Performance Merchandise Assistant

PUMA; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their Performance Merchandising Team. This role focuses on providing vital administrative support, driving data analysis, and managing product setups for footwear and apparel. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sports products and a keen interest in product merchandising. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with various teams to ensure seasonal deadlines are met. If you're analytical, organized, and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in business analytics or merchandising.
• Passion for performance and sportstyle products.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Performance Merchandising Team.
• Conduct data analysis for purchasing, forecasting, and pricing.

Skills

Business Analytics

Analytical Skills

Relationship Building

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to Work Independently

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Business Analytics or Related Field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Microsoft Teams

PowerPoint

Job description

YOUR MISSION

• Provide administrative support to the Performance Merchandising Team in creating footwear, apparel, and accessories ranges.
• Support and, where necessary, drive data analysis of the UKI range from purchasing, forecasting, pricing, and margin perspectives.
• Assist the wider Merchandising Team with local ERP setup of wholesale and DTC ranges.
• Serve as the first point of contact for cross-departmental queries on the performance product range focused on run, train, and hoops.
• Manage key Excel files covering forecasting, pricing, product descriptions, and status.
• Follow and track the global critical path process to ensure seasonal deadlines are met.
• Participate actively in key milestone meetings.
• Create sell-in tools to support the Sales GTM process, such as workbooks, line plans, and price lists.
• Own product setup for run, train, and hoops, including internal systems, restrictions, embargoes, trackers, master sheets, and price changes.
• Develop knowledge of the run, train, and hoops UKI market to provide feedback to regional and global business units.
• Conduct regular store visits and prepare wrap-up reports to stay updated on retailer and competitor activity.
• Analyze historical PO and sales data alongside seasonal targets to provide accurate forecasts and optimize SKU efficiency.
• Support sample order placement after reviewing seasonal needs to maximize efficiency and reduce costs.
• Manage merchandising showrooms at season start and pack them down afterward.
• Liaise daily with the wider merchandising team, DTC, sales, and marketing to execute account and brand plans, sharing relevant updates.
• Contribute to a collaborative and harmonious merchandising team with strong relationships across functions.
• Review weekly GTM updates and follow up on action points.

YOUR TALENT

• Relevant work experience and/or educational background in business analytics.
• Interest in developing a career in product merchandising.
• Passion for performance and sportstyle products.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Advanced analytical skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Desire to own projects, exceed expectations, and find solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Power BI, Teams, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Skills to present effectively in 1:1 and group settings.
• Proactive, persistent, and inquisitive nature.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK and overseas.

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