Senior Manager
Puma · Germany
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Monitor and analyze European inventory levels and ageing, collaborate with Merchandising Sales and Supply Chain to optimize stock and clearance plans.
Worth knowing: Requires strong Excel and Power BI plus SAP S4 Hana experience advantageous.
SPEED & 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 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. YOUR MISSION Monitor and analyse stock levels, stock turnover, and coverage across all distribution channels to maintain optimal product availability while minimizing excess or obsolete inventory. Collaborate with Merchandising, Sales, and Supply Chain teams to align purchasing plans with demand forecasts, Open-to-Buy (OTB) budgets, and working capital targets. Develop and maintain dashboards tracking key metrics, including stock turnover and Days Sales of Inventory (DSI) Project future inventory levels and ageing structure of the inventory. Highlight critical stock positions, such as license articles or stock that is not up to date anymore Identify slow-moving inventory early. Collaborate with Sales and Merchandising to execute timely clearance, outlet, or other alternative strategies. Recommend a detailed action plan to the European Management on how to improve PUMAs stock levels and ageing structure in Europe Prepare and facilitate a monthly inventory meeting with the European Senior Leadership Team Provide free stock overviews and dedicated article lists for liquidation purposes on a regular basis YOUR TALENT Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in inventory controlling, demand planning, supply chain finance, or merchandising operations within the sporting goods, athletic footwear, outdoor, or apparel industries. Education: Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related commercial field. System knowledge: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power-BI. Experience with SAP S4 Hana and planning solutions such as Anaplan, O9 solutions, etc considered as a plus. Commercial & Analytical Mindset: Strong understanding of seasonal retail/wholesale flow, pre-order vs. re-order dynamics, and financial working capital drivers. Cross-Functional Leadership: Strong communication skills to effectively translate complex stock reporting into actionable decisions for Merchandising, Sales, and Senior Leadership.
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