Product Line Manager Sportstyle Apparel

1. Prepare market and competitor studies on an international level and specific for the Chinese market as well as analyze forecasts and sales analyses

2. Support the development of collection and marketing strategies for assigned product lines

3. Ensuring a correct as well as punctual input and maintenance of the Product Range Management system for all assigned product lines and all required information

4. Responsible for all product related administrative work incl. catalogue, sell-in tools, hangtags…

5. Cooperate with Merchandising, Design and Development (PUMA Group Sourcing) to ensure that the final collection is reflecting market needs

6. Work closely with Business Unit, footwear, apparel and accessories teams to ensure concept and product coordination across all product segments

7. Support the product creation process based on the Go-to-Market (gtm) calendar

8. Present the product lines to international partners and key accounts

9. Coordinate and final check of the instore date/product flow

10. Check the final Free on Board-prices considering given target margins

11. Collaborate in planning the whole sell-in support (catalogue etc.).

Requirements:

1. University degree in Business or Marketing

2. Minimum 2-3 years of international apparel experience in a similar position with a top tier international sports company, high-end streetwear or premium brands, preferably in collaborations

3. Very good knowledge and passion for the product, consumer trends especially for collabs and premium distribution in China

4. Very strong analytical skills, overall business orientation

5. Very good verbal and written language skills in Mandarin and English

6. Excellent communication skills

7. Deep knowledge of MS Office environment (Excel, Power Point, etc.)

8. Initiative, energy, passion, eye for details, confident and looking for daily challenges in an international environment

9. Team-player mentality.