Senior Associate Merchandising and Allocation (Third Party)

PUMA Sports India Pvt Ltd.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA Sports India Pvt Ltd in Bengaluru seeks a Merchandising & Allocation professional to manage stock across key accounts and omnichannel. You will align with sales, buying, and operations to translate trends into effective allocation and replenishment plans.

Strong Excel skills, analytical mindset, and stakeholder management are essential to drive assortment planning, stock coverage, and seasonal launches in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• MBA / MFM / B.F.Tech from a reputed institute with 1-2 years relevant OR BFM with 4-5 years in retail merchandising or planning.
• Strong proficiency in Advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder management.
• Self-motivated, capable of working independently with multitasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Manage merchandising and allocation across counters for key accounts in Bengaluru.
• Collaborate with sales, buying, and operations teams to develop allocation strategies.
• Ensure stock is available at the right place and time to enable sales targets.
• Coordinate with VM and store teams for seasonal rollouts as planned.
• Oversee replenishment, stock levels, and returns to optimize inventory.
• Prepare assortment plans and monitor ROS and Sell Through.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Multitasking

Learning agility

Sports interest

Education

MBA / MFM / B.F.Tech

BFM with 4-5 years retail experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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

Reports to: Lead Specialty and Liquidation Channels Location: Bengaluru 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

• Net Sales
• 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

YOUR TALENT 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. 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.