Retail Management / Operations
Senior Manager Global FOC Merchandising
Herzogenaurach, Germany
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Your Talent
- Minimum 5+ years of work experience in retail buying/merchandising, merchandise planning, or product management within the sports and sports-lifestyle industry.
- Deep understanding of seasonal merchandise buying and product cycle management.
- Profound knowledge of buying and merchandise planning KPIs.
- High product affinity and awareness of current trends and competitors in the global sports and sports-lifestyle market.
- Strong proficiency in numerical analysis and retail acumen.
- Strong self-organization and problem-solving skills; ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, matrix organization.
- Collaborative work ethic and respectful communication style.
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic, with a hands-on approach to daily business tasks.
- Preferably, a university degree in a related field (business, fashion, or a similar background).
- Business language is English in a very international team; other languages are a plus.
Your Mission
Define Outlet Product Strategy:
- Define the product strategy for Outlets, optimizing commerciality and profitability through the definition of a global FOC core range.
- Align the FOC product strategy with Business Units and the Central Regional Creation Center (RCC).
- Provide guidance and direction to local Retail Merchandising teams for Outlet assortments.
Optimize Outlet Merchandising Process:
- Establish standards and procedures to drive the Outlet business, defining clear roles and responsibilities, setting detailed timelines for all parties involved, and ensuring adherence.
- Partner with Business Process Managers to upgrade tools and systems used.
Drive Regional Improvements:
- Identify key market trends impacting the Outlet business and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Act as the go-to person for all Outlet-related market needs (both in-season and future seasons).
Deliver KPIs and Reporting:
- Introduce relevant KPIs and set clear objectives to measure and track Outlet performance.
- Elevate reporting standards for the Outlet business to share insights with key stakeholders.
Key Stakeholder Management:
- Represent Retail Merchandising for the global Outlet Business at all cross-functional meetings.
- Collaborate closely with Business Units to coordinate the transition of products into Outlets within contractual and legal frameworks.
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 supports over 21,000 employees across 51 countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
