Global Supply Chain Planning and Purchasing Analyst; temporary

Avolta is the leading global travel retail and food & beverage player, placing the traveler at the heart of everything we do. By combining travel retail, convenience and F&B, we create integrated and innovative experiences across the traveler’s journey.

Our 77,000 team members deliver these experiences every day across more than 5,100 outlets in around 1,000 locations, including airports, motorways and other travel destinations, in over 70 countries.

The Global Supply Chain Planning & Purchasing Analyst ensures optimal stock availability for assigned vendor and product categories by balancing demand, supply, cost, and service targets. Working closely with Category Teams, Supply Chain Operations, Distribution Centers, Master Data teams, and external suppliers, the role drives accurate forecasting, effective inventory planning, and continuous improvement to support Avolta’s business performance.

This is a temporary placement for 6 months (end of year) with option to extend to a permanent role.

• Deliver stock availability and service targets for assigned vendor groups while balancing cost and inventory objectives
• Own short‑and long‑term demand forecasting, incorporating baseline demand, promotions, seasonality, and other demand drivers
• Plan product supply with suppliers based on forecasts, current stock levels, and supply chain KPIs (e.g., fill rates, safety stock)
• Manage DC inventory at item level, including availability, ABC mix quality, slow/non‑movers, seasonal depletion, and budget alignment
• Manage and develop relationships with assigned suppliers, including regular performance and planning meetings with strategic vendors
• Own and continuously improve the logistics scheme for assigned categories, identifying opportunities to increase agility and efficiency
• Manage DC planning and ordering processes, including OTB analysis for suppliers in scope
• Lead and own the stock review process for assigned categories, identifying root causes and driving clearance and best‑practice solutions
• Analyze end‑to‑end supply chain processes and proactively identify improvement opportunities within and beyond own scope
• Actively contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives, applying a CPI mindset across responsibilities
• Lead or support assigned supply chain projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget
• Drive effective communication across internal teams and external partners related to assigned processes and projects
• Prepare and deliver weekly KPI and performance reports to the line manager
• Support additional responsibilities as assigned by the direct manager

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred)
• Experience in retail, merchandising, supply chain planning, or FMCG environments is desirable
• Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail
• Solid planning, organizational, and negotiation skills
• Collaborative team player with strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, international environment
• Proficient in MS Office; working knowledge of ERP systems preferred