JUNIOR PLANNER RETAIL EUROPE (PART-TIME, LIMITED FOR… in Herzogenaurach bei PUMA

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.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in relevant area
• Command of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical skills
• Knowledge of marketplace research techniques
• Experience in Merchandise Buying or Planning at any level
• previous experience in the Sporting Goods or Fashion industry is an advantage
• Additional experience as a product or project manager preferred
• English language. Knowledge of other languages a plus.

• Build effective business partnerships with internal and external customers/colleagues.
• Act professionally in all tasks and communication, be strong role model for the team.
• Work in synergy with team to make best business decisions and effectively communicate

• Collaborate with the category Buyer and Planner to deliver maximum sales, margin, and profit to the business.
• Partner with key stakeholders (Buying, Planning, Trading, Content, Digital Marketing) to deliver and manage seasonal OTB plan, aligned with Top Down KPI’s (Net Sales, Gross Margin, Markdowns, Sell-through, Inventory)
• Monitor in-season performance of top sellers, key initiatives and NOOS articles to maintain ideal inventory cover and limit Out-of-Stock scenarios.
• Liaise with category Planner and Merchandise Planning Lead, to manage financial plans across category, key attributes and critical path milestones.
• Liaise with Purchasing to track purchase orders and take corrective action to ensure on-time delivery.
• Lead markdown process by liaising with Buyer, Planner and Merchandise Planning Lead, to align with markdown targets.
• Ad-hoc tasks may be assigned to you in the course of your employment

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.