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 MISSIONDeveloping and managing the market- and competitor studies for the assigned product lines on an international level hand in hand with Merchandising organization as well as analyzing forecasts and sales analyses
Collaborative development and assure detailed collection strategies on seasonal basis and under consideration of company as well as Business Unit strategies for further product lines as well as sharing best practices with further product line managers
Responsible for developing the Merchandising plan (MPL) as well as fulfillment of range planning parameters (Category/Segments/Styles/Price Points/DC/Customers/product flow/color merchandising)
Lead and drive the assigned product category through the whole product development and creation process based on the Go-to-Market calendar
Cooperating with Merchandising, Design and Development (PUMA Group Sourcing) to ensure that the final collection is reflecting market needs
Working closely with Business Unit, footwear, apparel and accessories teams to ensure concept and product coordination across all product segments
Responsible for product costing and costing impact on product quality, margin and net sales to achieve set goals within the assigned product category
Presenting strategy- and product lines to international partners and key accounts as well as supervising the preparation of international meetings.
Minimum 7 years of experience in product management, product marketing or collection merchandising in the footwear lifestyle industry. Strong footwear production creation knowledge is mandatory
Relevant leadership experience including the ability to motivate and mentor others and to set priorities for the team and structure the work on a daily, weekly and seasonal basis
Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment unsupervised and proactively in reporting to management
Flexible Teamplayer with an open mindset, good organizational skills and well structured work
Analytical skills and excellent MS-Office skills (Excel, Word, Power Point)
Experienced presenter – great verbal communication skills (especially giving feedback) as well as excellent English knowledge (written and spoken)
Graduate studies in Business Administration, Marketing or comparable degree.
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
- Minimum 7 years of experience in product management, product marketing, or collection merchandising in the footwear lifestyle industry
- Strong footwear production and creation knowledge
- Relevant leadership experience, including motivating and mentoring others and setting team priorities
- Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Experienced presenter with strong verbal communication and feedback skills
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Graduate degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a comparable field
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.
