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YOUR MISSION

The Allocator supports the Retail Merchandising team by ensuring the right products are available in the right stores at the right time. Through data-driven allocation decisions and close collaboration with Merchandising, Planning, and Store Operations, the Allocator helps maximize sales opportunities, optimize inventory productivity, and deliver an excellent consumer experience across PUMA Retail stores in Europe.

Your Mission:

• Execute initial product allocations and replenishment to Retail stores across Europe based on demand, inventory levels, and commercial priorities

• Monitor store performance, stock levels, and sell-through to identify allocation opportunities and risks

• Optimize inventory distribution to improve product availability while minimizing overstock and stock imbalances

• Support seasonal launches, promotions, markdowns, and special product drops by ensuring timely product allocation

• Analyze sales, inventory, and allocation performance using reporting tools and KPIs

•  Work closely with Merchandisers, Retail Planning, Supply Chain, and Store Operations to support commercial objectives

• Recommend stock transfers and rebalancing actions to maximize inventory productivity

• Maintain allocation parameters, replenishment settings, and product master data within allocation systems

• Prepare regular reports and provide insights to support business decisions

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process enhancements and efficiency opportunities.

YOUR TALENT

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain, Retail Management, or a related field

• 1–2 years of experience in Allocation, Merchandise Planning, Retail Operations, Supply Chain, or a similar analytical role

• Experience within retail, fashion, sporting goods, or consumer goods is an advantage

• Strong analytical mindset with excellent numerical skills

• Good understanding of retail KPIs such as sell-through, weeks of supply, stock cover, and inventory productivity

• Comfortable working with large datasets and drawing actionable insights

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel; experience with allocation or planning systems is a plus

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and prioritization skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple deadlines

• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions and countries

• Proactive, solution-oriented, and eager to learn

• Fluent in English; additional European languages are an advantage.

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.