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Merchandising / Buying, Herzogenaurach, Germany

Manager Merchandising APP Commercial

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 click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.

Your mission

  • Contribute to the European Commercial merchandising strategy by aligning regional assortments with global directives across all channels and preparing analytical inputs that support brand heat, demand, and range efficiency.

  • Support the European Go‑To‑Market process by maintaining seasonal launch calendars, tracking key deadlines, and ensuring effective information flow between merchandising and category marketing.

  • Assist in creating and updating merchandising plans and assortments by collecting data, running analyses, and forming initial recommendations based on global initiatives, channel needs, and consumer insights.

  • Help localize global assortments and tools for European clusters by updating templates, validating item lists, and supporting market‑specific adjustments.

  • Maintain accurate regional price lists by managing updates, coordinating system changes, and ensuring alignment with global pricing guidance.

  • Consolidate and track channel forecasts to ensure complete, accurate inputs that meet global timelines and financial expectations.

  • Provide analytical and administrative support to financial midterm planning through data gathering, basic reporting, and preparation of budget inputs.

  • Collaborate with Global Product, Sales, E‑com, Retail, and Marketing by preparing documentation, updating product information, and coordinating assigned commercial activities.

  • Participate in cross‑functional routines by supporting data checks, monitoring process steps, and maintaining workflow accuracy across Supply Chain, Merchandising Operations, and Analytics.

  • Support executional and GTM‑related tasks—including catalogue updates, SMU preparation, sample orders, ERP and pricing updates, showroom setup, and GTM material creation—in alignment with the Team Head Merchandising Planning & Operations.

Your talent

  • A relevant bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of experience in merchandising, product management, buying, planning, or category management are required.

  • Strong knowledge of assortment planning, forecasting, pricing, and seasonal calendars—ideally within an international or matrix organization—is essential.

  • The role requires familiarity with global‑to‑local product processes, GTM cycles, and collaboration across Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Global Product teams.

  • Advanced Excel skills and hands‑on experience with ERP, PLM, PIM, or merchandising planning tools are important.

  • Understanding European consumer behavior, market differences, and channel dynamics across Wholesale, E‑com, and Retail is necessary.

  • Strong merchandising and commercial capabilities are required to support assortment execution, forecasting, SMU processes, price list management, and GTM tool creation.

  • Analytical strength, accuracy with product data, and the ability to produce clear, structured reports for senior stakeholders are key competencies.

  • The role demands excellent communication, cross‑functional collaboration, strong organization, and a proactive, solution‑oriented mindset suited to fast‑paced environments.

Our principles

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.

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PUMA Headquarter Herzogenaurach

Herzogen­aurach

The PUMA corporate Headquarters are located in Herzogenaurach or Herzo, as we like to call our hometown, located in southern Germany close to Nuremberg.  Every day, more than 1000 colleagues walk through our doors, ready to push sport and fashion forward.  And if you’re lucky, you just might run into Usain Bolt or Antoine Griezmann walking down the hall.

PUMA Headquarter Herzogenaurach

Shape PUMA Merchandising

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.