PUMA Group · 3 hours ago
Analyst Allocations DTC
Somerville, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$57K/yr - $76K/yr
2+ years expPUMA Group is a leading sports brand that values speed and spirit in its candidates. They are seeking an Analyst Allocations DTC to optimize product orders, analyze business trends, and collaborate with various teams to ensure effective merchandise strategies and inventory management.
ApparelFashionLifestyleSoccerSports
Responsibilities
Exercises independent judgment in determining appropriate stock levels by analyzing current business trends and forecasts for each store and product type
Optimize product orders with consideration for several parameters, including, but not limited to store’s physical capacity, store’s daily receiving capacity, and distribution centers’ production capacity
Develop and execute product flow plans by considering distribution schedules, inventory capacity constraints and sales plans
Work closely with Merchandising, Planning and Store Operations teams to ensure merchandise strategies are executed in a timely manner. Orders are executed or adjusted based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, promotional changes, marketing initiatives, etc
Collaborate with and influence multiple stakeholders to execute launches of new styles as inventory becomes available
In depth analysis of store activity against strategic plan to identify variances and opportunities
Issue transfers as needed to capitalize on top sellers and/or to ensure stores have capacity to continue receiving goods
Leveraging historic product data and input from field to identify store-specific trends and upcoming events that would influence allocations
Assist in various tasks, including store support for special projects
Analyze sales to stock ratios to ensure stores have the correct balance of inventory
Ensure purchase orders are completely fulfilled and shipped in a timely manner
Qualification
Required
2+ years retail experience preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills required
Prior analytical experience
Ability to resolve or effectively escalate issues
Ability to handle multiple demands calmly and efficiently, while maintaining high attention to detail
Must be self-motivated and a team player
Ability to exercise independent judgement, with sound decision making skills
Must be able to multitask and be extremely organized
Preferred
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly in Excel
Benefits
Bonus
Benefits
Company
PUMA Group
PUMA is one of the world’s leading sports brands, designing, developing, selling and marketing footwear, apparel and accessories.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$712.87M2025-12-18Post Ipo Debt· $712.87M
1986-06-10IPO
Leadership Team
Bjorn Gulden
CEO
Markus Neubrand
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-23
Sports Business Journal
2026-01-16
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