Herzogenaurach, Germany Planner Retail Europe Merchandising ​/ Buying

Planner Retail Europe

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.

Develop and manage seasonal merchandise financial plans aligned with business objectives and commercial strategies

Build sales, margin, inventory, and buy plans at category, channel, and market level

Monitor business performance and identify risks and opportunities through regular analysis of key commercial KPIs

Provide forecasting and reforecasting recommendations based on sales trends, consumer demand, and market developments

Partner with Merchandising to optimize assortments, product depth, and lifecycle management

Collaborate closely with Allocation to ensure effective inventory flow, replenishment strategies, and stock optimization across stores

Analyze product performance and recommend actions to maximize full-price sell-through while minimizing markdown risk

Support Open-to-Buy management and inventory investment decisions throughout the season

Lead weekly and monthly business reviews, providing clear insights and recommendations to stakeholders

Drive pre-season and in-season planning activities, including assortment reviews, demand planning, and financial forecasting

Contribute to pricing, promotional, and markdown strategies in partnership with Commercial and Merchandising teams

Identify opportunities to improve planning tools, reporting, and business processes

Mentor and support junior planners or allocators where applicable.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Retail Management, Supply Chain, or a related field

3–5 years of experience in Merchandise Planning, Retail Planning, Demand Planning, or a similar analytical commercial role

Experience with in retail, fashion, sporting goods, or consumer goods is preferred

Proven experience translating data into commercial actions and business recommendations

Strong commercial acumen with a solid understanding of retail and merchandising principles

Advanced analytical and financial planning skills

Strong understanding of retail KPIs including sales, gross margin, inventory productivity, sell-through, stock turn, and Open-to-Buy

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with planning, allocation, and BI tools is an advantage

Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple planning cycles in a dynamic environment

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams

Highly organized, proactive, and results-oriented

Fluent in English; additional European languages are an advantage.

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 experience. To 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.

The PUMA corporate Headquarters are located in Herzogenaurach or Herzo, as we like to call our hometown, located in southern Germany close to Nuremberg. Every day, more than 1000 colleagues walk through our doors, ready to push sport and fashion forward. And if you’re lucky, you just might run into Usain Bolt or Antoine Griezmann walking down the hall.

PUMA encourages your passion for sports – we live it ourselves. That's particularly true for PUMA Merchandising, where it's essential to make the connection between market needs and product development. With creative solutions, we channel market and consumer needs into PUMA products.