Manager Product Excellence Apparel

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.

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.

Your mission

• Execute Product Excellence standards within assigned BU(s) or category groups, ensuring fit, performance, quality, and testing requirements are applied correctly

• Ensure BU compliance with material, trim, labeling, and packaging standards, raising deviations and proposing solutions

• Contribute to the development and refinement of guidelines, tools, and templates, particularly around physical product standards

• Analyze BU product data, testing results, and material usage to identify inefficiencies or improvement opportunities

• Collaborate with PGS, SCM, and BU teams to implement complexity‑reduction measures and standardization initiatives

• Support sustainability implementation through accurate application of material guidelines and product requirements

• Work closely with Product Data & System Excellence to ensure standard changes are reflected in PLM, tooling systems, and product master data

• Provide coaching and day‑to‑day guidance to Junior Managers, serving as their point of contact for technical and process questions

• Prepare reports and documentation for senior review (Teamhead/Senior Manager).

Your talent

• Mehrjährige Berufserfahrung (4+ Jahre) im Product Management bzw. im internationalen Apparel-/Sportartikelumfeld, idealerweise bei einer führenden internationalen Sportmarke

• Abgeschlossenes Studium in Fashion Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Sports Management oder vergleichbar (Bachelor/Master bevorzugt)

• Fundierte Markt-, Retail- und Branchenkenntnisse im Sport- bzw. Sportswear-Bereich sowie Gespür für Consumer Trends

• Sehr starke analytische Fähigkeiten und ausgeprägte Business-Orientierung

• Leidenschaft für Sportswear

• Sehr gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift sowie ausgeprägte Kommunikationsfähigkeit

• Sehr gute bis tiefgehende MS-Office-Kenntnisse (insbesondere Excel und PowerPoint)

• Teamplayer-Mentalität mit hoher Flexibilität, Eigeninitiative und strukturierter, organisierter Arbeitsweise

• Fähigkeit, in einem schnelllebigen, internationalen Umfeld mehrere komplexe Prozesse parallel zu steuern

• Hohes Maß an Energie, Detailgenauigkeit, Selbstbewusstsein und Motivation für tägliche Herausforderungen.

Our principles

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

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.