DTC Merchandising Associate - Footwear & Apparel

PUMA; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA is seeking a Junior Merchandiser DTC in Boston to assist seasonal buying and assortment strategies across footwear, apparel, and accessories for DTC stores. You will help build consumer-centric assortments, manage seasonal buys, interpret performance data, and drive category growth in alignment with brand priorities.

The ideal candidate has 0–2 years in Merchandising or Buying, strong organizational and communication skills, and advanced Excel/PowerPoint abilities.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Detail oriented with analytical strengths.
• Demonstrates ability to establish an independent view and contribute to decision-making forums.
• Knowledge of retail math and KPIs including sell thru, markup, gross margin, discounting, and open to buy.
• Advanced MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building seasonal merchandising and buying strategies across footwear, apparel, and accessories—ensuring assortments support consumer demand, brand priorities, and financial objectives.
• Support DTC Merchandising team in responsibilities including visual line plans, forecasting, order entry, setting up product, tracking deliveries, creating presentations, and preparing for meetings.
• Assist in developing consumer-centric assortments from the global product range while identifying regional opportunities and category needs.
• Partner with DTC Planning on forecasting, buy quantities, and financial alignment to ensure category strategies are reflected in the numbers.
• Partner with DTC Allocations and Planning teams to ensure successful go-to-market delivery.
• Assist in preparing and interpreting sales data to provide actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Visual Merchandising to maximize product exposure during key selling periods.
• Partner with Wholesale and DTC Merchandising to ensure cohesive product storytelling across channels.
• Identify operational efficiencies and process improvements to drive profitability and growth.
• Coordinate with outside vendors to ensure timely delivery and quality standards.
• Monitor competitive environments and conduct ongoing market research.

Skills

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

PUMA is seeking a Junior Merchandiser DTC in Boston to assist seasonal buying and assortment strategies across footwear, apparel, and accessories for DTC stores. You will help build consumer-centric assortments, manage seasonal buys, interpret performance data, and drive category growth in alignment with brand priorities.

The ideal candidate has 0–2 years in Merchandising or Buying, strong organizational and communication skills, and advanced Excel/PowerPoint abilities.