Manager Global Retail

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.

The Global DTC Merchandiser supports the execution of the global merchandising strategy for a specific category across Direct-to-Consumer channels, helping ensure a commercially relevant, consumer-focused, and differentiated product offer across Full Price Stores, Factory Outlets, and E-commerce.

Working closely with Global GTM, Product Merchandising, Planning, Marketing, and Regional Merchandising teams, this role contributes to assortment planning, product lifecycle management, and retail execution to support business objectives and consumer needs.

• Cross-Functional Global Alignment Acting as the DTC counterpart to Global GTM, Product Merchandising, Planning, and Marketing, the role ensures that DTC requirements are embedded early in the product creation process. It drives strong cross-functional alignment to enable a fully integrated and commercially optimized approach. The Global DTC Merchandiser ensures a strong focus on alignment between merchandising strategy and retail execution by closely collaborating with Marketing and Retail Marketing teams.
  
  The role ensures that the defined assortments are effectively translated into compelling in-store and online presentations across all DTC channels.
• Guidance to Regions The Global DTC Merchandiser provides clear frameworks, tools, and strategic guidance to regional merchandising teams, including DTC assortment principles, retail-exclusive frameworks, and channel segmentation logic. The role empowers regions to localize their strategies while operating within a consistent global structure.
• Global Performance & Insights The role monitors and evaluates global DTC performance across key metrics such as sell-through, margin, and inventory productivity.

The hiring range base pay for this position is $57,000-$75,810 + Bonus + Benefits (Benefit Summary Corporate) Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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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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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. PUMA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of PUMA to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran-status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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At PUMA, we are in constant pursuit of faster. That extends beyond our support of the fastest athletes in the world. We also work to be fast in how we adapt to & connect with the constantly changing world around us. Through innovative design, iconic footwear and apparel, and authentic partnerships, we aim to always push what’s next in both sport and culture.

PUMA supports over 21,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.