Merchandising Manager – Running/Training

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 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. YOUR MISSION The role will be mainly responsible for Puma China merchandising work of Running and Training apparel. The individual will be responsible for driving the merchandising strategy and execution for Running and training apparel. The individual will work closely with cross-functional teams such as global PLM, GTM, commercial, RCC and marketing to develop and execute seasonal product assortments that are aligned with the company's overall business objectives. This role requires excellent strategic thinking, including the ability to identify long-term opportunities, risks, and threats for the business, and come up with turn-around (short term and long term) plans to address them. The individual should have strong influential capability to effectively communicate vision, strategy and objectives across the organization. Has a passion for sports, running and hybrid training (HYROX) preferred. YOUR TALENT Business planning Develop and execute merchandising strategy for assigned categories to achieve company goals incl. revenue and gross margin etc. Identify key initiatives for the assigned categories (incl key growth drivers, resources etc) Merchandising management Oversee category business cycle from range building, forecast, pricing, sample, sell-in and order fulfillment as well as sell-thru monitoring Build product range that meets market needs based on consumer insights, trend, competitor’s strategy and sell out performance Build strong connection with global PLM & GTM team to influence overall creation and GTM plan to land in the best way for China market Identify local creation opportunities and work with RCC team for local creations Work closely with commercial team to ensure consumer and channel needs are fulfilled and aligned from a financial perspective Collaborate with marketing team to plan holistic GTM journey to drive consumer engagement as well as end sales System and process Implement efficient process for assigned categories in terms of x-functional communication Develop competitor’s intelligence process to elevate x-function team’s awareness on competitor’s product launches and strategy updates. 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 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.