Manager Merchandising - Apparel GCC

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YOUR MISSION:

• Manage all merchandise/product-related matters pertaining to Apparel, including, but not limited to, Sportstyle and Performance apparel categories.
• Execute the global and regional merchandising strategy for apparel, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives.
• Define the GCC apparel collection according to corporate and regional targets, and ensure coherence with the regional and global business strategy.
• Conduct market research on competitors products, focusing on product offerings, pricing, and trends in the apparel sector.
• Define pricing strategies at the article level, benchmarking against competitors similar products to ensure competitiveness.
• Develop sales forecasts based on historical data, trend analysis, and additional market insights.
• Analyse sales data, track account buying trends, and forecast future sales volumes to optimize stock levels and assortment.
• Support wholesale business planning by providing insights and recommendations on assortment and pricing.
• Finalize buying plans for the GCC market, ensuring alignment with local consumer needs and corporate objectives.
• Prepare regular reports in line with business requirements and established guidelines, ensuring timely and accurate data.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities related to customer service and purchasing, including managing cancellations, adjusting orders, maintaining an updated product database, tracking deliveries, performing data entry (IPS), and providing relevant information to sales teams.
  
  

YOUR TALENT:

• Preferably Bachelor’s degree in Business
• Relevant product management experience with top tier international sports or lifestyle brands
• Experience as an Apparel buyer
• Advanced MS Office knowledge
• Ability to work alongside other functions
• General knowledge of go-to-market processes
• General knowledge of the retail environment
• Strong analytical skills
• Technical product knowledge
• Ability to convincingly present category knowledge using PowerPoint and spreadsheet software tools;
• Fluency in the English language (speaking, reading, writing) at a business level
• Interested in working in a truly multicultural environment
• Readiness and ability to travel
  
  

PUMA supports over 19,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

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.

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