Graduate, MBA Vacancy at Puma

Puma is hiring eligible and interested applicants for the post of Manager- Buying (Basketball and Teamsports) at their Bangalore, India location.

Job Update: Graduate, MBA Vacancy at Puma

Neha Sharma | Jan 30, 2025 |

Graduate, MBA Vacancy at Puma

Graduate, MBA Vacancy at Puma

Overview:

Puma is hiring eligible and interested applicants for the post of Manager- Buying (Basketball and Team sports) at their Bangalore, India location. To build the most profitable and customer-focused BU range which reflects the Key Brand strategies & Product direction to drive maximum sales, margin & stock efficiency for PUMA India.

To complete details for this job are as follows.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Overall assortment planning for the BU in sync with Key brand initiatives for the season, target customers for each format (product and pricing) and strategic objectives for the season/year.
  • Maximizing Gross profit through right pricing strategy and cost optimization with local sourcing teams
  • Range building from Global inline range and plugging gaps for India market from local sourcing
  • 1.Range Planning and assortment building – Global Inline and non inline (India specific developments)
    Analyzing gaps in the range from Global and fill them through developments locally for Indian market
  • Right pricing strategy to Maximise ASPs, margin and sell thrus
  • Cost negotiations with sourcing teams to Maximise input cogs and drive right pricing
  • Managing end to end process of order placement, tracking and delivery monitoring to ensure timely launches in alignment with channel
    level launch targets
  • Maximining option and sales efficiency
  • Briefing in RCC teams on range/product gaps
  • Closely coordinating with channel merchandising, sales, customers and other internal departments to deliver on all objectives
  • Coordinating with marketing, VM, training and other demand and awareness building teams to translate credible product stories across channels
  • Providing leadership, development and guidance to the team to execute BU goals
  • Maintaining updated knowledge of key competitor products, distribution and pricing strategies
  • Actively tracking fashion and consumer trends to continuously look for opportunities to stay ahead of the market, grow business and plug gaps

Eligibility Criteria and Functional Competencies:

  • MBA/Degree in business studies. Related education in Fashion Management is an added advantage
  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience in working with a retail/fashion/branded environment
  • Team management skills
  • Strategic Decision Making skills
  • Strong Stakeholder management, influencing and communicating skills
  • General knowledge of go-to-market processes
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Technical product knowledge
  • Presentation Skills
  • Fluency in the English language (speaking, reading, writing) at business level

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