Leading and driving the PUMA TRAINING product category through the whole product development and creation process based on the Go-to-Market calendar

Together with Business Unit management developing and assuring detailed collection strategies on seasonal basis and under consideration of company as well as Business Unit strategies

Managing market and competitor studies on an international level hand in hand with Merchandising organization as well as analyzing forecasts and sales analyses

Responsible for developing a conceptual assortment plan (CAP) on base of the Merchandising plan (MPL) as well as fulfillment of range planning parameters (Category/Segments/Styles/Price Points/DC/Customers/product flow/color merchandising)

Close cooperating with the teams of merchandising, design, and development (PUMA Group Sourcing), regions and other Stakeholder ensuring that the final collection reflects market needs as well as aligning on Head of level concerned apparel, footwear, and accessories assortment to ensure a 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 the strategy and product lines to international partners and key accounts as well as supervise the preparation of international meetings

Final checking of the instore date

Regular feedback to Senior Management, especially BU Management, on category development

Collaborate in planning the whole sell-in support (catalogue etc.) as well as in coordinating the product equipment and packaging

Ensuring an accurate and timeless set up as well as maintenance of all lines and all required information

Executing business trips to target markets as well as supplier visits on a frequent basis

Functional and disciplinary leading and developing of the Product Management team in the particular BU

Collaboration with external partner (assets and/or Co-Labs).

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related experience

Minimum 10 years international apparel product management experience with top tier international sports company, with 3+ years management experience required

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Credible knowledge of sportswear/fashion consumer trends and Apparel and Footwear market/retail dynamics in different markets

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 PowerPoint and spreadsheets

Up to 30% domestic and international travel required, including regular travel to PUMA’s HQ in Herzogenaurach, Germany.