Senior Associate Merchandising Store Allocation SIS

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Your mission

Reporting to: Assistant Manager Merchandising Store Allocation SIS

Position Summary: Manage Merchandising and store allocation for FP Stores.

Key Objectives:

• Own in‑season trading and performance management, ensuring the right stock is available at the right place and right time to maximize sales achievement.

• Partner closely with Visual Merchandising (VM) and Retail Operations to ensure seamless execution of seasonal rollouts in line with commercial plans.

• Ensure timely launch of new‑season merchandise, with accurate and on‑schedule distribution to all designated doors as per the allocation plan.

• Execute precise replenishment strategies and maintain healthy SKU‑level inventory to minimize lost sales and improve stock efficiency.

• Manage RTVs to warehouse and inter‑store stock consolidation to reduce slow‑moving inventory, optimize stock turns, and improve store‑level assortment.

• Collaborate with the Buying team to ensure purchases are placed in the right stores / price pockets based on demand forecasting and strategic inputs

• Drive weekly and monthly performance reporting, delivering actionable insights and presenting results in sales reviews to enable target achievement.

• Continuously refine allocation, replenishment, and system/tool inputs to improve efficiency and move toward an ideal SKU‑level inventory state.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Net Sales Achievement

• Gross Profit :Delivered vs Plan

• Sell Through Achievement

• Markdown :As per Budget

• Optimal Stock Cover

Organizational Relationships:

Internal

• Operations

• Sales

• Buying

• Planning

• Warehouse

External

• Franchise Partners

Your talent

Eligibility Criteria And Functional  Competencies Required:

• Graduate from a reputed institute

• 2-3 years experience in Retail Merchandising

• Strong Communication, presentation and organizational skills

• Advance proficiency in excel

• Strong analytical and numerical ability

• Ability to multitask and prioritize based on business needs

• High learning agility, open to adopting new tools and technologies.

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.