Merchandiser DTC

PUMA Gruppe; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

PUMA Somerville is seeking a Merchandising/Buying professional to drive seasonal assortments across footwear, apparel, and accessories. You will partner with various teams to forecast, buy, and align with brand priorities and financial goals.

The role requires 5+ years in merchandising or buying and a strong grasp of retail math, with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred. This on-site position is based in Somerville, MA.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of merchandising or buying experience in wholesale or retail or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or related field.
• Strong business acumen with knowledge of retail math (sell-through, gross margin, discounting, OTB).
• Experience managing multi-category assortments across footwear, apparel, and accessories.
• Strong written and verbal communication and cross-functional influence.

Responsibilities

• Build seasonal merchandising and buying strategies across footwear, apparel, and accessories.
• Develop consumer-centric assortments from global product range with regional opportunities.
• Forecast, buy quantities, and align financials with DTC Planning.
• Prepare and interpret sales, inventory, sell-through, margin, and marketplace data for actions.

Skills

Business acumen

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Retail math knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Merchandising/Marketing

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Merchandising / Buying, Somerville, United States of America

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.

• Build seasonal merchandising and buying strategies across footwear, apparel, and accessories, ensuring assortments support consumer demand, brand priorities, and financial objectives.
• Develop consumer-centric assortments from the global product range while identifying regional opportunities and category needs for PUMA.com.
• Partner with DTC Planning on forecasting, buy quantities, and financial alignment to ensure category strategies are reflected in the numbers.
• Prepare and interpret sales, inventory, sell-through, margin, and marketplace data to provide recommendations, action plans, and business updates.
• Lead seasonal line architecture, visual assortment tools, product hindsight recaps, and merchandising presentations to support seasonal alignment and decision-making.
• Manage product-related information and ensure accuracy across key deliverables, including pricing, forecasts, product setup, intro dates, distribution, order entry, and delivery tracking.
• Partner closely with Ecommerce Merchandising to support site execution, product placement, digital navigation, and brand initiative alignment.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Visual Merchandising, and Ecommerce partners to maximize product exposure during key selling periods and ensure assortment stories are supported as planned.
• Work with Product Line Management and Global Merchandising partners to ensure seasonal product ranges support brand voice, channel needs, and architecture requirements.
• Monitor competitive websites, marketplace trends, consumer purchasing habits, pricing, key items, and category shifts to identify assortment opportunities and risks.
• Provide weekly and monthly business updates on category performance, including strengths, weaknesses, risks, and recommended actions.
• Partner cross-functionally with Retail, Wholesale, and DTC Merchandising teams to ensure product stories are integrated across footwear, apparel, and accessories for a cohesive consumer experience.
• Identify operational efficiencies and support process improvements that help drive profitability, executional excellence, and business growth.
• 5+ years of experience in Merchandising or Buying in either a Wholesale or Retail organization or equivalent,
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Strong business acumen and deep knowledge of retail math, including sell-through, gross margin, discounting, open-to-buy, inventory productivity, and sales plan management.
• Experience managing multi-category assortments across footwear, apparel, and accessories preferred.
• Strong analytical ability with experience turning sales and marketplace data into clear business actions.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and formulas, with strong PowerPoint and Microsoft Office capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present recommendations and influence cross-functional partners.
• Strong organizational, time management, prioritization, and project management skills with the ability to meet seasonal deadlines.
• Ability to establish an independent point of view and contribute to decision-making forums.

The hiring range base pay for this position is $57,000-$75,810 + Bonus + Benefits

Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience

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.

The large running presence in Boston drives our passion to be to the Fastest Sports Brand in the World.

PUMA encourages your passion for sports – we live it ourselves. That's particularly true for PUMA Merchandising, where it's essential to make the connection between market needs and product development. With creative solutions, we channel market and consumer needs into PUMA products.