Your mission TEAMHEAD OF MERCHANDISING - OCEANIA Lead the future of product, performance, and brand in one of the world’s most dynamic markets. This is not a merchandising role. This is a market-shaping leadership opportunity. PUMA Oceania is entering its next phase of growth, and we’re looking for a visionary Teamhead of Merchandising to define how product, consumer, and channel come together to unlock performance at scale. You will sit at the intersection of strategy, trading, and storytelling, shaping assortments, driving commercial outcomes, and elevating brand heat across retail and eCommerce. THE OPPORTUNITY Where strategy meets execution and impact is immediate. As Teamhead of Merchandising, you will own the end-to-end product strategy across Oceania - translating global vision into locally relevant, commercially powerful assortments. You’ll lead high performing buying team, influence cross functional stakeholders, and drive decisions that directly impact sales, margin, inventory, and brand equity. This is a role for a leader who thrives in pace, complexity, and ambiguity and knows how to turn insight into action. Equally, somebody who loves a challenge! WHAT YOU’LL OWN Market-Leading Merchandising Strategy Define what great looks like and deliver it consistently. You will lead the creation and execution of a future-forward merchandising strategy across Retail and eCommerce, shaped by deep consumer understanding, market dynamics, and brand ambition. Build and execute a comprehensive DTC (Direct to Consumer) product strategy for sustainable growth for our Retail outlet & eCommerce portfolio Translate trends, data, and consumer insight into compelling assortments that win in-market Drive pricing, ranging, and buying strategies to exceed sales and margin targets Partner with Marketing and Commercial teams to deliver impactful Go-To-Market plans Elevate brand positioning through product storytelling and segmentation Trading, Performance & Commercial Excellence Relentlessly optimise. Constantly outperform. You’ll own the trading heartbeat of the business, leading decisions that maximise sell-through, manage inventory, and protect profitability across channels. Drive weekly and monthly trading cadences across Retail and eCommerce Lead critical decisions on promotions, markdowns, re-buys, and stock flow Own channel performance across Outlet, and eCommerce environments Deliver against key metrics including stock turn, margin, discount levels, and EBIT Balance brand elevation with commercial outcomes - every season, every channel! Leadership & Cross-Functional Influence Build teams. Align stakeholders. Drive momentum. This role requires a leader who can inspire teams and influence across the business, both locally and regionally. Lead and develop Buying teams to deliver high-performance outcomes. Experience with allocations teams also if preferable. Partner with regional and global merchandising teams to align product vision and execution Build strong collaboration across Sales, Retail, Marketing, and Operations Champion a culture of accountability, agility, and innovation WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE Clear metrics. Real impact. Measurable growth. You will be accountable for delivering against critical business drivers: Net Sales growth across Retail and eCommerce Gross Margin expansion and profitability Strong franchise and category performance Sustainable inventory health and stock efficiency Your talent WHO YOU ARE Commercially sharp. Creatively driven. Built for leadership. You’re a merchandising leader who combines analytical rigour with instinct, and strategy with execution. Deep expertise across retail and eCommerce merchandising. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams in complex environments Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering sales and margin outcomes Passion for product, consumer trends, and the sportswear or fashion landscape Entrepreneurial mindset - constantly looking for new ways to unlock growth Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills WHY THIS ROLE? Because opportunities like this don’t come often. This is your chance to: Shape the merchandising direction of a global brand in a high-growth region Lead with real influence across strategy, product, and performance Make decisions that directly impact business outcomes and brand trajectory Build, scale, and elevate a team in a business that values pace, innovation, and ambition READY TO MAKE YOUR MARK? If you're a merchandising leader ready to step into a role with true ownership, influence, and impactwe want to hear from you. 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.
