WHO YOU ARE
Commercially sharp. Creatively driven. Built for leadership.

You’re a merchandising leader who combines analytical rigour with instinct, and strategy with execution.

• Deep expertise across retail and eCommerce merchandising.

• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams in complex environments

• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering sales and margin outcomes

• Passion for product, consumer trends, and the sportswear or fashion landscape

• Entrepreneurial mindset - constantly looking for new ways to unlock growth

• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills

WHY THIS ROLE?
Because opportunities like this don’t come often.

This is your chance to:

• Shape the merchandising direction of a global brand in a high-growth region

• Lead with real influence across strategy, product, and performance

• Make decisions that directly impact business outcomes and brand trajectory

• Build, scale, and elevate a team in a business that values pace, innovation, and ambition

READY TO MAKE YOUR MARK?
If you're a merchandising leader ready to step into a role with true ownership, influence, and impact...we want to hear from you.

Position Summary: The Manager O&O eCommerce Site Merchandising for puma.com will manage visual merchandising on the website and app and drive user’s online shopping journey through innovative storytelling. The right candidate for this role will blend an eye for social, sports and fashion trends, with an strong appreciation for data. They understand the evolving consumer preferences are able to reflect that on site. They will need to envision compelling and clear ways to tell product stories through site merchandising and be able to implement these with the toolset provided.

Report to: Lead O&O eCommerce

Key Objectives:

• Be active on the latest sports/fashion trends and translate them on website, seamlessly presenting puma products in innovative ways.

• Plan and manage the merchandising calendar for Puma.com, defining event-specific refreshes, campaigns, promotions, and launches.

• Handle key product launches for the season, adhering to strict site guidelines and working closely with CRM, Social, and Demand Generation teams.

• Define and manage site navigation, filtering, category management, and product assortment to optimize customer discoverability, purchase flow, and product positioning.

• Strategically align homepage content, landing pages, and category pages to tell a cohesive story, consistent with brand and site priorities.

• Proactively collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, SEO, Search, CRM, Digital Marketing, Affiliates, Merchandising, Category, Cataloging, Customer Care, Warehouse, and Product Management, to drive continuous site improvements.

• Take ownership of all website merchandising tools.

• Monitor and enhance the performance of the homepage and all other promotional spaces throughout the site.

• Regularly review key competitors and other PUMA regional websites to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Use Google Analytics data to determine and implement optimizations on the website.

• Manage inventory optimization for the site by coordinating with the merchandising, catalog, and category teams.

• Work closely with the category and warehouse teams to manage launch article inventory effectively.

Key Performance Indicators:

• CTR (Click-Through Rate) of homepage banners and stories.

• Increase in Add-to-Cart actions.

• 100% on-time launches and events

Organizational Relationships:

• Internal: Ecommerce, Product, Merchandising, Demand, Customer Experience Team

• External: Vendors & Partner

Eligibility Criteria And Functional  Competencies Required:

• 5-7 years of experience.

• Avid interest social, sports/fashion trends.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; adaptable and responsive to rapid change.

• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and work under pressure.

• Understanding of current trends and their relevance to our customers.

• Attention to detail.

• Proactive mindset, with a willingness to go the extra mile and the ability to think on their feet.

• Analytical approach to decision-making.

• Strong interpersonal skills and a team player.

• Ability to manage and develop functional relationships with key internal and third-party partners.

• Oversee pricing, markdown and promotional activities of competition as a resource for internal key stakeholders
• Responsible for maintaining prices and price accuracy in ERP system
• Proactively analyze current price points and dynamically changing markdowns to win the buy box
• Work cross functionally with Planners, Category and Commercial Managers
• Support the business team in modeling revenue and margin opportunities on pricing
• Conduct price analysis across different ecommerce platforms and provide suggestions on mark-downs
• Recognize and adopt best practices in reporting and analysis: data integrity, analysis, validation, and documentation
• Drive development of quantitative models necessary for the evaluation and implementation of new pricing strategies
• Develop innovative methods and tools for reviewing, analyzing, forecasting, and presenting pricing, markdowns and promotion performance metrics

• Bachelor’s degree in business Mgmt. or other relevant areas
• 2-4 years of relevant work experience in E-Commerce or Digital Industry
• Knowledge of standard Retail / E-Com processes and KPIs
• Experience with analytical tools such as MS excel, Power BI
• Strong analytical skills - ability to gather data and create meaningful analysis or reports
• Knowledge of using digital platforms – SAP, SFCC, Product Data Mgmt tools is beneficial
• Commercial mindset and ability to prioritize various tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Fluent in English, fluency in German or another European language is a plus

• Define and drive the global DTC retail merchandising strategy and assortment architecture across Full Price and Factory Outlets, delivering consumer‑relevant assortments that balance brand intent, commercial performance, and scalability across diverse markets

• Own and lead the global DTC Commercial Calendar, setting clear seasonal frameworks, milestones, and decision gates to ensure disciplined execution, transparency, and strong alignment between Global, Regions, and Countries

• Establish and execute robust seasonal buy governance by defining global planning KPIs, decision standards, and buy review routines that align commercial objectives with local market demand, store formats, and channel priorities

• Drive inventory health and margin performance through a clear weeks‑of‑cover and availability strategy, enabling optimal in‑store availability while improving stock efficiency and margin delivery across regions

• Serve as the senior global owner of the FOC GTM process, acting as the key interface between Countries and Business Units to ensure high‑quality inputs, fact‑based trade‑off decisions, and consistent global rollout into retail execution

• Lead cross‑functional alignment with Global GTM, Marketing, Business Units, Countries, Retail Operations, and Retail Training to translate merchandising priorities into compelling campaign storytelling, store activation, and associate enablement—while feeding consumer, store, and commercial insights back into actionable BU inputs

• Drive strong financial governance and investment discipline for global DTC retail merchandising budgets

• Lead, develop, and inspire the Global DTC merchandising teams, strengthening functional capabilities, succession pipelines, performance management, and a collaborative culture that connects global strategic direction with strong local retail execution.

• Proven senior retail merchandising leader (15+ years plus experience) with good experience leading large, diverse global teams

• Deep expertise in global retail assortment strategy, store typology, and floor‑set execution

• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with a demonstrated track record on disciplined investment decisions at global level

• Demonstrated ability to directly lead and inspire global merchandising teams while indirectly influencing cross‑functional and regional teams, creating alignment, engagement

• Ability to partner closely with Senior Leadership and C‑Level to challenge, influence, and co‑create strategic decisions with clarity, data, and commercial judgement.

Reporting to: Senior Manager Sportstyle & Core

Position Summary:

• At PUMA, the Senior Executive – Product (Sportstyle Footwear) drives the creation of trend-led, consumer-first footwear ranges.

• Owns key franchises and supports seasonal line planning aligned with global direction and local relevance.

• Collaborates cross-functionally to translate insights, culture, and trends into commercially successful products.

• Plays a key role in delivering impactful launches, including new concepts and strategic collaborations.

Key Objectives:

• Drive seasonal product strategy and line planning for Sportstyle Footwear, aligned with global direction

• Own and grow key franchises, ensuring strong commercial performance and brand relevance

• Translate consumer insights, market trends, and competitor analysis into actionable product opportunities

• Collaborate with design, merchandising, and marketing to deliver cohesive and impactful ranges

• Lead end-to-end product lifecycle of heat drops—from concept to launch and in-season performance tracking

• Identify and execute high-impact collaborations and special projects to elevate brand heat

• Monitor sell-through, feedback, and KPIs to continuously optimize product and range decisions

Key Performance Indicators:

• Market Research

• Trend Analysis

• Range Planning

• Product Development

Organizational Relationships:

• Internal : Buying Team, Marketing Team & VM team, Sourcing and RCC

• External : Partners – Sneaker Accounts

Eligibility Criteria And Functional  Competencies Required:

• UG/PG from renowned Fashion Institute

• 1-4 years experience

• Keeps a sharp pulse on sneaker culture, fashion trends, and competitive landscape

• Basic understanding of footwear construction, range building, and franchise management

• Ability to decode consumer needs and translate them into relevant product opportunities

• Delivers end-to-end product launches with strong attention to detail and timelines

Reporting to: Assistant Manager Merchandising Store Allocation SIS

Position Summary: Manage Merchandising and store allocation for FP Stores.

Key Objectives:

• Own in‑season trading and performance management, ensuring the right stock is available at the right place and right time to maximize sales achievement.

• Partner closely with Visual Merchandising (VM) and Retail Operations to ensure seamless execution of seasonal rollouts in line with commercial plans.

• Ensure timely launch of new‑season merchandise, with accurate and on‑schedule distribution to all designated doors as per the allocation plan.

• Execute precise replenishment strategies and maintain healthy SKU‑level inventory to minimize lost sales and improve stock efficiency.

• Manage RTVs to warehouse and inter‑store stock consolidation to reduce slow‑moving inventory, optimize stock turns, and improve store‑level assortment.

• Collaborate with the Buying team to ensure purchases are placed in the right stores / price pockets based on demand forecasting and strategic inputs

• Drive weekly and monthly performance reporting, delivering actionable insights and presenting results in sales reviews to enable target achievement.

• Continuously refine allocation, replenishment, and system/tool inputs to improve efficiency and move toward an ideal SKU‑level inventory state.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Net Sales Achievement

• Gross Profit :Delivered vs Plan

• Sell Through Achievement

• Markdown :As per Budget

• Optimal Stock Cover

Organizational Relationships:

Internal

• Operations

• Sales

• Buying

• Planning

• Warehouse

External

• Franchise Partners

Eligibility Criteria And Functional  Competencies Required:

• Graduate from a reputed institute

• 2-3 years experience in Retail Merchandising

• Strong Communication, presentation and organizational skills

• Advance proficiency in excel

• Strong analytical and numerical ability

• Ability to multitask and prioritize based on business needs

• High learning agility, open to adopting new tools and technologies.

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.

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.

• Lead seasonal merchandising strategy for DTC Apparel, building customer-centric assortments sourced from the global design range and regional design development, tailored specifically to the North American eCommerce and Flagship consumer. Ensure strategies align to global brand priorities, DTC channel objectives, and Open-To-Buy (OTB) targets, reflecting the brand’s premium positioning at the consumer touchpoint.
• Own in-season assortment management, maintaining depth, balance, and flow.
• Partner closely with the Planning team to forecast demand, buy the line, and translate department-level strategies into actionable financial plans. Ensure inventory, margin, and volume targets are optimized while supporting key growth and brand initiatives.
• Analyze and interpret sales, inventory, and market data to deliver clear insights, actionable recommendations, and in-season trading strategies. Apply strong analytical rigor and business acumen from a buying perspective to drive performance and support decision-making at pace.
• Develop, own, and present GTM milestone materials, clearly articulating seasonal strategies, product priorities, and key initiatives to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders with clarity, influence, and commercial storytelling.
• Collaborate directly with Regional Product Line Management and Design to influence the creation of DTC-specific product extensions of key brand strategies, ensuring alignment to brand voice, assortment architecture, and the specific needs of the North American consumer.
• Partner cross-functionally with Planning, Marketing, Digital, Retail Operations, and Supply Chain to identify and implement efficiencies that drive profit optimization, speed to market, and improved execution across the DTC ecosystem.
• Collaborate with Retail and Wholesale Merchandising teams to ensure consistent product storytelling, aligned strategies, and integrated category presentations across footwear, apparel, and accessories—elevating the overall brand experience for the consumer.
• Work closely with Marketing and Product teams on a consistent cadence to maximize product visibility and impact during key selling windows, launches, and seasonal moments through aligned storytelling and activation priorities.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the competitive landscape, including trend evolution, pricing architecture, product segmentation, marketing strategies, and key items, identifying whitespace and growth opportunities to inform assortment and pricing decisions.

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• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, or a related field.
• 8-10 years of experience in Merchandising and Buying within a DTC, Retail, or Wholesale environment, with a strong emphasis on Apparel with willingness to expand and grow into other divisions of the business.
• Highly developed business acumen and command of retail math, with the ability to link strategy to financial outcomes.
• Proven ability to lead through influence, demonstrating strong partnership, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills; prior people management or mentoring experience a plus.
• Exceptional analytical capability, with a data-driven mindset and confidence translating insights into commercial actions.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, including pivot tables, formulas, and the ability to clearly communicate complex ideas through compelling presentations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, including the ability to prioritize workload, manage multiple timelines, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative, strategic thinker with an eye for product storytelling, assortment flow, and impactful presentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and confidently across multiple product divisions, with deep apparel expertise and versatility collaborating with footwear and accessories teams.
• Results-driven, adaptable, and comfortable making decisions in an evolving DTC and consumer-focused landscape.

The hiring range base pay for this position is $90,200-$122,430 + Bonus + Benefits

(Benefit Summary Corporate) 

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

• Proactively monitor in-season inventory to mitigate risks of understock or overstock, ensuring product availability aligns with consumer demand.
• Drive the strategy to hit end-of-season Sell-Through (ST%) targets through precise tracking and corrective actions.
• Execute seasonal "inline" product buys in strict alignment with regional targets and historical performance data.
• Design and implement stock promotions and price reductions that align with Gross Margin (GM) objectives and stock-turn targets.
• Identify and prioritize top-performing items to maximize profitability through strategic replenishment and visibility.
• Manage in-season markdowns and promotional activities to clear aging stock while protecting brand equity.
• Coordinate the rollout of special collections in strict adherence to global launch dates and marketing calendars.
• Close relationship with Full Price Retail Stores, weekly/bi-weekly store visits
• Stakeholder Communication: Prepare and present comprehensive buy plans and follow-up reports to both local leadership and global counterparts.

• 2-3 years of experience in the Retail industry (fashion/sportswear preferred)
• University Degree, preferably in a Business-related field
• Fluency in English
• Excellent interpersonal relations & communication skills.
• Service-oriented and open personality.
• Ability and willingness to collaborate with a diverse workforce, intercultural understanding.
• Ability to work well under pressure, to manage a variety of tasks at the same time and within a dynamic organization.
• Proven MS Office skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint