Herzogenaurach, Germany Senior Manager Merchandising (Apparel) Teamsport Merchandising / Buying

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Execute the European Teamsport Apparel merchandising strategy and align regional assortments with global direction across all channels.

Coordinate the Go‑To‑Market process, including launch calendars, deadlines, and cross‑team information flow.

Build and refine merchandising plans using data, analysis, global initiatives, channel needs, and consumer insights.

Localize global assortments, guidelines, and tools for European markets and ensure accuracy of item lists and templates.

Manage regional price lists, product data accuracy, and system updates in line with global guidance.

Drive range efficiency and analyze commercial deals (process, revenue, ROI) to identify assortment and process synergies.

Consolidate channel forecasts and support financial planning with data collection, reporting, and budget inputs.

Collaborate with Global Product, Sales, E‑Com, Retail, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Merch Ops to ensure smooth execution and data accuracy.

Support SMU and collaboration projects, market and consumer insight collection, catalogue/workbook creation, and in‑season performance tracking.

Maintain merchandising tools and processes, handle operational tasks (SMUs, samples, ERP/pricing, showroom prep), and support team routines, onboarding, and GTM materials.

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Merchandising, Economics, Fashion Management , or a related field.

5–8 years of relevant experience in merchandising, product management, buying, planning, or category management within retail, wholesale, lifestyle, or sporting goods.

Experience working with assortment planning, forecasting, pricing , and seasonal calendars in an international or matrix organization.

Familiarity with global-to-local product processes , GTM cycles, and cross-functional workflows (Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Global Product).

Hands-on experience working with Excel , ERP/PLM systems, PIM tools, or merchandising planning platforms.

Understanding of European consumer behaviors , market differences, and channel dynamics (Wholesale, Ecom, Retail).‑com, Retail).

Experience preparing product catalogs, price lists, sales tools , or supporting GTM preparations is an advantage.

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PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide.

The PUMA corporate Headquarters are located in Herzogenaurach or Herzo, as we like to call our hometown, located in southern Germany close to Nuremberg. Every day, more than 1000 colleagues walk through our doors, ready to push sport and fashion forward. And if you’re lucky, you just might run into Usain Bolt or Antoine Griezmann walking down the hall.

PUMA encourages your passion for sports – we live it ourselves. That's particularly true for PUMA Merchandising, where it's essential to make the connection between market needs and product development. With creative solutions, we channel market and consumer needs into PUMA products.