• Lead and drive the assigned product category through the whole product development and creation process based on the Go-to-Market calendar

  Developing and managing the market- and competitor studies for the assigned product lines on an international level hand in hand with Merchandising as well as analyzing forecasts and sales analyses

• Develop detailed collection strategies for assigned product lines on seasonal basis and under consideration of company as well as Business Unit strategies

• Manage the product lines through a process of line planning, internal design and development meetings until prototype approvals and launching the lines at the international meeting

• Working closely with Business Unit, footwear, apparel, and accessories teams to ensure concept and product coordination across all product segments

• Presenting strategy and product lines to international partners and key accounts as well as supervising the preparation of international meetings

• Planning, coordinating, and final checking of the instore date/product flow

• Understand and challenge product costing and costing impact on product quality, margin, and net sales to achieve set goals within the assigned product category

• Providing regular feedback to Head of on category development

• Cooperating with Merchandising, Design, and Development (PUMA Group Sourcing) to ensure that the final collection is reflecting market needs

• Collaborate in planning the whole sell-in support (catalogue etc.) as well as in developing the product equipment and packaging

• Ensuring an accurate and timeless set up and maintenance of all lines and all required information in the PAC system

• Executing business trips to target markets as well as supplier visits on a frequent basis

• Pass on experience and knowledge, share best practices, and call for follow-ups for further product line managers (Mentoring).

• Graduate studies in Business Administration, Sports Management, or comparable degree

• Minimum 8 years of experience in product management in a related industry

• Relevant leadership experience including the ability to motivate and mentor others

• Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment

• Flexible Teamplayer with an open mindset, good organizational skills and well-structured work

• Good market and retail knowledge in the lifestyle, fashion and/or sporting goods industry

• Excellent MS-Office skills (Excel, Word, Power Point)

• Good analytical skills

• Very good verbal communication skills as well as excellent English knowledge (written and spoken).

• Lead and drive the assigned product category through the whole product development and creation process based on the Go-to-Market calendar

• Developing and managing the market and competitor studies for the assigned product lines on an international level hand in hand with Merchandising as well as analyzing forecasts and sales analyses

• Develop detailed collection strategies for assigned product lines on seasonal basis and under consideration of company as well as Business Unit strategies 

• Manage the product lines through a process of line planning, internal design, and development meetings until prototype approvals and launching the lines at the international meeting

• Working closely with Business Unit, footwear, apparel, and accessories teams to ensure concept and product coordination across all product segments

• Presenting strategy and product lines to international partners and key accounts as well as supervising the preparation of international meetings

• Planning, coordinating, and final checking of the instore date/product flow

• Understand and challenge product costing and costing impact on product quality, margin and net sales to achieve set goals within the assigned product category

• Providing regular feedback to Head of on category development

• Cooperating with Merchandising, Design, and Development (PUMA Group Sourcing) to ensure that the final collection is reflecting market needs

• Collaborate in planning the whole sell-in support (catalogue etc.) as well as in developing the product equipment and packaging

• Ensuring an accurate and timeless set up and maintenance of all lines and all required information in the PAC system

• Executing business trips to target markets as well as supplier visits on a frequent basis

• Pass on experience and knowledge, share best practices, and call for follow-ups for further product line managers (Mentoring).

• Graduate studies in Business Administration, Sports Management, or comparable degree

• Minimum 8 years of experience in product management in a related industry

• Relevant leadership experience including the ability to motivate and mentor others

• Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment

• Flexible Teamplayer with an open mindset, good organizational skills, and well-structured work

• Good market and retail knowledge in the lifestyle, fashion, and/or sporting goods industry

• Excellent MS-Office skills (Excel, Word, Power Point)

• Good analytical skills

• Very good verbal communication skills as well as excellent English knowledge (written and spoken).

• Lead in creation and execution of innovative apparel designs which meets the requirements of the PUMA Training BU briefs, process and calendar

• Integrate product and technical developments into apparel design for the product category / customer

• Under the direction of the Product Leader, collect market intelligence, providing all involved with accurate and up-to-date information on design trends and developments and utilizes them effectively

• Produce, maintain and update creative presentations, sketches, Illustrator drawings, specifications, mood board, color directions, commenting s/o as required

• Launch innovative apparel design ideas in line with specific product strategies and market needs

• Identify functionality requirements and ensure accurate use of information technology systems in order to gain competitive advantage

• Identify opportunities for design support in order to improve business processes and enhance customer/consumer intimacy

• Ensure that design activities leverage learning across the Puma organization

• Contribute to adequate protection of PUMA’s intellectual property

• Supporting Management Team of Design Training BU and helping to manage the design tasks on a daily basis, and mentor Designers in the team

• Oversee the process of daily tasks and responsibilities in the Speed and Partnership timelines

• Travel for development, market, and design inspiration where necessary depending on annual budget.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Design, Fashion and/or relevant field of study

• Minimum 8+ years relevant experience in the fashion, sportswear or casual sports lifestyle space specializing in apparel

• Experience of directly leading a small design is a strong advantage

• Proficiency and refinement in all stages of presentation, from concept to final design review

• Have a broad knowledge of apparel manufacturing and prototype making

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong MAC, CAD, and analytical skills

• Ability to function autonomously as well as in a cooperative, diverse group

• Leadership capabilities, including ability to motivate and mentor others within work group

• Tremendous attention to detail, and extraordinary time-management skills

• Team player with ability to adapt to change quickly and with minimum supervision

• Please also add your PORTFOLIO to your application.

• Lead in creation and execution of innovative apparel designs which meets the requirements of the PUMA Training BU briefs, process and calendar

• Integrate product and technical developments into apparel design for the product category / customer

• Under the direction of the Product Leader, collect market intelligence, providing all involved with accurate and up-to-date information on design trends and developments and utilizes them effectively

• Produce, maintain and update creative presentations, sketches, Illustrator drawings, specifications, mood board, color directions, commenting s/o as required

• Launch innovative apparel design ideas in line with specific product strategies and market needs

• Identify functionality requirements and ensure accurate use of information technology systems in order to gain competitive advantage

• Identify opportunities for design support in order to improve business processes and enhance customer/consumer intimacy

• Ensure that design activities leverage learning across the Puma organization

• Contribute to adequate protection of PUMA’s intellectual property

• Supporting Management Team of Design Training BU and helping to manage the design tasks on a daily basis, and mentor Designers in the team

• Oversee the process of daily tasks and responsibilities in the Speed and Partnership timelines

• Travel for development, market, and design inspiration where necessary depending on annual budget.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Design, Fashion and/or relevant field of study

• Minimum 8+ years relevant experience in the fashion, sportswear or casual sports lifestyle space specializing in apparel

• Experience of directly leading a small design is a strong advantage

• Proficiency and refinement in all stages of presentation, from concept to final design review

• Have a broad knowledge of apparel manufacturing and prototype making

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong MAC, CAD, and analytical skills

• Ability to function autonomously as well as in a cooperative, diverse group

• Leadership capabilities, including ability to motivate and mentor others within work group

• Tremendous attention to detail, and extraordinary time-management skills

• Team player with ability to adapt to change quickly and with minimum supervision

• Please also add your PORTFOLIO to your application.

• Prepare market and competitor studies on an international level as well as analyzing forecasts and sales analyses

• Develop collection and marketing strategies for the assigned Training apparel product lines

• Cooperate with Merchandising, Design and Development (PUMA Group Sourcing) to ensure that the final collection is reflecting market needs

• Work closely with Business Unit, footwear, apparel and accessories teams to ensure concept and product coordination across all product segments

• Drive the product creation process based on the Go-to-Market calendar

• Present the product lines to international partners and key accounts

• Regular market and fairs visits.​

• A minimum of 3 years work experience in product management in the sporting goods industry, preferably Sportstyle and /or Apparel

• Good market and retail knowledge

• Developed product sense and taste level

• Very good communication skills as well as excellent English knowledge (written and spoken)

• Very good analytical skills

• Excellent MS-Office skills (Excel, Word, Power Point)

• Flexible teamplayer with good organizational skills and well-structured work

• Graduate studies in Business Administration, Sports Management or similar.

• Conduct international market and competitor analyses, including forecast and sales data evaluation

• Develop collection and go to market strategies for assigned product lines

• Independently create conceptual assortment plans (CAP) aligned with business targets and merchandising plans

• Manage product lines throughout the entire creation process—from line planning to prototype approval and international launch presentations

• Collaborate closely with Merchandising, Design, Development, and cross‑functional teams to ensure market‑relevant and consistent collections

• Drive the product creation process according to the go‑to‑market calendar and present strategies to international partners and key accounts

• Plan, coordinate, and control instore dates and product flow

• Continuously monitor product costing, margins, and FOB prices to optimize quality, profitability, and sales

• Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of the Product Range Management system and lead the SMU process (incl. budgets, briefs, range planning)

• Analyze business performance to meet net sales and margin targets and communicate insights effectively to internal and external stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sports Management, Marketing, or a similar field

• Minimum 6 years of international product management experience in the sports industry; go‑to‑market or marketing experience is a plus

• International footwear experience within a top‑tier global sports company

• Strong knowledge and passion for the football market, technical consumer trends, as well as fashion/lifestyle and retail environments

• Excellent analytical skills combined with strong business acumen

• Outstanding English communication and presentation skills, written and verbal

• Team player with strong initiative, entrepreneurial mindset, and high energy

• Detail‑oriented, proactive, and motivated to work in a fast‑paced international environment

• Deep proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint

• Ability to translate market and consumer insights into strategic product decisions.

• Responsible for managing the footwear product development process by supporting the respective Business Units and directly interact with supply partners to provide an effective transition of footwear designs from prototyping into production. Handle development projects with the guidance and support of the Team Leader Development.
• Receive Tech packages and prepare/review with factory to prepare samples.
• Communicate all product, shipping, tracking, material ideas and issues between factory and overseas team.
• Key support on tracking reports and shipping documents.
• Build and guide tech system confirmation specs with factory creation.
• Ensure all confirmed tech packages are accurate and on schedule to support C&E teams and timeline.
• Meet and influence product quality to meet highest standard during each phase of sampling.

• College or University graduated.
• At least 5-6 years working experience in shoe industry for Development.
• Be good at related office software (word, excel, PowerPoint, CAD).
• Passion to provide solution.
• Good communication skill.

• Develop all components and assembled clubs in a timely matter, validate and approve all product from sample phase all the way to production release of finished golf club and club components.
• Responsible for various aspects of product development from Beta phase to mass production to ensure products are ready to be commercialized.
• Knowledge of golf club manufacturing methods.  Ability to take on all key manufacturing processes to maximize output and minimize bottleneck.
• Work in a collaborative environment with various internal (Cobra) and external (suppliers) partners.
• Responsible for working with suppliers to qualify new products through Pilot Run; be the owner to ensure all manufacturing processes can meet cost/quality/capacity requirements to support overall business objectives.
• Set up product standards, quality criteria and limits on all commercialized products with various product construction and designs.
• Execute testing and analysis on products to pass testing criteria and performance target.
• Initiate and qualify new suppliers and new methods of manufacturing on all club components to support business goals.
• Ownership of production “component specifications”, “cosmetic specifications”, and “club assembly specifications.”
• Conduct and own build trials at key assembly locations.
• Travel to Asia and Mexico based suppliers to manage development of new projects.
• Lead continuous improvements in our critical manufacturing processes in the supplier base manufacturing environment. Review current processes and procedures and lead continuous process improvement project team.
• Process Ownership – understand critical process setting, track performance metrics, and understand key cost drivers involved in critical manufacturing processes.
• Direct and work with Asia Team members on any development/process/quality concerns.

• 2-4 years of managing product development experience.
• 2+ years of experience working with suppliers based in Asia
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering or demonstrated successful equivalent work experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of tooling and various other manufacturing processes (investment casting, forging, stamping, painting, etc.)
• Knowledge/experience with injection molding processing and tooling (Ex. compression molding processing and tooling, composite material processing and tooling).
• Statistical Process Control experience
• Strong project management skills
• Working knowledge of a CAD system, specifically NX (Specification drawing)
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Strong documentation skills and experience
• Ability to travel internationally and domestically.

The Hiring range base pay for this position is $70,304 - $91,900 + Bonus + Benefits

(Benefit Summary Corporate) 

Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience

• Work closely with Director Design in executing design of seasonal international apparel product lines, through techpack and development.
• Create and execute apparel ranges that fit the brand strategies and align with the seasonal creative direction set by the Director Design, and meet the needed cost and margin requirements.
• Lead apparel design communication between all functions, coming up with creative solutions to push innovation.
• Creates and delivers impactful presentations of seasonal proposals; Communicates and presents concepts and presentation materials in conjunction with design and product teams.
• Conduct regular store visits to key accounts and competition to assure thorough knowledge of the market place.
• Participate in product design reviews for product line management.  Create and present seasonal trend and color overviews at design meetings alongside Director Design.
• Partner with Development Team in research of fabrications, techniques, materials and applications.  Lead process with greater team to determine capabilities, flexibility and limitations of source base.
• Lead development process alongside with developers and technical designers to assure fit and styling.  Lead fit and review sessions alongside Director Design.
• Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of CADs, colorflows, and technical packages based on design / development calendar.
• Open-minded, self-starter willing to help other product categories when called upon in the spirt of creating best in class product and designs.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with a design concentration.
• 2-4 Years Design Experience
• Advanced skill level in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop.
• Strong graphic driven design sensibility.
• Willingness to learn new software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, and adapts to design team culture.
• Organized with the ability to manage multiple projects at various stages at the same time with a high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledgeable of  performance and lifestyle apparel markets, color and trends.     
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office applications.
• Requires some domestic and/or international travel.
• Must have knowledge of the textile, sporting and consumer goods industry as well as the look and quality of PUMA's and direct competitors' products and their positioning;

The Hiring range base pay for this position is $70,304 - $83,380 + Bonus + Benefits

(Benefit Summary Corporate) 

Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

• Prepare market and competitor studies on an international level and specific for the Chinese market as well as analyze forecasts and sales analyses
• Develop collection and marketing strategies for assigned product lines
• Cooperate with Merchandising, Design and Development (PUMA Group Sourcing) to ensure that the final collection is reflecting market needs
• Work closely with Business Unit, footwear, apparel and accessories teams to ensure concept and product coordination across all product segments
• Drive the product creation process based on the Go-to-Market (gtm) calendar
• Present the product lines to international partners and key accounts
• Plan, coordinate and final check of the instore date/product flow
• Check the final Free on Board-prices considering given target margins
• Collaborate in planning the whole sell-in support (catalogue etc.).

• University degree in Business or Marketing
• Minimum 3-5 years of international apparel experience in a similar position with a top tier international sports company
• Very good knowledge and passion for the sport, consumer trends as well as the sportswear market in China
• Very strong analytical skills, overall business orientation
• Very good verbal and written language skills in Mandarin and English
• Excellent communication skills
• 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
• Teamplayer mentality.

As a Senior Research & Sports Science Manager, you will execute the design, implementation, and analysis of biomechanical and physiological tests that provide direct performance insights into product. You will serve a vital role validating and optimizing our performance product. You will play a key role in translating lab findings to a multidisciplinary team and relating findings to footwear and athlete performance.  

Responsibilities:  

• Lead internal and external programs which deliver sports science insights to increase the understanding of the athlete and athlete-product interaction 

• Lead NITRO Lab testing with a focus on delivering proven performance insights both on hypothesis and validation level 

• Question methods, results, and application and think outside normal paradigms to find creative ways around barriers  

• Utilize scientific expertise to develop and implement protocols that deliver performance insights 

• Connect the dots in all phases of research to provide a holistic evaluation of new concepts to achieve objectives as well as a high level of efficiency and accountability  

• Translate and communicate research findings into meaningful performance outcomes for key stakeholders 

• Work closely and build relationships with some of our key athletes  

• Manage and mentor lab members

• MS or PhD in Kinesiology, Engineering, Biomechanics, or a related field  
• 5+ years' experience in footwear research 
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, experimental design, and statistical analysis  
• Proven experience working with athletes and coaches 
• Strong technical skills with biomechanical equipment (metabolic cart, motion capture, force plates, IMUs, pressure insoles)   
• Experience with data processing in Matlab, Python, or R  
• Excellent organization and time management skills as well as written and verbal communication skills  
• Domestic and International travel required

The hiring range base pay for this position is $95,00-$125,000 + Bonus + Benefits

(Benefit Summary Corporate) 

Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

• Responsible in creating and updating PUMA test methods, standards, and product testing guidelines. Review compare industry following standards and methods for benchmarking purposes. Stay up to date on regulatory requirements and propose recommendations for compliance
• Test Methods and Standards: Be responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining PUMA’s footwear test methods and standards. Stay informed about industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes related to footwear physical and mechanical testing. Conduct test trials and create new test methods and standards as needed
• Laboratory Reporting System: Be the key person incharge for the PUMA laboratory reporting system for physical and mechanical testing. Collect feedback, evaluate, propose system enhancement inquiries and follow up on timely implementation by PDSS. Generate reports for internal stakeholders and external partners
• Benchmarking and Regulatory Compliance: Compare PUMA testing practices with industry benchmarks. Stay abreast of footwear-related industry standards (such as SATRA, EN, ISO, ASTM)
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Create, update, and maintain SOPs related to footwear material and finished product testing. Ensure consistency and adherence to established procedures and collect feedback for continuous enhancements. Train internal and external stakeholders on product testing SOPs and protocols
• Project Collaboration: Participate in various projects related to innovation, development, and production. Contribute insights to enhance product quality and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address technical challenges
• Supplier Guidance: Work closely with Tier 1 (T1) and Tier 2 (T2) supplier laboratories. Provide guidance on adhering to quality standards and testing protocols. Foster strong relationships with suppliers to drive continuous improvement

• Bachelor’s degree in Material Technology or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical education/experience within the footwear industry
• Minimum 5 years in laboratory operations and staff management, with proven expertise in footwear material testing and lab organization
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies, industry standards, and relevant regulations
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal abilities; detail-oriented with high accuracy and precision
• Results-driven, open-minded, fast learner, passionate, patient, and a strong team collaborator
• Familiarity with footwear materials, testing equipment, and laboratory management systems
• Excellent English communication