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Merchandising / Buying, Herzogenaurach, Germany

Junior Manager Merchandising Operations & Planning

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.

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Your mission

  • Support the European Commercial merchandising strategy by aligning assortments with global product directives and preparing analytical inputs that strengthen brand heat, demand, and range efficiency.

  • Assist with seasonal GTM coordination by maintaining launch calendars, updating timelines, and ensuring smooth information flow between merchandising and category marketing.

  • Contribute to merchandising plans by gathering data, updating assortments, and compiling recommendations based on guidance from Senior Managers and category leads.

  • Help adapt global assortments for cluster needs by updating templates, maintaining product lists, and ensuring accuracy across documents and systems.

  • Maintain and update regional price lists by ensuring correct entries, coordinating system changes, and aligning with global pricing guidance.

  • Track and consolidate channel forecasts by ensuring complete, accurate data and timely submission to Senior Merchandising colleagues.

  • Provide analytical and administrative support to financial midterm planning by preparing basic reports, collecting data, and supporting budget documentation.

  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams by preparing documents, sharing updated product information, and supporting commercial activities as assigned.

  • Participate in routines with Supply Chain, Merchandising Operations, and Analytics by checking data accuracy, updating reports, and supporting process documentation.

  • Support SMU, collaboration, and GTM tasks by managing product lists, updating templates, coordinating information flow, and assisting with catalogue updates, sample orders, ERP updates, price list maintenance, and showroom preparation.

Your talent

  • A relevant bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, Fashion, Economics, or a related field forms the educational foundation for the role.

  • Early experience through internships or working‑student roles in merchandising, product management, retail, buying, sales, planning, or marketing is a strong plus.

  • Candidates should have a basic understanding of product lifecycle management, assortments, consumer trends, and the fashion or sporting‑goods industry.

  • Strong analytical and technical skills are required, including proficiency in Excel (lookups, pivots), basic data analysis, and comfort using digital product‑management tools.

  • The role requires attention to detail and accuracy when handling product data, pricing, item masters, and forecasting inputs, as well as the ability to learn ERP, PLM, PIM, or forecasting systems.

  • Effective cross‑functional collaboration skills are important for working with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Global Product, and Merchandising Operations.

  • Clear and concise communication is essential, including the ability to summarize information, prepare documentation, and proactively seek clarity.

  • Curiosity, a proactive “can‑do” mindset, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are key behavioral competencies for success.

Our principles

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.

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PUMA Headquarter Herzogenaurach

Herzogen­aurach

The PUMA corporate Headquarters are located in Herzogenaurach or Herzo, as we like to call our hometown, located in southern Germany close to Nuremberg.  Every day, more than 1000 colleagues walk through our doors, ready to push sport and fashion forward.  And if you’re lucky, you just might run into Usain Bolt or Antoine Griezmann walking down the hall.

PUMA Headquarter Herzogenaurach

Shape PUMA Merchandising

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.