Lead Merchandiser, Sport Core Apparel – Growth & Strategy

PUMA Group

Somerville (MA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 122,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

PUMA Group in the United States is seeking a Lead Merchandiser for Sport style Core Apparel to develop and execute wholesale merchandising strategies that drive growth, profitability, and brand alignment.

You will leverage consumer insights, market trends, and commercial data to guide assortment decisions, own seasonal line architecture, lead the pre-line process, and collaborate with Global Business Units and cross‑functional teams to deliver impactful go‑to‑market plans.

Qualifications

7-10 years of experience in Merchandising or Product Management in Wholesale or Retail.
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business, Retail Merchandising, or a related field.
Business orientation, analytical aptitude, and retail math knowledge.
Experience with US marketplace and consumer goods including distribution, pricing, segmentation, and forecasting.
Ability to travel 20-30% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a channel-specific product strategy to drive profitable growth and align with brand objectives.
Create, present, and manage seasonal line architecture and assortment plans.
Leverage consumer insights and market trends to inform assortment decisions and pricing.