Lead Product Line Management Training Apparel

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YOUR MISSION

• Define and lead APP product strategy for collaborations

• Ensure strong cross-category alignment by working closely with inline teams to deliver cohesive concepts and product stories

• Own and manage calendars for special projects and collabs, ensuring clear timelines and on-time delivery

• Lead regular meetings with partners, driving active collaboration, discussion, and alignment on product strategy

• Present product strategy, range concepts, and storytelling to partners and key accounts, regions and horizontal teams

• Lead end-to-end product line management—from line planning through design, development, prototype approvals, to international launch

• Develop collection and go-to-market strategies based on global market insights and competitive analysis

• Oversee product flow and in-store timing to ensure optimal launch execution

• Drive pricing alignment by validating FOBs against target margins and continuously challenging costing to balance quality, margin, and net sales

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Merchandising, Design, Development, and Sourcing to ensure consumer-relevant, high-quality collections

• Partner closely with Business Development to ensure seamless collaboration and strong partner relationships

• Support sell-in readiness

• Prepare and lead partner meetings

• Conduct regular market visits, trade fairs, and supplier engagements to stay ahead of trends and opportunities

• Ensure accurate and timely data management within Product Range Management systems

• Oversee product alignment across multiple workstreams (e.g., SL12, SL18, special projects)

• Apply strong methodological and interpersonal skills to effectively navigate discussions and stakeholder environments.

YOUR TALENT

• Graduate studies in Business Administration, Sports Management, or comparable degree

• Minimum 8 years of experience in product management in a related industry

• Relevant leadership experience including the ability to motivate and mentor others

• 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 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).

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gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at

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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.