Junior Manager Merchandising Operations & Planning

PUMA Group; Herzogenaurach; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - EUR 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading sportswear company in Herzogenaurach is seeking a candidate to support its European Commercial merchandising strategy. Responsibilities include assisting with seasonal coordination, maintaining price lists, and providing analytical support. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree and some experience in merchandising or marketing, with strong analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills. PUMA values diversity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualifikationen

• Early experience in merchandising, product management, or marketing is a plus.
• Basic understanding of product lifecycle management and consumer trends.
• Ability to learn ERP, PLM, PIM, or forecasting systems.

Aufgaben

• Support the European Commercial merchandising strategy.
• Assist with seasonal GTM coordination and ensure smooth information flow.
• Maintain and update regional price lists and product data accuracy.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Technical skills with Excel

Effective communication

Cross-functional collaboration skills

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, Fashion, Economics

Tools

Digital product-management tools

ERP systems

PLM systems

PIM systems

Jobbeschreibung

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YOUR MISSION:

• Support the European Commercial merchandising strategy by aligning assortments with global product directives and preparing analytical inputs that strengthen brand heat, demand, and range efficiency.
• Assist with seasonal GTM coordination by maintaining launch calendars, updating timelines, and ensuring smooth information flow between merchandising and category marketing.
• Contribute to merchandising plans by gathering data, updating assortments, and compiling recommendations based on guidance from Senior Managers and category leads.
• Help adapt global assortments for cluster needs by updating templates, maintaining product lists, and ensuring accuracy across documents and systems.
• Maintain and update regional price lists by ensuring correct entries, coordinating system changes, and aligning with global pricing guidance.
• Track and consolidate channel forecasts by ensuring complete, accurate data and timely submission to Senior Merchandising colleagues.
• Provide analytical and administrative support to financial midterm planning by preparing basic reports, collecting data, and supporting budget documentation.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams by preparing documents, sharing updated product information, and supporting commercial activities as assigned.
• Participate in routines with Supply Chain, Merchandising Operations, and Analytics by checking data accuracy, updating reports, and supporting process documentation.
• Support SMU, collaboration, and GTM tasks by managing product lists, updating templates, coordinating information flow, and assisting with catalogue updates, sample orders, ERP updates, price list maintenance, and showroom preparation.

YOUR TALENT:

• A relevant bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, Fashion, Economics, or a related field forms the educational foundation for the role.
• Early experience through internships or working‑student roles in merchandising, product management, retail, buying, sales, planning, or marketing is a strong plus.
• Candidates should have a basic understanding of product lifecycle management, assortments, consumer trends, and the fashion or sporting‑goods industry.
• Strong analytical and technical skills are required, including proficiency in Excel (lookups, pivots), basic data analysis, and comfort using digital product‑management tools.
• The role requires attention to detail and accuracy when handling product data, pricing, item masters, and forecasting inputs, as well as the ability to learn ERP, PLM, PIM, or forecasting systems.
• Effective cross‑functional collaboration skills are important for working with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Global Product, and Merchandising Operations.
• Clear and concise communication is essential, including the ability to summarize information, prepare documentation, and proactively seek clarity.
• Curiosity, a proactive “can‑do” mindset, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are key behavioral competencies for success.

PUMA supports over 19,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

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.