Product Management
Product Line Manager Sportstyle Apparel SELECT
Herzogenaurach, Germany
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Your Talent
- Graduate studies preferably in Marketing, Business Administration, Textile or Fashion
- Minimum of 3 years of work experience in Apparel product management within the fashion/streetwear industry
- Passion for Lifestyle and/or Fashion is a must
- Deep understanding of the image target consumer, brand environment and distribution
- Superior level of product expertise and taste level
- Very good communication skills and fluent in English (written and spoken)
- Strong analytical skills and excellent MS-Office skills (Excel, Word, Power Point)
- Flexible team player with good organizational and interpersonal skills
This opportunity will be available in full time or part time.
Your Mission
- Actively prepare market and competitor studies at global level, as well as analyze forecasts and sales analysis
- Develop collections and marketing strategies for Select Apparel product lines with both an image and a commercial eye
- Bring consumer and culturally relevant insights throughout the whole product creation process
- Drive the product creation process in collaboration with the cross-functional team based on the Go-to-Market calendar
- Proactively manage the product lines through a process of line planning, internal design, development meetings until prototype approvals and launch at the international meeting
- Lead target FOB$ & RRP settings, manage the range size, style/article count, gross profit margin and net sales for the respective offer within agreed seasonal targets from Design phase to production
- Cooperate with Merchandising, Design and Development (PUMA Group Sourcing) to ensure that the final collection is reflecting market needs
- Work closely with the Senior Product Line Manager for Select to ensure concept and product alignment across all product categories
- Prepare and present Select product lines and other business related topics to international partners & key accounts
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.
