Verändere deine Zukunft als TEAMHEAD PRODUCT LINE MANAGEMENT SPORTSTYLE APPAREL … bei PUMA – Standort Herzogenaurach

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.

• Graduate studies in Business Administration, Sports Management, or comparable degree

• Minimum 8 years of experience in product management in the sporting goods industry, preferably lifestyle Apparel products

• Strong leadership skills including the ability to motivate and mentor others (previous leadership experience required)

• Ability to function autonomously as well as in a cooperative within a diverse group

• Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment

• Flexible Teamplayer with an open mindset, good organizational skills and well structured work

• Good market and retail knowledge in the lifestyle, fashion and/or sporting goods industry

• Excellent MS-Office skills (Excel, Word, Power Point)

• Good analytical skills

• Very good verbal communication skills as well as excellent English knowledge (written and spoken)

• This opportunity will be available in full time or part time.

• Managing the market- and competitor studies for the assigned product category on an international level hand in hand with GTM as well as analyzing forecasts and sales analyses

• Collaborative development and assure detailed collection strategies for assigned product category a on seasonal basis and under consideration of company as well as Business Unit strategies

• Responsible for developing a conceptual assortment & range plan of assigned product category

• Close cooperating with the teams of GTM, Design and Development (PUMA Group Sourcing), Regions and other Stakeholder to ensure that the final collection is reflecting the market needs

• Align closely with Business Unit, footwear, apparel and accessories teams to ensure concept and product coordination across all product segments

• Lead and drive the assigned product category through the whole product development and creation process based on the Go-to-Market calendar

• Responsible for product costing and costing impact on product quality, margin and net sales to achieve set goals within the assigned product category

• Presenting strategy- and product lines to international partners and key accounts as well as supervising the preparation of international meetings

• Final checking of the instore date

• Understand and challenge product costing and costing impact on product quality, margin and net sales to achieve set goals within the assigned product category

• Providing regular feedback to Director and BU Management on category development

• Collaborate in planning the whole sell-in support (catalogue etc.) as well as in coordinating the product equipment and packaging

• Ensuring an accurate and timeless set up and maintenance of all lines and all required information in the PAC system

• Executing business trips to target markets as well as supplier visits on a frequent basis

• Functional and disciplinary leading and developing of the Product Management team in the particular BU.

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.

PUMA supports over 16,100 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.