Purchasing Planner

Description

Position Summary: We are seeking a Purchasing Planner passionate about commercial planning, data analysis, and inventory management to plan and control the purchasing budget. Key Highlights: 1. Commercial planning and inventory management 2. Data analysis and decision-making 3. Functional leadership of Demand Planner **Job Description** ---------------------- Purchasing Planner (Planner) \#WeAreGrupoFalabella — we want to inspire you with innovation, commitment, major challenges, and above all, an enjoyable and highly collaborative work environment. If you are passionate about commercial planning, data analysis, and inventory management, and motivated by your professional development and learning, this opportunity is for you! At Sodimac, we are looking for a Planner! What is the role’s mission? To plan and control the purchasing budget for the assigned business line by analyzing demand, budgets, and sales plans, ensuring efficient inventory management and achievement of commercial objectives. Responsibilities: * Conduct commercial planning for the assigned business line, building and managing the purchasing budget, sales plan, shipping plan, and allocation when applicable. * Manage inventory using various analytical and tracking tools, promoting proactive stock-level management. * Analyze the execution of commercial plans, delivering relevant and timely information to support decision-making and implement actions aimed at optimizing inventory. * Monitor budgets, seasonal products, and events in-season, identifying opportunities and defining actions that contribute to achieving sales, contribution, and turnover targets. * Generate purchase orders linked to marketing campaigns and commercial events. * Provide functional leadership for Demand Planner activities, promoting coordinated and business-objective-aligned management. Requirements: * Degree in Commercial Engineering or Industrial Civil Engineering * Advanced Excel proficiency. * Experience in commercial planning, procurement, supply chain, demand planning, or inventory management. * Experience working with budgets, demand forecasts, and sales planning. * Knowledge of inventory, supply chain, and commercial management KPIs. This job posting complies with Law No. 21\.015, which promotes the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the labor market. If you require any reasonable accommodation, please specify it clearly in your application. Benefits: * Complementary health insurance. * Additional days off beyond statutory vacation days. * Year-end bonuses. * Discounts at our stores with your CMR card. * Opportunities for professional growth and learning. **Candidate Requirements** -------------------------- * Degree in Industrial Civil Engineering or Commercial Engineering * Advanced Microsoft Excel * Minimum 2 years of experience in financial, commercial, or logistics area management * Preferred experience in mass-consumption or retail companies This position is suitable for persons with disabilities. **Selection Process** ------------------------ The selection process is conducted via AIRA — a recruitment platform designed to enhance your application experience. To apply, you only need: 1\. Apply to the job posting 2\. Check your email 3\. Log in to AIRA and answer the requested questions and/or tests Then, if your profile matches what we’re looking for, we’ll contact you by email (via AIRA) to proceed to the in-person stage. **About Us** ------------------ We invite you to get to know and join our Home — a place where innovation, sustainability, and diversity are lived daily. With over 60 years of history and presence in Chile, Peru, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and Mexico, our company focuses on home improvement, developing unique and innovative solutions for our customers, while our teams collaborate to fulfill our purpose: Together, We Build Dreams and Home Projects. We are a Grupo Falabella company offering outstanding professional development, mobility, and learning opportunities, as well as the experience of working for one of Latin America’s leading retail conglomerates. Join our Home — the Home of Chile. We look forward to welcoming you! **Our Benefits** ----------------------- You may enjoy some of these benefits once you have an indefinite-term contract Work Modality: * Up to 5 free days (calendar year). * Birthday leave. * Christmas or New Year’s Day leave. * Special unpaid leave of up to 3 months. Other Benefits: * Discount on purchases at Sodimac stores. * Zero-cost discount plus VAT. * Study scholarships inside and outside Chile. * Lunch (in-person modality). * Patriotic Holidays bonus. * Christmas bonus. * Vacation bonus. * Marriage or Civil Union Agreement bonus. * Birth or Adoption bonus. * Christmas Box. * Academic Excellence bonus for employees and their children. * School Bonus (for employee and legal dependents). * Complementary Health, Dental, and Catastrophic Insurance (shared cost with employer). * Life Insurance (shared cost with employer). * Contribution and leave for bereavement.