Herzogenaurach, Germany (Junior) Manager Logistics E-Commerce *limited 12 months* Operations / Supply Chain & Logistics

PUMA SE; Nürnberg; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA SE in Herzogenaurach, Germany, is seeking a logistics/ops professional to support a fast-moving e-commerce and retail environment. You will coordinate warehouses, carriers and partners to ensure timely deliveries and high service levels, while generating reports and insights for stakeholders.

You will work with ERP/WMS systems, analyze KPIs, and contribute to capacity planning and process improvements in a collaborative, data-driven team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or comparable qualification.
• 0–4 years of experience in logistics, supply chain or e-commerce ops.
• Analytical mindset with data-driven approach.
• Strong Excel and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure logistics services meet speed and quality expectations.
• Manage day-to-day logistics operations with warehouses, carriers and partners.
• Monitor warehouse and carrier performance; prepare reports and insights.
• Handle inbound/outbound/return clearing and process improvements.
• Coordinate with marketplaces like Zalando and Amazon for SLAs.
• Support capacity planning with forecasts for stakeholders.
• Prepare analyses and reports to aid decision-making.
• Monitor ERP-WMS interfaces and assist with invoice validation.
• Coordinate B2B sales orders and track deliveries.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Organizational skills

Independence

Team collaboration

ERP/WMS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Supply Chain Management

Logistics

Tools

ERP/WMS systems

Job description

Operations / Supply Chain & Logistics, Herzogenaurach, Germany

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.

• Support an outstanding customer experience by ensuring our logistics services meet the speed and quality expectations of our European e-commerce and retail customers.
• Manage day-to-day logistics operations and coordinate with warehouses, carriers, and partners to help ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
• Monitor warehouse and carrier performance, prepare regular reports, and provide clear summaries and insights to internal teams and external partners.
• Handle operational clearing cases across inbound, outbound, and returns and support the identification of process improvements.
• Monitor marketplace requirements and SLAs, including platforms such as Zalando and Amazon, and coordinate corrective actions where needed.
• Support logistics projects such as onboarding new countries, marketplaces, partners, or services, taking ownership of defined workstreams and tasks.
• Support capacity planning by preparing regular and ad-hoc forecasts for internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare analyses and reports to support data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement within the team.
• Monitor system interfaces between ERP and WMS, support data accuracy, and assist with invoice validation.
• Support complex customer service inquiries by providing relevant warehouse and logistics insights.
• Identify opportunities to improve logistics services through operational analysis and market insights.
• Coordinate day-to-day procurement activities, including purchase order creation, supplier communication, and delivery tracking.
• Prepare purchasing reports, monitor supplier performance, and support process and cost improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate B2B sales order creation and track deliveries to ensure smooth order fulfillment.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field, or a comparable qualification.
• 0-4 years of relevant professional experience in logistics, supply chain, e-commerce operations, procurement, or a related area. Recent graduates with relevant internships or working student experience are also welcome.
• Hands-on and proactive mindset with an interest in solving operational challenges.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently on assigned responsibilities while collaborating effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Analytical mindset and confidence working with data, reports, and operational KPIs.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative, solution-oriented approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong Microsoft Excel skills being essential.
• Experience with ERP, WMS, or logistics systems is an advantage but not required.

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.

The PUMA corporate Headquarters are located in Herzogenaurach or Herzo, as we like to call our hometown, located in southern Germany close to Nuremberg. Every day, more than 1000 colleagues walk through our doors, ready to push sport and fashion forward. And if you're lucky, you just might run into Usain Bolt or Antoine Griezmann walking down the hall.