Job offer : Puma search his Team Head Product Line Manager (Apparel - Running & Training)

 ABOUT PUMA is one of the world’s leading sport lifestyle companies that designs and develops footwear, apparel and accessories. It is committed to working in ways that contribute to the world by supporting Creativity, Sustainability and Peace, and by staying true to the principles of being Fair, Honest, Positive and Creative in decisions made and actions taken.

The job is located in Herzogenaurach with PUMA’s International Apparel Product Management team.

Reporting to the Head of PLM & Merchandising Apparel Performance and has responsibility for two full-time as well as one part-time employee (all based in Herzogenaurach).

Key Responsibilities    Accountable for the Product Management of the lines within the Performance business field

   - Build and manage a profitable and efficient Apparel Performance business
    -To develop ranges/products, which satisfy the needs of Puma subsidiaries and Puma partners and     ensure concepts/ranges/products are target consumer, target customer and brand relevant
   - Liaise with International Product Team Members, Retail, PUMA Retail System, Business Unit Management, Key Account Management and Merchandising to discuss their requirements and frequently ask for input and feedback
   - Carry out regular market visits and trade shows
   - 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
    -Prepare line strategy and ensure the formulation of product briefs, develop line lists, set price points and Free on Board-targets, margins, volume forecast
   - Ensure accurate and on-time development of seasonal catalogue
   - Liaise with product marketing with regards to all marketing related projects
  -  Work closely with Business Unit Management, the footwear and accessories department to ensure concept and product coordination across all product segments

 Skills & Experience Required

   - College/University degree in Business Management
    -Minimum of 5-7 years experience within an international sporting goods company
   - Experience in Product Management Apparel and Merchandising
   - Knowledge of the market is necessary
    -Very good skills in analyzing business, market and consumer insights
    -Strong leadership skill
    -Structured and aim driven function
   - Experience with presentations of sport / training collections within a company and face to face with externals like Key Accounts, media, etc.
    -Very good verbal and written communication skills
   - Excellent verbal and written English language skills
    -Flexibility and organisational skills
    Teamplayer



Salary Competitive
Job Type Full Time
Job Reference JO10675



Contact person: Josie Lahey
Phone: 0207 092 6958
Email: jl@sportsrecruitment.com