SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy and all genders are welcome. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.
YOUR MISSION:
- Assist the Teamhead/Lead with Line Plan updates, seasonal Visual Line Plan creation and systems maintenance for the Business Unit inclusive of adds, drops, cancels, CAD changes, pricing adjustments and intro date shifts
- Own the seasonal product Ranging process
- Own sample ordering for pre-line meetings, sales meetings and sales reps adhering to seasonal sample targets and KPIs
- Assist Merchandising team in the education of the regional sales team on seasonal merchandising strategies and products
- Participate in the pre-line process to validate key concepts, ensure range coverage and identify critical gaps
- Assist in go-to-market activities for seasonal sell-in meetings inclusive of product set up and presentation support
- Build relationships with key buyers to gain account insights, identify opportunities and gain product feedback
- Collaborate with Marketing and Sales to align on seasonal marketing strategies and product activations
- Assist in seasonal forecast entry and administration
- Perform ongoing sell-through analysis for categories, channels, and key accounts to stay ahead of market needs
- Create and maintain competitive brand matrices
YOUR TALENT:
- Bachelor's degree preferred in Merchandising or similar field
- 0-2 years’ experience in merchandising, integrated retail, or product creation related role
- Proficiency with Microsoft applications including PowerPoint, Word, Excel; experience with Power BI a plus
- Experience in a cross functional work environment, project management or matrix organization
- Effective communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate goals and objectives
- Detail orientation and accuracy in data inputs and document updates
- Thrives in a dynamic environment, proactively identifying opportunities and owning tasks to support merchandising goals
PUMA supports over 19,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
PUMA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of PUMA to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran-status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
