Merchandising Manager Sportstyle

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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 to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application. YOUR MISSION Merchandising & Strategy: Manage all merchandise/product-related matters across multiple business units, ensuring alignment with brand and market strategies. Execute global and regional merchandising strategies, integrating corporate objectives with local market needs. Define and implement product assortment strategies for each RBU, ensuring competitiveness and differentiation. Conduct market research on competitor products, pricing, and consumer trends to drive strategic decision-making. Develop seasonal merchandising plans to optimize sales, gross margins, and assortment across all relevant channels (DTC, franchise, wholesale). Sales, Pricing & Forecasting: Define and implement pricing strategies, benchmarking against industry standards to maintain competitiveness. Develop sales forecasts based on historical data, trend analysis, and market insights. Analyze sales performance, track account buying trends, and forecast future sales volumes to optimize stock levels and assortment. Finalize buying plans tailored to all divisions of responsible RBU's, ensuring alignment with local consumer demand and corporate objectives. GTM (Go-To-Market) & Showroom Support: Develop and present seasonal business plans and product strategies to key stakeholders (Sales, Marketing, Channels). Support teams with tools, analytics, reports, and presentations to enhance sell-in effectiveness. Lead showroom preparation and VM activities before sell-in periods. Oversee sample ordering, tracking, and inventory management for tradeshows and product launches. Assortment & Product Lifecycle Management: Develop and execute assortment strategies for all divisions of responsible RBU's, ensuring alignment with market demands and brand positioning. Manage seasonal product journeys, pricing, and lifecycle across all categories. Collaborate with sales , retail merchandising and marketing teams to identify key trends and ensure product collections align with cross-functional initiatives. Oversee exclusive product developments and special projects to drive differentiation in various sales channels based on market needs. Cross-Functional Coordination: Maintain strong relationships with sourcing teams and oversee local production processes. Provide seasonal updates on allocations, key initiatives, and launch dates to relevant departments. Consolidate and place seasonal orders on time based on buying frequency. Ensure timely product deliveries, track launch dates, and coordinate with stakeholders to optimize execution. YOUR TALENT Bachelor's degree in related field. 4-6 years of experience in footwear and apparel merchandising or product creation. Strong understanding of key retail and digital performance metrics, including sell‑through, gross margin, and ASP. Service‑oriented, with an open and collaborative approach. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in diverse, multicultural environments. Proven capacity to manage multiple priorities and perform well under pressure in a dynamic organization. Excellent presentation and communication skills. Detail‑focused, structured, and process‑driven. Willingness and ability to travel internationally. Proficient in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 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. At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience.To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play. 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.