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Merchandising / Buying, Herzogenaurach, Germany

Head of Brand Operations (limited 18 months)

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 mission

  • Foster a culture of accountability, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing across teams to elevate operational excellence. Drive strategic alignment, ensure team development and advocate for continuous growth opportunities

  • Define the long-term vision for GTM processes, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and adaptability to future business needs. Champion continuous improvement by aligning cross-functional teams and driving transformational process enhancements

  • Set the strategic direction for milestone management and operational workflows, ensuring seamless execution and cross-functional coordination. Establish clear structures for critical meetings like Line Freeze, driving clarity, efficiency, and alignment across teams

  • Shape the overarching KI strategy, defining the framework, execution standards, and optimization roadmap. Ensure initiatives align with business priorities and contribute to brand and marketing impact at scale​

  • Establish a structured approach to operational query management, ensuring seamless information flow between GTM, BUs, and Markets​

  • Drive the evolution of business packs and in-season communication, ensuring key stakeholders receive timely, actionable insights

  • Establish governance for content accuracy, consistency, and strategic relevance​.

Your talent

  • 10-15 years of related experience

  • International/Global mindset: experience taking into account the needs of local markets

  • Creative thinking, an eye for detail, and a feel for great design

  • Must be resourceful, self-motivated and proactive

  • Must be detail oriented and organized; ability to work across four seasons at once, al in various stages of development

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, to include creative briefs, and presentations

  • Strong presentation skills

  • Strong knowledge of MS Office programs and Adobe Creative Suite (especially PowerPoint)

  • Ability to manage a budget process, from forecast to tracking

  • Ability to stay focused while working under tight deadlines

  • Entrepreneurial spirit and energy

  • Ability to manage a team and conduct the interview/hiring process as necessary

  • Domestic and international travel required

  • Strong Digital/Interactive background a plus

  • Foreign language a plus, but not required.

Our principles

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 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 employs more than 20,000 people worldwide.

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PUMA Headquarter Herzogenaurach

Herzogen­aurach

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.

PUMA Headquarter Herzogenaurach

Shape PUMA Merchandising

PUMA encourages your passion for sports – we live it ourselves. That's particularly true for PUMA Merchandising, where it's essential to make the connection between market needs and product development. With creative solutions, we channel market and consumer needs into PUMA products.