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Merchandising / Buying, Seoul, Korea, Republic of

Manager, Merchandising Footwear

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

Execute and deliver the right merchandising on a country level of respective business segments, in order to achieve the successfule Divisional and Business Unit mix set under the brand direction. Also, building a strong foundation which can establish ourselves in a solid / safe future position for its Longevity. Deliver a desirability of the Brand and also achieve the Country Financial plan/goal by supporting Regional / Global Brand strategy leading to maximum sell-through result.

  • [Task 1] (30%)
    Develop lifestyle product portfolio and strategies that meet consumers needs in line with distribution channels and key accounts in accordance with Global Brand Initiatives and Local Key Products for long-term.

  • [Task 2] (30%) 
    Execute Go-to-market process and manage the product lifecycle for entire of lifestyle footwear including seasonal.

  • [Task 3] (20%)
    Analyze business to establish an organized platform for delivering key story, concept and distinguished brand image.

  • [Task 4] (10%)
    Align product distribution to channels in coordination with Sales, Demand Planning, Retail, and Marketing.

  • [Task 5] (10%)
    Product presentations: support Sales management with presentations for selected Strategic accounts for regularly held Trade Shows.
     

Your talent

  • Education : Bachelor degree 

  • Professional : 10-15 years of experience in footwear merchandising in sports-lifestyle business

  • IT Skills : Highly advanced MS Office Skills (Excel, Powerpoint), basic knowledge of SAP preferred

  • Language Skills : Business English fluent

  • Competencies : Proactive / Sense of Trend / Teamwork / Communication Skills

  • Functional Skills : Product Line building and planning / Distribution channel comprehensive

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 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.