Merchandising / Buying
Junior Planner Merchandising Wholesale
Somerville, United States of America
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Your Talent
- 0-2 years of experience in planning, merchandising, operations, or a related function (internships included)
- Strong Excel skills required (e.g., Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, basic formulas); experience with Jesta or similar ERP systems a plus
- Strong organizational and communication skills with a high attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines in a fast-paced environment
- Proactive problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset
- Team player who thrives on cross-functional collaboration
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Supply Chain, or related field preferred
Your Mission
- Build and maintain accurate seasonal line plan data within PUMA’s planning tools and systems
- Verify, confirm, and execute seasonal line plans; coordinate with Merchandising, Supply/Demand Planning, Procurement, Traffic, Retail, and Wholesale teams to ensure timely updates
- Manage all PNA and PCA style setup in Jesta in alignment with Readiness calendar deliverables
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure up-to-date product and planning information that reflects evolving business needs
- Maintain high levels of accuracy, consistency, and data quality across systems and reporting tools
- Support the Planning team in aligning sales plans (by retail, channel, and account) with overarching merchandise strategies
- Assist with data collection and organization to support merchandise planning decisions and profitability analysis
- Maintain and update forecast spreadsheets and reports to support operational planning activities
- Assist in managing the Go-to-Market (GTM) calendar and tracking local/global milestone deliverables
- Participate in training and development initiatives to enhance planning and analytical skills
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.
