Overview
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.
Backgrounds of Interest
We welcome candidates from performance or lifestyle footwear, as well as adjacent industries such as outdoor, sports equipment, premium apparel, or high-growth DTC brands.
Responsibilities
* Lead the full footwear product lifecycle, including concept creation, line architecture, pricing, development, and GTM readiness
* Translate strategy into clear, consumer-driven product direction
* Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Development, Sourcing, Merchandising, and Marketing
* Ensure operational excellence, calendar discipline, and margin-focused execution
* Drive innovation through digital product creation and sustainable material strategies.
* 10+ years of experience in product creation, merchandising, or sales, including 5+ years in senior leadership roles
* Deep expertise in footwear or comparable product categories with complex creation processes
* Strong commercial acumen across wholesale, DTC, and channel strategy
* Proven ability to leverage consumer and market insights to inform decisions
* Experience with digital tools, innovation cycles, and sustainability frameworks
* Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
* Fluency in English and strong intercultural competence.
Equal Opportunity
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.
About PUMA
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. The PUMA corporate Headquarters are located in Herzogenaurach or Herzo, as we like to call our hometown, located in southern Germany close to Nuremberg. Every day, more than 1000 colleagues walk through our doors, ready to push sport and fashion forward.
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