Junior Product Line Manager CORE Footwear (limited for 12 months)
AI Summary
The role involves preparing market and competitor studies while supporting the development of collection and marketing strategies for assigned product lines. You will also collaborate on the product creation process and analyze forecasts to ensure effective product management.
Candidates should have initial work experience in product management within the sporting goods industry and a degree in Business Administration or Sports Management. Excellent analytical, presentation, and MS-Office skills are required, along with a strong command of the English language.
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YOUR MISSION
- With direction of the Teamhead Product Line Management Core, preparing market- and competitor studies on an international level as well as analyzing forecasts and sales analyses
- Support in developing collection- and marketing strategies for assigned product lines
- Understand basic product costing and how costing impacts product quality, margin & net sales from design phase to production release
- Develop knowledge of whole market (GTM) process and collaborate in driving the product creation process
- Have knowledge of look and quality of PUMA and its direct competitors' products and their positioning
- Complete routine tasks efficiently and shows ability to prioritize tasks with moderate supervision
- Understand how to navigate own department and related departments.
YOUR TALENT
- First work experience in product management in the sporting goods industry, preferably footwear
- Good understanding of the textile-and/or footwear-, sporting-, consumer goods industry and retail businesses as well as competitor trends and target consumer
- Good analytical and strong presentation skills
- Very good verbal communication skills as well as excellent English knowledge (written and spoken)
- Excellent MS-Office skills (Excel, Word, Power Point)
- Flexible teamplayer with good organizational skills and well-structured work skills
- High autonomy, accuracy and proactivity; global mindset
- Graduate studies in Business Administration, Sports Management or comparable degree
- Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment.
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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.
About PUMA Group
PUMA Group is a global sportswear leader, known for innovative footwear, apparel, and authentic partnerships that merge sport and culture at a rapid pace.