Merchandising Strategist: FPS & ECOM

Puma Group; Fatih; On-site; TRY 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA is seeking a Retail Inventory & Merchandising professional in Turkey to proactively monitor in-season stock, drive sell-through, and execute inline buys aligned with regional targets. The role emphasizes strong collaboration with local leadership and global counterparts to maximize profitability.

Responsibilities include promotions to GM targets, markdown management, and coordination of seasonal collections, with regular store visits and comprehensive buy-plan reporting.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in the Retail industry (fashion/sportswear preferred).
• University degree, preferably in a business-related field.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent interpersonal relations & communication skills.
• Service-oriented and open personality.
• Ability and willingness to collaborate with a diverse workforce, intercultural understanding.
• Proven MS Office skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Monitor in-season inventory to avoid under/overstock and align with demand.
• Hit end-of-season Sell-Through targets through tracking and actions.
• Execute seasonal inline product buys per regional targets and performance data.
• Design stock promotions and price reductions to meet GM and stock-turn goals.
• Identify top-performing items to maximize profitability through replenishment and visibility.
• Manage in-season markdowns and promotions to clear aging stock while protecting brand equity.
• Coordinate rollout of special collections with global launch dates and calendars.
• Visit Full Price Retail Stores weekly/bi-weekly to ensure alignment with local leadership.
• Prepare and present buy plans and reports to local and global teams.

Skills

Retail experience

Interpersonal skills

English fluency

Collaboration

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

University degree (Business preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

PUMA is seeking a Retail Inventory & Merchandising professional in Turkey to proactively monitor in-season stock, drive sell-through, and execute inline buys aligned with regional targets. The role emphasizes strong collaboration with local leadership and global counterparts to maximize profitability.

Responsibilities include promotions to GM targets, markdown management, and coordination of seasonal collections, with regular store visits and comprehensive buy-plan reporting.