Senior Product Line Manager Sportstyle Apparel

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 and all genders are welcome. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.

YOUR MISSION:

• Driving the product creation of regional Sportstyle Apparel, including product for leading Key Accounts in US, and regional Collab partners.
• Driving the strategic direction of product lines in alignment with the Brand and Business Unit strategy.
• Ensuring that final products are target consumer and trend relevant, competitive on the market and offer a unique selling proposition.
• Analyzing market & Key Accounts for consumer, market and competitor insights.
• Leading the cooperation with Merchandising & Sales, Marketing, Key Accounts, Design and Development to ensure that the final collection is reflecting market needs.
• Working closely with Global Sportstyle PLM teams as well as footwear teams for head-to-toe product alignment.
• Collaborating with Marketing for account and consumer facing marketing strategy & materials.
• Presenting product strategy and product lines to international partners and Key Accounts.
• Managing the final Free on Board-prices considering given target margins.
• Turning forecast & sales analyses into product & business decisions.
• Ensuring that Product Data Systems are maintained correctly and on time.
  
  

YOUR TALENT:

• Bachelor/Master Degree in Fashion Management, Business Administration or Marketing.
• 5 years of international apparel experience required in a similar position
• Strong knowledge and passion for streetwear, sports-fashion, consumer trends, and the international retail environment
• Strong ability to work in a fast-paced environment dealing with complex processes at the simultaneously
• Excellent technical apparel product knowledge
• Strong analytical skills, overall business orientation with excellent presentation and communication skills
• Strong verbal and written language skills in English
• Deep knowledge of MS Office environment (Excel, Power Point, etc.)
• Team player mentality, high flexibility, and open mindedness
• Readiness to travel within US and Europe – 20
  
  

PUMA supports over 19,000 employees across 120 countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

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.