Executive/Senior Executive, Merchandising

PUMA Group; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA Group seeks a dedicated professional to execute regional wholesale and retail merchandising strategies, ensuring alignment with brand objectives and market demands. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Business Management, strong retail experience, and a passion for sports, particularly basketball. You will contribute to achieving KPIs while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Min 2-3 years in retail or wholesale merchandising/sales.
• Strong passion for basketball is encouraged.
• Sufficient in English and local languages at business level.

Responsibilities

• Execute regional product assortment to achieve KPIs.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams for strategic goals.
• Provide market intelligence for brand and competition support.

Skills

Retail Merchandising

Sales

Market Intelligence

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

ERP

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 BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy and all genders are welcome. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.

YOUR MISSION:

Execute the Regional Wholesale and Retail Merchandise function for the respective business segment, in order to achieve the desired Divisional and Business Unit mix set by Regional Merchandising Director in order to secure a solid / safe future platform for the Longevity and Desirability of the Brand.

In their function and also deliver the regional Financial plan, while supporting Regional / Global Brand strategy leading to maximum sell-through result. Position is Go-to-Market focused in terms of execution and planning.

Task 1: Merchandising Process

In line with Global/Regional product directives, execute the regional product assortment in order to achieve the seasonal KPI’s. Accountable for Regional/Local assortment execution and providing a relevant Divisional/Business Unit assortment.

Task 2: Delivering KPIs

Execute a Regional/Local Divisional Merchandising plan to deliver against agreed Regional/ Country KPIs and Divisional objectives.

Task 3: Cross-Functional / Cross-Divisional Alignment

Collaborate with Regional Sales- Retail- and Marketing teams to coordinate activities against agreed and aligned financial targets or other Country relevant Strategic goals.

Task 4: Support GTM Planning and Calendar process

Strategic and Key Account GTM implementation in the regional/country to build up Key Accounts packages and business segmentation to achieve maximum sell through result and received desired regional KPIs and financial target.

Task 5: Market information input and support

Provide timely feedback and market intelligence of own brand and competitions and support regional GTM function.

YOUR TALENT:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or relevant studied.

Professional: Functional: Min 2-3 years in retail Merchandising /Sales or wholesale Merchandising/Sales function.

Industry: sports-lifestyle business. Candidates with a strong passion for basketball are encouraged to apply.

IT Skills: Sufficient in manipulating Microsoft Excel and Power Point, basic knowledge of ERP

Language Skills: English (Business Level); Local Language (Business Level)

PUMA supports over 19,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

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.