Junior Product Line Manager CORE Footwear (limited for 12 months)

Supports Product Line Management Core under the direction of the Teamhead Product Line Management Core. It involves preparing market and competitor studies, analysing forecasts and sales, and supporting collection and marketing strategies for assigned product lines. The position requires collaboration across the product creation and go-to-market process and navigation of own and related departments.

• Prepare market- and competitor studies at international level and analyse forecasts and sales analyses under the direction of the Teamhead Product Line Management Core.
• Support the development of collection and marketing strategies for assigned product lines.
• Understand basic product costing and its impact on product quality, margin and net sales from design phase to production release.
• Develop knowledge of the whole go-to-market (GTM) process and collaborate in driving the product creation process.
• Maintain knowledge of the look and quality of PUMA and direct competitors' products and their positioning.
• Complete routine tasks efficiently and prioritise tasks with moderate supervision.
• Understand how to navigate own department and related departments.

• First work experience in product management in the sporting goods industry.
• Good understanding of the textile and/or footwear, sporting and 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 and excellent English knowledge (written and spoken).
• Excellent MS-Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Flexible team player with good organisational 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.

• Experience in footwear.

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. PUMA looks for SPEED & SPIRIT in candidates, defined by values that inspire employees to be driven in performance, vibrant in sporting legacy, and together in team spirit, while letting individual talent and experience shine.