Product Development

Apparel Developer

Tokyo, Japan

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.

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.

Your Talent

YOUR TALENT

  • スポーツ用品の開発において10年以上の経験

  • 最低5年のマネジメントの経験

  • プロジェクトマネジメントの経験
  • 素材や縫製技術に関する知識
  • 英語、ライティング(ビジネスレベル)
  • Microsoftの基礎スキル(Excel、Word、Power Point)


WELCOME SKILL

  • 大学卒業以上

  • 英語 スピーキング (ビジネスレベル)
  • イラストレーター

YOUR BENEFITS

  • フレックスタイム (コアタイム無)

  • 在宅勤務(週2日まで)

  • 確定拠出年金(DC)

  • 語学学習サポート(アプリを使用)

  • 社員割引(店舗・ECサイト)

  • スポーツジム利用料金サポート

Your Mission

プーマジャパンのアパレル製品の開発において、企画から市場投入までの一連のプロセスを実務・管理の両面からリードしています。具体的には、開発スケジュールおよび予算案の策定・管理を行い、開発プロセスの継続的な改善にも取り組み、業務の最適化と品質向上を図ります。
市場調査や競合分析を通じて製品戦略を立案し、多様なステークホルダーと連携・交渉を行うことで、製品の競争力を高めます。社内関連部門との連携を密にし、部門横断的なプロジェクト推進を実現します。加えて、チームメンバーの育成・マネジメントにも注力し、組織全体のスキル向上と成果の最大化に貢献します。

  • アパレル製品の開発業務(プロセス)の実務及び管理

  • 開発スケジュール・予算案の策定、管理

  • 開発プロセスの継続的な改善

  • 市場調査・競合分析を通じた製品戦略の立案

  • MD、デザイナー、素材メーカー、サプライヤーとの連携及び交渉

  • 社内関連部門(マーケティング、営業、ロジスティクス等)との連携

  • チームメンバーの育成、管理


At PUMA Japan, you will lead both the operational and managerial aspects of the apparel product development process—from initial concept to market launch. Your responsibilities include planning and managing development schedules and budgets, while continuously improving processes to optimize efficiency and product quality. You will formulate product strategies based on market research and competitive analysis and collaborate and negotiate with a wide range of stakeholders including MDs, designers, material manufacturers, and suppliers. Cross-functional coordination with internal departments such as marketing, sales, and logistics is essential to drive projects forward. Additionally, you will be responsible for nurturing and managing team members to maximize organizational performance and skill development.

  • Execute and manage the apparel product development process

  • Plan and manage development schedules and budgets

  • Continuously improving development workflows

  • Formulate product strategies through market research and competitive analysis

  • Collaborate and negotiate with MDs, designers, material manufacturers, and suppliers

  • Coordinate with internal departments (marketing, sales, logistics, etc.)

  • Manage and develop team members

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.

PUMA supports over 21,000 employees across 51 countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

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