Senior Executive MONO Merchandising SEA

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Your mission

This role is accountable for managing in-season trading activities to ensure efficient inventory management, seamless product rollouts, and effective cross-functional collaboration. This role demands strong analytical skills, close coordination with logistics, and proactive decision-making to optimize stock flow and maximize business performance. Oversight of multiple retail channels – Mono Doors – Full Priced Stores (FPS), Factory Outlet Concept (FOC) and Black Door (BD) – if any. Responsible for operations in Malaysia, ensuring alignment with local market dynamics, customer preferences, and business objectives.

Task 1: Inventory Management
- Monitor and maintain optimal stock levels at stores and warehouses to ensure balanced inventory.
- Compile and analyze detailed sizing reports and data insights to guide allocations.
- Assess historical trends to identify inventory risks and opportunities.
- Facilitate stock consolidation across stores to minimize slow-moving merchandise.
- Track and enhance sell-through rates for improved turnover.
- Collaborate closely with Merchandising Planner to ensure continuous supply chain optimization for reordering, if any.

Task 2: Logistics & Supply Chain Coordination
- Work closely with Country Logistics team to proactively plan product ranges, provide delivery forecasts, and monitor shipment status.
- Collaborate with Logistics to ensure timely deliveries of merchandise.
- Coordinate delivery schedules to align with merchandising and promotional timelines.

Task 3: Effective and Efficient In-Season Rollout
- Set up pricing in the system accurately and on time.
- Responsible for updating internal and external price changes in the system.
- Ensure seasonal product assortments are planned and updated in line with any in-season changes.
- Oversee the timely rollout of monthly launches for seamless market entry.
- Manage stock replenishments, ensuring healthy stock levels while monitoring store capacity constraints.
- Maintain accuracy in markdown pricing and ensure proper price updates.
- Track incoming new stock and proactively flag items at risk due to shipment delays.
- Conduct thorough evaluations of promotional activities and Key Item (KI) product performance.

Task 4: Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work with Visual Merchandising and Store Operations teams on new product launches.
- Participate in monthly DTC meetings and conduct bi-monthly store walks/retail visits to gather insights.
- Partner with Merchandising Planner to ensure alignment on allocation, promotions, and stock flow.
 

Your talent

Education: Bachelor's degree in business management or relevant studies.

Professional: Minimum 3-4 years retail / merchandising experience in a fashion, footwear, or apparel retail industry.
IT Skills: Strong computer skills including MS Excel, Word, and Power Point.

Language Skills: English and local languages.
 
 

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.