Merchandising / Buying

Executive, Merchandising Local Production

Seoul, Korea, Republic of

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.

Your Talent

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree
  • Professional: 3~6 years of experience in apparel developer, sourcing, merchandiser, Apparel development experience, Preferred experience in Sport brands
  • IT Skills: Excel, PowerPoint : Highly advanced
  • Language Skills: Fluent in Business English
  • Verbal presentation & communication: Outstanding level is required
  • Attitude: Proactive, Business intelligent, Team player, Pragmatic, Positive

Your Mission

  • Cost management: Control production cost. Execute relevant communication and negotiation with suppliers including T2, T3. Analyze cost status and come up with proper solution to manage proficiency
  • Product quality control: Set the clear guide & standard for product quality including fit, workmanship, material, trim…etc.. Holistic management from product quality management to timeline, cost related topics by connecting all related dots
  • Process and Timeline management: Be involved in all local production process from creation and sampling to bulk production
  • Supplier management: Deliver clear guide and rules to manage all suppliers for Puma Korea, and execute all communication process with those
  • ODM process management: Be involved in all ODM process from supplier management, sampling, order to ex-factory. Be involved in efficient process to maximize the benefit through ODM creation and special business cases
  • Compliance & Transparency management: Be connected with Puma Global Sourcing to manage the compliance in suppliers and factories. Also be involved in transparency management for all related counter parts from suppliers to T2, T3 based on clear guideline & evaluation
  • Operational excellence: Maintain operational excellence, such as setting up consistent format, accurate cost forecasting, and calendar management for on-time delivery, etc.

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 supports over 21,000 employees across 51 countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

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PUMA encourages your passion for sports – we live it ourselves. That's particularly true for PUMA Merchandising, where it's essential to make the connection between market needs and product development. With creative solutions, we channel market and consumer needs into PUMA products.