Teamhead Merchandising PUMA Golf

PUMA Gruppe; Carlsbad (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA Golf in Carlsbad, California, seeks an experienced Merchandising/Buying leader to drive the US seasonal line architecture, assortment, and lifecycle plans. You will collaborate with Global Product Line Management to shape product concepts, pricing, and channel strategies, and present to sales teams and Key Accounts.

The role requires deep knowledge of the US golf market, a strong analytical mindset, and the ability to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Merchandising or Product Management in Wholesale or Retail organizations.
• Knowledge of the golf market is a must.
• Strong business orientation, analytical aptitude, and retail math knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Drive US seasonal PUMA Golf line architecture, assortment, and lifecycle plans to support growth initiatives.
• Partner with Global Product Line Management to meet channel needs and pricing requirements.
• Create and deliver impactful product presentations for internal sales meetings and Key Account pre-lines.
• Oversee all information related to products including price points, forecasts, introduction/launch dates and distribution plans.
• Review buy plans by article with Planning Team prior to all orders to factory.

Skills

Merchandising

Product Management

Wholesale/Retail

Golf market knowledge

Microsoft Office

Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing/Business

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Merchandising / Buying, Carlsbad, 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.

• Drive US seasonal PUMA Golf line architecture, assortment, and lifecycle plans, ensuring that the line plan is built to support key category growth initiatives and Key Account strategies
• Partner with Global Product Line Management to ensure the creation of product that meets Channel needs/targeted line architecture and pricing requirements
• Drive presentation of seasonal architecture to global product teams along with insights and commercial input that aligns to brand positioning and vision.
• Create and deliver impactful product presentations for internal sales meetings and Key Account pre-lines
• Own the overall process of briefing margin appropriate products and/or special programs based on specific market needs that incorporate customer insights, consumer trends, competitive activities, market intelligence and the North American distribution strategy.
• Oversee all information related to products including but not limited to price points, forecasts, introduction/launch dates and distribution plans
• Responsible for pre-season sample management working alongside the US merchandising manager
• Review ongoing sell-through analysis for the overall category and key accounts to assess trends and needs while ensuring fast decision making
• Travel the market to gain insight on current trends, consumer behaviors and channel opportunities
• Review buy plans by article with Planning Team prior to all orders to factory
• Serve as Puma Golf product expert of the US region, internally and externally
• Drive seasonal pre-line process for Footwear and Apparel across all channels to collect customer insight, brief additional needs and adjust seasonal assortment plans as needed
• Review incoming Key Account assortments to ensure key marketing styles were ranged
• Collaborate with Sales counterparts to identify needs as related to assortment plans and product flow to maximize wins for the PUMA brand and the customer
• Educate the Sales force on seasonal merchandising strategies and product
• Work closely with Planning and Operations counterparts to share information regarding financial targets, functional milestones and account planning, forecasting and performance
• Work cross-functionally to ensure that the go-to-market process runs smoothly.
• 8+ years of experience in Merchandising or Product Management in either Wholesale or Retail organization, knowledge of the golf market is a must.
• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business, Retail Merchandising, or a related field
• Strong business orientation, analytical aptitude, and retail math knowledge
• Strong collaboration skills required to work cross-functionally with sales, product marketing and design teams
• Comprehensive business knowledge of the US golf marketplace including competitive set, distribution channels, pricing, segmentation strategy, regional variances
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with short timelines and changing priorities
• Flexible, solution-oriented, a skilled communicator and a relationship builder
• Fully proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Ability to travel up to 25%

The hiring range base pay for this position is $90,200 - $122,430 + 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.

Carlsbad is where COBRA PUMA GOLF takes a strong swing at introducing joy into the game of golf.

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.