Junior Planner Merchandising Wholesale

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 and all genders are welcome. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.

YOUR MISSION:

• Build and maintain accurate seasonal line plan data within PUMA’s planning tools and systems
• Verify, confirm, and execute seasonal line plans; coordinate with Merchandising, Supply/Demand Planning, Procurement, Traffic, Retail, and Wholesale teams to ensure timely updates
• Manage all PNA and PCA style setup in Jesta in alignment with Readiness calendar deliverables
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure up-to-date product and planning information that reflects evolving business needs
• Maintain high levels of accuracy, consistency, and data quality across systems and reporting tools
• Support the Planning team in aligning sales plans (by retail, channel, and account) with overarching merchandise strategies
• Assist with data collection and organization to support merchandise planning decisions and profitability analysis
• Maintain and update forecast spreadsheets and reports to support operational planning activities
• Assist in managing the Go-to-Market (GTM) calendar and tracking local/global milestone deliverables
• Participate in training and development initiatives to enhance planning and analytical skills
  
  

YOUR TALENT:

• 0-2 years of experience in planning, merchandising, operations, or a related function (internships included)
• Strong Excel skills required (e.g., Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, basic formulas); experience with Jesta or similar ERP systems a plus
• Strong organizational and communication skills with a high attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset
• Team player who thrives on cross-functional collaboration
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Supply Chain, or related field preferred
  
  

PUMA supports over 19,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

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.