Jobs at PUMA Gruppe in United States

SPEED & SPIRIT are key qualities we seek in our candidates, inspired by values that motivate us to BE DRIVEN in performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in team spirit, and BE YOU to showcase individual talent and experience. Applying for a job at PUMA is simple: click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in retail buying/merchandising, merchandise planning, or product management within the sports and sports-lifestyle industry.
• Deep understanding of seasonal merchandise buying and product cycle management.
• Knowledge of buying and merchandise planning KPIs.
• Strong product affinity, awareness of current trends, and knowledge of competitors in the global sports market.
• Proficiency in numerical analysis and retail acumen.
• Excellent self-organization and problem-solving skills; ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, matrix organization.
• Collaborative work ethic and respectful communication style.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, with a hands-on approach to daily tasks.
• Preferably, a university degree in business, fashion, or related fields.
• Proficiency in English; additional languages are a plus.

• Define the product strategy for Outlets, optimizing commerciality and profitability through a global FOC core range.
• Align the FOC product strategy with Business Units and the Central Regional Creation Center (RCC).
• Guide and support local Retail Merchandising teams for Outlet assortments.
• Establish standards and procedures to drive the Outlet business, including roles, responsibilities, and timelines.
• Partner with Business Process Managers to upgrade tools and systems.

Drive Regional Improvements:

• Identify key market trends impacting the Outlet business and leverage emerging opportunities.
• Serve as the main contact for Outlet-related market needs, both in-season and future seasons.

Deliver KPIs and Reporting:

• Implement relevant KPIs and set objectives to measure Outlet performance.
• Enhance reporting standards to provide insights to stakeholders.

Key Stakeholder Management:

• Represent Retail Merchandising in all global Outlet Business meetings.
• Collaborate with Business Units to coordinate product transitions into Outlets legally and contractually.

PUMA is committed to equal opportunity employment, welcoming applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. We promote an inclusive environment free from harassment or discrimination.

With over 21,000 employees across 51 countries, the PUMA Group owns the brands PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

Our headquarters in Herzogenaurach, or Herzo, is located in southern Germany near Nuremberg. Each day, over 1,000 colleagues work here, pushing the boundaries of sport and fashion. You might even bump into Usain Bolt or Antoine Griezmann walking the halls!