YOUR MISSION Are you an energetic Category Merchandiser involved with the youth culture and fashion, wanting to grow your career? We are looking for a dynamic Category Merchandiser to join our Merchandise Department at our Head Office in Cape Town. If you are detail-oriented, social media savvy, and a data-driven individual ready to dive into a fast-paced world of fashion, we want to hear from you. The Category Merchandiser will provide the South African consumer with the hottest fashion trends and collaborations. If you thrive in an admin-focused environment and have a knack for crunching numbers, then this position is for you. Join our team and immerse yourself in a supportive environment where your admin, data skills, and effective customer interaction will be valued.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- Global strategy alignment with a South African locally relevant seasonal product assortment
- Market Analysis and Insights
- Cross-functional department collaboration
KEY TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create and forecast seasonal product assortments leveraging market knowledge with competitive and market-related pricing
- Partner with sales and marketing teams to ensure seasonal plans align with company goals and initiatives
- Present seasonal plans and product assortments to sales partners, key retailers, and senior management
- Analyze product, consumer trends, pricing, and competitor information at regular intervals and utilize this knowledge to make informed decisions
- Create visually appealing and effective product assortment illustrations meeting design standards
- Stay on top of youth culture, trends, and social media engagements by attending key events such as First Thursday
YOUR TALENT
Educational Qualification: Tertiary Qualification in a related field
Professional Experience:
Functional: Range building, price tiering experience, understanding the competitor’s market, and forecast planning.
Industry: Sportswear and Retail 2-3 years experience
Drivers license required
IT Skills:
MS Office: Excel – advanced, PowerPoint – advanced, Intermediate Illustrator
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 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.
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