination.
• Problem-solving under time pressure; team player with a safety-first mindset.
• Fast-paced warehouse environment; peak-season extended hours may occur.
• Standing/walking; handling moderately heavy items with MHE (post training).
• Strict adherence to PPE, safety, and 5S.

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide.