• University degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Product Management, or a related discipline
• Initial professional experience in merchandising and/or product management, ideally within global brands (e.g., internships or working student positions)
• Good understanding of product-related processes within the sport-lifestyle or fashion industry
• Business-oriented mindset with a structured, analytical approach to problem-solving
• Proactive and adaptable approach, with a strong sense of responsibility and solution-driven thinking
• Effective communication skills and ability to build strong working relationships across teams and functions
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Familiarity with BI tools (e.g., Power BI).

• Support the refinement of seasonal GTM processes by identifying inefficiencies and assisting in the implementation of improvements
• Utilize established frameworks to coordinate milestones and support operational processes between Global GTM, BUs, and markets, ensuring smooth execution of seasonal deliverables
• Support the implementation of the KI approach, ensuring accurate execution in line with GTM and marketing objectives
• Serve as the primary point of contact for operational queries from markets and business units, providing guidance and issue resolution as needed
• Deliver clear and timely business packs and in-season updates (e.g., Weekly Updates) by communicating deadlines and collecting content from Business Units for scheduled releases, ensuring relevant insights are available for decision-making
• Confirm that key operational systems are updated by the relevant teams and that all seasonal articles, data, and images are accurate and ready for distribution to the markets.

• Education: ​Bachelor degree in business/Merchandising studies is preferred
• Professional: Functional: Min 15 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: Fluent in Business English
• Competencies: Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving / Convincing Others / Creativity & Innovation / Teamwork
• Functional Skills: nalytical Skills to reflect key findings of result to future planning / Networking and Communication skills to work cross-functionally

• [SUMMARY] Execute the Country Merchandise function for apparel 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 (30%): 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
• Task 2 (20%): 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
• Task 3 (20%): Delivering KPIs: execute a Local Divisional Merchandising plan to deliver against agreed Country KPIs and Divisional objectives
• Task 4 (20%): 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
• Task 5 (10%): Product presentations: occasionally support Sales management with presentations for selected Strategic accounts and Trade Shows

• Experience: 3–4 years in merchandising, commercial planning, or category management roles, preferably in retail, fashion, or sporting goods sectors.

• Technical Skills:

  • Assortment and seasonal planning

  • Sales analysis and forecasting

  • Advanced Excel

  • Advanced English (written and spoken)

  • Experience: 3–4 years in merchandising, commercial planning, or category management roles, preferably in retail, fashion, or sporting goods sectors.

  • Technical Skills:

    • Assortment and seasonal planning

    • Sales analysis and forecasting

    • Advanced Excel

    • Advanced English (written and spoken)

Lead and monitor the Go-to-Market process for assigned categories, ensuring effective seasonal assortment planning, achievement of sales and margin targets, and alignment with global, regional, and local strategies.

• Define the seasonal product assortment in coordination with regional and local teams, ensuring alignment with brand strategy, pricing, margin goals, in-store dates (ISD), and channel segmentation.

• Analyze market data (sell-out performance, market share, competitor benchmarking) to ensure a relevant and commercial collection while identifying new business opportunities.

• Forecast merchandising plans for each assigned product line, providing timely and accurate insights to Global teams to support final collection decisions.

• Collaborate closely with Marketing and Commercial teams to implement initiatives outlined in the LSEC calendar, in line with business needs.

• Review and evaluate purchase proposals from commercial teams to ensure alignment with sales and margin targets for each season.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or relevant studied.

Professional: Functional: Min 2-3 years in retail Merchandising /Sales or wholesale Merchandising/Sales function.

Industry: sports-lifestyle business. Candidates with a strong passion for basketball are encouraged to apply.

IT Skills: Sufficient in manipulating Microsoft Excel and Power Point, basic knowledge of ERP

Language Skills: English (Business Level); Local Language (Business Level)

Execute the Regional Wholesale and Retail Merchandise function for the respective business segment, in order to achieve the desired Divisional and Business Unit mix set by Regional 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 regional Financial plan, while supporting Regional / 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/Regional product directives, execute the regional product assortment in order to achieve the seasonal KPI’s. Accountable for Regional/Local assortment execution and providing a relevant Divisional/Business Unit assortment.

Task 2: Delivering KPIs

Execute a Regional/Local Divisional Merchandising plan to deliver against agreed Regional/ Country KPIs and Divisional objectives.

Task 3: Cross-Functional / Cross-Divisional Alignment

Collaborate with Regional Sales- Retail- and Marketing teams to coordinate activities against agreed and aligned financial targets or other Country relevant Strategic goals.

Task 4: Support GTM Planning and Calendar process

Strategic and Key Account GTM implementation in the regional/country to build up Key Accounts packages and business segmentation to achieve maximum sell through result and received desired regional KPIs and financial target.

Task 5: Market information input and support

Provide timely feedback and market intelligence of own brand and competitions and support regional GTM function.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Professional: 7~10 years of experience in apparel developer, sourcing, merchandiser. / Apparel development experience / Preferred experience in Sport brands
• IT Skills: ​Excel, PowerPoint : Highly advanced ​
• Language Skills: Business English
• Verbal presentation & communication: Outstanding level is required, Proactive, business intelligent, Team player, Proactive, Pragmatic, Positive, Open and “hands-on”

• Task 1 Cost Management (20%): Control production cost. Execute relevant communication and negotiation with suppliers including T2, T3. Analyze cost status and come up with proper solution to manage proficiency
• Task 2 Product quality control (20%): Set the clear guide & standard for product quality including fit, workmanship, material, trim…etc.. Holistic management from product quality management to timeline, cost related topics by connecting all related dots
• Task 3 Costco & B2B Merchandising management (20%): Lead to all Wholesale Merchandising  process from supplier management, planning(MD), sampling, order to ex-factory. Set and manage efficient process to maximize the benefit through Wholesale Channel and special business cases(B2B)
• Task 4 Process and Timeline management (20%): Be involved in all local production process from creation and sampling to bulk production
• Task 5 Supplier management (10%): Set clear guide and rules to manage all suppliers for Puma Korea, and lead all communication process with those
• Task 6 Compliance & Transparency management (10%): Be connected with Puma Global Sourcing to manage the compliance in suppliers and factories. Also be involved in transparency management for all related counter parts from suppliers to T2, T3 based on clear guideline & evaluation

Education: Bachelor' degree in business management, ecom, or relevant studied. Professional: 2-3 years' experience in ecommerce site and retail environment.

IT Skills: MS Excel, Word, Power Point. 

Language Skills: English
 

Together with the Manager, Retail Merchandising to build the eCom merchandising and development strategies to drive the business forward by optimizing product sell through in a given category. Contribute in analyzing the trends and influences, consumer profile, ranking and product selling benefits behind the collection.

Task 1: To build the eCom Merchandising and development strategies to drive the business forward by optimizing product sell through, analyzing the trends and influences, consumer profile, ranking and product selling benefits behind the collection.

Task 2: Partner with eCOM team to grow Net Sales and Gross Margin of O&O websites and Marketplaces, develop strategies to maximize the sales and execute ideas for special product deals.

Task 3: Actively participate in key meetings, conduct regular business meetings/calls with marketplaces to review product performance and to optimize offering for the future season.

Task 4: Implement pricing strategy across all marketplaces, support eCom team in identifying marketplace expansion opportunities from a product / inventory point-of-view. Chase in-season trading opportunities.

Task 5: Monitoring incoming product to ensure the above listing pages are maintained and updated. Regular auditing of available product online to ensure it is appropriately represented with the customer in mind.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in business studies or relevant studied.

Functional: Min 1 year in retail merchandising , wholesale merchandising or product marketing function. Industry: Sports-lifestyle business

IT Skills: Advanced in Microsoft Excel and Power Point, basic knowledge of ERP

Language Skills: English (Business Level); Local Language (Business Level)

Faciliate and support the SEA Merch/GTM functions, in order to achieve the Merchandising strategy set by Head of Merchandising, to secure a solid/safe future platform for longevity and desirability of the brand. In their function and also support and deliver the financial plan, leading to maximum sell-through result.

Task 1: Merchandising Planning and Reporting – facilitate product range planning, article readiness, RRP and margins maintenance, checkpoint & cross functional alignment. Provide market competitor and pricing analysis. Track and align products order window, launch dates and sell thru’ of key launches with functional team.

Task 2: GTM Support – support GTM/Merch Managers with activities on efficient & result-oriented sell-in tools, analytics, Key Accounts’ requests, and ad-hoc reports, presentation/meeting preparation. Compiles and distributes Merchandising/product reports on regular and ad-hoc basis.

Task 3: Tools & Processes – support key Merch/GTM tools and processes in close alignment with global business solutions – forecasting board, sample portal, digital catalog.

Task 4: Showroom & Tradeshow Support – support the operation and execution of samples for tradeshow. Sample optimization involve sample ordering, tracking, inventory management, sample sales.