Junior Manager Global Merchandising Operations Apparel (m/f)

Job description

PUMA is one of the world’s leading Sports Brands, designing, developing, selling and marketing footwear, apparel and accessories. For over 65 years, PUMA has established a history of making fast product designs for the fastest athletes on the planet. PUMA offers performance and sport-inspired lifestyle products in categories such as Football, Running, Training and Fitness, Golf, and Motorsports. We are committed to working in ways that contribute to the world by supporting creativity, sustainability and peace, and by staying true to the principles of being fair, honest, positive and creative in decisions made and actions taken. Would you like working in a fast pace and multicultural environment? Then PUMA is the right place to be! Become a member of our successful Global Merchandising team based in Herzogenaurach. We are currently looking for a Junior Manager Global Merchandising Operationgs Apparel (m/f).

Tasks and Responsibilities:

·  Optimize the Apparel Merchandising process and calendar and overall sign off the delivery of the optimum assortments by division and for regions, to markets in order to drive sell-through and reach financial targets
·  Support Global as well as Regional and Key Area Merchandising managers in decision-making by stay up-to-date with business performance across all product categories
·  Create, analyse and enhance existing Merchandising reports
·  Determine an accurate forecasting process within deadlines and targets. Monitor in-season product performance in the regions and key areas
·  Support Global Merchandising Management with the establishment of KPI targets and track defined KPI targets
·  Create an understanding of best practices across the regions/product divisions to ensure efficient leveraging of major product initiatives globally and regionally
·  Influence and execute global tools and processes in order to streamline best business practice.

Qualifications:

·  Degree in business studies
·  A minimum of 2-5 years working experience in the Apparel business (Retail, Sales, Product Management or Merchandising function) is a must
·  Global and/or Regional experience is a benefit
·  Excellent intuitive understanding of the performance or fashion business, the competitive environment and future trends in the industry
·  Exceptional process management skillset
·  Problem solving and decision making skills
·  Business analysis and quantitative skills
·  Results orientation
·  Strong team player.

If you are a flexible, open-minded and dedicated individual, PUMA offers interesting opportunities not only in an exciting and challenging industry, but also an enjoyable and open working atmosphere. If you have the drive and commitment to work in the dynamic and demanding PUMA environment, please submit your online application including your CV, your possible starting date and salary expectations.