Junior Merchandising Manager Footwear

PUMA • Somerville, MA

415d

About The Position

The Junior Merchandising Manager Footwear will support the execution and administration of wholesale merchandising strategies across distribution channels. This role combines consumer insights and business acumen to achieve productivity and financial goals while aligning with brand direction. The candidate will work closely with the merchandising team to understand the athletic footwear marketplace and support sales, marketing, and key accounts in developing effective merchandising strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Merchandising or a similar field.
• 0-2 years' experience in merchandising, integrated retail, or product creation related role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Power BI.
• Experience in a cross-functional work environment, project management, or matrix organization.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate goals and objectives.
• Detail orientation and accuracy in data inputs and document updates.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, proactively identifying opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Team Head/Lead with Line Plan updates and seasonal Visual Line Plan creation.
• Own the seasonal product ranging process and sample ordering for pre-line meetings and sales meetings.
• Assist the merchandising team in educating the regional sales team on seasonal merchandising strategies and products.
• Participate in the pre-line process to validate key concepts and ensure range coverage.
• Assist in go-to-market activities for seasonal sell-in meetings, including product setup and presentation support.
• Build relationships with key buyers to gain account insights and identify opportunities.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales to align on seasonal marketing strategies and product activations.
• Assist in seasonal forecast entry and administration.
• Perform ongoing sell-through analysis for categories, channels, and key accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees