Merchandising Manager Teamsport

About the role

PUMA is seeking a highly organized and commercially minded Merchandise Manager to support and drive the Teamsport business across North America. This role sits at the center of a dynamic cross-functional network, partnering with Sales, Merchandising, Demand Planning, Marketing, Operations, and Global Teamsport teams to bring seasonal product strategies to market. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with a passion for product, business insights, and consumer trends. You will play a key role in seasonal product planning, sell-in readiness, assortment execution, and business analysis while helping shape the future of the Teamsport category.

Responsibilities

Product & Seasonal Planning

• Support seasonal assortment planning and product line execution across footwear, apparel, and accessories.
• Partner with Global and North America teams to provide market feedback and influence future product direction.
• Coordinate key seasonal milestones including assortment reviews, line freezes, sales meetings, and product launches.
• Manage and communicate product updates, pricing changes, and assortment adjustments throughout the season.

Commercial & Business Analysis

• Analyze sales performance, sell-through trends, market intelligence, and competitive activity to identify risks and opportunities.
• Develop reporting and business insights to support assortment, pricing, and inventory decisions.
• Support seasonal financial planning processes and category forecasting activities.
• Monitor product performance and recommend actions to optimize business results.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Serve as a key point of contact between Merchandising, Sales, Marketing, Planning, Operations, and Global Teamsport teams.
• Partner with Sales teams to provide product tools, information, and support needed to drive sell-in success.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Sports Marketing teams to align product stories and market opportunities.
• Act as a trusted business partner, ensuring seamless communication and execution across stakeholders.

Go-to-Market & Sample Management

• Lead sample management and showroom readiness for seasonal sales meetings, customer presentations, and key account events.
• Manage specialty sell-in programs and ensure timely execution against budgets and product allocations.
• Coordinate product launches and support successful go-to-market execution across channels.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business, Marketing, Retail Management, or related field.
• 3-5+ years of experience in Merchandising, Product Management, Sales Planning, Category Management, or a related commercial function.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and project management capabilities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Passion for sports, consumer products, and brand-driven businesses.

Benefits

• Work for one of the world's most recognizable sports brands.
• Collaborate with global and regional leaders across product, sales, and marketing.
• Influence product strategy and category growth within a high-visibility business unit.
• Be part of an innovative, fast-moving team that brings industry-leading products to athletes and consumers.

Pay

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.