Product Line Manager Apparel

PUMA Gruppe; Herzogenaurach; On-site; USD 74,824 - 103,603; Full time

Job summary

PUMA Group is seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead market research, forecasting, and strategy across its sportswear product lines. You will collaborate with Merchandising, Design, and Development to align collections with market needs and the Go-to-Market calendar.

Role involves presenting lines to international partners, managing cross-functional teams, and visiting markets and fairs. Fluency in English and strong analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate studies in Business Administration, Sports Management or similar.
• Minimum of 3 years of product management experience in sporting goods.
• Good market and retail knowledge.
• Developed product sense and taste level.
• Very good communication skills and excellent English knowledge.
• Very good analytical skills.
• Flexible team player with good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 product lines
• Cooperate with Merchandising, Design and Development to ensure the final collection reflects market needs
• Work closely with Business Unit, footwear, apparel and accessories teams for cross-segment coordination
• Drive the product creation process based on the Go-to-Market calendar
• Present the product lines to international partners and key accounts
• Regular market and fairs visits
• All genders are welcome to apply

Skills

Market research

Forecasting

Communication

Analytical skills

English language

Education

Graduate studies in Business Administration or Sports Management

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 BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine.

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 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.

All genders are welcome to apply

Graduate studies in Business Administration, Sports Management or similar

A minimum of 3 years work experience in product management in the sporting goods industry, preferably Sportstyle and /or Apparel

Good market and retail knowledg e

Developed product sense and taste level

Very good communication skills as well as excellent English knowledge (written and spoken)

Very good analytical skills

Flexible teamplayer with good organisational skills and well structured work.

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.

The PUMA corporate Headquarters are located in Herzogenaurach or Herzo, as we like to call our hometown, located in southern Germany close to Nuremberg. Every day, more than 1000 colleagues walk through our doors, ready to push sport and fashion forward. And if you’re lucky, you just might run into Usain Bolt or Antoine Griezmann walking down the hall.