Retail Management / Operations
Junior Buyer Retail Europe
Herzogenaurach, Germany
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Your Talent
- University degree in Fashion related field preferred
- Prior experience in retail buying, ideally in footwear or outlet-focused environments a plus
- Understanding of product lifecycle, discounting logic, and consumer behavior in the outlet channel
- Strong organizational and coordination skills with high attention to detail
- Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy and timelines
- Comfortable working in a supporting role with strong teamwork and communication abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel & PowerPoint required); knowledge of retail systems is a plus
- Passion for product, eagerness to learn, and interest in developing a career in Buying.
Your Mission
- Support the Buying team in developing seasonal strategies for the FOC business with focus on Footwear by assisting in analysis of KPIs and reviewing past performance to shape upcoming collections
- Help build and maintain Outlet-specific footwear assortments, ensuring alignment with pricing strategy, seasonal flow, and commercial targets
- Assist in using range-building principles such as fissionability, price sensitivity, color, and seasonality to develop a well-rounded Outlet offer that meets budgeted sales and consumer demand
- Track and share competitive insights and European Outlet trends relevant to Footwear, supporting the team with up-to-date market intelligence
- Help gather feedback and assist in collection reviews to continuously refine the Outlet Footwear assortment strategy.
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.
