Product Line Manager CORE Apparel

PUMA Group; Herzogenaurach; Vor Ort; EUR 52.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

PUMA Group is seeking a Product Line Management professional to support market and competitor analyses and forecast-driven planning for Core Men collections. You will collaborate with Merchandising, Design and Development to ensure the collection reflects market needs and drives the Go-to-Market calendar.

With a Bachelor in Design or related field and 3-4 years in leading sports & lifestyle brands, you combine analytical rigor with strong English communication and MS Office skills to help

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in design or related field; 3-4 years in leading sports & lifestyle brands.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Very good English (written and spoken) and solid MS-Office proficiency.

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 Sourcing to reflect market needs.
• Drive product creation with the Go-to-Market calendar.
• Assist in presenting product lines to international partners and key accounts.
• Plan and coordinate order windows and product flow.
• Cross-check final FOB prices against target margins.
• Prepare international meetings and maintain Product Range Management data.
• Support development of the catalogue.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Team player

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Flexibility

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Design or relevant field

Graduate studies in Business Administration or Sports Management

Tools

MS Office

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 BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy and all genders are welcome.

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.