Education: Bachelo's Degree in Finance/Accounting , preferably MBA Certified Public Accountant 

Professional:  At least 5 years’ experience in a senior-level finance or accounting position. Trained from big 4 for at least 3 years is preferable.    

Industry: Retail, FMCG 

IT Skills: SAP; Hyperion, Excellent MS-office - Excel & PowerPoint 

Language Skill: English

The Head of Finance is responsible for all financial management aspects of company operations, providing leadership and coordination in the administrative, business planning, accounting and budgeting efforts of the company. 

Task 1: Financial Management & Management Accounting

Oversee preparation of month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial statements, ensuring timeliness, accuracy and compliance with Global Procedures of the financial information.  Analyze income statements identifying weaknesses, potential costs savings and synergies areas with also focus on AR and inventory to develop NWC improvements plan.  Oversee the accounting activities to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and function, supervising company finance staff.

Task 2: Budgeting

Direct the preparation and presentation of the annual budgeting process and review in accord with the Group policy, guidelines and schedules.  Ensure the timely preparation and development of relevant business information to provide management with the tools for decision making.  Evaluate organizational performance against both budget and forecast, developing tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the GM, making actionable recommendations.    

Task 3: Strategy and risk management

Develop detailed and meaningful analysis per country, business, and customers and over specific issues if needed, in order to provide to the GM and he Board all the instruments to make the best decision for the business.  Participate in key decisions pertaining to strategic initiatives, operating model and operational execution.  Identify and review key business risks and develop strategies to minimize financial risks and losses. 

Task 4: Internal Controls

Ensure the maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures, implementing best practices.

Task 5: Management & Development

Ensure the effective achievement of Finance department functional objectives through the leadership of the Finance staff in order to maximize subordinate and departmental performance.  Ensure that the Finance Structure across the Business is staffed with appropriate caliber professionals and motivate, train and develop them to perform their tasks as specified in their job descriptions.  

Education: Bachelor 'degree in business management or equivalent studied.

Professional: Functional: Minimum 5 years retail operations experience and 2-3 years from a similar position with a Global Brand in a customer service-oriented environment (preferably apparel/footwear/sports/outdoor)

Leadership: Minimum 2 years of managerial experience. Experience in managing multiple stores required.

IT Skills: MS Excel; Basic computer skills in MS Word, PowerPoint

Language Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills including English at business level

Strategically manage and promote sales culture within a District of 8-12 stores to achieve or exceed sales, KPI’s, and profitability goals to position PUMA to be the Fastest Sports Brand in the world.

Task 1: Deliver on Set Targets and KPIs

• Deliver on set retail P&L and KPI targets and identify opportunities and initiate plans to improve and grow the business by increasing store productivity (e.g. Conversion Rate, UPT, ATV, Sales per hour and sqm).
• Increase comp sales of all PUMA stores by setting & driving SMART targets and implementing operating plans locally.
• Closely monitor business performance and take necessary action.
• Proactively manage Store-related OPEX with particular emphasis on Personnel Expenses.

Task 2: Operations Standards / Store Management

• Adopt and implement global/regional Operational Tools and Standards.
• Execute country-specific operational policies and procedures (per Global Retail Operation Manual) to ensure they are compliant with International/Global Retail standards.
• Deliver all operational standards for store openings (with Daily Game Plan), closings, relocation, upgrades, stock replenishment, inventory management, staff roster etc, to ensure smooth implementation and that budgets and timelines are met.
• Coach and lead local Retail Operations Teams to ensure Area- and Store Managers’ capabilities and competencies are developed and comply with International/Global standards.
• Manage all operational aspects of store inventories, including defining in-store shipment processes, coordinating stock takes and ensuring data integrity. Work with Merchandise and Planning team to manage store inventory level to ensure optimal stock to support sales targets.
• Manage country loss prevention standards and ensure that shrink goals are met and security is to PUMA standard.
• Execute VM guidelines in accordance with Global VM Survival Guide and RESEC.
• Guide, coach and train retail staff in all aspects of retail operations and retail training, working with close co-operation with the Country Retail Trainer. Support retail field training programs and roll-out of training initiatives.
• Execute the Customer Experience Program and use it to improve Retail Sales and customer service standards.
• Tailor Regional and International operational initiatives to meet Country needs including translation of material and execute these according to designated timeline and budget.

Task 3: Cross Functional Relationship

• Work effectively with Retail support functions for country specific projects and needs.
• Establish collaborative and effective relationships with Country Retail Manager, Retail Training, Retail Marketing, Merchandising Manager, E-Commerce Director etc.

Task 4: Process Improvement

• Set and implement best practices on Operations Management via cross-functional and cross-channel collaboration. Drive process improvements and strategic priorities in the country.

Task 5: Teams

• Drive and coach country Operations teams to ensure that they are motivated and capable of managing the business effectively.
• Work closely with Country Retail Training teams to identify the relevant developmental needs for store teams to ensure that training programs are targeted, relevant and conducted effectively.
• Work closely with country support functions and wholesale teams.
• Identify talent within the staff pool and develop them as part of succession planning.
• Develop strong store management team and secure succession plan through effective hiring, development, training and staff retention programs.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance & accounting or equivalent studied.

Professional: Functional: 8 years in Tax and Accounting

Industry: Audit Firms and Multinational Companies

IT Skills: Excel: Advanced; PowerPoint: Advanced; SAP: Advanced

Language Skills: English

The Manager/Senior Manager Tax APAC role is responsible for the overall tax-related activities of the company in SEA region, ensuring compliance with tax laws, regulations, and reporting. 

Task 1: Tax Compliance and Reporting

• Manage all direct and indirect tax-related compliance matters.
• Oversee and support the preparation of tax provisions and disclosures for financial statements.
• Manage and support the preparation of local transfer pricing documentation with global tax department and external tax advisors.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and ensure compliance with local and international tax laws.

Task 2: Tax Audits

• Manage tax audits and support local finance departments on related activities.

Task 3: Tax Projects

• Provide ad hoc tax advice to local business
• Lead and drive process and systems improvement projects related to tax and compliance
• Support global tax department and SEA region in all tax initiatives and advisory projects

Task 1: Regional GTM Strategy - Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive go-to-market strategies for SEA level. This involves understanding its range and defining the best way to sell, market, and distribute them. The head of GTM must create a roadmap that outlines how the company will reach its target customers and achieve its revenue objectives.              

Task 2: Country/Customer Specific Product Range and GTM Plan – Scale down / customize regional GTM plan for country/customer level and build corresponding product ranges to implement the strategy within key distributions. Coordinate closely with category merchandising, sales, marketing, and any related teams to ensure alignment with GTM strategy. Creating exclusive, SMU, collabs and any gap fillers are included.  

Task 3: Market Intelligence – Understand the competitive landscape, market trends, and customer needs and publish market intelligence reports. This includes researching and analyzing competitive products and companies, identifying market trends, and understanding what customers want and need.        

Task 4: Merchandising Operations – Maintain Masterline list with up-to-date data. Review and manage local pricing to deliver the margin target, ISD and order windows, together with necessary functions within the country. Be responsible for customer sell-in, including event arrangement, showroom and sample management and sell-in materials. Own and execute day-to-day merchandising operations.                                                                                                  

Education: Bachelor's degree in supply chain or equivalent studied.

Functional: Minimum 6-8 years relevant working experience. Industry: Retail/ Wholesale business.

IT Skills: Microsoft Excel and Power BI, basic knowledge of SAP an asset

Language Skills: English & Local Language (Business Level)

The key focus of this position is to manage the overall SEA inventory positions by leading the Purchasing process of Puma SEA, using an overall view of inbound, inventory transfer management between countries, and tracking Open-To-Buy utilisation. This position will liaise closely with Planning and Merchandising teams to ensure stocks arrive in accordance to launch dates and with Logistics teams on specific inbound requirements.

Task 1: Oversee the full order processing cycle, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery. Manage stakeholder satisfaction and implement corrective actions as needed. Collaborate with internal teams, logistics, order management team and vendors to ensure smooth order fulfilment.

Task 2: Aware and flexible to each country’s requirements e.g MOQ, labels Monthly checking of open purchase orders against OTB. Work closely with Planning team to coordinate on short-term around purchases.

Task 3: Lead and mentor purchasing team to meet performance and order fulfilment targets. Work with factories to track POs until they are ready for shipment to SEA countries. Perform and track intercompany transfers Inter & Intra-region. Actively use existing tools and encourage cross functional departments to adopt the same.

Task 4: Track and analyse key performance metrics to drive continuous improvement. Manage special assignments as directed by management.

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.