Senior Manager Global Go-To Market Training Footwear & Apparel

PUMA SE; Deutschland; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

PUMA SE in Germany seeks an experienced Apparel Merchandising Lead to develop mid-/long-term growth plans and optimize the regional product assortment. You will drive the apparel merchandising process, align with markets, and deliver optimal assortments to drive sell-through and financial targets.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to review and refine product assortments, influence global tools, and set regional KPIs while guiding implementation.

Qualifications

• College/University degree with a focus on Business/Merchandising.
• Strong communication skills in English and stakeholder collaboration.
• Experience in go-to-market, merchandising or planning roles.

Responsabilités

• Develop mid/long-term sustainable growth plans for regional directives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize the product assortments.
• Lead apparel merchandising and sign off optimal regional delivery.
• Review assortments to maximize market opportunities globally.
• Influence global tools and streamline best practices.
• Drive global merchandising strategy and regional KPIs.
• Manage forecasting processes and meet deadlines.
• Monitor in-season product performance by region.
• Provide qualitative and quantitative consumer feedback for strategy.

Connaissances

Verbal & written communication

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Merchandising expertise

Strategic planning

Presentation skills

English fluent

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Business/Merchandising

Outils

MS Office suite

Excel

PowerPoint

Description du poste

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 to let our individual talent and experience shine.

YOUR MISSION

• Develop mid/long-term sustainable growth plans for regional product directives
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and optimize the product assortments
• Lead and drive the Apparel Merchandising process and overall sign off the delivery of the optimum assortments by division and for regions, to markets in order to drive sell-through and reach financial targets
• Review and edit apparel assortments to optimize the product efficiencies and market opportunities globally while maximizing brand experience across categories, channels & accounts
• Influence and execute global tools and processes in order to streamline best business practice
• Develop and drive a global merchandising strategy and set regional KPIs and objectives while guiding and keeping a close eye on divisional implementation in the different regions
• Manage and set accurate forecasting processes within deadlines and targets
• Monitor in-season product performance in the regions
• Work closely with the regional apparel merchandising teams to provide consumer, competition and customer qualitative and quantitative feedback as input to future Product Merchandising Strategies.

YOUR TALENT

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a go-to-market, merchandising and/or planning role
• College/University degree with a focus on Business/Merchandising
• Passion for sports and fashion
• Dynamic teammate who embraces change, is comfortable with ambiguity, and always looking for ways to improve self & business
• Strong verbal & written communication skills, including meeting facilitation and presentations – English fluent
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines at once, across a variety of stakeholders
• Aptitude for data and analysis – including data capture, reporting, analysis and practical application.
• Ability to influence, motivate, lead and negotiate across a diverse set of stakeholders
• Good knowledge of MS Office programs (Excel, PPT) and ability to quickly learn new software applications.

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. 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 21,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.