• 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.

• 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

• A minimum of 1-3 years work experience in a product management role

• Good general knowledge of the sporting goods industry trends, market and consumer trends for the product line and the competitive landscape 

• Strong analytical skills & excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

• Good presenting skills, including creation of high-quality, accurate and engaging content

• Experience working with Excel & Powerpoint and knowledge of Adobe (Illustrator & Photoshop)

• Interest in Basketball Sport & Culture

The Junior 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.

• Assist PLM team to ensure a smooth product creation process for global apparel lines

• Keep all systems up to date – collaborate closely with GTM to ensure data accuracy and deadlines

• Assist with overall industry analysis, consumer & market trends, competitive benchmarking, and account activities

• Manage sample storage to ensure organization and easy access to the product

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

• Analyze and report category business

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or Finance or related experience
• Minimum 10 years international apparel product management experience with top tier international sports company, with 3+ years management experience required.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Credible knowledge of sportswear/fashion consumer trends and Apparel market/retail dynamics in different markets
• General knowledge of international retail environment
• Awareness of agile working methods to foster collaboration with key stakeholders in design/development to capture fast lead times
• Strong leadership skills. High initiative, high energy, passionate, decisive, eye for detail, confident.
• Strong analytical, overall business orientation
• Ability to frame and defend an alternative position
• Ability to convincingly present category knowledge using PowerPoint and spreadsheets
• Up to 30% domestic and international travel required, including regular travel to PUMA’s HQ in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

• Managing market- and competitor studies on an international level hand in hand with Merchandising organization as well as analyzing forecasts and sales analyses
• Together with Business Unit management developing and assuring detailed collection strategies on seasonal basis and under consideration of company as well as Business Unit strategies
• Responsible for developing a conceptual assortment plan (CAP) on base of the Merchandising plan (MPL) as well as fulfillment of range planning parameters (Category/Segments/Styles/Price Points/DC/Customers/product flow/color merchandising)
• Close cooperating with the teams of merchandising, design and development (PUMA Group Sourcing), regions and other Stakeholder ensuring that the final collection reflects market needs as well as aligning on Head of level concerned apparel, footwear and accessories assortment to ensure a concept and product coordination across all product segments
• Leading and driving the assigned product category through the whole product development and creation process based on the Go-to-Market calendar
• Responsible for product costing and costing impact on product quality, margin and net sales to achieve set goals within the assigned product category
• Presenting the strategy- and product lines to international partners and key accounts as well as supervise the preparation of international meetings
• Final checking of the instore date
• Regular feedback to Senior Management, especially BU Management, on category development
• Collaborate in planning the whole sell-in support (catalogue etc.) as well as in coordinating the product equipment and packaging
• Ensuring an accurate and timeless set up as well as maintenance of all lines and all required information
• Executing business trips to target markets as well as supplier visits on a frequent basis
• Functional and disciplinary leading and developing of the Product Management team in the particular BU
• Collaboration with external partner (assets and/or Co-Labs)