Job Description
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. Your mission Monitor and analyse stock levels, stock turnover, and coverage across all distribution channels to maintain optimal product availability while minimizing excess or obsolete inventory.Collaborate with Merchandising, Sales, and Supply Chain teams to align purchasing plans with demand forecasts, Open-to-Buy (OTB) budgets, and working capital targets.Develop and maintain dashboards tracking key metrics, including stock turnover and Days Sales of Inventory (DSI)Project future inventory levels and ageing structure of the inventory. Highlight critical stock positions, such as license articles or stock that is not up to date anymoreIdentify slow-moving inventory early. Collaborate with Sales and Merchandising to execute timely clearance, outlet, or other alternative strategies.Recommend a detailed action plan to the European Management on how to improve PUMAs stock levels and ageing structure in EuropePrepare and facilitate a monthly inventory meeting with the European Senior Leadership TeamProvide free stock overviews and dedicated article lists for liquidation purposes on a regular basis Your talent
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Education
Commercial & Analytical Mindset: Strong understanding of seasonal retail/wholesale flow, pre-order vs. re-order dynamics, and financial working capital drivers.Cross-Functional Leadership: Strong communication skills to effectively translate complex stock reporting into actionable decisions for Merchandising, Sales, and Senior Leadership.
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