Position Summary:

• To drive growth for MBO/, SIS & Wholesale in the Footwear Category 

• Buy plan as per the channel requirement and assigned budget

• Gather Customer requirements and feedback to inculcate into the buys and range assortment

• Tracking on-time launch, sell-thru & ROS

Report to: Manager Buying ( Department Stores, SIS & Distribution )

Key Objectives:

1. Select the right Product Range

• Choose footwear styles, colours, sizes, and categories that match customer demand and fashion trend

• Maintain a balanced assortment across price and target consumers.

2. Achieve Sales and Profit Targets

• Buy Product that generate strong sell – through and healthy margins

• Optimize pricing and markdown strategies to improve profitably

3. Understand Market and Consumer Trends

• Track fashion trends, seasonal demand, competitor activates

4. Manage Inventory Efficiently

• Article level track on over & out of stock for top sellers and slow movers  

• Maintain healthy inventory turnover and replenishment cycles

5. Optimize Assortment Planning

• Assortment plan at region, customer and store level

• Use data and trend driven buying decisions 

Key performance indicators:

• Buy placement as per the Assortment

• Market Research

• Customer Feedback

Organizational relationships:

• Internal: Product, Sales, Planning & Trading

• External: Partners (LFR, SIS & Wholesale)

Eligibility criteria and functional  competencies required:

• 5 - 6 years experience in footwear & accessories buying

• NIFT/ FDDI or any reputed fashion school

• Analytical and numerical skills

• Range and Assortment Panning

• Good oral and written communication

• Presentation skills

• Negotiation skills

• Multitasking

• People Management

• Responsible for ensuring smooth and efficient daily store operations across national stores while maintaining operational standards, customer service excellence, and business performance. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to optimize store productivity, sales performance, and customer experience
• Store Operations Management: Oversee daily operations of assigned retail stores. Ensure stores comply with company SOPs, operational policies, and brand standards. Monitor store opening and closing procedures. Coordinate maintenance and facility management to ensure smooth store operations. Conduct regular store visits and operational audits
• Operational Performance Management: Identify operational gaps and propose improvement plans. Support execution of business strategies to maximize store productivity. Control operational expenses within the approved budget
• Store Team Support: Coach and guide Store Supervisors and Store Leaders to improve team performance. Ensure employees comply with company policies, grooming standards, and customer service expectations. Assist in staff performance evaluation and development planning
• Inventory & Merchandise Control: Ensure product displays and visual merchandising meet company standards. Support stock take and inventory reconciliation activities
• Cross-functional Coordination: Collaborate with Marketing, HR, Finance, Merchandising, and Logistic teams. Support execution of promotional campaigns, seasonal launches, and new store openings. Coordinate operational support for company projects and retail initiatives
• Reporting: Analyze operational data and provide recommendations to management. Track store compliance and follow up on corrective action plans. Perform and update operational actions in internal systems in accordance with company policies and procedures 

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Retail Operations, Sports, Fashion Retail
• Experience managing multiple stores is preferred. Strong retail operations and store management skills
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Good communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities. Leadership and team coaching abilities
• Bachelor’s degree in: Business Administration /Retail Management/Supply Chain/Marketing or related fields
• Good command of English communication
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with POS systems, Power BI, or SAP is an advantage

As Retail Director Europe Central, you will lead and drive the performance of our Retail Stores across the European Central Cluster (DACH, Eastern Europe, Benelux) for FPS & FOC channels. Your mission is to deliver sustainable sales and profitability while ensuring a consistent, premium and inspiring shopping experience that brings the PUMA brand to life.

You will play a key role in shaping our retail footprint by closely partnering with Leasing to evaluate new store locations and by managing store openings, refits, and closures. With a strong commercial mindset and passion for people leadership, you will translate strategy into excellence in execution.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Sales & Profitability: Drive sales, margin, and profitability while protecting and elevating the PUMA brand image.
• Business Opportunities: Identify and leverage growth opportunities through productivity improvements, quality enhancements, and cost control.
• Market & Consumer Insights: Analyze customer profiles, buying behavior, local market trends, and competition to steer the business.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Merchandising, Marketing, and Visual Merchandising to respond to trends and unlock business potential.
• Customer Experience: Ensure outstanding customer experience across all stores, fully aligned with PUMA’s values and service standards.
• Operational Excellence: Deliver consistently on operational KPIs and ensure adherence to all standard operating and customer service procedures.
• Strategic Planning: Actively contribute to strategic planning, budgeting, and long-term growth initiatives, including marketing and merchandising opportunities.
• Data & Analytics: Ensure transparency, communication, and effective use of key data to support strong decision-making.
• People Leadership: Build, inspire, and lead high-performing, accountable, and service-oriented teams across the region.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure compliance with all legal and operational requirements, including occupational health and safety within your area of responsibility.

• Extensive leadership experience (+15 years) in an international retail management, ideally in a multi-country environment
• Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record of driving sales growth and profitability
• Deep understanding of retail operations, store performance steering, and customer experience excellence
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, solution-oriented mindset
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and inspire large teams and senior retail leaders
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills across functions
• High level of ownership, resilience, and flexibility in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills in English; German is a plus
• Passion for sport, lifestyle, and the PUMA brand

Reporting to: Lead Buying Accessories, Equipment & Kids

Position Summary:

To drive growth for Puma India in the Kids category

• Range Planning and Assortment

• Gather Customer requirements and feedback to inculcate into the category

• On time delivery of goods to required stores and platforms

Key Responsibilities-

• Build seasonal assortment across price points, categories, channels and age groups (PS/Youth/ Infant) and identify gaps.

• Translate market trends, consumer behavior, and competition into actionable product concepts (design, color, fabric, fit)

• Partner closely with design and sourcing teams to develop product with strong aesthetics, functionality, and cost alignment

• Manage OTB, drive order placement, optimize buys and depth vs. width.

• Partner with design/sourcing on trends, fabrics, and fits to drive sell-through.

• Track sales, margin, ST, WoC; drive repeats, markdowns, and exits.

• Leverage consumer and competition insights to refine range.

• Work cross-functionally to ensure smooth GTM execution.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Trend forecasting and range planning

• Product analytics and business planning

• Vendor and sourcing coordination

• Presentation and product storytelling skills

• Advanced Excel / planning tools understanding

• Global range planning understanding

• Product and trend sensitivity

• Global stakeholder management

• OTB and buy planning knowledge

• Product analytics understanding

• GTM execution management

• Product storytelling and presentation skills

• Cross-functional collaboration

• Strong Excel and analytical skills

• Agile and solution-oriented mindset

Eligibility Criteria And Functional  Competencies Required:

• We are looking for someone who has worked in product role/ buying role who knows integrities of buying product and merchandising possibly on kids. I also had shared ref brands to check.

• 5–8 yrs in merchandising/buying (Kids preferred) with strong product sense, analytical mindset, and execution ownership.

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

Global DTC Assortment Strategy 

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

Regional Support & Alignment

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

Performance & Insights

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

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

• Translation of global retail and commercial strategy into execution‑ready priorities for functions, regions, and markets

• Shaping and ownership of retail execution frameworks, including priorities, game plans, rollout logic, and performance guardrails across channels and countries

• Orchestration of cross‑functional alignment with Business Units, Regions, and channel stakeholders to convert strategic initiatives into clear ownership, timelines, and actions

• Setup and leadership of governance and performance steering

• Preparation of executive‑level narratives, insights, and decision materials for Senior Leadership and Board‑level Meetings

• End‑to‑end ownership of internal communication flows across BUs, Regions, and Channels, ensuring transparency on priorities, progress, risks, and dependencies

• Development and management of strategic partnerships across the retail value chain, aligned with long‑term retail strategy and joint business plans

• Leadership and development of the Business Operations & Partnerships team, fostering capability building, cross‑functional collaboration, and performance culture.

• Senior leader with strong experience in directly leading global teams while indirectly steering complex, matrixed retail organizations

• Trusted sparring partner for VP and Executive Leadership, with the confidence to shape agendas, challenge constructively, and drive fact‑based decisions

• Strong strategic and operational skill set, translating complexity into clear frameworks, governance models, and execution disciplines

• Outstanding executive communication and storytelling skills, including structured narratives and decision‑ready presentations for leadership and Board settings

• High influence across functions, regions, and external partners, aligning diverse stakeholders behind shared commercial priorities

• Structured, resilient, and outcome‑driven mindset, thriving in ambiguity and driving clarity, speed, and accountability at global scale.

Reporting to: Head - Retail Experience ( North )

Position Summary:

• Manage Company Owned and Franchisee  stores across the assigned region

• Drive revenue growth and profitability by ensuring strong front-end retail execution

• Build and maintain strong relationships with franchise partners to ensure alignment, profitability, and expansion

• Ensure financial discipline across partner stores, including deposits and timely sales collections as per company standards

• Lead store operations directly and manage Area/Cluster Managers and Store Managers for effective execution

• Drive business development, including opening profitable stores and upgrading existing stores (better locations / larger formats)

• Ensure all stores operate as per PUMA brand and operational standards

Key Objectives:

Business & Revenue

• Drive sales growth and achievement of KPIs across all stores

• Maximize store productivity and revenue from existing markets

• Identify and execute business development opportunities including new stores and market expansion

• Ensure effective OPEX control across stores, including rent negotiations and cost optimization to improve overall profitability

• Ensure strong execution of promotions, discounts, and retail initiatives

Partner & Financial Management

• Maintain strong partner/franchisee/Mall/Landlords relationships for long-term business growth

• Ensure adherence to financial norms, including partner deposits and sales collection timelines

• Drive partner profitability and sustainable expansion

Operations & Execution

• Ensure smooth store operations across all locations

• Maintain optimal manpower and recruitment of store managers in coordination with HR

• Ensure inventory availability as per business requirements

• Lead execution of store initiatives, VM standards, and customer experience

Performance & Market Leadership

• Benchmark stores against relevant competition in sales and market positioning

• Stay updated on market trends, competitor strategies, and retail innovations

• Drive institutional tie-ups and local business opportunities

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop store managers and Area/Cluster Managers

• Provide strong on-ground leadership and performance management

• Other Requirements

• Willingness to travel extensively (up to 75%)

• Role may require working on weekends / peak retail periods based on business needs

Key Performance Indicators:

• Net Sales vs Targets

• Achievement of KPI’s

• Like-to-Like Growth

• Store Productivity (Sales per Sq. Ft.)

• New Store Openings & Store Upgrades

• Partner Deposits Compliance

• Sales Collections / Outstanding

• Customer Experience & VM Audit Scores

• Stock Availability

• Recruitment TAT & Vacancy %

• Attrition Rate (Store Level)

• Benchmarking vs Competition

• OPEX Control (including rent negotiation & cost optimization)

Organizational Relationships:

Internal:

• Retail Operations Team

• Merchandising & Planning

• Marketing & VM

• Finance

• Training & HR

• BD& Projects

• IT / Systems

External:

• Franchise Partners / Business Partners

• Mall Developers / Landlords

• Local Market Stakeholders

Eligibility Criteria And Functional  Competencies Required:

• Excellent communication skills.

• At least 5+ years experience in sales and/or management.

• Must have a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, finance or related field.

• Willing to travel up to 75 percent of the time.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Proven track record of meeting sales target

• Drive execution of global store performance improvement initiatives across all regions

• Translate performance insights into clear, actionable plans for regional and store teams

• Identify underperforming stores/clusters and lead structured recovery action plans

• Partner with regional retail operations to ensure consistent execution of productivity initiatives

• Monitor key KPIs (e.g., sales per labor hour, conversion, UPT, NPS) and track improvement progress

• Ensure adoption of global operational standards, tools, and frameworks in stores.

• Lead regular performance reviews with regions, focusing on action and accountability

• Conduct store visits to assess execution quality and identify improvement opportunities

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Retail Excellence, Training, and Loss Prevention to remove performance barriers

• Drive continuous improvement culture by sharing best practices and scaling successful initiatives globally.

• 5–8+ years of experience in retail operations, preferably in a multi-store or global environment

• Proven track record in driving store performance and operational improvements

• Strong understanding of retail KPIs and store productivity drivers

• Experience working with regional teams and managing cross-functional stakeholders

• Exposure to workforce planning, store operations, or performance analytics is a strong advantage

• Experience in an international retail organization (full price and/or outlet) preferred

• Strong execution mindset with a focus on delivering measurable results

• High level of accountability and ownership for performance outcomes

• Analytical thinking with the ability to translate data into action

• Excellent influencing skills across regions and functions

• Hands-on, pragmatic approach with a willingness to engage in field operations

• Resilient and solution-oriented in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment

• Clear and structured communicator with the ability to simplify complexity.

• Systems & Technology: Lead the daily management, optimization, and troubleshooting of core retail systems including but not limited to, UKG Kronos Dimensions, SharePoint, and POS platforms to ensure seamless store operations. Drive continuous improvement by identifying system inefficiencies, implementing process enhancements, and partnering with cross-functional teams to support updates and integrations. Develop, maintain, and update comprehensive training materials and tools, enabling consistent adoption, improved user proficiency, and alignment with operational best practices across all retail locations.
• Field Communication: Continuously develop and maintain a standardized communication process between corporate and field organization. Manage all communications to ensure timely, efficient, and consistent flow of information. Ensure all shared information remains updated and relevant.
• Retail Supplies: Strategically plan and manage retail supplies to achieve budget and meet store needs, inclusive of but not limited to operational supplies, shopping bags, replenishment of marketing, and store opening supplies.
• Policies & Procedures: Manage all DTC Store Operations policies, procedures and controls to ensure necessary business practices are relevant to achieving business objectives, increasing efficiency, and ensuring legal compliance with local laws.
• Calendar: Develop, strategically plan and maintain PNA DTC Store Operations Calendars to manage timely and accurate achievement of critical deliverables needed by cross-functional departments to the field.
• Contests & Awards: Manage contests and awards for the DTC store field teams inclusive of reporting, prizing, budgets, and communication.
• Support: Perform several broadly defined tasks to support the timely completion and communication of retail initiatives. projects ranging in scale that may impact systems/services for the DTC organization which include meetings, time keeping, gift cards, customer service, and other projects/systems that may arise.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including English at a business level 
• Team player with strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a willingness to ask questions and seek guidance
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced retail environment
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and systems
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, SharePoint)
• Additional language fluency and previous retail experience are beneficial

The hiring range base pay for this position is $67,700-$91,900 + Bonus + Benefits

(Benefit Summary Corporate) 

Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

PUMA is seeking an Analyst Inventory Control who will be responsible for independently analyzing inventory discrepancies, monitoring merchandise flow, and ensuring compliance with inventory control standards. This role involves supporting retail store teams, compiling, and analyzing inventory data, reconciling monthly inventory results, and managing vendor invoice verification. 

• Independently analyze all inventory discrepancies and report outcomes to appropriate management.
• Monitor the flow of merchandise from warehouses, vendors, and inter-store transfers; make claims or adjustments, as necessary.
• Evaluate compliance related to inventory control and store performance through monthly reporting.
• Address compliance issues with stores/field managers to improve performance, including ASN receiving and reconciliation, cycle counting, and damage processing.
• Support training and development of PUMA stores through various communication methods (conference calls, written communications, presentations).
• Participate in store openings/closings and other corporate projects as required.
• Provide on-site leadership support and training for store teams, including report analysis and real-time guidance during RFID physical inventories.
• Compile and analyze physical inventory results; prepare regular shrink analysis to identify trends and facilitate awareness.
• Verify vendor invoices for payment by analyzing receiving vs. shipped quantities; report discrepancies to obtain credits.
• Compile reports, prepare analysis, and make business decisions in support of the Inventory Control Manager.
• Manage the Inventory Control team email account for the designated region, ensuring timely responses to store requests.

• 2+ years of Retail or relevant experience
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Effective verbal and written communication skills at the business level
• Organizational, analytical and time management skills
• Ability to travel domestically up to 20% to stores, appropriate meetings, and events.
• Microsoft Office experience including Word, Power BI, Outlook, and proficiency in Excel.
• Prism and RFID experience is a plus.

The hiring range base pay for this position is $57,000-$75,810 + Bonus + Benefits

(Benefit Summary Corporate) 

Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.