Assistant Manager, Retail Planning

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YOUR MISSION

Manage and direct the team to build and allocate the most profitable, balanced, customer focused range which reflects the Brand strategy and showcases PUMA in the market place.

Task 1:    Deliver KPIs 20%
- Develop financial plans across the division, agree store level plans, key attributes and grade/store level. Sign off with Senior Management. Deliver divisional.
- Deliver divisional target parameters and plan framework to teams and help direct range build. Communicate agreed targets to relevant key stakeholders and regularly update on re-forecasts and current performance with action plan. 

Task 2:    Pre and In-Season Management  30%
- Direct and manage the teams in developing seasonal/quarterly strategy, reviewing and identifying lessons learnt from financial KPIs. Sign off targets with GM and Head of Retail & Head of Merchandising.
- Ensure the team’s in-season and pre-season plans and targets are balanced to match space and supports store budgeted plans (sales, margin, APS, density and inventory). Oversee bottom up and top down pre- and in-season targets to reach budget.
- Lead weekly, in-and pre-season KPI top line and divisional performance reviews with Buyer, Planner and Allocation team. Identify opportunities and risks, review with teams and implement action plan for current and future seasons.
- Oversee teams placing orders and size ratios. Ensure teams place and track orders in a timely, effective manner with Purchasing Coordinator.

Task 3:    Process Improvement  30%
- Set up of optimum systems, tools and processes to enable Buying, Planning and Allocation teams to deliver results and best practice.
- Work closely with Merchandising team to maximize opportunities and take calculated risks on buys, informing senior management and ensuring that Outlet team is informed. 
- Provide weekly and ad hoc feedback on financial performance to Senior Management.  

Task 4:    Team/Personal  20%
- Develop and leverage a diverse retail workforce. 
- Secure succession planning through effective hiring, development, training and staff retention program. Sustain a leadership style of active team involvement that allows talent in the organization to thrive.
- Build relationships with key stakeholders.
- Participate and run projects when needed.

YOUR TALENT

Education: 
- Bachelor Degree; 
- Above Bachelor Degree and relevant subjects plus

Professional:
- 3+ years proven track record at Allocation Manager and/ or Planner level in the international company.
- 2+ years managing a team.    

IT Skills: 
- Window Office
- Advanced computer skills in MS Excel

Language Skills:    
- Superior command of English language

Functional Competencies: 
- Analytical Thinking/ Problem Solving
- Customer Focus
- Drive For Result
- Planning & Organizing

Functional Skills:
- Excellent analytical and smart risk taking skills
- Demonstrate financial acumen and sound judgment 
- Strong communication skills

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex,

gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at

PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

At 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. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.

PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000

employees worldwide.