Retail Management / Operations
Allocator Retail Europe
Herzogenaurach, Germany
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. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.
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.
Your Talent
- Preferably educated to degree
- Minimum 2 years of retail and/or industry experience are beneficial
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills are essential
- Excellent MS Excel knowledge and numerical skills
- Fluent English is a must, additional European languages are a plus
- Flexibility, time management and drive for results
- Team player mentality with strong communication and listening skills
Your Mission
- Manage in-season stock investment to deliver planned targets for stores and for divisional / departmental area of responsibility
- Set up, monitor and optimize allocation tool to ensure it is working efficiently and according to store needs
- Review product performance daily / weekly to optimize inventory levels by store and drive sales, ensuring right product, right quantity, right place & right time
- Become cross-departmental link between stores, area managers and the departments within HQ: you are the main contact person for all merchandising related topics
- Analyse store performances through data analysis as well as through feedback from the field to identify risks and opportunities, ultimately leading to improvement of performance
- Support planning team in delivering proposals on key decisions on products, promotions, and markdowns, targeting specific product divisions and/or stores
- Leading & supporting operational as well as strategic tasks, to improve current processes and accomplish both short & long-term projects for planning & allocation team
- Liaise with fellow allocators to ensure coordination between stores & products, to ensure flow of product within the season.
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.
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.
