Product Management
Product Line Manager Sportstyle Apparel RCC
Herzogenaurach, Germany
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Your Talent
- Minimum 3-5 years of international apparel experience in a similar position with a top tier international sports company or vertical apparel brands
- Readiness to travel within Europe
- Very good knowledge and passion for sportswear, streetwear, sports-fashion and consumer trends
- Very strong ability to work in a fast-paced environment dealing with complex processes at the same time
- Team player mentality, high flexibility and open mindedness
- Very strong analytical skills, overall business orientation
- Very good verbal and written language skills in English
- Deep knowledge of MS Office environment (Excel, Power Point, etc.)
- Initiative, energy, passion, eye for details, confident and looking for daily challenges in an international environment
- Preferably Bachelor/Master Degree in Fashion Management, Business Administration or Marketing
- This opportunity will be available in full time or part time.
Your Mission
- Driving the creation of regional Sportstyle & Run/Train Apparel products (SMU) on fast GTM-calendars for leading Key Accounts in Europe & our PUMA DTC channels
- Ensuring that final products are target consumer and trend relevant, competitive in the market and offer a unique selling proposition
- Ensuring that final products are in alignment with the Brand, Business Unit & Sustainability strategy
- Analyzing frequently key countries & Key Accounts in Europe to conduct consumer, market and competitor studies on an European level as well as cooperating with suppliers on new product trends
- Cooperating with Merchandising & Sales, Key Accounts, Design and Development (PUMA Group Sourcing) to ensure that the final products are reflecting market needs
- Working closely with Global Sportstyle PLM Teams as well as footwear and accessories teams for Top-to-Toe product alignment
- Presenting product strategy and product lines to European partners and Key Accounts
- Managing the final Free on Board-prices considering given target margins
- Turning forecast & sales analyses into product & business decisions
- Ensuring that Product Data Systems are maintained correctly and on time.
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.
