Junior Merchandiser DTC

Assists seasonal buying and assortment strategies across footwear, apparel, and accessories for DTC stores across business units. It supports building consumer-centric assortments, managing seasonal buys, interpreting business performance, and driving category growth, profitability, and brand-right execution in PUMA Retail Stores. The role works 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.

• Assist in building seasonal merchandising and buying strategies across footwear, apparel, and accessories to support consumer demand, brand priorities, and financial objectives.
• Support the DTC Merchandising team with visual line plans, forecasting, order entry, product setup, delivery tracking, presentations, and meeting preparation.
• Assist in developing consumer-centric assortments from the global product range while identifying regional opportunities and category needs.
• Partner with DTC Planning and Allocations teams on forecasting, buy quantities, financial alignment, and successful go-to-market delivery.
• Assist in preparing and interpreting sales data to provide and execute against recommendations and actionable strategies.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Visual Merchandising partners to maximise product exposure during key selling periods and ensure assortment stories are supported as planned.
• Partner cross-functionally with Wholesale and DTC Merchandising teams to integrate product stories across footwear, apparel, and accessories for a cohesive consumer experience.
• Identify operational efficiencies and support process improvements that drive profitability, executional excellence, and business growth.
• Partner closely with outside vendors to ensure process and product delivery is timely and meets PUMA quality standards.
• Conduct ongoing market research and visit stores to monitor competition, consumer purchasing habits, competitive programmes, and customer developments.

• 0-2 years of experience in Merchandising or Buying in either a Wholesale or Retail organisation or equivalent.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with analytical strengths.
• Ability to establish an independent view and contribute to decision-making forums.
• Knowledge of retail math and key performance indicators including sell-through, 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 PowerPoint; highly competent with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time (international and domestic).
• Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

• Bonus

PUMA is one of the world's leading sports brands, designing and developing footwear, apparel, and accessories across performance and sport-inspired lifestyle categories.