Merchandising / Buying
Manager Merchandising - Teamsport, Motorsport and Basketball GCC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Your Talent
Education:
Preferably Bachelor’s degree in Business
Relevant product management experience with top tier international sports or lifestyle brand and/or experience as footwear, apparel or accessories buyer
Genuine interest in and liking for football and working with football clubs and teams
Working experience in the Middle East would be a distinct advantage, but not necessarily a must
Capabilities:
Ability to work alongside other functions
General knowledge of go-to-market processes
General knowledge of retail environment
Strong analytical skills
Technical product knowledge
Assortment Planning knowledge
Ability to convincingly present category knowledge using PowerPoint and spreadsheet software tools;
Fluency in the English language (speaking, reading, writing) at business level (knowledge of Arabic language is not required)
Interested in working in a truly multicultural environment
Readiness and ability to travel (notably Middle East (and neighboring countries), Europe)
Your Mission
Execute the global and regional merchandising strategy
Define the GCC Teamsport, Motorsport, and Basketball collection according to corporate / regional targets and in line with the regional / global business strategy
Manage all merchandise / product related matters pertaining to football clubs and teams (as well as for other teamsports) including, but not limited to, kits customization
Work alongside Sports Marketing and Teamsport Sales Manager in managing Clubs from Merch perspective
Market research and Competitor Analysis
Define prices at article level
Propose forecasts based on historical data, trend analysis and other approaches
Analyze sales data, account buying trends and forecasting future sales volumes
Support wholesale business planning and go-to market process
Finalize buying plans for the GCC
Regular reporting as per requirements / guidelines
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.
