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SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy and all genders are welcome. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.
YOUR MISSION:
Together with the Country Merchandising Manager, responsible for delivering a in-season strategy and building the most profitable, balanced, customer focused range for the country which reflects the PUMA Brand Strategy and supports any key country strategies.
Accountable for managing the in-season trading of the business in a way where inventory is managed efficiently and required trading decisions are made and communicated to stakeholders.
Effective and efficient in-season rollout
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Mathematical, Engineering or equivalent studied
Professional: Fresh graduate is encouraged to apply
IT Skills: Strong computer skills including MS Excel, Word, Power Point
Language Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good English written/verbal skills required (PUMA Group language is English)
Competencies: Consumer and Retail focused; Potential competencies in retail math and understanding of what drives business- and store performance; Ability to take balanced risks, strong entrepreneurial spirit with decisive attitude; Solutions focused, results-driven, highly organized and adaptable.
Functional Skills: Strong communication and presentation skills; Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
PUMA supports over 19,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.
YOUR MISSION:
Together with the Country Merchandising Manager, responsible for delivering a in-season strategy and building the most profitable, balanced, customer focused range for the country which reflects the PUMA Brand Strategy and supports any key country strategies.
Accountable for managing the in-season trading of the business in a way where inventory is managed efficiently and required trading decisions are made and communicated to stakeholders.
Effective and efficient in-season rollout
- Collaborate with VM & Retail Operations to ensure seasonal rollout is aligned with Global/ SEA direction.
- Ensure timely rollout of monthly launches and product assortment plan prior launch of a season.
- To ensure incoming new stocks to be launched responsible doors in a timely manner.
- To execute accurate replenishment and to ensure stock holding is in healthy level.
- To manage stock consolidation in between stores to reduce slow moving merchandise quantity.
- To work closely with Country Logistic team and to be pro-active to plan product ranges, give delivery forecast, check shipment status of incoming stocks, delivery schedules.
- Pricing and Promotion setup in system.
- Participate in monthly SIC meeting / Walk the stores/retail visit bi-monthly.
- To process monthly inventory projection report together with Country Planner.
- To manage unproductive inventory and develop creative pricing programs for clearance or markdown.
- To strategize annual EOSS events and Ad Hoc promotions/ activations to boost sell-through.
- Working with Logistics to ensure timely deliveries of merchandise.
- Drive weekly, monthly, quarterly and seasonal reporting and analysis and present these during weekly trading meetings. Drive the discussion on actions needed based on trading.
- Oversee the placement of orders and track deliveries and stock flow to Warehouse.
- Ensure an efficient inventory flow between channels and locations; transfers in and out, store vs warehouse, and that any opportunities are fulfilled. Inform channels of changes in inventory forecasts that will directly affect KPI’s.
- Responsible for price changes update in system, internal and external.
- Use provided allocation tool/ Excel/ SAP for weekly new allocation and replenishment to stores.
- Participate in monthly SIC meeting / Walk the stores/retail visit bi-monthly.
- In conjunction with Country Merchandising Manager, work on improving the processes and tools used.
- Ensure existing tools are compatible with country needs and systems. Highlight needs to Retail Merchandising Manager. In the absence of set templates, drive the introduction and implementation of such tools.
- Provide feedback and input into the Country Retail Strategy process to ensure that the strategy is market relevant and addresses the right areas of the brand and business
- In conjunction with the Country Merchandising Manager, create buy Strategies that are in line with the Brand and Country Strategies and specific to store- and market needs, highlighting risks and opportunities.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Mathematical, Engineering or equivalent studied
Professional: Fresh graduate is encouraged to apply
IT Skills: Strong computer skills including MS Excel, Word, Power Point
Language Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good English written/verbal skills required (PUMA Group language is English)
Competencies: Consumer and Retail focused; Potential competencies in retail math and understanding of what drives business- and store performance; Ability to take balanced risks, strong entrepreneurial spirit with decisive attitude; Solutions focused, results-driven, highly organized and adaptable.
Functional Skills: Strong communication and presentation skills; Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
PUMA supports over 19,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.
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