Somerville, United States of America

Merchandising / Buying, Somerville, United States of America 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. This position will work closely with DTC Planning, Allocations, Marketing, Operations, Wholesale Merchandising, and external partners to ensure the right product is bought, positioned, and supported across key brick and mortar selling moments. The ideal candidate brings a balance of analytical experience, product interest and instinct, marketplace awareness, and strong cross-functional partnership skills. Assist in building seasonal merchandising and buying strategies across footwear, apparel, and accessories- ensuring assortments support consumer demand, brand priorities, and financial objectives. Support DTC Merchandising team in all responsibilities including but not limited to visual line plans, forecasting, order entry, setting up product, tracking deliveries, creating presentations, and preparing for meetings. Assist in developing consumer-centric assortments from the global product range while identifying regional opportunities and category needs. Partner with DTC Planning on forecasting, buy quantities, and financial alignment to ensure category strategies are reflected in the numbers. Partner with DTC Allocations and Planning teams to ensure successful go-to-market delivery. Assist in preparing and interpreting sales data to provide and execute against resultant recommendations and actionable strategies. Collaborate with Marketing and Visual Merchandising partners to maximize product exposure during key selling periods and ensure assortment stories are supported as planned. Partner cross-functionally with Wholesale and DTC Merchandising teams to ensure product stories are integrated across footwear, apparel, and accessories for a cohesive consumer experience. Identify operational efficiencies and support process improvements that help drive profitability, executional excellence, and business growth. Partner closely with outside vendors to ensure process and product delivery is timely and up to PUMA quality standards. Understand competitive environments and conduct ongoing market research focusing on consumer purchasing habits, competitive programs and customer developments. Visit stores, monitor competition and be in market consistently. 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 10% of the time (International & Domestic). The hiring range base pay for this position is $47,200-$62,765+ Bonus + Benefits Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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. The large running presence in Boston drives our passion to be to the Fastest Sports Brand in the World. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr PUMA SE