Junior Merchandise Planner

The Job

As a Junior Merchandise Planner, you will support the Football and Motorsport businesses through merchandise planning, stock management, forecasting, and allocation activities. While the Football scope is more focused on planning and commercial analysis, the Motorsport scope has a stronger emphasis on stock allocation, replenishment and operational execution. You will help ensure the right products are available at the right time, in the right quantities and in the right locations to drive sales and profitability across retail and e-commerce channels.

Your Mission

• Monitor sales and stock performance, and support initiatives to improve sell-through and turnover;
• Support the planning, monitoring and management of embellishment inventory (player name blocks, numbers and individual letters), ensuring optimal stock availability based on demand forecasts, sales trends and replenishment requirements.
• Support allocation and replenishment activities, ensuring the right stock is available in the right channel, location, and timing based on sales trends, stock levels and business priorities;
• Assist in forecasting and inventory management by analysing sales performance, stock availability and key business KPIs;
• Execute stock allocation processes for the Fanwear business, monitoring stock movements, identifying allocation opportunities and supporting actions to maximize availability and sell-through.
• Contribute to the range assortment with quantitative data to support relevant teams;
• Assist in preparing reports and insights for trade meetings and business reviews;
• Set trading and promotional strategies in collaboration with internal stakeholders.

Your Talent

• Degree in business studies or equivalent and distinctive analytical, planning and commercial skills;
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in B2C Retail Merchandise Planning (ideally covering multiple channels);
• Specific experience in planning and allocation environment is desirable;
• Good analytical and numerical skills with strong attention to detail;
• Strong experience in Excel (e.g., working with formulas, pivot tables);
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written;
• Eager to learn, results-driven and proactive in taking on new challenges;
• Strong communication and teamwork skills;
• Knowledge of allocation or forecasting tools, or the ECR concept, is a plus but not required.
• Motorsports & Football knowledge and interest would be an advantage.

This role is based in Den Bosch, the Netherlands. Working remotely from other countries is not possible.

To apply for this role, you must already have the legal right to work in the Netherlands. We will not apply for work or residence permits.

We Offer

•    Our salaries are based on 38 hours per week, but fulltime work is 40 hours per week. Instead, you choose between a lot of holidays; 37 per year ór choose for a 40-hour salary per month with still 28 holidays. You can switch every six months;
•    Annual bonus scheme;
•    New hires (introduction) days;
•    Great offer of e-learnings and a training offer for personal development;
•    Enough free fruit for you daily vitamins;
•    Provided lunch for low cost;
•    Choose between lease-bike, NS Business Card or travel by car for € 0,25 per km (>10km).
•    8% holiday allowance, employee insurances and a good pension scheme;
•    Employee discount on the PUMA, Levi’s, Fuelforfans and BMW Lifestyle websites;
•    Hybrid working. On fulltime basis 3 days in the office and 2 days at home (incl. allowance for home working);
•    Flexible working hours, modern workspace and a good working atmosphere;
•    International working environment with colleagues of more than 50 different nationalities;
•    Wellbeing activities (f.e. yoga, pilates and bootcamp) and an inhouse gym;
•    Community involvement (STICHD impact tool);
•    STICHD drinks 5/6x per year in the city center of Den Bosch;
•    Work hard, play hard. Our STICHD-events are legendary.
 

About Us

We like to think of ourselves as a family of experts.

Ok, we know what you’re thinking: at over 700 members, that’s a pretty big family. But what we really mean is that, whatever our skills or our story, whatever the task or the time pressure, we’re in it together. Pushing each other, backing each other and believing in each other, always.

We’re one STICHD. And that matters, because this one company does a lot.
 

We partner with some of the world’s most iconic brands to create products that people love. From socks and underwear to swim and fanwear. From PUMA and Levi’s to Formula 1 and Manchester City. From design and logistics to retail and events. From our HQ in the Netherlands to sales offices and logistics centres all over the world. Like we said: a lot.

Why join us?

Because at STICHD, you get the best of both worlds. The buzz and exposure of working on a global scale with the world’s biggest brands. The freedom and flexibility to find your own passion and follow your own path. But most of all, because we care. We really care. About our brands and products. About each package and every fan’s experience. About one another.

We have some amazing people at STICHD. People with different backgrounds and skillsets, perspectives and personalities. Global leaders in their field who always stay curious, grounded and never stop learning.

Does this sound like it could be you? Click ‘apply’ and show us what you’ve got!

AQCUISITION AS A RESULT OF VACANIES IS NOT APPRECIATED

STICHD provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at STICHD and PUMA, and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

 

At STICHD and PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically.