Teamhead Product Line Management Teamsport Apparel *limited 18 months*

Herzogenaurach, Germany

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• Graduate studies in Business Administration, Sports Management or comparable degree
• Minimum 8 years of experience in product management in the sporting goods industry, preferably lifestyle Apparel products
• Strong leadership skills including the ability to motivate and mentor others (at least 3 years of leadership experience)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment
• Flexible Teamplayer with an open mindset, good organizational skills and well structured work
• Good market and retail knowledge in the lifestyle, fashion and/or sporting goods industry
• Excellent MS-Office skills (Excel, Word, Power Point)
• Good analytical skills
• Very good verbal communication skills as well as excellent English knowledge (written and spoken)
• This opportunity is limited to 18 months!

• Managing the market- and competitor studies 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
• 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 to ensure that the final collection is reflecting the market needs as well as align the apparel, footwear and accessories assortment to ensure concept and product coordination across all product segments
• Lead and drive the assigned product category through the whole product development and creation process based on the Go-to-Market calendar
• 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
• Final checking of the instore date
• Providing regular feedback to SeniorHead of and BU Management on category development
• Ensuring an accurate and timeless set up and maintenance of all lines and all required information in the PRM system
• 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
• Responsible for all aspects of the performance management and professional development of the team, including recruitment, development plans, providing constructive feedback, appraisals and exit processes
• Foster a positive and inclusive team culture by actively engaging team members, promoting open communication, and implementing initiatives that enhance employee satisfaction and well-being
• Compliance with and implementation of legal and operational requirements regarding occupational health and safety within your own area of responsibility.

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.

PUMA supports over 21,000 employees across 51 countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.