Manager Global Go-To-Market Training

PUMA; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA is seeking a results-oriented Merchandiser to support the development and execution of mid/long-term sustainable growth plans, in line with regional product directives. You will help optimize product assortments and coordinate the Footwear Merchandising process across divisions and regions.

The role requires 2–4 years in merchandising, planning, or buying; strong MS Office skills; passion for sports and fashion; and the ability to manage multiple deadlines with internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business or Merchandising or related field
• 2–4 years in Global/Wholesale/Retail go-to-market, merchandising, planning, or buying
• Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Passion for sports, fashion, and consumer trends
• Collaborative team player with adaptability and improvement mindset
• Strong communication, meeting facilitation, and English fluency
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines with diverse stakeholders
• Strong data analytics skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of mid/long-term growth plans aligned with regional directives
• Collaborate to develop, maintain, and optimize product assortments
• Coordinate Footwear Merchandising processes and optimize assortments by division and region
• Review assortments and recommend improvements for efficiency and market opportunities
• Apply global tools and processes for consistent business practices
• Support implementation of global merchandising strategy with regional KPIs
• Assist forecasting and input in line with deadlines and targets
• Monitor in-season product performance and translate insights into merchandising input
• Manage market/account milestone meetings

Skills

Merchandising

Forecasting

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Excel

PowerPoint

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Merchandising

Tools

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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YOUR MISSION

• Support the development and execution of mid/long-term sustainable growth plans in line with regional product directives
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop, maintain, and optimize product assortments
• Coordinate the FootwearMerchandising process and support the delivery of optimized assortments by division and region
• Review assortments and provide recommendations to improve product efficiency, sell-through and market opportunities
• Apply global tools and processes to ensure efficient ways of working and consistent business practices
• Contribute to the implementation of global merchandising strategy by supporting regional objectives, KPIs and divisional execution
• Support accurate forecasting processes and timely input in line with agreed deadlines and targets
• Monitor in-season product performance and translate regional consumer, competitor, and customer insights into future merchandising input
• Manage and support market/account facing milestone meetings.

YOUR TALENT

• College/University degree with a focus on Business, Merchandising or a related field
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in Global, Wholesale, Retail, digital/e-com go-to-market, merchandising, planning, and/or buying, combined with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Passion for sports, fashion, and consumer trends
• Collaborative teammate who embraces change, is comfortable with ambiguity and continuously looks for ways to improve ways of working and business outcomes
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including meeting facilitation and presentations; fluent in English
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities while working with a variety of stakeholders
• Strong aptitude for data and analysis, including data capture, reporting, interpretation, and practical application, with strong attention to detail
• Ability to build relationships, influence and collaborate effectively across a diverse set of stakeholders.

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.