Head Product Line Management Footwear & Apparel

PUMA Sports India Pvt Ltd.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 8,500,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA Sports India Pvt Ltd in Bengaluru is looking for a visionary product leader to head the product function. You will lead and drive the assigned product team, set strategic priorities, allocate resources, and guide decision-making to achieve long-term success.

You will manage the RCC INDIA PLM team, oversee stakeholder relationships across merchandising, design and development, and ensure the collection reflects market needs while aligning apparel and footwear assortments across segments.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large product teams in consumer brands.
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills across stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the assigned product team with clear strategic priorities.
• Coordinate with merchandising, design and development, and regions to align collections with market needs.
• Oversee KPI reporting, budgeting, and stakeholder management for the RCC INDIA PLM function.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

Presentation

MS Office

Education

MBA/Business Administration

International Business

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 to let our individual talent and experience shine.

YOUR MISSION

Key Objectives Leading and driving the assigned product team, Set strategic priorities for the organization, allocation resources and guiding decision-making to achieve long-term success Manage, support, motivate, coordinate and develop the assigned RCC INDIA PLM team, including hiring, yearly performance appraisal process, goal setting, budget planning, redundancies Provide strategic oversight of organization-wide stakeholder management and advocate for stakeholder interests Close cooperating with the teams of merchandising, design and development (PUMA Group Sourcing), regions and other Stakeholder to ensure that the final collection is reflecting the market needs as well as align the apparel & footwear assortment to ensure concept and product coordination across all product segments Foster cross functional transparent and diplomatic communication, encourage open dialogue, set up clear communication channels, led by example Drive organizational strategy development and implementation, anticipating future trends and challenges Be responsible that product strategy is delivered and followed through across all business segments (Be the owner of the pre-seasonal alignment Work with Product Teams to develop unique and relevant collection-based INDIA Market Needs Responsible for product costing and costing impact on product quality, margin and net sales to achieve set goals within the assigned product category Presenting strategy- and product lines to national/international partners and key accounts Represent your Team as spokesperson at internal and external meeting Implement and oversee accurate reporting and KPI management Drive a close cooperation with Inline Teams, other RCCs and other product areas (Accessories) to ensure strong collaboration and 360 design concepts when needed Provide strategic input and related support to Sr Director RCC APAC/INDIA/ EMEA International and domestic travel as required for Key Account meetings, market research, trend and inspiration trips, consumer insights, and factories/development centers.

YOUR TALENT

Your Talent All genders are welcome to apply Graduate studies in Business Administration, International Business, Sports Management or similar with a focus on Marketing/ Textile/ Fashion/ Sports Minimum 15 years experience in the field of Business Development, Sales, Marketing and Merchandising with top tier international sports company Strong leadership skills including the ability to motivate and mentor other Leaders (at least 5+ years of leadership experience) cross functionally. High initiative, high energy, passionate, decisive, eye for detail, confident. Ability to convincingly present Highly flexible and agile to manage cross functional team as well as report to Sr Director in different location Awareness of agile working methods to foster collaboration with key stakeholders Proficiency and refinement in all stages of presentation Excellent Market and Retail Knowledge Excellent knowledge and understanding for the sport industry, consumer trends as well as the fashion/lifestyle market Broad knowledge of all aspects of product development Developed product sense and taste level as well as strong awareness and understanding of Sportstyle INDIA consumer and marketplace Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, and influencing skills Excellent MS-Office skills (Excel, Word, Power Point) Very good analytical skills Very good verbal communication skills as well as excellent English knowledge (written and spoken) A visionary team player.

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.