Senior Product Line Manager Teamsport Apparel

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YOUR MISSION:

• Independently developing conceptual assortment plans (CAP) on product line and price basis considering specified company and Business Unit targets as well as Merchandising plans (MPL)
• 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
• Cooperating with Merchandising, Design, and Development (PUMA Group Sourcing) to ensure that the final collection is reflecting market needs
• Driving the product creation process based on the Go-To-Market (gtm) calendar
• Presenting product strategy and product lines to international partner as well as key accounts
• Constantly challenges the product costing and how costing affects the product quality, margin & net sales from design to phase to production release
• Ensure a correct and punctual input and maintenance of the PAC system for all assigned product lines and all required information
• Present strategy and product lines to the relevant strategic clubs and international teams in cooperation with Sports Licensing.

YOUR TALENT:

• At least 5 years of international product management experience in the sports industry; experience in a Go-To-Market function (Merchandising, Sales) desirable
• Very good knowledge and passion for Football market, consumer trends, the fashion/lifestyle market and retail environment
• Very strong technical Apparel/Equipment knowledge and product knowhow
• Very strong analytical skills and business orientation
• Confident teamplayer with strong initiative and entrepreneurial spirit
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and German. More languages are a plus
• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Sports Management or similar education
• This opportunity will be available in full time.

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.

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