Senior Executive, Apparel Merchandising

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

Experience:
•Relevant experience in merchandising/ sales/ buying team
•Sports/Fashion industry knowledge and experience is a plus

Capabilities:
•Must have an excellent intuitive understanding of the apparel business, the competitive environment and future trends in the assigned business segment.

Specific skills:
•Forecasting / Planning
•Problem Solving / Decision Making
•Product & Market Knowledge
•Business Analysis & Quantitative Skills
•Results Orientated Focus
•Communicativeness
•Presentation skills
•Strong team player
•Language skill (business level)
•Sufficient in manipulating Microsoft Excel and Power Point

Your Mission

Merchandise Strategy / Business Visioning
•Develop, manage, and operate strategies for assigned categories which are critical to business success.
•Identify key marketplace trends within performance apparel and develop strategies to maximize opportunities.
•Review and adjust assortments to optimize the product efficiency and market opportunities across distribution channels & accounts.
•Use consumer and geographical insight to build ranges by distribution channel based on the sales budget plan.

Delivering KPIs
•Develop and drive execution of apparel merchandising plan to deliver against agreed KPIs and objectives.
•Manage and deliver accurate forecasting within deadlines and targets.
•Ensure financial targets are delivered through pricing management
•Monitor and manage seasonal product performance to ensure the range meets the retailer & consumer needs
•Deliver standout presentations on sell in & out materials to increase purchasing desirability.

X-Functional Alignment
•Collaborate with sales to drive key seasonal product initiatives in the area.
•Work closely with sales to execute flow plans and door strategies in line with specific market needs.
•Align with marketing/ VM team to come out instore materials to support product features communication.

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.