Junior Merchandiser DTC Flagships

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YOUR MISSION:

Ensure product range and all decisions deliver on strategic vision for the brand and category while delivering against the business plan,

Assist in preparing and interpreting sales data in order to provide and execute against resultant recommendations and actionable strategies,

Collaborate with DTC Planning, Ecommerce, and Operations team members to execute seasonal plans and store experience,

Provide data and ensure accuracy of all product related materials to Merchandising Operations, Marketing, Ecommerce, and Global Merchandising teams,

Assist in providing business updates on Retail business at weekly and monthly meetings including strengths, weaknesses, and actions to move forward,

Partner with DTC Marketing and Visual Teams to ensure assortment is supported as planned,

Support DTC Merchandising team in all responsibilities including but not limited to visual line plans, forecasting, entering orders, setting up product, tracking deliveries, creating presentations, and preparing for meetings,

Work with Ecommerce Merchandising team to manage proper placement of assortments, per brand initiatives,

Partner closely with outside vendors to ensure process and product delivery is timely and up to PUMA quality standards,

Visit stores, monitor competition websites and be in market consistently,

Understand competitive environments and conduct ongoing market research focusing on consumer purchasing habits, competitive programs and customer developments.

YOUR TALENT:

0-2 years of experience in Merchandising or Buying in either a Wholesale or Retail organization or equivalent,

Strong organizational and time management skills,

Demonstrates effective communication,

Detail oriented with analytical strengths,

Demonstrates ability to establish an independent view and contribute to decision-making forums,

Knowledge of retail math and key performance indicators including sell thru, markup, gross margin, discounting, and open to buy,

Ability to develop and create new thoughts and ideas pertaining to the presentation of products,

Advanced knowledge of Excel and Power Point; highly competent with Microsoft Office Suite,

Ability to travel up to 15% of the time (International & Domestic).

The hiring range base pay for this position is $47,200 - $62,765 + Bonus + Benefits

(Benefit Summary Corporate)

Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience

PUMA supports over 21,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.