Merchandising Manager: Sports Brand Strategy & Insights

PUMA SE; Somerville (MA); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

PUMA SE in Somerville, MA is seeking a Merchandising/Buying professional to drive seasonal planning, sell-in readiness, and assortment execution. You will partner with Global and North America teams, coordinate milestones, and manage product updates and launches.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years in merchandising or related commercial roles, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and excellent communication. This role supports go-to-market activities and sample management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Merchandising or related field.
• 3–5+ years in Merchandising, Product Management, Sales Planning, or Category Management.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Attention to detail, organization and project management abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Passion for sports, consumer products, and brand-driven businesses.

Responsibilities

• Support seasonal assortment planning and product line execution across footwear, apparel, and accessories.
• Partner with Global and North America teams to provide market feedback and influence future product direction.
• Coordinate key seasonal milestones including assortment reviews, line freezes, sales meetings, and product launches.
• Analyze sales performance, sell-through trends, market intelligence, and competitive activity to identify risks and opportunities.
• Develop reporting and business insights to support assortment, pricing, and inventory decisions.
• Lead sample management and showroom readiness for seasonal sales meetings, customer presentations, and key account events.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business, Marketing, Retail Management, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

PUMA SE in Somerville, MA is seeking a Merchandising/Buying professional to drive seasonal planning, sell-in readiness, and assortment execution. You will partner with Global and North America teams, coordinate milestones, and manage product updates and launches.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years in merchandising or related commercial roles, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and excellent communication. This role supports go-to-market activities and sample management.