Assistant Manager, Merchandising Apparel

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Your mission

• [Task 1] Category Range Management (30%)
  Build optimal seasonal assortments for relevant channels (franchise, SIS, wholesale) to drive net sales and gross margin performance.

• [Task 2] Global Product Buying & Korea-exclusive Product Development (20%)
  Execute global product buying and lead Korea-exclusive product development to deliver locally relevant assortments.

• [Task 3] Cross-functional Alignment (20%)
  Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales and Marketing to plan and execute product launches and support category business objectives.

• [Task 4] Global Communication (20%)
  Align with global and regional stakeholders including Global GTM, Global RBU, other markets, and the Regional Creation Center to execute category strategies.

• [Task 5] Operational excellence (10%)
  Accurate forecasting, and on-time delivery for any necessary task. Efficient priority management for multi-season management.
   

Your talent

• Education : Bachelor degree or above

• Professional : About 7~10 years of experience in product merchandising for apparel / Numerical sense and strategic mind set / Preferred in global buying & concept creation / Preferred experience in Sport, Outdoor, Golf brands

• IT Skills : Excel & PowerPoint: Highly advanced

• Language Skills : Business English fluent

• Competencies : Team player, Proactive, Pragmatic, Positive, Open and “hands-on”

• Functional Skills : Verbal presentation & Communication skills (Outstanding level)

Our principles

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.

At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.

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.