• Build and maintain strong, long-term partnerships with key running specialists and wholesale partners, acting as a trusted category expert
• Define and drive sell-out, PoS, and activation strategies in close collaboration with Sales and Category teams
• Deliver hands-on sell-out support, including leading product trainings, workshops, and key retailer events
• Plan and execute impactful retailer activations and manage stock, re-orders, and seasonal transitions to optimize sell-through
• Gather and analyze market and consumer insights, translate them into actionable recommendations, and act as a senior sparring partner to Sales
• Collaborate closely with Marketing and Purchasing to ensure strong cross-functional alignment across category initiatives
• Create and maintain internal and external reports focused on documenting activities, activations, and key events as a reference and knowledge base for stakeholders.

• Proven experience in Sales, Category Management, or related commercial roles within sports, running, or FMCG
• Strong understanding of wholesale environments and retail activation strategies
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence cross-functional partners
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Hands-on, result-driven approach with strong execution capabilities; leadership experience is a plus
• Language skills: Fluent in English and German, with strong verbal and written communication abilities.

• Drive sales revenue, margin, and profitability for assigned strategic accounts, delivering against regional and country targets.
• Analyze sell‑through, retail insights, and market dynamics to identify opportunities and inform assortment, replenishment, and in‑season actions.
• Optimize inventory levels, margin contribution, and overall account profitability through data‑driven decision making.
• Manage the full sell‑in cycle: pre‑season order capture, re‑orders, in‑season trading, and accurate order book maintenance.
• Partner with the Line Manager and relevant cross‑functional teams to ensure seasonal brand and commercial initiatives are executed effectively for the assigned account(s).
• Lead the day‑to‑day GTM deliverables, including line reviews, assortment building, sell‑in presentations, and distribution planning.
• Contribute input to Area Sales Plans and develop account‑specific assortment proposals that align with distribution rules, brand positioning, and commercial goals.
• Support continuous improvement of GTM processes by sharing feedback and driving smoother cross‑functional collaboration.
• Monitor consumer trends, competitive activity, pricing dynamics, and distribution shifts relevant to assigned accounts.
• Consolidate insights and proactively share recommendations with senior management to support strategic decision making.
• Use data consistently to guide account planning, assortment proposals, and in‑season adjustments.
• Collaborate closely with Planning, Supply Chain, and Sales Operations to ensure on‑time delivery, healthy inventory, and operational accuracy for assigned accounts.
• Maintain high forecasting accuracy by submitting timely demand forecasts and tracking risks and opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to pricing governance, distribution rules, and internal controls.
• Support process improvements that increase operational efficiency and reduce error rates.
• Work effectively with Marketing, Merchandising to coordinate account‑specific plans and ensure cohesive brand execution.
• Represent account needs in cross‑functional discussions and ensure execution aligns with brand guidelines and commercial priorities.
• Act as a collaborative partner and positive contributor to the broader Key Account and Sales organization.

• 3–5+ years of experience in Key Account Management, Sales, or Commercial roles, ideally within the sporting goods, fashion, lifestyle, or FMCG industries.
• Proven track record managing major retail or digital accounts, with ownership of sell‑in, sell‑through, forecasting, and in‑season trading.
• Strong understanding of seasonal Go‑To‑Market (GTM) processes, assortment planning, and distribution frameworks.
• Experience working with multi-functional partners (e.g., Merchandising, Planning, Marketing, Supply Chain).
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage revenue, margin, and profitability targets.
• Skilled in interpreting sell‑through, inventory health, and market data to drive decisions.
• Solid negotiation skills and high comfort presenting seasonal collections to buying teams.
• Ability to build tailored assortments aligned to brand positioning, account needs, and distribution guidelines.
• High proficiency in forecasting, demand planning, and order management.
• Ability to turn data into clear recommendations related to assortment, replenishment, pricing, and in‑season actions.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail across order books, timelines, accuracy, and process compliance.
• German language skills are mandatory for this position.

• Own sales revenue, margin, and profitability for assigned strategic accounts, delivering against regional and country targets.
• Lead the analysis sell‑through, retail insights, and market dynamics to identify opportunities and inform assortment, replenishment, and in‑season actions.
• Drive optimization of inventory levels, margin contribution, and overall account profitability through data‑driven decision making.
• Manage and ensure excellence in the full sell‑in cycle: pre‑season order capture, re‑orders, in‑season trading, and accurate order book maintenance.
• Partner with the Line Manager and relevant cross‑functional teams to ensure seasonal brand and commercial initiatives are executed effectively for the assigned account(s).
• Own and drive the day‑to‑day GTM deliverables, including line reviews, assortment building, sell‑in presentations, and distribution planning.
• Shape and contribute input to Area Sales Plans and develop account‑specific assortment proposals that align with distribution rules, brand positioning, and commercial goals.
• Support continuous improvement of GTM processes by sharing feedback and driving smoother cross‑functional collaboration.
• Monitor consumer trends, competitive activity, pricing dynamics, and distribution shifts relevant to assigned accounts.
• Own and proactively deliver consolidate insights and proactively share recommendations with senior management to support strategic decision making.
• Leverage data consistently to guide account planning, assortment proposals, and in‑season adjustments.
• Collaborate closely with Planning, Supply Chain, and Sales Operations to ensure on‑time delivery, healthy inventory, and operational accuracy for assigned accounts.
• Maintain high forecasting accuracy by submitting timely demand forecasts and tracking risks and opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to pricing governance, distribution rules, and internal controls.
• Lead process improvements that increase operational efficiency and reduce error rates.
• Drive alignment with Marketing, Merchandising to coordinate account‑specific plans and ensure cohesive brand execution.
• Represent account needs in cross‑functional discussions and ensure execution aligns with brand guidelines and commercial priorities.
• Act as a collaborative partner and positive contributor to the broader Key Account and Sales organization.

• 5-7+ years of experience in Key Account Management, Sales, or Commercial roles, ideally within the sporting goods, fashion, lifestyle, or FMCG industries.
• Proven track record managing major retail or digital accounts, with ownership of sell‑in, sell‑through, forecasting, and in‑season trading.
• Strong understanding of seasonal Go‑To‑Market (GTM) processes, assortment planning, and distribution frameworks.
• Experience working with multi-functional partners (e.g., Merchandising, Planning, Marketing, Supply Chain).
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage revenue, margin, and profitability targets.
• Skilled in interpreting sell‑through, inventory health, and market data to drive decisions.
• Solid negotiation skills and high comfort presenting seasonal collections to buying teams.
• Ability to build tailored assortments aligned to brand positioning, account needs, and distribution guidelines.
• High proficiency in forecasting, demand planning, and order management.
• Ability to turn data into clear recommendations related to assortment, replenishment, pricing, and in‑season actions.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail across order books, timelines, accuracy, and process compliance.

• Support the design team in creating graphic concepts for Teamsport footwear and equipment collections

• Translate seasonal trends, athlete insights, and performance stories into impactful graphic executions

• Assist in developing print placements, colorways, logo applications, and graphic details across multiple product categories

• Prepare presentation materials, mock-ups, and visual assets for internal reviews and cross-functional collaboration

• Contribute to the creative process from research and ideation to final artwork preparation while ensuring brand consistency and product performance alignment.

• Enrolled student in Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Communication Design, or a related creative field for a whole period of an internship

• Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator and Photoshop, with a good eye for typography, layout, and color.

• Passion for sports, football culture, and performance product design with awareness of current fashion and graphic trends.

• Creative, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a fast-paced international environment.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and work collaboratively across design and product teams.

• Starting date: 01.07.2026; Duration: 6.

• Act as internal consultant for Global Operations and wider PUMA organization

• Lead individual Global Operation initiatives as directed by COO and Senior Director Head Office & Programs, ensuring timely implementation in alignment with overarching corporate strategy

• Contribute to development of Global Operations strategic narrative and its break-down into concrete targets and supporting initiatives

• Adopt - jointly with key experts within Global Operation functions - a holistic metrics framework to identify focus areas and steer decisions in Global Operations

• Prepare COO & Global Operations leadership communications to increase transparency of strategic direction and better engage the organization

• Drive executive-level presentations and reports to communicate current business performance and strategic initiatives to key internal and external stakeholders (e.g., SVB meetings, internal milestone meetings etc.).

• 6-10 years of relevant working experience in management consulting firm or Strategy/ Program Management/ Business Development roles in established corporations

• Experience with fields in Sourcing, Supply Chain Management or Technology is a plus

• Proven ability to lead complex strategic transformative programs and projects

• Strong business acumen and understanding of the broader business context in the sporting goods industry

• Strong qualitative and quantitative problem-solving skills, identifying key issues and developing effective solutions

• Very strong communication skills towards senior management

• Experience with Power BI is a plus

• Highly committed team player with a great affinity towards sports.

This job opportunity will be available in full time or part time.

• Be part of our BI Wholesale & Operations team driving end-to-end business transparency through our cross-functional reporting suites

• Support in managing multiple projects within the Wholesale & Operations BI landscape

• Discuss and manage operational and strategical data needs, challenges and opportunities with key users and manage the development of new reporting solutions

• Proactively analyze data sets that support efficient and data driven business decision making

• Design, develop, implement and maintain interactive reporting templates/dashboards using Microsoft PowerBI (frameworks, concepts, tools)

• Create and maintain documentation for Wholesale & Operations Template BI solutions, including data sources, models, reports and training material

• Conduct and manage data integration initiatives to unify multiple sources into one accessible BI ecosystem

• Develop and maintain detailed documentation of BI and KPI standards; provide consultation to the technical teams on governance and quality assurance measures

• Degree in Business Administration, Business Informatics or similar 

• At least 3 years of professional experience, ideally in the area of BI & Reporting

• Familiarity with BI projects, wholesale and logistical processes as well as relevant industry experience is a plus 

• Knowledge of general set-up of Corporate BI environment from Data extraction up until proper presentation of relevant KPIs for business steering and decision support

• Strong business partnering skills with the ability to translate operational & strategic needs into scalable BI solutions and clear reporting outcomes

• Analytical, proactive mindset: you spot trends, patterns and opportunities early and convert insights into actionable recommendations for decision-making

• Power BI expertise (data modeling, DAX, interactive dashboards, performance best practices) and a passion for building user-centric reporting suites

• High documentation & governance orientation: you create clear documentation (sources, models, KPI definitions, training material) and contribute to BI/KPI standards & quality assurance.

• Strong communication & enablement skills: you can facilitate requirement discussions, align expectations, and train users to drive adoption of BI templates and dashboards

• Quality-driven and detail-oriented, ensuring consistency, reliability and transparency across reporting and KPI logic.

• Fluent English (German is a plus), comfortable working in an international, fast-paced environment with a team-first attitude.

This job opportunity will be available in full time or part time.

• Be part of and drive the BI transformation within an evolving and changing European and global set-up

• Co-manage multiple projects within the Wholesale and Operations landscape for high quality, on schedule, in scope and in budget delivery

• Support project planning, execution and monitoring progress

• Manage operational and strategic data needs, challenges and opportunities with key users and manage the development of new reporting solutions

• Define BI requirements towards technical backends as a central interface to our implementation partners

• Create and maintain documentation for the Template BI solutions, including data sources, models, reports and training material

• Support Wholesale & Operations BI project management and own respective PM toolset

• Support the Teamhead Business Intelligence Wholesale & Operations in collaboration with all relevant stakeholders in designing and planning the Wholesale & Operations BI roadmap

• Establish a framework to control the stability and ongoing enhancement of existing wholesale & operations BI solution in alignment with business needs and technical implementation partners.

• Degree in Business Administration, Business Informatics or similar 

• At least 3-5 years of professional experience in the area of project management

• Familiarity with BI projects, wholesale and logistical processes and relevant industry experience is a plus 

• Knowledge of general set-up of Corporate BI environment from Data extraction up until proper presentation of relevant KPIs for business steering and decision support

• Strong knowledge of (agile) project management methodologies and toolset

• Strong project co-leadership: You can co-manage multiple initiatives end-to-end (quality, timeline, scope, budget) and keep teams aligned in a fast-paced environment.

• Structured planning & execution: You support project planning, run execution routines, track progress, and manage risks/issues with a hands-on, delivery-focused approach.

• PM toolset proficiency: You support BI project management governance and toolsets (e.g., templates, tracking, reporting cadences) to drive transparency and execution discipline.

• Clear communication & stakeholder management: You communicate confidently across business and tech, align expectations early, and drive decisions with a pragmatic, solution-oriented attitude.

• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities, and effectively manage project changes

• Business fluent in English.

This job opportunity will be available in full time or part time.

• Translate the BU strategy into a global merchandising strategy and drive the company’s direction towards a more focused range (range reduction) and global footprint (mandatory range)

• Drive insight into the planning across consumer, trend, market and channel insights

• Drive multi-year franchise lifecycle plans from incubation to maximization incl. line planning, forecasting and tracking

• Build seasonal playbook and global assortment plan rooted in the consumer, that drive sales and achieve the set KPI’s

• Create assortment line planning with curated consumer centric product ranges & packages that serve the needs of WHS, Retail & eCom, set GRR, distribution & segmentation, identify commercial opportunities & gaps

• Set Volume Guidance and allocation

• Drive alignment across Marketing x BUs x Commercial Functions to land cohesive and meaningful stories packages and product plans towards the consumer

• Align key stakeholders and drive projects to capture growth and meet commercial targets

• Create and land the distribution framework in alignment with the commercial functions

• Drive milestone content readiness for the BU across divisions towards improved and earlier sell-in readiness

• Drive close interaction with cluster go to market teams to drive the strategy and seasonal 360 plans into execution and capture feedback to shape future strategy

• Deliver framework and seasonal execution to ensure global communality while balancing local specific needs (mandatory range)

• Provide in-season analysis utilizing WHS & DTC data and deliver FC at key milestones providing clear calls to action required

• Lead teardowns to review performance and react to market shifts and deliver monthly marketplace recaps

• Lead the team by fostering team and talent development through coaching and mentoring. Ensure the right environment is set for the team to deliver against the business needs. Ensure the teams capabilities evolve with the business and industry needs and support their professional growth.

• Take ownership and drive consistency with your peers across categories.

• 12–15+ years of progressive experience in Global Merchandising, Commercial Strategy, GTM, or Business Unit leadership with focus on Sport Lifestyle Market

• Proven ownership of global, multi-market merchandising strategy at scale

• Experience leading large, cross-functional teams in a complex matrix organization

• Experience driving transformation initiatives (range simplification, process standardization, global frameworks)

• Proven ability to translate BU and corporate strategy into multi-year global merchandising roadmaps

• Strong track record of driving range reduction and portfolio focus to unlock growth and improve productivity

• Deep expertise in franchise lifecycle management (incubation → scale → maximization → renewal)

• Advanced commercial acumen across Wholesale, Retail, and eCommerce

• Data-Driven Decision Making & Performance Governance

• Ownership of KPI frameworks (revenue, margin, productivity, sell-through, GRR) at scale

• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders across Product, Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Regional leadership

• Strong executive communication skills with experience presenting to C-suite or board-level audiences

• Proven ability to create organizational alignment around focused product stories and seasonal narratives

• Experience improving sell-in readiness and milestone governance across divisions

• Experience leading senior managers and developing future leaders

• Strong coaching mindset with a focus on succession planning and capability evolution

• Highly consumer-obsessed yet commercially disciplined

• Decisive, outcome-oriented, and comfortable making high-impact trade-offs

• Strong systems thinker who builds structure without sacrificing agility

• Resilient and adaptable in dynamic, fast-paced global environments.

• Be part of and drive the strategic EBP transformation program by implementing and rolling out regional template reporting solutions complementing the EBP Eco-system  

• Be responsible for EBP BI Workstream for Roll-Outs & Continuous Improvement (initiatives, customer management, harmonization)   

• Lead and manage all EBP BI projects to deliver them with high quality on schedule, on scope and on budget 

• Design, develop and implement reporting templates (frameworks, concepts, tools)   

• Define European BI requirements towards IT backends as an EBP interface to IT

• Be informed and consulted regarding additional local area BI activities   

• Lead European BI project management and be responsible for an appropriate project management toolset  

• Support the Teamhead Business Intelligence EBP in collaboration with all relevant stakeholders in designing and planning the EBP BI roadmap 

• Plan the solution design based on briefed business requirements and facilitate technical interface discussions.

• Degree in Business Administration, Business Informatics or similar 

• At least 5 years of professional experience, ideally in the area of project management

• Familiarity with ERP projects, wholesale processes and relevant industry experience is a plus 

• Knowledge of general set-up of Corporate BI environment from data extraction up until proper presentation of relevant KPIs for business steering and decision support

• Familiarity with ERP projects, wholesale and DTC processes and relevant industry experience is a plus

• Strong knowledge of (agile) project management methodologies  and toolset

• Core analytical and project management skills, including budget tracking, planning, reporting, resource management, stakeholder communication, and risk management

• Quick comprehension of relevant business processes and requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively operate in cross-functional teams

• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities, and effectively manage project changes

• Business fluent in English.

• Oversee pricing, markdown and promotional activities of competition as a resource for internal key stakeholders
• Responsible for maintaining prices and price accuracy in ERP system
• Proactively analyze current price points and dynamically changing markdowns to win the buy box
• Work cross functionally with Planners, Category and Commercial Managers
• Support the business team in modeling revenue and margin opportunities on pricing
• Conduct price analysis across different ecommerce platforms and provide suggestions on mark-downs
• Recognize and adopt best practices in reporting and analysis: data integrity, analysis, validation, and documentation
• Drive development of quantitative models necessary for the evaluation and implementation of new pricing strategies
• Develop innovative methods and tools for reviewing, analyzing, forecasting, and presenting pricing, markdowns and promotion performance metrics

• Bachelor’s degree in business Mgmt. or other relevant areas
• 2-4 years of relevant work experience in E-Commerce or Digital Industry
• Knowledge of standard Retail / E-Com processes and KPIs
• Experience with analytical tools such as MS excel, Power BI
• Strong analytical skills - ability to gather data and create meaningful analysis or reports
• Knowledge of using digital platforms – SAP, SFCC, Product Data Mgmt tools is beneficial
• Commercial mindset and ability to prioritize various tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Fluent in English, fluency in German or another European language is a plus

The Senior Manager Global Retail Category Planning drives the global merchandising strategy for a specific category across Direct-to-Consumer channels, ensuring a commercially strong, consumer-relevant, and differentiated product offer across Full Price Stores, Factory Outlets, and E-commerce. This role works closely with Global GTM and Regional Merchandising teams to shape DTC-specific assortment strategies, including retail exclusives, product lifecycle management, and strong alignment with retail marketing across all channels.

Global DTC Assortment Strategy 

• Define assortment principles across E-commerce, Full Price Stores, and Factory Outlet channels
• Build a clear and differentiated product strategy aligned with the overall brand direction
• Develop assortment frameworks covering: Product flow, depth, breadth, and option count, article count across business units, gender, age groups, product groups, and franchises, price points and price tiers
• Ensure the right balance between core, seasonal, and trend-driven products
• Define seasonal launch and drop calendars to drive traffic, engagement, and productivity. Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner closely with Global GTM, Product Merchandising, Planning, Marketing, and Retail Marketing teams
• Ensure DTC requirements are embedded early in the product creation process
• Align merchandising strategies with retail execution across stores and online channels
• Support compelling product presentations through strong storytelling and channel execution.

Regional Support & Alignment

• Provide frameworks, tools, and strategic guidance to regional merchandising teams
• Support localization of assortments while maintaining global consistency
• Enable clear channel segmentation and execution excellence across markets.

Performance & Insights

• Monitor key business metrics such as sell-through, margin, and inventory productivity
• Identify opportunities and risks to improve future assortments and product flows
• Provide insights to Global GTM and Product Creation teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, or related field
• 5–8+ years of experience in merchandising, preferably in sportswear or fashion retail
• Strong experience in DTC / Retail merchandising (Full Price & Outlet exposure is a plus) · Proven track record of driving commercial results
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
• Deep understanding of retail KPIs and merchandising levers
• Consumer-centric mindset with strong commercial acumen
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, matrix organization
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution.

• Define and drive the global DTC retail merchandising strategy and assortment architecture across Full Price and Factory Outlets, delivering consumer‑relevant assortments that balance brand intent, commercial performance, and scalability across diverse markets

• Own and lead the global DTC Commercial Calendar, setting clear seasonal frameworks, milestones, and decision gates to ensure disciplined execution, transparency, and strong alignment between Global, Regions, and Countries

• Establish and execute robust seasonal buy governance by defining global planning KPIs, decision standards, and buy review routines that align commercial objectives with local market demand, store formats, and channel priorities

• Drive inventory health and margin performance through a clear weeks‑of‑cover and availability strategy, enabling optimal in‑store availability while improving stock efficiency and margin delivery across regions

• Serve as the senior global owner of the FOC GTM process, acting as the key interface between Countries and Business Units to ensure high‑quality inputs, fact‑based trade‑off decisions, and consistent global rollout into retail execution

• Lead cross‑functional alignment with Global GTM, Marketing, Business Units, Countries, Retail Operations, and Retail Training to translate merchandising priorities into compelling campaign storytelling, store activation, and associate enablement—while feeding consumer, store, and commercial insights back into actionable BU inputs

• Drive strong financial governance and investment discipline for global DTC retail merchandising budgets

• Lead, develop, and inspire the Global DTC merchandising teams, strengthening functional capabilities, succession pipelines, performance management, and a collaborative culture that connects global strategic direction with strong local retail execution.

• Proven senior retail merchandising leader (15+ years plus experience) with good experience leading large, diverse global teams

• Deep expertise in global retail assortment strategy, store typology, and floor‑set execution

• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with a demonstrated track record on disciplined investment decisions at global level

• Demonstrated ability to directly lead and inspire global merchandising teams while indirectly influencing cross‑functional and regional teams, creating alignment, engagement

• Ability to partner closely with Senior Leadership and C‑Level to challenge, influence, and co‑create strategic decisions with clarity, data, and commercial judgement.