Reporting to: Senior Manager Merchandising FP Stores

Position Summary: In this role, you will work in close collaboration with the Buying & Sales team to assess market demand and optimize inventory planning, ensuring the right assortment is available at the right location and in the appropriate quantities. The role is responsible for managing trading performance and stock allocation of PUMA counters across Shop in Shops (SIS), including key partners like Kapsons,Iconic,Inc5,Regal. Through regular performance analysis the position delivers actionable insights that support efficient execution and contribute to overall business growth and profitability.

Key Objectives:

In-Season Merchandising & Analysis:

• Analyzing regular sales data and replenishing required stock

• Ensure timely dispatch of incoming new season stock to respective stores as per the launch plan.

• Prepare a rolling monthly inventory forecast and ensuring the inventory is maintained as per budget. Track variance if any and suggest remedial measures.

• Reviewing business performance and defining the course of action

• Collaborate closely with sales, buying, and operations teams, maintaining a strong connection with the product line and customer trends to develop effective allocation strategies.

• Collaborate with Visual Merchandising (VM), Retail Operations, and Sales teams to ensure seasonal rollouts are aligned and implemented as per plan.

• Manage RTV (Return to Vendor) to the warehouse and facilitate stock consolidation between stores to reduce slow-moving merchandise and improve store assortment.

Assortment Planning & Performance Monitoring:

• Prepare seasonal assortment plans, ensuring the right mix at Division Category, MRP band, and product type level

• Monitor style performance through regular tracking of Rate of Sale (ROS) and Sell-Through.

• Collaborate closely with the retail sales team to identify operational gaps and implement corrective actions.

• Monitor daily business performance and profitability through key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Maintain optimal stock cover across stores.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Net Sales

• Stock Cover

• Sell Thru %

• Markdown (Discount%)

Organizational Relationships:

Internal:

• Buying Team

• Sales team

• Operations Team

• Finance Team

• VM & Project Team

External:

• Partners

Eligibility Criteria And Functional  Competencies Required:

• MBA / MFM / Engineering from a reputed institute with 1–3 years of relevant experience in retail merchandising, planning.

• Strong proficiency in ‘Microsoft Excel’ is a must.

• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder management

• Self-motivated and driven; capable of working independently with minimal or no supervision.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize work based on business needs.

• Analytical and inquisitive mindset with a keen eye for detail.

• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies/tools as required by the business.

• Source new fabric based on Brand requirements.
• Develop assigned fabrics/AOPs in cooperation with Respective BU.
• Dual source core fabrics across mills to support allocations.
• Ensure fabrics meet Brand’s expectations in terms of quality, price and leadtime.
• Ensure seasonal sampling requirements of materials are fulfilled in time and in right quality.

• Bachelor of dyeing or textile.
• 5 years working experience in fabric or textile related. Understand development process.
• Knowledge of fabric, colors and testing standards GB/ISO/AATCC.
• Learning attitude, self-motivated individual.
• Communication skills, ability to connect with different stake holder internal and external.
• Good command of English reading, writing and speaking.

Location: Bangalore (In-office)

• Assist in creating engaging, on-brand copy for social media posts, reels, and campaigns.

• Assist in ideating and executing content strategies for Instagram and other platforms.

• Stay on top of social media trends, memes, and pop culture moments to keep content fresh and relevant.

• Work closely with the design and marketing teams to ensure creative alignment.

• Bachelors degree in Mass Communication, Marketing, English, Design, or related field.

• Strong command over written English and social media tone of voice.

• Highly creative, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

• Develop, maintain, and optimize data pipelines, ETL workflows, and automated data processing tasks.

• Support day-to-day data operations, including troubleshooting data quality issues, debugging pipeline failures, and resolving system defects.

• Collaborate with business and technical teams to improve data governance, validation rules, and data accuracy across systems.

• Build and maintain dashboards and reporting solutions using Power BI and other visualization tools.

• Perform data cleaning, validation, reconciliation, and root-cause analysis on large datasets.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree majoring in Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analytics, Statistics, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

• Strong programming skills and understanding in Python and SQL for data processing and automation.

• Strong analytical thinking, debugging, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.

• Available to work a minimum of 2 days per week on a part-time basis

• Good written and verbal English communication skills.

• Self-motivated team player with strong learning ability and interest in data engineering and analytics technologies.

• Candidates with relevant internship experience will be an advantage.

Strategically manage and promote sales culture within a Retail Store to achieve or exceed sales, KPIs, and profitability goals to position PUMA as the most desirable sports lifestyle brand in the world.

• Directly responsible for ensuring the Store consistently achieves or exceeds sales, KPIs and profitability goals through the effective use of short- and long-term planning, expense control, sales and service.

• Guarantee consistently high standards of customer experience within the Store in accordance with PUMA’s Cornerstones and service standards

• Responsible for recruitment, training, development and succession of high performing, results driven Associates

• Accountable for payroll control and service driven scheduling in order to maintain a highly profitable location while providing the highest levels of service to customers

• Directly responsible for ensuring that all training programs, both Domestic and Global, are fully implemented, functional and results driven within the store

• Analyze customer profiles, buying trends, and competitive information to impact and drive business. Communicate and provide feedback to Area/District Manager

• Implement, manage and monitor Loss Prevention education, training and awareness programs

• Directly responsible for execution and processing of both incoming and outgoing merchandise

• Directly responsible for Loss Prevention compliance within store

• Achieve or exceed all Inventory and Shrink goals; oversee and manage Physical Inventory counts

• Manage and communicate merchandise opportunities to Area or District Manager

• Communicate, manage and execute all Marketing opportunities and events within budget and according to all Policies & Procedures

• Develop and maintain strong communication with local PR and marketing · Participate in new store openings and/or store closings; travel may be required

• Attend Store Manager Meetings as well as all offsite training and position related meetings as required by Area/District Manager; travel may be required

• Ensure execution and maintenance of all Visual Directives as well as guaranteeing the visual presentation of the Store always meets or exceeds PUMA standards

• Maintain physical condition of Store according to relevant guidelines and communicate maintenance needs in a timely manner

• Required to comply with all operational core competencies and key accountabilities

• Execute all requirements necessary to maintain a safe and compliant working environment for all Store Associates

• Required to work non-traditional hours; weekends, evenings, holidays; overtime may be required

Qualifications:

• Two to four years of management experience in a focused, customer service-oriented retail environment (preferably apparel/footwear) with results driven track record

• Proven ability to exceed sales while meeting payroll goals, demonstrated ability to identify, hire, train, develop and retain top talent Associates as well as teams, ability to reason through complex issues, demonstrates effective communication, ability to present information to large groups

• Strong interpersonal, communication and motivational skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills § Practical experience in Project Management, skills in implementing communications methods and event management

• Commercial acumen § Interest in innovation and change

• Leadership

• PC-skills, MS-Office Knowledge, Lotus Notes, Internet

• This role supports SEA Project & Design function through a combination of design execution, project coordination, and regional tracking. The position will work closely with the Senior Head to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, effective stakeholder coordination, and visibility across SEA project pipelines.

The role requires a design-oriented, agile, and collaborative individual who can balance creative inputs with structured coordination and reporting responsibilities.
 

Task 1: Store Design Support & Execution

• Support development of store designs (new, relocation, refurbishment) across SEA markets in line with Global Retail Environment standards.
• Assist in preparation of design concepts, layouts, and basic visualizations.
• Ensure design outputs align with brand identity, commercial requirements, and operational efficiency.
• Support troubleshooting of design-related issues with practical and timely solutions.

Task 2: Project Coordination & SEA Tracking

• Assist in tracking SEA-wide project pipeline, timelines, and status updates.
• Coordinate with Project Managers across markets to consolidate updates and flag risks/delays.
• Support in maintaining centralized trackers, dashboards, and reporting formats.
• Follow up on key actions, deliverables, and dependencies across teams.

Task 3: Documentation & Design Development

• Support preparation of 2D drawings (AutoCAD) and basic 3D visualizations.
• Assist in maintaining project documentation, drawing records, and digital archives.
• Ensure documentation readiness for mall submissions and internal approvals.
• Coordinate with design teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of deliverables.
• Assist in vendor coordination, basic BOQ support, and documentation tracking.
• Support procurement processes and follow-ups for materials and fixtures.
• Contribute to improving processes around tracking, reporting, and documentation.

Task 4: Stakeholder Coordination & Communication

• Act as a coordination point on behalf of department for internal teams (Retail, VM, Merch, Projects).
• Facilitate alignment across stakeholders on timelines, deliverables, and design intent.
• Support communication with external partners (vendors, landlords, consultants) as required.
• Build strong working relationships with Project Managers across SEA markets.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Project Management, Engineering, or relevant studied.

Professional: 1–4 years of experience in retail design, architecture, or project coordination. Exposure to retail projects (stores, interiors, or fit-outs) preferred. Experience working with multiple stakeholders or teams is an advantage. Fresh graduates with strong internships and aptitude can be considered.

IT Skills: Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and basic reporting tools. Working knowledge of AutoCAD and design documentation processes. Familiarity with project trackers, dashboards, and coordination tools. Basic understanding of retail project lifecycle and design stages.

Language Skills: English
 

Reports to: Senior Regional Visual Merchandiser (West and East).

Location: Pune

Position Summary: To ensure enhancement of visual representation of the store by continuously updating the look and feel of the store.

• Maintaining RESEC Campaigns, Zoning and Key initiative roll-out

• Elevated shopping experience and customer readiness of stores focus on store visits and audit

• Fostering VM creativity at stores - Focus on VM training to guide store team to understand brand guidelines and help create an attractive, engaging store environment. Enhancing brand image, improve customer experience and drive sales

• Responsible for sharing monthly beat plan covering all formats of stores

• Innovation and creativity for the lighthouse stores

Key Objectives:

• Provide support through regular physical & virtual audits and trainings to store teams to ensure brand and visual merchandising standards are understood and consistently upheld

• Order and coordinate installation of VM supplies for seasonal / monthly changes for all stores in the region.

• Train Store Management and Support teams on merchandising standards, proper fixture utilization and techniques

• Organizing and sending weekly/monthly reports to the Head Office and implementing feedback

• Maintain/ building a vendor base for various branded supply elements for the region

• Fostering VM creativity at stores through VM training, competition, store audits and VM captains

• Supporting Key initiatives roll outs by covering all store formats.

• Effective budget allocation / Align with over all business goals.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Net Sales

• Stock Cover

• Budget efficiency

• Constant upliftment of look & feel of stores

Organizational relationships:

• Internal: Visual Merchandising Team, Sales Ops Team, Projects team and Merchandising Team

• External: Hangers Vendors, Mannequin Vendors and Print media vendors

Eligibility Criteria And Functional Competencies Required:

• Proven work experience as a Visual Merchandiser or Visual Manager

• Demonstrable visual design skills with a strong retail merchandising portfolio

• Solid experience in field visual merchandising, including window displays, signs, interior displays and space utilization

• Proficiency in Microsoft presentation & excel, Photoshop, Illustrator and other visual design tools

• Knowledge of current visual merchandising trends and best practices

• Knowledge of photography

• Creative and innovative thinker

• Ability to analyze sales merchandising reports and survey results

• Bachelors/Masters degree in visual merchandising, fashion merchandising, exhibition design, visual communications or similar

• Acing Number game- analyzing and tracking of the executions done

• A proficient communicator.

Reports to: Lead Visual Merchandising Execution

Position Summary:

• To ensure enhancement of visual representation of each Puma store by continuously updating the look and feel of the space.

• Fostering VM creativity to front end team through VM trainings, Competitions & Store Audits

• Alpha execution of Resec which includes Campaigns, Seasonal visual change overs and Key story roll outs

• Responsible for all formats of stores- EBOs, Partner, SIS & LFR 

• A planned journey for the responsible set of stores (beat plan) to be adhered and shared month on month

Key Objectives:

• Provide support to store teams to ensure brand and visual merchandising standards are understood and consistently upheld 

• Plan, order and coordinate for VM supplies for seasonal / monthly changes for the set of stores. 

• Train Store Management and Support teams on merchandising standards, proper fixture utilization and techniques  

• Organizing and sending weekly/monthly reports to the Head Office and implementing feedback 

• Maintaining a vendor base for various branded supply elements for the region 

• Fostering VM creativity to front end through VM trainings, Competitions & Store Audits 

• Supporting Key initiatives roll outs by covering all store formats. 

Key Performance Indicators:

• Net Sales 

• Stock Cover vs Store Experience

• Elevating Vendor Base

• Business perspective of VM

Organizational Relationships:

• Internal: Visual Merchandising Team , Sales Ops Team, Merchandising Team and Project Team 

• External: Execution partners for branded supplies and print media.

Eligibility Criteria And Functional  Competencies Required:

• 8+ years of experience

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Fashion Communication / Textile Or Accessories Design

• Work experience as a Visual Merchandiser

• Demonstrable visual design skills with a strong retail merchandising portfolio 

• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator with the skill set for MS office (Word/ PowerPoint/ Excel) 

• Well versed with best practices of VM in Local & Global industry  

• Excelling Photography skill  

• Innovative thinker 

• Acing Number game- analyzing and tracking of the executions done  

• Deliver brand experience at EBO &MBOs

• Team Management experience

Reports to: Regional  Visual Merchandiser South

Position Summary: To ensure enhancement of visual representation of each Puma store by continuously updating the look and feel of the space.

Fostering VM creativity to front end team through VM trainings, Competitions & Store Audits

Alpha execution of Resec which includes Campaigns, Seasonal visual change overs and Key story roll outs

Responsible for all formats of stores- EBOs, Partner, SIS & LFR 

A planned journey for the responsible set of stores (beat plan) to be adhered and shared month on month

Key Objectives:

• Provide support to store teams to ensure brand and visual merchandising standards are understood and consistently upheld 

• Plan, order and coordinate for VM supplies for seasonal / monthly changes for the set of stores. 

• Train Store Management and Support teams on merchandising standards, proper fixture utilization and techniques  

• Organizing and sending weekly/monthly reports to the Head Office and implementing feedback 

• Maintaining a vendor base for various branded supply elements for the region 

• Fostering VM creativity to front end through VM trainings, Competitions & Store Audits 

• Supporting Key initiatives roll outs by covering all store formats. 

Key Performance Indicators:

• Net Sales 

• Stock Cover 

• Maintaining Vendor Base 

Organizational Relationships:

• Internal: Visual Merchandising Team , Sales Ops Team, Merchandising Team and Project Team 

• External: Execution partners for hangers, Execution partners for mannequins, Execution partners for branded supplies and Execution partners for print media 

Eligibility Criteria And Functional  Competencies Required:

• 5+ years of experience

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Fashion Communication / Fashion /Accessories/ Textile Design

• Work experience as a Visual Merchandiser including design/ execution 

• Demonstrable visual design skills with a strong retail merchandising portfolio 

• Proficiency in Microsoft presentation & excel, Photoshop, Illustrator and other visual design tools

• Well versed with best practices of VM in Global industry  

• Excelling Photography skill  

• Creative and innovative thinker 

• Acing Number game- analyzing and tracking of the executions done  

• A proficient communicator.

Reports to: Regional Visual Merchandiser North

Position Summary:

• To ensure enhancement of visual representation of each Puma store by continuously updating the look and feel of the space.

• Fostering VM creativity to front end team through VM trainings, Competitions & Store Audits

• Alpha execution of Resec which includes Campaigns, Seasonal visual change overs and Key story roll outs

• Responsible for all formats of stores- EBOs, Partner, SIS & LFR 

• A planned journey for the responsible set of stores (beat plan) to be adhered and shared month on month

Key Objectives:

• Provide support to store teams to ensure brand and visual merchandising standards are understood and consistently upheld 

• Plan, order and coordinate for VM supplies for seasonal / monthly changes for the set of stores. 

• Train Store Management and Support teams on merchandising standards, proper fixture utilization and techniques  

• Organizing and sending weekly/monthly reports to the Head Office and implementing feedback 

• Maintaining a vendor base for various branded supply elements for the region 

• Fostering VM creativity to front end through VM trainings, Competitions & Store Audits 

• Supporting Key initiatives roll outs by covering all store formats. 

Key Performance Indicators:

• Net Sales 

• Stock Cover 

• Maintaining Vendor Base 

Organizational Relationships:

• Internal: Visual Merchandising Team , Sales Ops Team, Merchandising Team and Project Team 

• External: Execution partners for hangers, Execution partners for mannequins, Execution partners for branded supplies and Execution partners for print media 

Eligibility Criteria And Functional  Competencies Required:

• 5+ years of experience

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Fashion Communication / Fashion /Accessories/ Textile Design

• Work experience as a Visual Merchandiser including design/ execution 

• Demonstrable visual design skills with a strong retail merchandising portfolio 

• Proficiency in Microsoft presentation & excel, Photoshop, Illustrator and other visual design tools

• Well versed with best practices of VM in Global industry  

• Excelling Photography skill  

• Creative and innovative thinker 

• Acing Number game- analyzing and tracking of the executions done  

• A proficient communicator.

Reports to: Senior Regional Visual Merchandiser (West and East).

Position Summary: To ensure enhancement of visual representation of the store by continuously updating the look and feel of the store.

• Maintaining RESEC Campaigns, Zoning and Key initiative roll-out

• Elevated shopping experience and customer readiness of stores focus on store visits and audit

• Fostering VM creativity at stores - Focus on VM training to guide store team to understand brand guidelines and help create an attractive, engaging store environment. Enhancing brand image, improve customer experience and drive sales

• Responsible for sharing monthly beat plan covering all formats of stores

• Innovation and creativity for the lighthouse stores

Key Objectives:

• Provide support through regular physical & virtual audits and trainings to store teams to ensure brand and visual merchandising standards are understood and consistently upheld

• Order and coordinate installation of VM supplies for seasonal / monthly changes for all stores in the region.

• Train Store Management and Support teams on merchandising standards, proper fixture utilization and techniques

• Organizing and sending weekly/monthly reports to the Head Office and implementing feedback

• Maintain/ building a vendor base for various branded supply elements for the region

• Fostering VM creativity at stores through VM training, competition, store audits and VM captains

• Supporting Key initiatives roll outs by covering all store formats.

• Effective budget allocation / Align with over all business goals.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Net Sales

• Stock Cover

• Budget efficiency

• Constant upliftment of look & feel of stores

Organizational relationships:

• Internal: Visual Merchandising Team, Sales Ops Team, Projects team and Merchandising Team

• External: Hangers Vendors, Mannequin Vendors and Print media vendors

Eligibility Criteria And Functional  Competencies Required:

• Proven work experience as a Visual Merchandiser or Visual Manager

• Demonstrable visual design skills with a strong retail merchandising portfolio

• Solid experience in field visual merchandising, including window displays, signs, interior displays and space utilization

• Proficiency in Microsoft presentation & excel, Photoshop, Illustrator and other visual design tools

• Knowledge of current visual merchandising trends and best practices

• Knowledge of photography

• Creative and innovative thinker

• Ability to analyze sales merchandising reports and survey results

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in visual merchandising, fashion merchandising, exhibition design, visual communications or similar

• Acing Number game- analyzing and tracking of the executions done  

• A proficient communicator.

Reports To: Area Sales Manager / Regional Manager

Location: Tamil Nadu- Multiple Store Locations within Assigned Territory

Role Summary: The Area Retail Associate (ARA) supports the Area Sales Manager by ensuring operational excellence, brand consistency, and sales performance across multiple PUMA SIS in a designated region. This role acts as a bridge between store teams and area leadership, helping drive store execution, training, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Store Support & Operations:-

• Assist multiple SIS with day-to-day operational requirements.

• Tracking competition to keep abreast of new developments in the market and providing regular feedback to ensure constant improvement in the product offering

2. Sales Performance & Targets:-

• Deliver targeted sales nos. from SIS & Bi-brand stores by driving desired Puma Retail standards

• Track SIS-level KPIs

• Support SIS Staff in achieving sales targets through improved service and selling skills.

• Analyze SIS performance and share insights with the Area Sales Manager.

3. Visual Merchandising:-

• Ensure VM standards are implemented consistently across all SIS.

• Coordinate with VM team for execution of seasonal updates, campaigns, and product launches.

• Audit SIS display quality and provide corrective action plans.

4. Inventory & Stock Management:-

• Assist SIS in stock replenishment, stock counts, and shrinkage control.

• Identify fast/slow-moving products & support stock balancing across stores.

• Report stock gaps and discrepancies to the Area Manager and Merchandising team

5. Training & Team Development:-

• Conduct on-floor training for new and existing Retail Associates.

• Reinforce product knowledge, customer service expectations, and selling skills.

• Support performance coaching for SIS staff.

6. Franchisee management 

• Handle Key accounts and franchisee 

Working Conditions:

• Field-based role. Requires daily/weekly travel across assigned stores.

• Flexible hours, including weekends and retail peak seasons.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: Graduate (Preferred: Business, Retail, Marketing).

Experience:

• 3- 5 years in retail operations.

• Experience handling multi-store/SIS/LFR or supervisory retail roles is an advantage.