Merchandising / Buying

Junior Merchandising Manager Footwear

Somerville, United States of America

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.

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.

Your Talent

  • Bachelor's degree preferred in Merchandising or similar field
  • 0-2 years’ experience in merchandising, integrated retail, or product creation related role
  • Proficiency with Microsoft applications including PowerPoint, Word, Excel; experience with Power BI a plus
  • Experience in a cross functional work environment, project management or matrix organization
  • Effective communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate goals and objectives
  • Detail orientation and accuracy in data inputs and document updates
  • Thrives in a dynamic environment, proactively identifying opportunities and owning tasks to support merchandising goals

Your Mission

  • Assist the Teamhead/Lead with Line Plan updates, seasonal Visual Line Plan creation and systems maintenance for the Business Unit inclusive of adds, drops, cancels, CAD changes, pricing adjustments and intro date shifts
  • Own the seasonal product Ranging process
  • Own sample ordering for pre-line meetings, sales meetings and sales reps adhering to seasonal sample targets and KPIs
  • Assist Merchandising team in the education of the regional sales team on seasonal merchandising strategies and products
  • Participate in the pre-line process to validate key concepts, ensure range coverage and identify critical gaps
  • Assist in go-to-market activities for seasonal sell-in meetings inclusive of product set up and presentation support
  • Build relationships with key buyers to gain account insights, identify opportunities and gain product feedback
  • Collaborate with Marketing and Sales to align on seasonal marketing strategies and product activations
  • Assist in seasonal forecast entry and administration
  • Perform ongoing sell-through analysis for categories, channels, and key accounts to stay ahead of market needs
  • Create and maintain competitive brand matrices

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.

Want to join our team?

Somerville

Boston MA

The large running presence in Boston drives our passion to be to the Fastest Sports Brand in the World.

PUMA Headquarter Herzogenaurach

Shape PUMA Merchandising

PUMA encourages your passion for sports – we live it ourselves. That's particularly true for PUMA Merchandising, where it's essential to make the connection between market needs and product development. With creative solutions, we channel market and consumer needs into PUMA products.

Merchandising / Buying

Senior Manager Running & Training Footwear

Bengaluru, India

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.

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.

Your Talent

Qualifications and Functional Competencies:
  • 6-8 years of experience in category management, product marketing, merchandising, or sales within the sportswear or footwear industry.
  • Strong commercial acumen with a track record of driving business growth.
  • Deep understanding of the performance footwear landscape, especially in running and training.
  • Exceptional collaboration and communication skills; able to work cross-functionally and influence without authority.
  • Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into actionable strategy.
Extra Advantage:
  • Mandatory: Candidate must be an active runner with a demonstrated passion for the sport (e.g., regular marathon participant, running club member, etc.).
  • Experience working with or engaging athlete communities will be an added advantage.

Your Mission

Position Summary: To drive the growth of the Running and Training Footwear category by owning the product strategy, consumer insights, go-to-market planning, and overall business performance. This role requires a deep understanding of the performance footwear market, a passion for running, and a strong commercial mindset.
Key Objectives:
  • Category Ownership: Lead the end-to-end management of the Running & Training footwear category from product selection to pricing, forecasting, and lifecycle management.
  • Market Analysis: Conduct regular analysis of market trends, consumer preferences, competitor activity, and sell-through to inform strategy and product positioning.
  • Product Strategy: Work closely with global and local team sourcing and merchandising to build a compelling product assortment that meets consumer needs.
  • Go-to-Market Execution: Collaborate with marketing, sales, and retail to execute strong GTM plans, campaigns, and in-store activations that drive consumer engagement and sales.
  • Sales Growth: Define and track KPIs to ensure category targets are achieved across all channels (retail, e-commerce, wholesale).
  • Consumer Insight: Leverage internal and external data, plus on-ground feedback, to constantly refine the offering.
KPIs and qualitative measures:
  • Net Sale
  • Gross Profit
  • Inventory Turnover
  • Sell thru
  • Cost Negotiation
  • Project management
Organizational Relationships:
  • Internal: Global BU & GTM Teams, Merchandising & planning, RCC, Sales, Sales Ops & SCM, Sourcing, Finance, Marketing & Demand
  • External: Customers and Sourcing vendors

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.

Want to join our team?

PUMA India

India

Welcome to Bangalore, India, one of the liveliest places in the world. With its lively mix of nationalities, PUMA feels right at home.

PUMA Headquarter Herzogenaurach

Shape PUMA Merchandising

PUMA encourages your passion for sports – we live it ourselves. That's particularly true for PUMA Merchandising, where it's essential to make the connection between market needs and product development. With creative solutions, we channel market and consumer needs into PUMA products.

Merchandising / Buying

Teamhead Merchandising Footwear

Seoul, Korea, Republic of

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.

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.

Your Talent

  • Education : Bachelor degree in business/Merchandising studies is preferred.
  • Professional :
    - Functional: Min 10 years in retail merchandising or wholesale merchandising function
    - Industry: sports-lifestyle business
    - Leadership: People management experience is required. 
  • IT Skills : Sufficient in manipulating Microsoft Excel and Power Point, basic knowledge of ERP
  • Language Skills : English (Business Level) / Local Language (Business Level)
  • Competencies : Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving / Convincing Others / Creativity & Innovation / Teamwork
  • Functional Skills : Analytical Skills to reflect key findings of result to future planning / Networking and Communication skills to work cross-functionally 

Your Mission

Execute the Country Merchandise function for footwear category, in order to achieve the desired Divisional and Business Unit mix set by Country Merchandising Director in order to secure a solid / safe future platform for the Longevity and Desirability of the Brand in their function and also deliver the Country Financial plan, while supporting Global Brand strategy leading to maximum sell-through result. Position is Go-to-Market focused in terms of execution and planning.

  • [Task 1] : Merchandising Process: in line with Global product directives, execute the Country product assortment in order to achieve the seasonal KPI’s. Accountable for local assortment execution and providing a Country relevant Divisional/Business Unit assortment. (30%)
  • [Task 2] : Market information input: Provide timely market feedback of own brand and competitions including local price information to global merchandising function with given template and additional materials as well as product samples if necessary. (20%)
  • [Task 3] : Delivering KPIs: execute a Local Divisional Merchandising plan to deliver against agreed Country KPIs and Divisional objectives. (20%)
  • [Task 4] : Cross-Functional / Cross-Divisional Alignment: collaborate with Country Sales- Retail- and Marketing teams to coordinate activities against agreed and aligned Financial targets or other Country relevant Strategic goals. Guide and support Strategic and Key Account implementation in the Country in order to achieve maximum sellthrough result and receive desired Divisional and Product mix. (20%)
  • [Task 5] : Product presentations: occasionally support Sales management with presentations for selected Strategic accounts and Trade Shows. (10%)

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.

Want to join our team?

PUMA Southeast Asia

South Korea

Meet up with PUMA in Seoul, where we are constantly growing as a team with a shared goal.

PUMA Headquarter Herzogenaurach

Shape PUMA Merchandising

PUMA encourages your passion for sports – we live it ourselves. That's particularly true for PUMA Merchandising, where it's essential to make the connection between market needs and product development. With creative solutions, we channel market and consumer needs into PUMA products.

Merchandising / Buying

Director Merchandising UK&I

Manchester, United Kingdom

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.

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.

Your Talent

  • Proven experience in sporting goods industry (ideally in sales, merchandising or DTC function) with further proven experience leadership experience.
  • Educated to degree level in business studies and distinctive analytical skills
  • Excellent intuitive understanding of the sporting goods business, the competitive environment and future trends in the industry.
  • Needs strong process management, communication & influencing skills
  • Visioning, Proactive/Entrepreneurship, Organisational awareness, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, Strong team player, presentation skills, business analytics and quantitative skills, customer knowledge and consumer relevance.
  • The role requires UK and overseas travel.

Please note that this role will start in January 2026.

Your Mission

The Director Merchandising UK&I leads the merchandising strategy, optimizes product mix, and drives sales to achieve financial targets. This role involves collaborating with key stakeholders, managing product assortments, and providing market insights to inform future brand strategies.

Merchandise Strategy / Business Visioning.

  • Develop short/mid-term sustainable growth plans in line with global/regional product directives, collaborating with key Wholesale and Retail stakeholders to develop and optimize the Area product assortment X-divisionally.
  • Lead and drive the process and overall sign off for delivering the optimum Area assortment to market to drive sell-through and reach financial targets.
  • Reviews area assortments to optimize product efficiency and market opportunity while maximizing brand experience across categories, channels & accounts.
  • Use consumer and geographical insight to set targets and sign off range by Division/ area  & DC channel based on Sales Plan - Brand Direction - Product Flow- Pricing strategy.
  • Influence and execute global tools and processes to streamline best business practice.
  • Utilise internal systems to review previous season PO’s, sales and performance, and provide the Merch Team with clear guidance on future season key metrics.

Delivering KPIs

  • Develop and drive an Area Merchandising plan to deliver against agreed Area KPIs and objectives, while guiding local implementation in the area.
  • Manage and deliver accurate forecasting within deadlines and targets.
  • Oversee inventory management to ensure forecasts and buy plans are adjusted as necessary and aligned to company goals

X-Functional / X-Divisional Alignment

  • Collaborate with area functional heads, to coordinate activities against agreed and aligned financial targets and other global, regional and area strategic goals.
  • Work with counterparts from other areas to ensure X-Divisional alignment within the region.

Influence Future Product

  • Analyze, interpret and consolidate consumer insights of area.
  • Drive collaboration with global / regional BU, RCC & GTM so UKI insights and market needs are front of mind and incorporated into global range planning.
  • Take ownership of communicating and adherence of Corporate Calendar key milestones.
  • Provide consumer, competitive and distribution qualitative and quantitative feedback as input to future brand strategies.
  • Ensure the UKI Merch Team have excellent product, market and competitor knowledge through regular store visits and key strategic account meeting participation

Team Development

  • Create the future by building a team of experts and which is the go-to for all aspects of UKI (and international as relevant) product and consumer trends.
  • Inspire- Motivate- Educate the Area Merchandising Organizations in developing a team which benchmarks industry standards and skillsets.
  • Develop Succession Planning discipline to maintain an all-time effectiveness of the Merchandising organization.
  • Contribute to Regional Merchandising and General Management to continuously develop a sustainable Merchandising organization model that integrates with Corporate Strategies.

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.

Want to join our team?

PUMA United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Open offices and great teams: PUMA UK has much to offer in London, Manchester, Batley and Dublin.

PUMA Headquarter Herzogenaurach

Shape PUMA Merchandising

PUMA encourages your passion for sports – we live it ourselves. That's particularly true for PUMA Merchandising, where it's essential to make the connection between market needs and product development. With creative solutions, we channel market and consumer needs into PUMA products.

Merchandising / Buying

Merchandiser

Tokyo, Japan

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.

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.

Your Talent

バッググラウンド・必須スキル

  • カジュアル カテゴリー マーチャンダイジング業務経験(スポーツ業界経験尚可)
  • エクセルとパワーポイントの高いスキル
  • コミュニケーションとプレゼンテーショスキル
  • 英語 TOEIC600点程度(読み書きがある程度できるレベル且つ今後学習意欲のある方、ビジネスレベル尚可)
  •  日本語(ネイティブレベル)
  • クリティカルシンキング
  • 問題解決能力
  • 結果志向

Your Mission

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担当カテゴリー : PRIME SELECT FOOTWEAR & APPAREL

(カジュアルカテゴリー FOOTWEAR & APPAREL

グローバルの方針をベースとしたローカル戦略のプランニング、実行および検証

Financial targetを達成すべく グローバルから毎シーズン、ダウンロードされる戦略をベースとしつつ、日本のマーケット状況に合わせたローカルの戦略を営業、Retail、マーケティング、スポーツマーケティングと連携しながらプランニング、実行する。セルスルーを重視し、その結果検証に基づき、次のアクションにクイックに繋げていく。営業やリテールと密接に連携して、常にバランスの取れた商品ラインナップと、ビジネスに貢献する商品を供給する。

①           プロダクトマーチャンダイジング

  • Global Inline:グローバルオファーをベースとしてマーケットに適切なアソートメントを作成。アカウントエクスクルーシブも戦略的に設定。
  • NRP:ローカルニーズに特化した戦略的な商品をRCCと協業して開発を行う。
  • SMU:アカウント戦略、カテゴリー戦略に基づき、アカウント限定プロダクトとして、NRP同様にRCCへのブリーフィングにて開発を行う。

②           数字管理

  • 上代設定、マージン管理:市場価格を踏まえ適切なマージンが確保できる戦略的なプライシングを実施。
  • Order Forecast:カテゴリーのバジェットを達成するために必要な単品別の数量プランを策定。
  • PO Review:営業、リテールからのオーダー内容をレビューし、次シーズンへのMD、開発に反映。
  • ST Review:フォーカスプロダクトを中心としてセルスルー状況をレビューし、結果に基づきアクションを実施。

③           グローバルGTM プロセス

各ミーティングに参加しローカルマーケット情報を元にグローバルレンジに対する適切なフィードバックおよびリクエストを行う。

  • Merch Review Mtg:グローバルよりダウンロードされるコンセプト、デザインの方向性に対しての日本としてのフィードバック、リクエストを実施。
  • Line Freeze Mtg:Merch Review Mtgに基づいてグローバルよりダウンロードされる最終アソートメントに対してのフィードバックを実施。また最終のプロセスとして商品リクエストも実施。
  • Final Business Pack:マーケティングプランも含めたグローバルの最終戦略を確認

④           ローカルGTM プロセス

  • Kick Off Mtg:グローバルのLine Freeze Mtgのタイミングにて日本におけるシーズナルプランニングをキックオフ。グローバルの情報をベースに、日本としてのトップラインの戦略を策定し上長の承認を得る。
  • Closs functional team:MD、営業、リテール、マーケティングの異なる部署がクロスファンクションとして所属するチームに商品戦略をシェアしカテゴリー戦略をチームとしてまとめる。
  • GTM Mtg:カテゴリーごとにフォーカスするプロダクト、ディストリビューション、マーケティングに関する戦略をシェア。営業、リテールがSales FCSTをプランする情報源となる。
  • 商談会/ Business Mtg:ミーティングに向けたサンプルセッティング、展示会演出など各種セールスのサポート。

⑤           キーアカウントビジネスサポート

  • 商談同行:プロダクトに関する商談時において営業のサポートとしてアカウントと直接のコミュニケーションを実施。
  • SMU開発:シーズナルプランニングのシェアと共に戦略的なSMU開発をアカウントと共に開発。
  • Business Mtg:Key accountとのBusiness Mtgへの参加

⑥           商品情報管理

  • Master Line List:カテゴリーごとの商品マスターとなるリストの管理。
  • サンプル管理:サンプルのオーダー, サンプル修正の案内。
  • デジタルカタログ:カタログ情報の作成、修正。
  • WECS:商品情報システムへの商品コメント作成。
  • 商品問い合わせ対応:アカウント、ユーザーからの問い合わせに基づいた、社内、グローバルへの確認。

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.

Want to join our team?

PUMA Japan

Japan

Take fashion to a new level at PUMA Japan, including exclusive products that can only be found here.

PUMA Headquarter Herzogenaurach

Shape PUMA Merchandising

PUMA encourages your passion for sports – we live it ourselves. That's particularly true for PUMA Merchandising, where it's essential to make the connection between market needs and product development. With creative solutions, we channel market and consumer needs into PUMA products.

Merchandising / Buying

Manager, Merchandising

Bangkok, Thailand

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.

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.

Your Talent

  • Bachelor’s degree or above.
  • Previous branded retail experience preferred (ideally in sporting goods industry in Thailand).
  • Experience in working with a sports/fashion branded environment
  • Knowledge and experience with merchandising systems is preferable
  • Minimum 5-7 years of experience is preferred.
  • Excellent in MS Excel & Powerpoint.
  • SAP knowledge Experience in working with merchandising system
  • Fluently in English

Your Mission

Country Merch will be responsible for planning and managing country product range to deliver the country’s business goals and objectives, based on SEA Category Merchandising/local team’s strategy and guideline.He/she will be closely engaged with Stakeholders from cross functions – Wholesale/DTC channels and marketing team to achieve the country’s business objectives through differentiated product offerings for maximum sell-thru and brand desirability. This will include providing customer centric product information, business trend/competitors’ analysis and differentiation strategy and tactics with Sell Thru data support to produce the most competitive country level product assortment.

Task 1: Assortment Planning & Management

  • Redefine country business priorities based on the market relevancy and marketing investment, in line with PUMA SEA’s overall growth strategy.
  • Build Thailand range with competitive pricing – responsible for delivering the target margin and meet SKU efficiency.
  • Drive differentiation among key customers across all the Distribution Channels
  • Provide seasonal analysis based on GTM timeline to provide puma products and competitors market insights.
  • Manage country level GTM timeline

Task 2: Country GTM Alignment

  • Proactively engage with internal cross function teams and external customers to provide advanced level of product information, including customer facing during business review and tradeshow, key customer analysis, competitor overview, sales tools (preparing digital catalog  and sell-in decks) and tradeshow set-up.
  • Collaborate with the Marketing and VM teams to complete the WS product launch plan then transfer the information to the Sales team to achieve the WS goals (including marketing activity execution and various product activation).
  • Work closely with product operations team and monitor the delivery schedule on floor to align with marketing grid and product ISD launches.
  • Monitor closely with operations to ensure on time delivery and alert related parties in case of late arrival of key initiatives products.

Task 3: Country/Customer Specific Product Development

  • Propose, plan and execute country/customer specific products to gain market share/mind share within key distribution. Exclusive, SMU, collabs and any gap fillers are included.

Task 4: Merchandising Operations:

  • Maintain Product Master line list with up-to-date data.
  • Review and manage local pricing (inline and non-inline), ISD and order windows, together with necessary functions within the country
  • Prepare and conduct national sales meetings, key accounts pre-line meeting and trade shows as per GTM timeline.
  • Own and execute day-to-day merchandising operations
  • Prepare and conduct national sales meetings, key accounts pre-line meeting and trade shows as per GTM timeline.
  • Own and execute day-to-day merchandising operations.

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.

Want to join our team?

PUMA Southeast Asia

South East Asia

There's so much to do and so much to see in South East Asia – like PUMA SEA

PUMA Headquarter Herzogenaurach

Shape PUMA Merchandising

PUMA encourages your passion for sports – we live it ourselves. That's particularly true for PUMA Merchandising, where it's essential to make the connection between market needs and product development. With creative solutions, we channel market and consumer needs into PUMA products.

Merchandising / Buying

Manager Merchandising - Apparel GCC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.

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.

Your Talent

  • Preferably Bachelor’s degree in Business

  • Relevant product management experience with top tier international sports or lifestyle brands

  • Experience as an Apparel buyer

  • Advanced MS Office knowledge

  • Ability to work alongside other functions

  • General knowledge of go-to-market processes

  • General knowledge of the retail environment

  • Strong analytical skills

  • Technical product knowledge

  • Ability to convincingly present category knowledge using PowerPoint and spreadsheet software tools;

  • Fluency in the English language (speaking, reading, writing) at a business level

  • Interested in working in a truly multicultural environment

  • Readiness and ability to travel

Your Mission

  • Manage all merchandise/product-related matters pertaining to Apparel, including, but not limited to, Sportstyle and Performance apparel categories.

  • Execute the global and regional merchandising strategy for apparel, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives.

  • Define the GCC apparel collection according to corporate and regional targets, and ensure coherence with the regional and global business strategy.

  • Conduct market research on competitors' products, focusing on product offerings, pricing, and trends in the apparel sector.

  • Define pricing strategies at the article level, benchmarking against competitors' similar products to ensure competitiveness.

  • Develop sales forecasts based on historical data, trend analysis, and additional market insights.

  • Analyse sales data, track account buying trends, and forecast future sales volumes to optimize stock levels and assortment.

  • Support wholesale business planning by providing insights and recommendations on assortment and pricing.

  • Finalize buying plans for the GCC market, ensuring alignment with local consumer needs and corporate objectives.

  • Prepare regular reports in line with business requirements and established guidelines, ensuring timely and accurate data.

  • Coordinate day-to-day activities related to customer service and purchasing, including managing cancellations, adjusting orders, maintaining an updated product database, tracking deliveries, performing data entry (IPS), and providing relevant information to sales teams.

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.

Want to join our team?

Team work at PUMA

United Arab Emirates

Witness change at PUMA United Arab Emirates in Dubai – whether in the city itself or in our energetic office.

PUMA Headquarter Herzogenaurach

Shape PUMA Merchandising

PUMA encourages your passion for sports – we live it ourselves. That's particularly true for PUMA Merchandising, where it's essential to make the connection between market needs and product development. With creative solutions, we channel market and consumer needs into PUMA products.

Merchandising / Buying

Manager Merchandising - Teamsport, Motorsport and Basketball GCC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.

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.

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.

Want to join our team?

Team work at PUMA

United Arab Emirates

Witness change at PUMA United Arab Emirates in Dubai – whether in the city itself or in our energetic office.

PUMA Headquarter Herzogenaurach

Shape PUMA Merchandising

PUMA encourages your passion for sports – we live it ourselves. That's particularly true for PUMA Merchandising, where it's essential to make the connection between market needs and product development. With creative solutions, we channel market and consumer needs into PUMA products.

Merchandising / Buying

Product Developer (Parental Leave Cover)

Moorabbin VIC, Australia

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.

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.

Your Talent

  • Bachelor degree in Fashion/Business

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office as well as Global Merchandising and Product

  • Management tools (currently PAC, VRT, PISA)

  • Expertise in pattern making tools

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a Developer role

Your Mission

We have a great part-time (fixed term) opportunity for a Product Developer!

You’ll be responsible for supporting the seasonal development and execution of our Sports Licensing ranges across local partners.

You’ll work within Global brand guidelines while tailoring to local market and partner needs. With strong cross-functional collaboration and supplier engagement, your contributions will help deliver high-quality products that align with our business objectives.

*Please note this is a Part Time Position on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract.

Development Process

  • Support the seasonal strategy and execution of Local Sports Licensing ranges.

  • Adhere to the Seasonal Critical Path to meet development milestones.

  • Align with Global product guidelines while adapting for local needs.

  • Assist in the preparation of development specification packages for suppliers.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate to deliver commercially viable and compelling seasonal collections that meet performance requirements and business targets.

Supplier Relationship Management

  • Support strong working relationships with Sports Licensing suppliers locally and globally.

  • Assist in capacity planning, product information sharing, and coordination of trim/accessory requirements.

  • Contribute to pricing discussions and support pattern development and management.

Quality Control Support

  • Monitor product quality across all development stages, from prototypes to final production.

  • Ensure compliance with quality standards.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve quality issues quickly to mitigate business risk.

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.

Want to join our team?

Headquarter Australia

AUSTRALIA

There's sport to do and sport to experience all around in Melbourne! Bring in your dedication and fun-loving attitude, and we're good to go.

PUMA Headquarter Herzogenaurach

Shape PUMA Merchandising

PUMA encourages your passion for sports – we live it ourselves. That's particularly true for PUMA Merchandising, where it's essential to make the connection between market needs and product development. With creative solutions, we channel market and consumer needs into PUMA products.

Merchandising / Buying

Business Planner E-Commerce Europe

Herzogenaurach, Germany

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.

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.

Your Talent

  • 5+ years of work experience in Retail Merchandise Planning/Business Planning/Demand Planning/Sales Planning preferably in E-Commerce.

  • Deep understanding of seasonal merchandise planning and buying cycles, and E-Commerce processes across different functions.

  • Solid understanding of ecommerce platform business models e.g Zalando, Amazon, AboutYou, Otto, Ebay.   

  • Excellent knowledge in managing merchandise planning KPIs. 

  • Excellent knowledge in Excel is a must, knowledge in SAP S/4HANA is an advantage.

  • Strong self-organization and problem-solving skills, ability to work in a fast-paced and matrix organization. 

Your Mission

  • Responsible for achieving the Financial KPIs for the Marketplace business. 

  • Responsible to deliver a numerical product business plan in liaison with the Category Management, Marketplace Trading & Merchandising Teams. 

  • Responsible for formulating MP product strategy by aligning with WHS team. 

  • Responsible for weekly forecasting of operational ecommerce/logistics KPIs in liaison with Trading – ASP, GM, Orders and Returns. 

  • Responsible for product ranging and live rates on MPs.

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.

Want to join our team?

PUMA Headquarter Herzogenaurach

Herzogen­aurach

The PUMA corporate Headquarters are located in Herzogenaurach or Herzo, as we like to call our hometown, located in southern Germany close to Nuremberg.  Every day, more than 1000 colleagues walk through our doors, ready to push sport and fashion forward.  And if you’re lucky, you just might run into Usain Bolt or Antoine Griezmann walking down the hall.

PUMA Headquarter Herzogenaurach

Shape PUMA Merchandising

PUMA encourages your passion for sports – we live it ourselves. That's particularly true for PUMA Merchandising, where it's essential to make the connection between market needs and product development. With creative solutions, we channel market and consumer needs into PUMA products.

Merchandising / Buying

Executive, Merchandising Footwear

Seoul, Korea, Republic of

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.

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.

Your Talent

  • Education: Bachelor degree
  • Professional: Minimum 4~6 years of experience in sport and lifestyle with footwear or apparel product line building and planning experience. (performance categories preferred)
  • IT Skills: Highly advanced MS Office Skills (Excel, Powerpoint)
  • Language Skills: Business English fluent
  • Competencies: Proactive, Sense of Trend, Keen eyes on contemporary market trend and fashion industry, Teamwork, Communication Skills
  • Functional Skills: ​Product Line building and planning, Distribution channel comprehensive

Your Mission

  • [SUMMARY] This role leads the end-to-end merchandising strategy for Teamsports (Football and Hoops (Basketball)) categories in Korea, driving both performance credibility and commercial growth. The position demands a deep understanding of sport-specific consumer behavior, market dynamics, and PUMA’s global brand direction, with a focus on channel-specific GTM execution, franchise building, and category storytelling / Teamsports merchandiser is expected to balance athlete-performance-led assortment planning with sell-through-oriented product lifecycle management, while also fostering cross-category synergy between performance and lifestyle expressions. This role is pivotal in solidifying PUMA’s positioning as a competitive player in Korea teamsports market
  • [Task 1] Category Ownership & GTM Planning: Own the end-to-end go-to-market process for Football and Hoops — from range adoption, local product strategy, and pricing setup to execution readiness and in-season management — ensuring alignment with global BU direction and local needs
  • [Task 2] Consumer & Channel-Specific Range Strategy: Build assortments based on distinct consumer segments, such as elite athletes, semi-pros, and street-level players, while adapting strategies across wholesale, DTC, and team channels to deliver functional and commercially viable GTM solutions
  • [Task 3] Franchise & Lifecycle Management: Manage the full lifecycle of global and local franchises (e.g., FUTURE, ULTRA, MB, All-Pro Nitro), optimizing SKU productivity, pricing integrity, and carry-over efficiency, while ensuring timely transitions and campaign readiness
  • [Task 4] Sport Moment Activation & Storytelling: Align seasonal drops and storytelling with key moments such as major tournaments, league seasons, athlete partnerships, and local sport culture events to build energy and brand presence in both performance and lifestyle markets
  • [Task 5] Market Intelligence & Competitive Analysis: Conduct regular market assessments, including competitor benchmarking, pricing reviews, and channel performance analysis to sharpen category strategy and ensure differentiation
  • [Task 6] Cross-BU Collaboration & Business Reporting: Collaborate with Sportstyle, sales, and marketing teams to amplify relevant crossover stories, while owning category-level reporting on sell-through, stock health, and seasonal performance to drive data-backed decision-making

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.

Want to join our team?

PUMA Southeast Asia

South Korea

Meet up with PUMA in Seoul, where we are constantly growing as a team with a shared goal.

PUMA Headquarter Herzogenaurach

Shape PUMA Merchandising

PUMA encourages your passion for sports – we live it ourselves. That's particularly true for PUMA Merchandising, where it's essential to make the connection between market needs and product development. With creative solutions, we channel market and consumer needs into PUMA products.

PUMA Headquarter Herzogenaurach

Shape PUMA Merchandising

PUMA encourages your passion for sports – we live it ourselves. That's particularly true for PUMA Merchandising, where it's essential to make the connection between market needs and product development. With creative solutions, we channel market and consumer needs into PUMA products.

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