• A minimum of 3-5 years work experience in product management in the sporting goods industry, preferably apparel
• Good market and retail knowledge
• Good analytical skills
• Passion for Motorsport
• Very good verbal communication skills as well as excellent English knowledge (written and spoken)
• 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 comparable degree
• This opportunity will be available in full time or part time.

• Develop a specific collection and marketing strategies for assigned product lines
• Cooperating with Sports Marketing, Design, Development and Merchandising to ensure that the final collection is reflecting market or partner needs
• Collaborate and drive the product creation process based on the Go-to-Market calendar and partner requirements of a specific product line
• Preparing market- and competitor studies on an international level as well as analyzing forecasts and sales analyses
• Support in presenting product lines to international partners and key accounts and preparation of international meetings
• Support in planning and coordinating the instore date/product flow
• Cross checking the final Free on Board-prices considering given target margins
• Regular market and fairs visits
• Ensuring the maintenance and input of all required information for selected product lines on all internal PUMA systems in a timely, accurate and consistent manner.

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Fashion or related field

• 2-4 years of product line management experience within apparel sportswear industry

• Experience with managing systems with attention to detail

• Team player mentality

• Clear and concise communicator – both written and verbal

• Proactive and solution driven

• Interest in basketball sport culture and the fashion industry

• Experience working with Excel & PowerPoint and knowledge in Adobe (Illustrator & Photoshop)

• Domestic & International travel required

PUMA is one of the world’s leading Sports Brands that designs and develops footwear, apparel, and accessories. It starts in sport and ends in fashion. PUMA offers performance and sport-inspired lifestyle products in categories such as Soccer, Basketball, Running, Training, Golf, Motorsports and Sportstyle. W

Would you like working in a fast pace and multicultural environment? Then PUMA is the right place to be! Become a member of our Product Management team supporting the Basketball BU Apparel team based in Boston, MA.

The Product Line Manager will have the opportunity to work in a hands-on product management environment for a growing business within Puma. They will be directly involved in the product creation process for the Global Basketball apparel lines to service the global market.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the apparel PLM team to ensure a smooth product creation process for global lines

• Own the product creation process for various ranges of PUMA Hoops apparel

• Maintain product information systems ensuring excellent data quality, collaborate with GTM to ensure data accuracy and deadlines

• Work closely with cross functional teams (design, development, sports marketing, and merchandising) to ensure product progress and improvements

• A minimum of 3 year work experience in product management in the sporting goods industry, preferably in Apparel
• Good market and retail knowledge, high interest in and passion for the Teamsport/Football industry
• Very good analytical skills
• Excellent MS-Office skills (Excel, Word, Power Point)
• Flexible Teamplayer with good organisational skills and well structured work
• High ambition and willingness to work in a fast paced environment
• Graduate studies in Business Administration, Sports Management or comparable degree
• This opportunity will be available in full time or part time
• Very good verbal communication skills
• Excellent English and German knowledge (written and spoken)
• This position is limited for 2 years.

• Cooperating with Merchandising, Design and Development (PUMA Group Sourcing) to ensure that the final collection is reflecting market needs
• Collaborate in driving the product creation process for PUMA local clubs
• Support in presenting product lines to international partner and key accounts
• Ensuring a correct as well as punctual input and maintenance of the Product Range Management system for all assigned product lines and all required information.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Merchandising, Marketing, Business or other Apparel/Fashion related discipline preferred.

• 2-4 years of product experience with top tier sport/fashion company

• Direct experience in the field of Women’s performance apparel (sales, product, merchandising) preferred

• Passion for Athletics, Running, and/or Fitness

• Credible knowledge of global Apparel marketplace as well as consumer trends and market dynamics

• General basic knowledge of international retail environment

• Technical product knowledge – working knowledge of product development timelines, costing/pricing, supplier capabilities and fabrication

• Excellent communication skills, and ability to frame and defend an alternative position

• Strong analytical, overall business orientation

• Strong collaboration and growth mindset

• Ability to utilize PowerPoint and Excel and present category knowledge using those tools

• Domestic and/or International travel required; up to 10-20%

• Assist, lead and manage future global growth of Running/Training Apparel category

• Responsible for the product creation lifecycle of the Women’s Training category. This includes developing product strategies and managing seasonal timelines to ensure on-time and successful product launches.

• Brief seasonal product lines, including price structure, margin requirements, and style/article planning.

• Make data-driven decisions based on historical analysis and selling performance.

• Collaborate across teams, including Design and Development to drive consumer-centric, commercial, cohesive product lines.

• Drive effective decision making and keep projects on track while guiding the cross functional team to achieve common goals for Women’s Training.

• Frequently engage and build strong relationships with regional teams to develop winning assortments and improve product lines.

• Produce market and competitor analysis for relevant distribution channels, key accounts and consumers targets.

• Constantly seek opportunities to expand the Women’s Training category and identify new business avenues.

• Maintain all the product information systems ensuring excellent data quality

• Consistently demonstrate professional maturity, model a strong work ethic, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Present the range, both internally to PUMA merchandising and sales, and externally to key retailers / partners.

• Assist with sell-in tools preparation and set up at internal meetings

• University degree in Business or Marketing
• Minimum 2-3 years of international apparel experience in a similar position with a top tier international sports company, high-end streetwear or premium brands, preferably in collaborations
• Very good knowledge and passion for the product, consumer trends especially for collabs and premium distribution 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
• Team-player mentality.

• Prepare market and competitor studies on an international level and specific for the Chinese market as well as analyze forecasts and sales analyses
• Support the development of collection and marketing strategies for assigned product lines
• Ensuring a correct as well as punctual input and maintenance of the Product Range Management system for all assigned product lines and all required information
• Responsible for all product related administrative work incl. catalogue, sell-in tools, hangtags…
• 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
• Support the product creation process based on the Go-to-Market (gtm) calendar
• Present the product lines to international partners and key accounts
• 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 5 years of international apparel experience in a similar position with a top tier international sports company, high-end streetwear or premium brands, preferably in collaborations
• Very good knowledge and passion for product, consumer trends especially for collabs and premium distribution 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.

• Drive the product creation process based on the Go-to-Market (gtm) calendar for Sportstyle Select and Collab Apparel collections for the China sportswear market
• Develop Apparel collections and marketing strategies for assigned product lines with special focus on Street-Sportswear & External Partnership Collections in alignment with the Global Business Unit Strategy and PUMA China market strategy
• 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
• Prepare market and competitor studies on an international level and specific for the Chinese market as well as analyze forecasts and sales analyses
• Present the product lines to international partners and key accounts
• Ensure maintenance of key product information in relevant data systems and documents
• Check the final Free on Board-prices considering given target margins
• Collaborate in planning the whole sell-in support (catalogue etc.).

• Bachelor’s Degree, 2-4 years’ experience in the fashion, sportswear or casual sports lifestyle space, specifically in apparel 
• Team player mentality: highly flexible and open minded 
• Deep understanding of what streetwear and luxury fashion consumers are looking for in the market; knowledge of the lifestyle market and high fashion trends; ability to translate those trends into product briefs 
• Is an effective presenter to internal and external audiences, key accounts, senior leadership, etc. Able to handle objections and deliver competent and convincing messages. Understands how to navigate internal department relationships. 
• Consistently demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with professional maturity and discretion 
• Owns daily tasks, seasonal timelines, sets priorities effectively, requires minimal supervision or direction 
• Shows ownership and accountability; acts as a decision maker; results oriented approach. Demonstrates leadership in the team 
• Deep understanding of product cost and how to negotiate with vendors and suppliers to help improve cost and margin 

The Hiring range base pay for this position is $66,560 - $100,300 + Bonus + Benefits

(Benefit Summary Corporate) 

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

As the Apparel Product Line Manager, you will be responsible for leading the vision and alignment of apparel across our Ambassador team. You will work closely with our partners and global brand team to bring multiple collections of apparel to life within each season, all while maintaining documentation and hitting our go to market milestones. Your role is crucial in guiding the partners through what is possible with Puma apparel and continuing to push the world of Puma apparel forward.

• Work closely with ambassador team across multiple Business Units and categories to develop new apparel product concepts to bring the Ambassadors vision to life through the lens of Puma, balancing ambassador vision with business requirements.
• Manage the product creation process from brief to production in collaboration with Design and Development to ensure product calendar and GTM milestones are met.  
• Solution oriented, flexible, and decisive decision making. Can actively seek solutions within a given framework. Anticipate roadblocks and create solutions with Design and Development teams.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with the team across functions including design, product management and marketing.  
• Facilitate alignment of footwear, apparel and accessories. 
• Maintain flow of communication with external and internal partners for product feedback and sign off in a timely manner 
• Represent Puma with confidence and professionalism both internally and ambassador-facing when required 
• Work with suppliers and factory teams to identify and develop new product opportunities 
• Maintain all product documentation and reporting systems throughout the product lifecycle (GTM documents, product management systems, etc.) 
• Ability and flexibility to travel as needed, both domestically and internationally