プーマジャパンのアパレル製品の開発において、企画から市場投入までの一連のプロセスを実務・管理の両面からリードしています。具体的には、開発スケジュールおよび予算案の策定・管理を行い、開発プロセスの継続的な改善にも取り組み、業務の最適化と品質向上を図ります。
市場調査や競合分析を通じて製品戦略を立案し、多様なステークホルダーと連携・交渉を行うことで、製品の競争力を高めます。社内関連部門との連携を密にし、部門横断的なプロジェクト推進を実現します。加えて、チームメンバーの育成・マネジメントにも注力し、組織全体のスキル向上と成果の最大化に貢献します。

• アパレル製品の開発業務（プロセス）の実務及び管理

• 開発スケジュール・予算案の策定、管理

• 開発プロセスの継続的な改善

• 市場調査・競合分析を通じた製品戦略の立案

• MD、デザイナー、素材メーカー、サプライヤーとの連携及び交渉

• 社内関連部門（マーケティング、営業、ロジスティクス等）との連携

• チームメンバーの育成、管理

At PUMA Japan, you will lead both the operational and managerial aspects of the apparel product development process—from initial concept to market launch. Your responsibilities include planning and managing development schedules and budgets, while continuously improving processes to optimize efficiency and product quality. You will formulate product strategies based on market research and competitive analysis and collaborate and negotiate with a wide range of stakeholders including MDs, designers, material manufacturers, and suppliers. Cross-functional coordination with internal departments such as marketing, sales, and logistics is essential to drive projects forward. Additionally, you will be responsible for nurturing and managing team members to maximize organizational performance and skill development.

• Execute and manage the apparel product development process

• Plan and manage development schedules and budgets

• Continuously improving development workflows

• Formulate product strategies through market research and competitive analysis

• Collaborate and negotiate with MDs, designers, material manufacturers, and suppliers

• Coordinate with internal departments (marketing, sales, logistics, etc.)

• Manage and develop team members

YOUR TALENT

• スポーツ用品の開発において10年以上の経験

• 最低5年のマネジメントの経験

• プロジェクトマネジメントの経験
• 素材や縫製技術に関する知識
• 英語、ライティング（ビジネスレベル）
• Microsoftの基礎スキル(Excel、Word、Power Point）

WELCOME SKILL

• 大学卒業以上

• 英語 スピーキング (ビジネスレベル)
• イラストレーター

YOUR BENEFITS

• フレックスタイム （コアタイム無）

• 在宅勤務（週2日まで）

• 確定拠出年金（DC）

• 語学学習サポート（アプリを使用）

• 社員割引（店舗・ECサイト）

• スポーツジム利用料金サポート

We’re looking for a strategic and self-driven Senior Material Developer to lead material development across Running, Training, Golf, and Basketball categories within the USA BUs. This role is critical in delivering innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective materials that elevate performance for athletes and consumers.

You’ll work cross-functionally and globally to drive material strategy, ensure compliance with global standards, and represent the team in high-level forums. The ideal candidate is organized, communicative, and confident operating independently in senior leadership settings.

Reporting to the Director of Performance Materials, this role is part of the “Boston” team. You’ll collaborate closely with design, development, sourcing, and global material teams, with opportunities to mentor junior talent and influence team culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead material strategy and execution across assigned categories.

• Drive sustainability initiatives and supplier engagement.

• Champion cost engineering and process efficiency.

• Ensure materials meet global compliance and testing standards.

• Represent the BU in global forums and cross-regional initiatives.

• Operate independently in leadership-facing environments.

• Research trends, attend trade shows, and explore new technologies.

• Support the creation of high-performance, athlete-driven products that meet internal and global requirements.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate materials into product creation.

• Provide clear, timely updates on material status, risks, and timelines.

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Textiles, Engineering or apparel related field

• 5--7 years in material development (footwear or apparel preferred).

• Strong communicator with global collaboration experience.

• Skilled in cost optimization, sustainability, and supplier engagement.

• Knowledge of global compliance and testing standards.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-directed.

• Experience mentoring or guiding junior team members.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and PLM systems.

• Ability to travel domestically & internationally

The Hiring range base pay for this position is $74,500 - $101,120 + Bonus + Benefits

(Benefit Summary Corporate) 

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

• Own the end-to-end product development process, from initial design through confirmation, ensuring technical feasibility and performance
• Act as the key technical partner to Design and Product Line Management, translating creative concepts into innovative, manufacturable solutions
• Mentor and guide the Development team, fostering knowledge-sharing and professional growth
• Drive material and construction innovation, working closely with suppliers to improve performance and sustainability
• Evaluate prototypes and approve Red Tag samples, ensuring they meet functional, aesthetic, and cost targets
• Translate athlete and performance feedback into actionable improvements across the development cycle
• Lead collaboration with cross-functional partners, including Sourcing, Sustainability, and Testing, to deliver against key milestones
• Assess supplier capabilities and lead onboarding for performance-driven projects and innovations
• Domestic and international travel required (approx. 20%).

• University degree in Footwear Technology, Engineering, or related field
• Extensive experience in end-to-end footwear product development
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills
• In-depth material knowledge and passion for innovation
• Proactive and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Excellent communication, intercultural competence, and strategic mindset
• Team-oriented, resilient, and confident under pressure
• Experience with sustainability, innovation, and IP processes is a strong advantage
• Fluent in English; German and/or Mandarin is a plus
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Wir suchen ein Anproben/Fitting Model auf freiberuflicher Basis, das uns hilft, die Passform unserer Musterteile zu perfektionieren. Deine Aufgabe ist es, Kleidungsstücke anzuprobieren und so zum Feedback zur Passform und der Produktentwicklung beizutragen. Die Termine für die Anproben sind flexibel und werden im Voraus mit dir abgestimmt. Bitte beachte, dass es sich hierbei um keine Festanstellung handelt, sondern um eine freiberufliche Tätigkeit, für die ein Gewerbeschein erforderlich ist.

• Mit dir als Anproben/Fitting Model können wir Musterteile testen, um die Passform zu prüfen
• Ein Anproben/ Fitting Model darf man nicht mit einem Foto-/Laufstegmodel verwechseln. Du probierst im kleinen Rahmen unserer Fitting Meetings die Musterteile an und gibst uns ein erstes Feedback über die Passform. Die Fotos, die während dieser Meetings gemacht werden, werden ausschließlich für den internen Gebrauch genutzt
• Alle Anproben/ Fittings finden bei uns im Headquarter in Herzogenaurach statt. Die Termine sind saisonal bedingt und zeitlich verschieden, werden aber selbstverständlich mit dir abgestimmt

• Du hast folgende Körpermaße (+/- 1-3cm):
• Männer (Größe M/ 50):
• Körpergröße: 180 cm      
• Brustumfang: 101 cm            
•  Taillenumfang: 89 cm               
• Hüftumfang: 100 cm                       
• Frauen (Größe S/36):
• Körpergröße: 168 cm      
• Brustumfang: 88 cm      
• Taillenumfang: 72 cm           
• Hüftumfang: 96 cm

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• Das 18. Lebensjahr hast du bereits erreicht und bist dazu zeitlich flexibel
• Grundkenntnisse in Englisch
• Hierbei handelt es sich nicht um eine Festanstellung sondern eine freiberufliche Tätigkeit
• Du besitzt einen Gewerbeschein, um uns nach deinem Einsatz eine Rechnung zukommen zu lassen.