Junior Product Line Manager Kids Footwear

Puma Group; Herzogenaurach; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA is seeking a driven product management candidate to support international market studies, forecasts, and sales analyses. You will assist in developing collection and marketing strategies for assigned product lines and gain insight into costing, margins, and design-to-production processes.

You should bring strong analytical and presentation skills, excellent English, and a proactive, autonomous approach in a fast-paced environment. A relevant graduate degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in product management within sporting goods, preferably footwear.
• Good understanding of the textile/footwear and consumer goods industries.
• Strong analytical and presentation capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written English skills.
• High autonomy, accuracy and proactivity in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• With direction of the Teamhead Product Line Management, prepare market- and competitor studies internationally and analyze forecasts and sales data.
• Support development of collection- and marketing strategies for assigned product lines.
• Understand costing and how it affects product quality, margin and net sales from design to production.
• Develop knowledge of the GTM process and collaborate in driving product creation.
• Know look and quality of PUMA and competitors' products and their positioning.
• Complete routine tasks efficiently and prioritize with moderate supervision.
• Navigate own department and related departments effectively.

Skills

First work experience in product mgmt

Understanding of textile/footwear/ret

Analytical and presentation skills

Excellent English communication

Autonomy and proactivity

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Team player with organizational skills

Education

Graduate studies in Business Administration or Sports Management

Tools

MS Office

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.

YOUR MISSION

• With direction of the Teamhead Product Line Management, preparing market- and competitor studies on an international level as well as analyzing forecasts and sales analyses
• Support in developing collection- and marketing strategies for assigned product lines
• Understand basic product costing and how costing impacts product quality, margin & net sales from design phase to production release
• Develop knowledge of whole market (GTM) process and collaborate in driving the product creation process
• Have knowledge of look and quality of PUMA and its direct competitors' products and their positioning
• Complete routine tasks efficiently and shows ability to prioritize tasks with moderate supervision
• Understand how to navigate own department and related departments

YOUR TALENT

• First work experience in product management in the sporting goods industry, preferably footwear
• Good understanding of the textile-and/or footwear-, sporting-, consumer goods industry and retail businesses as well as competitor trends and target consumer
• Good analytical and strong presentation skills
• Very good verbal communication skills as well as excellent English knowledge (written and spoken)
• Excellent MS-Office skills (Excel, Word, Power Point)
• Flexible teamplayer with good organizational skills and well-structured work skills
• High autonomy, accuracy and proactivity; global mindset
• Graduate studies in Business Administration, Sports Management or comparable degree
• Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment.

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.