Your mission
Execute PDSE processes within assigned BU(s) or category groups, ensuring correct application of coding guidelines and product data maintenance rules
Perform product data completeness checks, ensuring all required attributes are captured for reporting, financial processes, and eCom readiness
Monitor and maintain data quality, conducting milestone‑based horizontal checks and raising deviations to Senior Manager/Teamhead.
Support implementation of new product creation tools, including testing, user training, documentation, and ongoing improvements
Analyze system and process performance, identifying improvement opportunities and collaborating with business users to refine workflows
Collaborate closely with D&T, providing detailed business input for enhancements, bug fixes, and new functionalities
Consolidate system/data requirements from BUs and cross‑functional partners, ensuring functional changes are correctly evaluated and documented
Ensure close collaboration with Product Excellence, aligning product data elements with physical product standards and creation processes
Support sustainability‑related data tracking and documentation, ensuring data readiness for reporting tools
Coach Junior Managers and provide day‑to‑day operational guidance.
Your talent
Degree in business administration, business informatics, supply chain management, product management, or a comparable qualification
Several years of professional experience (at least 4 years) in product data management, product creation, process management, or a comparable interface function
Very good understanding of product development processes (e.g., PDSE), product data structures, and data quality and reporting standards
Experience in working with product data systems (PLM, PIM, ERP, or comparable tools) and a high level of system affinity
Strong understanding of data quality, reporting requirements, eCom readiness, and finance-related data processes
Experience in analyzing, optimizing, and documenting business processes as well as in deriving system and workflow improvements
High quality awareness and strong attention to detail
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., business units, product excellence, sustainability, IT)
Ideally, experience in handling sustainability data and corresponding reporting requirements
Very good written and spoken German and English skills
Confident use of MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to record and consolidate business requirements in a structured manner and convert them into functional specifications
Experience in working with IT/D&T teams, especially in testing, bug fixes, tool implementations, and system enhancements
Excellent analytical skills and a structured, solution-oriented approach to work.
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.
