Your mission
Reporting to: Senior Manager Merchandising FP EBO
Key Objectives:
Drive in-season trading and performance management, ensuring optimal stock availability across stores to maximize sales and revenue achievement.
Collaborate closely with Visual Merchandising (VM) and Retail Operations to execute seasonal rollouts seamlessly in alignment with commercial objectives.
Ensure timely launch of new-season merchandise, with accurate and on-schedule distribution across all designated stores as per the allocation plan.
Implement effective replenishment strategies and maintain optimal SKU-level inventory health to minimize lost sales and improve stock productivity.
Manage RTVs (Return to Vendor) and inter-store stock transfers, reducing slow-moving inventory, improving stock turns, and optimizing store-level assortment.
Partner with the Buying team to align purchases with store-specific demand, price architecture, and strategic priorities based on forecasting insights.
Lead weekly and monthly performance reporting, delivering actionable insights and presenting outcomes in trade and sales reviews to drive target achievement.
Continuously enhance allocation, replenishment processes, and system inputs to improve efficiency and move toward an ideal SKU-level inventory model.
Key Performance Indicators:
Net Sales Achievement
Gross Profit :Delivered vs Plan
Sell Through Achievement
Markdown :As per Budget
Optimal Stock Cover
Organizational Relationships:
Internal
Operations
Sales
Buying
Planning
Warehouse
External
Franchise Partners
Your talent
Eligibility Criteria And Functional Competencies Required:
Graduate from a reputed institute
4+ years’ experience in Retail Merchandising
Strong Communication, presentation and organizational skills
Advance proficiency in excel
Strong analytical and numerical ability
Ability to multitask and prioritize based on business needs
High learning agility, open to adopting new tools and technologies.
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.
At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.
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.
