Manager Merchandising Footwear GCC

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine.

Your Talent

• Preferably Bachelor's degree in Business
• Relevant product management experience with top tier international sports or lifestyle brands
• Experience as a footwear buyer
• Advanced MS Office knowledge
• Ability to work alongside other functions
• General knowledge of go-to-market processes
• General knowledge of the retail environment
• Strong analytical skills
• Technical product knowledge
• Ability to convincingly present category knowledge using PowerPoint and spreadsheet software tools;
• Fluency in the English language (speaking, reading, writing) at a business level
• Interested in working in a truly multicultural environment
• Readiness and ability to travel

Your Mission

• Manage all merchandise/product related matters pertaining to Footwear, including, but not limited to, Sportstyle and Performance footwear categories.
• Execute the global and regional merchandising strategy.
• Define the GCC footwear collection according to corporate/regional targets and in line with the regional/global business strategy.
• Market research of competitors' products.
• Define prices at the article level, according to competitors' similar products.
• Propose forecasts based on historical data, trend analysis and other approaches.
• Analyze sales data, account buying trends and forecasting future sales volumes.
• Support wholesale business planning.
• Finalize buying plans for the GCC.
• Regular reporting as per requirements / guidelines.
• Day to day work that requires coordination of customer service and purchasing (cancellation, increase orders, maintain updated database, look for FTS, data entry IPS, provide info to sales, create VLP).

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.

PUMA supports over 21,000 employees across 51 countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.