What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Product Line Manager Run/Train Track & Field Apparel position at PUMA Group?
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YOUR MISSION:
PUMA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of PUMA to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran-status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
YOUR MISSION:
- Assist in the creation of tactical product executions and innovations that position PUMA as the leader in Track & Field.
- Assist and manage the design & development processes of all Olympic product for PUMA sponsored federations. Competition, Training, Village, Podium, Ceremony.
- Assist and manage the design & development processes of the Track & Field Apparel promotional athlete products.
- Participate in executing and implementing overall Global Track & Field apparel product line initiatives.
- Manage and execute designated calendar timelines and milestones.
- Work closely with Global Sports Marketing to ensure excellent data adherence of line plans, OPD’s, ISD’s and visual merch boards.
- Help execute all Go To Market deliverables for seasonal collections.
- Help execute commercial opportunities and marketing initiatives for regions to capitalize on Olympics or Promo products.
- Maintain product information systems ensuring excellent data quality. Flawless execution of PAC data maintenance
- Maintain line plans and reports, analyze on seasonal growth and forecasting
- Assist with product ordering, storage management and shipments.
- Assist with wear testing apparel for our sponsored Track & Field athletes
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing or Finance
- A minimum of 1-3 years' work experience in a product management role
- Passion for Track & Field
- General knowledge of the international retail environment and competitive landscape, in particular running/track & field consumer trends and market dynamic
- Strong organization, analytical, and excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Good presenting skills, including creation of high-quality, accurate and engaging content
- Must be highly collaborative and have the ability to work within a cross-functional team, matrixed global organization
- Position based in Somerville, MA
- Requires domestic & international business travel - up to 20%
PUMA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of PUMA to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran-status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
