Herzogenaurach, Germany Junior Manager Merchandising FTW & APP Lifestyle Merchandising / Buying

Junior Manager Merchandising FTW & APP Lifestyle

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of the European Lifestyle merchandising strategy by aligning assortments with global directives and preparing basic analytical inputs related to brand heat, demand, and range efficiency.
• Lead the implementation and rollout of the kids’ apparel & footwear business, working in tight alignment with partners to secure flawless execution.
• Assist with seasonal GTM coordination, including maintaining launch calendars, updating timelines, and ensuring information flow between Merchandising and Category Marketing.
• Support merchandising and financial planning by gathering data, updating assortments, maintaining price lists, consolidating forecasts, and preparing basic reports and budget documentation.
• Help localize global assortments to cluster needs by updating templates, product lists, ERP data, and ensuring accuracy across documents and systems.
• Provide cross‑functional support (Global Product, Sales, E‑Com, Retail, Marketing, Supply Chain, Analytics) by sharing updated product information, coordinating inputs, and maintaining reports and process documentation.
• Support SMU and collaboration initiatives by preparing product lists, briefing templates, sample orders, catalogues, and sales tools.
• Monitor in‑season performance through report updates and tracking weekly sales movements, highlighting key observations to Senior Merchandising stakeholders.
• Collect market, consumer, and performance insights, supporting range planning discussions and decision‑making with Global GTM teams.
• Assist with operational and administrative merchandising tasks, including showroom preparation, system maintenance, data quality improvements, and day‑to‑day team support.
• Support creation of Regional GTM materials by gathering content, updating presentations, and preparing inputs for Sales and Marketing meetings under direction of the Team Head Merchandising Planning & Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Merchandising, Fashion Management, Economics, or a related field.
• Internships or working student experience in merchandising, product management, retail, sales, buying, planning, or marketing is a strong plus.
• Basic understanding of product lifecycle management, consumer trends, and the sporting goods or fashion/lifestyle industry.
• Experience working with Excel / Sheets, basic data analysis, and using digital tools for product management.
• First exposure to a multinational or cross‑functional environment is beneficial but not required.
• Strong interest in products, consumers, and market dynamics.

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