Senior Product Line Manager Sportstyle Footwear

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YOUR MISSION:

• Develop and manage market and competitor studies for assigned product lines internationally, collaborating with Merchandising, analyzing forecasts and sales data.
• Develop collection and marketing strategies for assigned product lines.
• Collaboratively develop and ensure detailed collection strategies seasonally, aligned with company and Business Unit strategies.
• Share experience and best practices, and mentor other product line managers.
• Develop the Merchandising plan (MPL) and fulfill range planning parameters including category, style, price points, and product flow.
• Drive the product category through development based on the Go-to-Market calendar.
• Work with Merchandising, Design, and Development teams to ensure collections meet market needs.
• Coordinate with Business Units and other teams for concept and product alignment across segments.
• Manage product costing, ensuring quality, margins, and sales goals are met.
• Present strategies and product lines to international partners and key accounts, and prepare for international meetings.
• Plan and coordinate in-store dates and product flow.
• Regularly review product costing to optimize quality, margin, and sales from design through production.
• Provide feedback to senior management on category development.
• Assist in planning sell-in support, including catalogues, product equipment, and packaging.
• Maintain accurate and timely setup of all product lines and information in the PAC system.
• Travel for market visits and supplier meetings as needed.

YOUR TALENT:

• At least 5 years of experience in product management, marketing, or merchandising within the footwear lifestyle industry, with strong footwear production knowledge.
• Leadership experience with the ability to motivate, mentor, and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, proactively reporting to management.
• Flexible team player with good organizational and communication skills, fluent in English.
• Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or similar.
• This role is available full-time or part-time.

PUMA employs over 19,000 people across 120+ countries. The company owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

We are committed to equal opportunity employment, fostering an inclusive environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Product Management
• Industries: Sporting Goods Manufacturing, Retail, Fashion

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