🏃 Strategic Junior Manager Global Go-To-Market Planning & Analysis bei PUMA in Herzogenaurach

SPEED & SPIRIT drive us at PUMA. We embrace individuals who are DRIVEN in performance, VIBRANT in sporting heritage, TOGETHER in team spirit, and authentic in letting their unique talents shine. Applying is simple: click APPLY ONLINE and take the next step in your career.

Your mission

• Coordinate and lead the seasonal planning process by managing KPI targets, generating comprehensive reports, and driving Merchandising Planning alongside Global Go-To-Market teams and Business Units.
• Establish robust tracking for Merchandising Planning, providing proactive analysis and clear updates on strategic deviations.
• Perform advanced data analytics to generate actionable insights that support executive decision-making and business growth.
• Optimize global planning workflows by implementing industry best practices across divisions and product lines.
• Leverage high-precision market and sell-through data to guide strategic business moves.
• Validate regional product forecasts, identify efficiency potential, and deliver strategic reports directly to Senior Management.
• Enhance forecasting accuracy and functional alignment through continuous workflow improvements.
• Monitor global market performance to share relevant business intelligence across international teams.

Your talent

• Experience: At least 1–2 years in planning (financial, demand, supply, or merchandising) within a medium- to large-scale business.
• Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Excel and Power BI is essential. Knowledge of SQL or macros is a distinct advantage.
• Communication: Strong ability to present complex insights clearly, professionally, and persuasively.
• Analytical Thinking: Excellent problem-solving skills with a creative, data-driven approach.
• Mindset: Collaborative, highly motivated, and solution-oriented team player.
• Relationship Management: Strong interpersonal skills with proven capability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Execution: Reliable in operational delivery while actively driving innovative process improvements.

Our principles

PUMA is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of background, identity, or physical ability. Our hiring decisions are made entirely by experienced personnel with full transparency and fairness—AI tools are used solely for organizational tasks such as interview scheduling. Everyone is welcome to perform at their best with us.

As one of the world's leading sports brands, PUMA designs footwear, apparel, and accessories, employing around 22,000 people across more than 120 countries.