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Merchandising / Buying, Herzogenaurach, Germany

(Senior) Director Lifestyle 360 Global Go to Market

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

  • Translate BU strategy into a focused global merchandising strategy (incl. range reduction & mandatory range)

  • Develop multi‑year franchise and seasonal plans including forecasting and KPI tracking

  • Build seasonal playbooks and consumer‑centric global assortments.

  • Align Marketing, BU, and Commercial teams to deliver cohesive product stories and distribution plans

  • Deliver global frameworks and seasonal execution supported by in‑season analysis and forecasting

  • Lead market performance reviews (teardowns, recaps) and drive corrective actions

  • Lead, develop, and align the team while ensuring cross-category consistency.

Your talent

  • 12–15+ years of global experience in Merchandising, Commercial Strategy, GTM, or BU leadership

  • Proven ownership of global merchandising strategy and transformation initiatives

  • Expertise in franchise lifecycle management and range simplification

  • Strong commercial acumen across Wholesale, Retail, and eCommerce

  • Highly data-driven with deep experience managing KPI frameworks (revenue, margin, ST, GRR)

  • Strong senior stakeholder influence and excellent executive communication skills

  • Leadership strength with a coaching mindset, consumer obsession, and decisive decision-making.

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.

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 employs more than 20,000 people 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.