Product Line Manager CORE Apparel

PUMA SE; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

PUMA SE in Germany seeks a seasoned professional for Product Line Management focusing on Core Men. You will conduct market and competitor analyses, support collection strategies, and work with Merchandising, Design and Development to align products with market needs.

You will drive GTM-driven product creation, assist in presenting lines to partners, and help coordinate orders while maintaining accurate product data in key systems. Excellent English and MS-Office skills are required.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Design or a related field.
• 3-4 years of experience with leading sports & lifestyle brands.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible team player with good organizational skills and a structured work approach.
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving.
• Excellent verbal and written English.
• Proficiency in MS-Office tools: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Aufgaben

• Prepare market- and competitor studies on an international level.
• Support development of collection and marketing strategies for Core Men.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Design and Development to reflect market needs in the collection.
• Drive product creation processes based on the Go-to-Market calendar.
• Assist in presenting product lines to international partners and key accounts.
• Support planning and coordination of order windows and product flow.
• Ensure accurate and timely input in the Product Range Management system.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

English proficiency

MS-Office

Team player

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Design

Graduate studies in Business Administration or Sports Management

Tools

MS-Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Jobbeschreibung

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 to let our individual talent and experience shine.

YOUR MISSION

• With direction of the Lead 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 (Core Men)
• Cooperating with Merchandising, Design and Development (PUMA Group Sourcing) to ensure that the final collection is reflecting market needs
• Collaborate in driving the product creation process, based on the Go-to-Market (gtm) calendar
• Support in presenting product lines to international partner and key accounts
• Support in planning and coordinating the order windows/product flow
• Cross checking the final Free on Board-prices considering given target margins
• Preparing of international meetings
• Ensuring a correct as well as punctual input and maintenance of the Product Range Management system for all assigned product lines and all required information
• Support the Development of the catalogue.

YOUR TALENT

• Bachelor’s degree in Design and/or relevant field of study
• At least 3-4 years work experience of working in a leading sports & lifestyle brands
• Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment
• Flexible Teamplayer with an open mindset, good organizational skills and well-structured work
• Strong analytical skills
• Very good verbal communication skills as well as excellent English knowledge (written and spoken)
• Excellent MS-Office skills (Excel, Word, Power Point)
• Graduate studies in Business Administration, Sports Management, or comparable degree

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

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. At PUMA, we are in constant pursuit of faster. That extends beyond our support of the fastest athletes in the world. We also work to be fast in how we adapt to and connect with the constantly changing world around us. Through innovative design, iconic footwear and apparel, and authentic partnerships, we aim to always push what’s next in both sport and culture. PUMA supports over 21,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.