Background
Background
PUMA is one of the world’s leading sport lifestyle
companies that designs and develops footwear, apparel and accessories. It
is committed to working in ways that contribute to the world by supporting
Creativity, Sustainability and Peace, and by staying true to the principles
of being Fair, Honest, Positive and Creative in decisions made and actions
taken.
The role is located in Herzogenaurach with PUMA’s
International Apparel Product Management team.
The role reports to the Head of PLM & Merchandising Apparel Performance
and has responsibility for two full-time and one part-time employees (all
based in Herzogenaurach).
Key Responsibilities
- Accountable for the Product Management of the lines within the
Performance business field
- Build and manage a profitable and efficient Apparel Performance
business
- To develop ranges/products, which satisfy the needs of Puma
subsidiaries and Puma partners and ensure concepts/ranges/products are
target consumer, target customer and brand relevant
- Liaise with International Product Team Members, Retail, PUMA Retail
System, Business Unit Management, Key Account Management and Merchandising
to discuss their requirements and frequently ask for input and feedback
- Carry out regular market visits and trade shows
- Manage the product lines through a process of line planning, internal
design and development meetings until prototype approvals and launching the
lines at the international meeting
- Prepare line strategy and ensure the formulation of product briefs,
develop line lists, set price points and Free on Board-targets, margins,
volume forecast
- Ensure accurate and on-time development of seasonal catalogue
- Liaise with product marketing with regards to all marketing related
projects
- Work closely with Business Unit Management, the footwear and
accessories department to ensure concept and product coordination across
all product segments
Skills & Experience Required
- College/University degree in Business Management
- Minimum of 5-7 years experience within an international sporting goods
company
- Experience in Product Management Apparel and Merchandising
- Knowledge of the market is necessary
- Very good skills in analyzing business, market and consumer insights
- Strong leadership skill
- Structured and aim driven function
- Experience with presentations of sport / training collections within a
company and face to face with externals like Key Accounts, media, etc.
- Very good verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent verbal and written English language skills
- Flexibility and organisational skills
- Teamplayer
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