Junior Product Line Manager CORE Footwear

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Headquarters, AZ, USA
In-Office
Junior
Retail • Sports
The Role
Supports product line management for PUMA’s core footwear business by conducting market, competitor, forecast, and sales analyses; contributing to collection and marketing strategies; evaluating product costing, quality, margins, and net sales; and supporting the go-to-market and product creation processes. The role requires collaboration across departments, strong presentations and communication, organization, prioritization, and knowledge of sporting goods, footwear, retail, and consumer trends.
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SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy.

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YOUR MISSION
  • With direction of the Teamhead Product Line Management Sportstyle Core, preparing market- and competitor studies on an international level as well as analyzing forecasts and sales analyses

  • Support in developing collection- and marketing strategies for assigned product lines

  • Understand basic product costing and how costing impacts product quality, margin & net sales from design phase to production release

  • Develop knowledge of whole market (GTM) process and collaborate in driving the product creation process

  • Have knowledge of look and quality of PUMA and its direct competitors' products and their positioning

  • Complete routine tasks efficiently and shows ability to prioritize tasks with moderate supervision

  • Understand how to navigate own department and related departments.

YOUR TALENT
  • First work experience in product management in the sporting goods industry, preferably footwear

  • Good understanding of the textile-and/or footwear-, sporting-, consumer goods industry and retail businesses as well as competitor trends and target consumer

  • Good analytical and strong presentation skills

  • 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 skills

  • High autonomy, accuracy and proactivity; global mindset

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

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment.

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.

At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal

opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience.To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.

PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000

employees worldwide.

Skills Required

  • First work experience in product management
  • Experience in the sporting goods industry
  • Footwear product management experience
  • Understanding of the textile, footwear, sporting, consumer goods, and retail industries
  • Knowledge of competitor trends and target consumers
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Very good verbal communication skills
  • Excellent written and spoken English
  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Good organizational and structured working skills
  • Autonomy, accuracy, and proactivity
  • Global mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Graduate degree or studies in Business Administration, Sports Management, or a comparable field
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The Company
HQ: Herzogenaurach
14,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1948

What We Do

At PUMA, we are in constant pursuit of faster. That extends beyond our support of the fastest athletes in the world. We also work to be fast in how we adapt to and connect with the constantly changing world around us. Through innovative design, iconic footwear and apparel, and authentic partnerships, we aim to always push what’s next in both sport and culture. That hustler’s spirit can be felt across PUMA categories, partnerships, offices, and countries. And we are always in search of talent that can help us set the pace at which sport and culture collide, as well as finding better ways to connect and collaborate with our communities. PUMA supports over 14,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

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