Job Description
YOUR MISSIONKey Objectives: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.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 teamsRange building from Global inline range and plugging gaps for India market from local sourcing1.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 marketRight pricing strategy to Maximise ASPs, margin and sell thrusCost negotiations with sourcing teams to Maximise input cogs and drive right pricingManaging end to end process of order placement, tracking and delivery monitoring to ensure timely launches in alignment with channel level launch targetsMaximining option and sales efficiency Briefing in RCC teams on range/product gapsClosely coordinating with channel merchandising, sales, customers and other internal departments to deliver on all objectivesCoordinating with marketing, VM, training and other demand and awareness building teams to translate credible product stories across channelsProviding leadership, development and guidance to the team to execute BU goalsMaintaining 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 gapsYOUR TALENTEligibility Criteria and Functional Competencies:MBA/Degree in business studies. Related education in Fashion Management is an added advantage5+ years of relevant experienceExperience in working with a retail/fashion/branded environmentTeam management skillsStrategic Decision Making skillsStrong Stakeholder management, influencing and communicating skills General knowledge of go-to-market processesStrong analytical skills Technical product knowledgePresentation SkillsFluency in the English language (speaking, reading, writing) at business levelSPEED & 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. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.
