Your mission
Drive the European Non‑Inline & Collaborations merchandising strategy by identifying regional opportunities and aligning all special projects with global brand direction.
Lead the Go‑To‑Market process for collaboration and SMU assortments by managing calendars, deadlines, and cross‑functional information flow to ensure flawless seasonal execution.
Shape regional non‑inline merchandising plans by consolidating insights, analyzing data, and translating global concepts into commercially relevant collaboration and SMU proposals.
Adapt global collaboration guidelines, tools, and product frameworks for European needs, validating styles and tailoring assortments to consumer and market expectations.
Ensure pricing accuracy and consistency for all non‑inline and collaboration products by managing system updates and aligning with global pricing frameworks.
Consolidate, evaluate, and elevate channel forecasts for collaborations and SMUs to support financial expectations and ensure timely global submissions.
Contribute analytical input to financial midterm planning by compiling structured data, developing reports, and preparing budget‑relevant recommendations for non‑inline projects.
Strengthen collaboration across Global Product, Sales, E‑Com, Retail, Marketing, and Operations by ensuring aligned information, documentation, and commercial readiness for all special projects.
Monitor in‑season performance of collaboration and SMU products, interpreting sell‑in and sell‑through trends to identify opportunities or risks for the regional Lifestyle business.
Enhance operational excellence by maintaining merchandising tools, steering SMU and collaboration workflows, and coordinating executional tasks such as catalogue updates, sample management, and showroom readiness.
Your talent
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Merchandising, Economics, Fashion Management, or related fields.
5+ years of relevant experience in merchandising, product management, buying, planning, or category management within retail, wholesale, lifestyle, or sporting goods.
Experience working with assortment planning, forecasting, pricing, and seasonal calendars in an international or matrix organization.
Familiarity with global-to-local product processes, GTM cycles, and cross functional workflows (Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Global Product).
Hands-on experience working with Excel, ERP/PLM systems, PIM tools, or merchandising planning platforms.
Understanding European consumer behaviors, market differences, and channel dynamics (Wholesale, Ecom, Retail).
Experience preparing product catalogs, price lists, sales tools, or supporting GTM preparations is an advantage.
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 employs more than 20,000 people worldwide.
