Herzogenaurach, Germany Lead Product Line Management Sportstyle Apparel

PUMA SE; Nürnberg; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA SE in Germany seeks a Senior Product Manager to lead the Global APPAREL category through full development and the Go-To-Market calendar, shaping collection strategies for international launches.

With 8+ years in product management and proven leadership, you mentor teams, present to partners, optimize pricing and margins, and bring strong market knowledge. Fluency in English and solid analytics are essential in our fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate studies in Business Administration, Sports Management or comparable degree.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in product management in a related industry.
• Relevant leadership experience including the ability to motivate and mentor others.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment.
• Flexible team player with good organizational skills and well-structured work.
• Good market and retail knowledge in the lifestyle, fashion and/or sporting goods industry.
• Very good verbal communication skills and excellent English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the Global APPAREL category through the product development and Go-To-Market calendar.
• Develop market and competitor studies for assigned product lines on an international level and analyze forecasts and sales analyses.
• Develop collection/Key Looks strategies for Men & Women product lines on a seasonal basis.
• Manage lines through line planning, design, development meetings, and prototype approvals for international launches.
• Collaborate with Business Unit, footwear, and accessories teams to coordinate concepts across product segments.
• Present strategy and product lines to international partners and supervise international meetings preparation.
• Plan, coordinate, and finalize instore date/product flow and ensure accurate data in PAC system.

Skills

Product management

Leadership

Market knowledge

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Communication

Education

Graduate studies in Business Administration

Job description

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.

• Lead and drive the Global APPARELcategory through the whole product development and creation process based on the Go-to-Market calendar
• Developing and managing the market and competitor studies for the assigned product lines on an international level hand in hand with GTMas well as analyzing forecasts and sales analyses
• Develop detailed collection/Key Looksstrategies for Men & Women product lines on seasonal basis and under consideration of BU SPORTSTYLE Strategy
• Manage the product lines through a process of line planning, internal design, and development meetings until prototype approvals and launching the lines at the international meeting
• Working closely with Business Unit, footwear, and accessories teams to ensure concept and product coordination across all product segments
• Presenting strategy and product lines to international partners and key accounts as well as supervising the preparation of international meetings
• Planning, coordinating, and final checking of the instore date/product flow
• Understand and challenge product costing and costing impact on product quality, margin and net sales to achieve set goals within the athletics APPARELcategory
• Providing regular feedback to DIRECTOR on category development
• Cooperating with GTM, Design, and Development (PUMA Group Sourcing) to ensure that the final collection is reflecting market needs
• Collaborate in planning the whole sell-in support (catalogue etc.) as well as in developing 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
• Pass on experience and knowledge, share best practices, and call for follow-ups for further product line managers (Mentoring).
• Graduate studies in Business Administration, Sports Management or comparable degree
• Minimum 8 years of experience in product management in a related industry
• Relevant leadership experience including the ability to motivate and mentor others
• 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
• Good analytical skills
• Very good verbal communication skills as well as excellent English knowledge (written and spoken)

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.

The PUMA corporate Headquarters are located in Herzogenaurach or Herzo, as we like to call our hometown, located in southern Germany close to Nuremberg. Every day, more than 1000 colleagues walk through our doors, ready to push sport and fashion forward. And if you’re lucky, you just might run into Usain Bolt or Antoine Griezmann walking down the hall.