Head of Product Line Management Sportstyle Footwear

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.

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• YOUR MISSION PRODUCT & BUSINESS
• Drive the footwear product creation of locally relevant Sportstyle products for global market
• Ensure the implementation of the Global Brand & BU Direction as well as Regional Strategy into local product strategy
• Drive business & product initiatives to elevate the brand and gain market share globally
• Drive initiatives to gain & implement consumer, trend and market/business insights
• Shape the product strategy with Global BU, Merchandising & Sales for Strategic EU Key Accounts: JD Sports, asos & Footlocker
• PEOPLE: Lead and supervise the Product Line Management Team
• Build strong relationships & collaborate with peers in Design, Development, Sourcing, Merchandising & Marketing/Sales
• Develop & empower individual team members to excel in their roles
• PROCESS: Ensure excellent local product creation support for global markets given local product & timeline requirements
• Overlook entire calendar creation and ensure smooth run of seasonal projects from brief to launch date
• Drive initiatives for process improvements and foster efficiencies towards given KPIs: style count, style efficiency, margin, net sales & on-time creation.
• YOUR TALENT
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or Finance or related experience
• Minimum 8 years international apparel product management experience with top tier international sports company, with 5+ years management experience required.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Credible knowledge of sportswear/fashion consumer trends and Footwear market/retail dynamics.
• 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 Power Point and spreadsheets
• Up to 30% domestic and international travel required.

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.

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.

PUMA supports over 21,000 employees across 120+ countries.

The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

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.

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