Assistant Manager, Category Planning

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Assistant Manager, Category Planning SEA will be responsible for facilitating business planning tools, generating quality information and providing operational support to the Category Merchandising team to achieve the company's business goal in accordance with the divisional KPI's.

Responsibilities

Task 1: Merchandising Planning Tools and Operational Support

• Own and manage merchandising planning tools and database, including forecasting / visual range planning tools, sample portals, product line list, price maintenance and division SharePoint.
• Plan and align Order Placement Calendar, followed by actual launch date alignment based on the actual shipment status.
• Design, improve and maintain a new business solution tool(s).
• Engage with stakeholders to provide necessary operational support, when required.

Task 2: Business Analysis

• Provide quality analytics on sell-in and sell-thru, range architecture, margin projection and any critical business reports either via MS Office or PowerBI.
• Continue to build Merchandising dashboard to have a real-time business update.
• Generate regular reports on a weekly, monthly and seasonal basis.
• Research on the trends and competitions for timely and comprehensive business planning.

Task 3: Financial Planning

• Actively involve with Finance, Planning and Logistics teams for margin planning, budgeting, forecasting, pricing and inventory monitoring.

Task 4: Tradeshow Support

• Take ownership of tradeshow preparation, including digital catalog maintenance, showroom setups and sample logistics.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in business studies or relevant field.

Professional Experience: Minimum 3 years in (buying/merchandising/business) planning, demand planning or product-related roles. Industry: sports or lifestyle business.

IT Skills: Advanced level in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, basic knowledge of ERP.

Language Skills: English (Business Level); Local Language (Business Level).

PUMA supports over 19,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and Stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany. 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.