Merchandising Manager Teamsport

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

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. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply and follow the steps to upload your application.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with a passion for product, business insights, and consumer trends. You will play a key role in seasonal product planning, sell-in readiness, assortment execution, and business analysis while helping shape the future of the Teamsport category.

Product & Seasonal Planning

• 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.
• Manage and communicate product updates, pricing changes, and assortment adjustments throughout the season.

Commercial & Business Analysis

• 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.
• Support seasonal financial planning processes and category forecasting activities.
• Monitor product performance and recommend actions to optimize business results.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Serve as a key point of contact between Merchandising, Sales, Marketing, Planning, Operations, and Global Teamsport teams.
• Partner with Sales teams to provide product tools, information, and support needed to drive sell-in success.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Sports Marketing teams to align product stories and market opportunities.
• Act as a trusted business partner, ensuring seamless communication and execution across stakeholders.

Go-to-Market & Sample Management

• Lead sample management and showroom readiness for seasonal sales meetings, customer presentations, and key account events.
• Manage specialty sell-in programs and ensure timely execution against budgets and product allocations.
• Coordinate product launches and support successful go-to-market execution across channels.
• Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business, Marketing, Retail Management, or related field.
• 3-5+ years of experience in Merchandising, Product Management, Sales Planning, Category Management, or a related commercial function.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and project management capabilities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Passion for sports, consumer products, and brand-driven businesses.

Why PUMA

• Work for one of the world's most recognizable sports brands.
• Collaborate with global and regional leaders across product, sales, and marketing.
• Influence product strategy and category growth within a high-visibility business unit.
• Be part of an innovative, fast-moving team that brings industry-leading products to athletes and consumers.

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.