Manager Merchandising License Teamsport at PUMA

, , Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Merchandising, Assortment Planning, Forecasting, Pricing, Product Lifecycle Management, Go-To-Market Process, Data Analysis, Cross-functional Collaboration, Project Management, Consumer Insights, Retail Operations, E-commerce Operations, Wholesale Operations, Financial Planning, Trend Analysis, System Updates

Industry

Retail

Description

YOUR MISSION Align regional Teamsport assortments with global product guidelines across Wholesale, E‑commerce, and Retail to support European merchandising execution. Assist in coordinating the Go‑To‑Market process by preparing seasonal launch calendars and ensuring timely alignment with category marketing. Contribute data‑driven inputs for area merchandising plans, helping tailor assortments based on global direction, channel needs, and consumer insights. Support assortment reviews by identifying efficiency improvements, evaluating local commercial deals, and helping analyze revenues, processes, and ROI. Adapt global assortments and tools for European clusters by tailoring product selections to reflect local market and consumer requirements. Maintain accurate regional price lists, update systems accordingly, and consolidate forecasts to support timely global submissions. Provide data inputs for financial planning, including updates for midterm plans, budget scenarios, and category performance reviews. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams—Sports Marketing, Global Product, Sales, Supply Chain, and Marketing—by providing information needed for GTM preparation. Support operational routines by monitoring data quality, coordinating category tasks, managing SMU or collaboration requests, and preparing sales tools and product workbooks. Track in‑season performance, gather regional insights, and assist with adjustments, trend analysis, and improved merchandising forecasts to optimize category results. YOUR TALENT A solid educational foundation in Business Administration, Marketing, Merchandising, Product Management, or a related field to support category and assortment work. A strong merchandising and category‑management expertise, built through 3–5 years of experience in retail, wholesale, or consumer‑goods environments. A robust understanding of assortment planning, forecasting, pricing, and product‑lifecycle fundamentals, enabling accurate and commercially sound decisions. A collaborative, cross‑functional skillset for working effectively with Supply Chain, Marketing, Sales, and regional or global teams within a matrix structure. A practical familiarity with SMUs, collaborations, and localized assortment tailoring, supporting market‑specific product adaptations. A solid grasp of European consumer behavior and retail/E‑commerce dynamics, informing channel‑relevant merchandising choices. A strong project‑management discipline and ownership mindset, paired with attention to detail, multitasking ability, and a hands‑on, continuous‑improvement approach. 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. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application. At PUMA, we are in constant pursuit of faster. That extends beyond our support of the fastest athletes in the world. We also work to be fast in how we adapt to and connect with the constantly changing world around us. Through innovative design, iconic footwear and apparel, and authentic partnerships, we aim to always push what’s next in both sport and culture. PUMA supports over 22,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

Responsibilities

The manager will align regional Teamsport assortments with global guidelines across Wholesale, E-commerce, and Retail, while coordinating the Go-To-Market process by preparing seasonal launch calendars. They will also contribute data-driven inputs for merchandising plans, support assortment reviews, and maintain accurate regional price lists and forecasts.