Junior Manager Pricing & Purchasing Retail Europe

PUMA Gruppe; Herzogenaurach; Vor Ort; EUR 42.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

PUMA Gruppe in Herzogenaurach, Germany, seeks a Junior Manager Pricing & Purchasing Retail Europe to support the Retail Merchandising team by ensuring accurate pricing, product master data, and purchasing processes across Retail Europe.

You will collaborate with Merchandising, Finance, and cross-functional partners to drive pricing accuracy, data integrity, and efficient business execution. A Bachelor’s degree and exposure to data systems are preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
• First professional experience in Retail, Merchandising, Pricing, Purchasing, or Supply Chain is advantageous.
• Experience with data and business systems is preferred.
• Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work accurately with large data sets and multiple systems.

Aufgaben

• Manage and maintain retail pricing data across Retail Europe.
• Support pricing strategies through price analysis, reporting, and markdown recommendations.
• Collaborate with Merchandising and Finance to ensure pricing alignment and data integrity.
• Act as a key contact for pricing-related inquiries with internal stakeholders.
• Maintain product hierarchies, franchise structures, and other master data.
• Provide backup support for creation/processing of purchase orders (in-line and wholesale).
• Prepare regular reports/analyses to support business decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve data quality and processes.

Kenntnisse

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Organization

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Related field

Tools

Excel

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

Junior Manager Pricing & Purchasing Retail Europe

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.

The Junior Manager, Pricing & Purchasing supports the Retail Merchandising team by ensuring accurate pricing, product master data, and purchasing processes across Retail Europe.

Through close collaboration with Merchandising, Finance, and cross-functional partners, the role contributes to pricing accuracy, operational excellence, and efficient business execution.

Manage and maintain retail pricing data, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely updates across all relevant systems

Support the execution of pricing strategies through price analysis, reporting, and markdown recommendations

Collaborate closely with Merchandising and Finance to ensure pricing alignment and data integrity

Act as a key contact for pricing-related inquiries, providing timely and accurate support to internal stakeholders

Maintain and update product hierarchies, franchise structures, and other relevant master data

Provide backup support for the creation and processing of purchase orders for in-line and wholesale products

Support operational merchandising processes and contribute to the efficient execution of day-to-day business activities

Prepare and maintain regular reports and analyses to support business decisions

Identify opportunities to improve data quality, processes, and operational efficiency.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.

First professional experience in Retail, Merchandising, Pricing, Purchasing, Supply Chain, or a similar business function is an advantage

Experience working with data and business systems is preferred.

Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail

Ability to work accurately with large data sets and multiple systems.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

Proactive problem-solving skills and a structured way of working.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across functions

Hands-on, reliable, and eager to learn in a dynamic retail environment.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; SAP experience is an advantage

Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.

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.

PUMA encourages your passion for sports – we live it ourselves. That's particularly true for PUMA Merchandising, where it's essential to make the connection between market needs and product development. With creative solutions, we channel market and consumer needs into PUMA products.