Supply Chain Planning & Purchasing Manager

Job description

At Avolta, our people are at the driving force behind our success. With a team of over 76,000 individuals representing more than 150 nationalities, we are a truly global company driven by passion, innovation, and excellence. Born from the combination of Dufry and Autogrill, Avolta is redefining the travel experience through the dedication and expertise of our diverse workforce. Across 73 countries and 1,000 locations, our teams bring energy, creativity, and commitment to delivering world-class travel retail and food & beverage experiences. We operate across multiple channels - including airports, motorways, cruise ships, ports, railways, and more - offering endless opportunities for collaboration and growth. Our people are empowered to make an impact, supported by a culture that values teamwork, development, and innovation. Sustainability and social responsibility are embedded in our strategy, ensuring we grow in a way that benefits both our employees and the communities we serve. Are you looking for a dynamic, international career where your contributions truly matter? Join Avolta and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of travel - together. In Türkiye, Avolta operates Duty Free and F&B stores at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, along with Duty Free stores at Kayseri and Çukurova Airports. For the role we are recruiting for, the position will provide corporate-level support across all these operations. We are looking for an experienced candidate to join our team as a Supply Chain Planning & Purchasing Manager , based at İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE To manage the weekly ordering cycle, optimize replenishment parameters, ensure accurate forecasting, maintain healthy inventory levels, and lead supplier purchasing activities to support the country’s operational and commercial needs. RESPONSIBILITIES • Manage the planning and ordering process; execute the weekly replenishment cycle. • Ensure accuracy of replenishment system data (on‑hand, in‑transit, open orders, sales). • Calculate replenishment needs; generate and approve purchase orders. • Monitor stock levels, in‑transit inventory and forecast accuracy; take corrective actions. • Track key KPIs (Line Fill Rate, Lead Time) and drive improvement measures. • Coordinate with Supply Chain and vendors on order quantities, timing and pricing. • Lead supplier communication, share forecasts & KPIs, and review performance. • Manage liquidation plans and discontinued items. • Improve planning tools and ensure adherence to logistics processes and guidelines. • Prepare analytical reports and support category coordination meetings. KEY QUALIFICATIONS • University degree in a relevant field. • Excellent command of English (spoken & written) • Minumum 5 years experience in Supply & Demand Planning, Purchasing or Forecasting • Strong SAP knowledge — essential for this role • Strong negotiation and analytical skills with high attention to detail • Highly organized; able to manage multiple priorities efficiently • Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel & PowerPoint) • Experience working with international suppliers (preferred) • Collaborative team player with a proactive and solution‑oriented mindset Due to certain email system settings, some of our messages may occasionally land in your junk or spam folder. To ensure you don’t miss any important updates regarding your application, please check these folders regularly and mark our emails as ‘Not Spam’ if needed. We look forward to connecting with you soon!