Manager Merchandising APP Commercial

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YOUR MISSION

• Contribute to the European Commercial merchandising strategy by aligning regional assortments with global directives across all channels and preparing analytical inputs that support brand heat, demand, and range efficiency.
• Support the European Go‑To‑Market process by maintaining seasonal launch calendars, tracking key deadlines, and ensuring effective information flow between merchandising and category marketing.
• Assist in creating and updating merchandising plans and assortments by collecting data, running analyses, and forming initial recommendations based on global initiatives, channel needs, and consumer insights.
• Help localize global assortments and tools for European clusters by updating templates, validating item lists, and supporting market‑specific adjustments.
• Maintain accurate regional price lists by managing updates, coordinating system changes, and ensuring alignment with global pricing guidance.
• Consolidate and track channel forecasts to ensure complete, accurate inputs that meet global timelines and financial expectations.
• Provide analytical and administrative support to financial midterm planning through data gathering, basic reporting, and preparation of budget inputs.
• Collaborate with Global Product, Sales, E‑com, Retail, and Marketing by preparing documentation, updating product information, and coordinating assigned commercial activities.
• Participate in cross‑functional routines by supporting data checks, monitoring process steps, and maintaining workflow accuracy across Supply Chain, Merchandising Operations, and Analytics.
• Support executional and GTM‑related tasks—including catalogue updates, SMU preparation, sample orders, ERP and pricing updates, showroom setup, and GTM material creation—in alignment with the Team Head Merchandising Planning & Operations.

YOUR TALENT

• A relevant bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of experience in merchandising, product management, buying, planning, or category management are required.
• Strong knowledge of assortment planning, forecasting, pricing, and seasonal calendars—ideally within an international or matrix organization—is essential.
• The role requires familiarity with global‑to‑local product processes, GTM cycles, and collaboration across Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Global Product teams.
• Advanced Excel skills and hands‑on experience with ERP, PLM, PIM, or merchandising planning tools are important.
• Understanding European consumer behavior, market differences, and channel dynamics across Wholesale, E‑com, and Retail is necessary.
• Strong merchandising and commercial capabilities are required to support assortment execution, forecasting, SMU processes, price list management, and GTM tool creation.
• Analytical strength, accuracy with product data, and the ability to produce clear, structured reports for senior stakeholders are key competencies.
• The role demands excellent communication, cross‑functional collaboration, strong organization, and a proactive, solution‑oriented mindset suited to fast‑paced environments.

PUMA supports over 21,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

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