Senior Associate Merchandising and Allocation (Third Party)

PUMA SE; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA SE in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Associate Merchandising and Allocation to manage stock across premium counter accounts and its omnichannel. You will partner with sales, buying, VM, and operations to forecast needs, drive replenishment, and optimize assortments for peak seasons while maintaining strong stock control.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, expert Excel skills, and effective stakeholder management to support sales and profitability.

Qualifications

• MBA / MFM / B.F.Tech from a reputed institute with 1-2 years of relevant experience.
• Or BFM with 4-5 years of relevant experience in retail merchandising, trading, or planning.
• Strong proficiency in Advanced Microsoft Excel is a must.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Manage merchandising and allocation across key accounts and omnichannel.
• Collaborate with sales, buying, VM, and operations to align stock plans.
• Ensure stock availability at right place and time to enable sales.
• Prepare seasonal assortments and monitor ROS and Sell Through.
• Drive replenishment efficiency and support store assortment optimization.
• Prepare discount lists during EOSS to meet net sales targets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Education

MBA / MFM / B.F.Tech

BFM with 4-5 years

Tools

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Associate Merchandising and Allocation (Third Party)

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.

Position Summary

Manage merchandising and allocation across counters of Key Accounts like Metro, Mochi, Footlocker, Metro Active, Superkicks, Veg & Non Veg, Limited Edition and their respective omnichannel. Overseeing day-to-day operations and performance. Collaborate closely with sales, buying, and operations teams, maintaining a strong connection with the product line and customer trends to develop effective allocation strategies.

Key Objectives

• Responsible for ensuring the availability of the right stock at the right place and time, thereby enabling sales achievement.
• Collaborate with Visual Merchandising (VM), Retail Operations, and Sales teams to ensure seasonal rollouts are aligned and implemented as per plan.
• Ensure timely dispatch of incoming new season stock to respective stores as per the launch plan.
• Execute accurate replenishment and maintain healthy stock levels at the SKU level to avoid lost sales opportunities.
• Manage RTV (Return to Vendor) to the warehouse and facilitate stock consolidation between stores to reduce slow-moving merchandise and improve store assortment.
• Work closely with the buying team to ensure buys are placed in the right product types attributes based on forecasted requirements, store grading & banding and strategic inputs.
• Assortment Planning & Performance Monitoring
• Prepare seasonal assortment plans, ensuring the right mix at Division, Gender, Category, MRP band, and product type level.
• Monitor style performance through regular tracking of Rate of Sale (ROS) and Sell Through.
• Prepare article-level discount lists during End of Season Sale (EOSS) to achieve planned net sales targets within the budgeted markdown percentage.
• Drive weekly and monthly reporting and analysis; present insights during sales meetings.
• Constantly aim to improve the efficiency of replenishment and allocation processes by refining the allocation inputs to maintain optimal SKU-level inventory.
• Collaborate closely with the retail sales team to identify operational gaps and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain optimal stock cover across stores.
• Maintaining article master for key accounts and product listing.

Key Performance Indicators

• Sell Thru %
• Markdown (Discount%)
• Stock Cover
• Gross Profit (GP) and GP%
• Comp and Growth

Organizational relationships

• Internal: Operations, Sales, Buying, Planning, Warehouse
• External: Key Account Warehouse and Logistics Team ,Key Account Store Operations team, Key Account Warehouse and Logistics Team

Eligibility Criteria And Functional Competencies Required

• MBA / MFM / B.F.Tech from a reputed institute with 1-2 years of relevant
• Or BFM with 4-5 years of relevant experience in retail merchandising, trading, or planning.
• Strong proficiency in Advanced Microsoft Excel is a must.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder management.
• Self-motivated and driven; capable of working independently with minimal or no supervision.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work based on business needs.
• Analytical and inquisitive mindset with a keen eye for detail.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies/tools as required by the business.
• Interest in sports or active participation in any sport will be an added advantage.

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.

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