YOUR MISSION
Manage the product creation of regional Sportstyle Apparel products, specifically drafted to the needs of North America region, with a focus on Value Channel key account wholesale partners Ensure that products are consumer focused, competitive & locally relevant for North America through local market expertise, account & consumer insights Manage the product creation process & calendar from brief to final product sign off on specific GTM timelines in collaboration with Design & Development, Merchandising & Sales. Build and share expertise about North America markets & business developments, Key Accounts & consumers in constant exchange with Global Product Teams Manage Product KPIs, including the final Free on Board-prices considering given target margins, competitive suggested Retail Price, style efficiency, as well as sustainability targets. Turning forecast & sales analyses into product & business decisions Presenting product strategy and product lines to international partners and Key Accounts Ensuring that Product Data Systems are maintained correctly and on time. Order, distribute, and organize samples Perform other duties or projects as required/assigned by manager
YOUR TALENT
Bachelor / Master Degree required (Fashion Management, Marketing, or Business Administration preferred) 2-4 years of international apparel experience in a similar position Knowledge and passion for athletic consumer trends, sportswear and market dynamics and the international retail environment Strong understanding of technical apparel product knowledge High level of accuracy, organization and attention to detail, with an expertise in numbers and data analytics. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and cross-functionally in a global organization Entrepreneurial spirit and energy, with ability to think out of the box Persuasive presentation skills and an ability to build consensus for ideas Deep knowledge of MS Office environment (Excel, Power Point, etc.) Team player mentality, flexibility, and open mindedness Readiness to travel within US and Europe - 20%
SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.
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For additional information, please contact: us-hrrecruiter@puma.com
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