Head of Merchandising Planning

Puma
Shanghai
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 6+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Negotiation","Analytical","Independent","Teamwork"]

Lead and oversee the buy planning, forecasting, and merchandising analytics for multiple business units, ensuring on-target financial goals, optimal assortment plans, and timely data-driven decisions. Drive KPI reporting (sell-through, stock turn, gross profit), coordinate cross-functional teams (IT, operations, sourcing), and develop location-based assortment strategies for Puma China’s Shanghai market.

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6 months ago

Head of Merchandising Planning

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Job Summary

Lead and oversee the buy planning, forecasting, and merchandising analytics for multiple business units, ensuring on-target financial goals, optimal assortment plans, and timely data-driven decisions. Drive KPI reporting (sell-through, stock turn, gross profit), coordinate cross-functional teams (IT, operations, sourcing), and develop location-based assortment strategies for Puma China’s Shanghai market.
Location: Shanghai
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Manage the buy plan and monthly forecast processes to achieve company financial and merchandising objectives, including sales, inventory, shipments, and turn; set short term & long term financial goals by BU
  • •Ensure departmental plans and SKU buys to meet financial objectives, and support special product and tiered merchandising strategies; be data and information hub for all business units; manage forecast and data across different BUs and ensure submission on time
  • •Review performance by location, style and category; set up systems, tools, and processes to enable KPI reporting (sell through, APS, stock turn, gross profit)
  • •Review assortment plans (Concept Store and RXS) quarterly; develop location assortment plans by department by category based on trend, store profiles and seasonal conversion
  • •Lead and drive the order management team to ensure final buy meets seasonal financial targets; monitor with operations for on-time delivery and alert related parties in case of delays

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor degree or above
  • •At least 6 years of experience at Merchandiser / Buyer / Planner level
  • •Previous branded Retail experience preferred (ideally in sporting goods industry in China)
  • •Knowledge and experience with merchandising systems is preferable
  • •Excellent communication skills, detail-minded
Experience:6+ yearsRetailSporting goods
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationNegotiationAnalyticalIndependentTeamwork
Languages:ChineseEnglish
Tech Stack:Merchandising systemsData analysisForecasting

Company Brief

Puma
Global athletic and casual footwear, apparel, and accessories brand designing, developing, marketing and selling sports-inspired products for consumers and athletes worldwide.
Industry: Fashion & Apparel
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Herzogenaurach, Germany
Founded: 1948
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