Product Line Manager Kids Apparel

Puma Group; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA SE in Germany is seeking a product-management professional with experience in sporting goods to shape kids apparel collections and drive product creation in line with the Go-to-Market calendar. You will collaborate with Merchandising, Design, and Development to ensure market needs are reflected across brands, while presenting lines to international partners.

English fluency and strong analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Strong analytical abilities with market insights.
• Experience in product management in sporting goods or related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare market- and competitor studies on an international level, including forecasts and sales analyses.
• Develop collection and marketing strategies for kids apparel lines.
• Coordinate with Merchandising, Design and Development to ensure final collection reflects market needs.
• Work with Business Unit, footwear, apparel and accessories teams for cross-segment product coordination.
• Drive product creation based on the Go-to-Market calendar.
• Present product lines to international partners and key accounts.
• Regular market visits and participation in fairs.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Education

Graduate studies in Business Administration or Sports Management

Tools

MS-Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

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 to let our individual talent and experience shine.

YOUR MISSION

• Prepare market- and competitor studies on an international level as well as analyzing forecasts and sales analyses
• Develop collection- and marketing strategies for the assigned kids apparel product lines
• Cooperate with Merchandising, Design and Development (PUMA Group Sourcing) to ensure that the final collection is reflecting market needs
• Work closely with Business Unit, footwear, apparel and accessories teams to ensure concept and product coordination across all product segments
• Drive the product creation process based on the Go-to-Market (gtm) calendar
• Present the product lines to international partners and key accounts
• Regular market and fairs visits.

YOUR TALENT

• A minimum of 3 years work experience in product management in the sporting goods industry, preferably Sportstyle and /or Apparel
• Good market and retail knowledge
• Developed product sense and taste level
• Very good communication skills as well as excellent English knowledge (written and spoken)
• Very good analytical skills
• Excellent MS-Office skills (Excel, Word, Power Point)
• Flexible teamplayer with good organisational skills and well-structured work problem-solving mindset
• Graduate studies in Business Administration, Sports Management or similar

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.