Director Product Line Management Sportstyle Apparel Herzogenaurach, Germany

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. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.

Your Talent

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or Finance or related experience
• Minimum 10 years international apparel product management experience with top tier international sports company, with 3+ years management experience required.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Credible knowledge of sportswear/fashion consumer trends and Apparel market/retail dynamics in different markets
• General knowledge of international retail environment
• Awareness of agile working methods to foster collaboration with key stakeholders in design/development to capture fast lead times
• Strong leadership skills. High initiative, high energy, passionate, decisive, eye for detail, confident.
• Strong analytical, overall business orientation
• Ability to frame and defend an alternative position
• Ability to convincingly present category knowledge using PowerPoint and spreadsheets
• Up to 30% domestic and international travel required, including regular travel to PUMA’s HQ in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

Your Mission

• Managing market- and competitor studies on an international level in collaboration with the Merchandising organization, as well as analyzing forecasts and sales data
• Developing and ensuring detailed collection strategies on a seasonal basis, aligned with company and Business Unit strategies
• Creating a conceptual assortment plan (CAP) based on the Merchandising plan (MPL), considering range planning parameters
• Collaborating closely with merchandising, design, development teams, regions, and other stakeholders to ensure the collection reflects market needs and aligns across product segments
• Leading and driving the assigned product category through the entire product development process based on the Go-to-Market calendar
• Managing product costing and understanding its impact on quality, margins, and sales to meet goals
• Presenting strategies and product lines to international partners and key accounts, and preparing for international meetings
• Final review of in-store launch dates
• Providing regular feedback to Senior Management and BU Management on category development
• Planning sell-in support activities and coordinating product packaging and presentation
• Maintaining accurate setup and information for all product lines
• Traveling to target markets and visiting suppliers regularly
• Leading and developing the Product Management team within the Business Unit
• Collaborating with external partners such as assets and Co-Labs

PUMA is committed to equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. We uphold principles of equality and do not tolerate harassment or discrimination.

With over 21,000 employees across 51 countries, PUMA owns brands including PUMA, Cobra Golf, and Stichd. Our headquarters are located in Herzogenaurach, Germany, near Nuremberg, where over 1000 colleagues work daily to push the boundaries of sport and fashion. You might even run into Usain Bolt or Antoine Griezmann in our halls!

Join us to bring products from idea to reality, lead product strategy, and exceed consumer and retail partner expectations through innovative design, development, and marketing teams.