Senior Developer

YOUR MISSION

• Independently develop assigned styles & collections in cooperation with Design, Product Line Management, Development Team Head, other Puma Group Sourcing (PGS) functions and Garment Suppliers.
• Ensure on time sample delivery, good sample quality, execution, and fitting.
• Responsible to prepare, maintain and follow up of all necessary documents such as style specifications, size tables, fabric and trim selection, fitting and sealing comments.
• Ensure on time data administration in Puma’s Product Range Management system and related IT systems.
• Drive proactive cross functional communication with internal and external teams, to ensure a smooth product development process. Provide and collect product comments to help to achieve a higher product value. Follow up all requested changes to ensure on-time product finalization and approval (including artwork approvals) prior to bulk order placement (buy ready).
• Responsible for cost review and negotiations with garment suppliers to achieve best possible FOB (Free on Board) prices/margins according to target FOBs provided by the respective Puma SE Business Unit. Activate cost benchmarking activities, especially for high volume styles to achieve FOB competitiveness.
• On Time Buy Ready Release prior to order placement.

YOUR TALENT

• University degree of specialized knowledge in respective function, like Garment / Fashion / Clothing, preferred Clothing Technology.
• At least, 5-6 years of experience in apparel /product development in the garment/textile industry, preferably in sportswear.
• Proven project management experience.
• With minimal input and feedback, you can identify problems and provide solutions to complex development/ commercialization issues.
• Production, product development/commercialization and costing background. Good knowledge of apparel manufacturing process and experience in pattern engineering, grading, fit, materials processing etc.
• Ability to read patterns, 2D and 3D blueprints, spec sheets, cost breakdowns, etc.
• Good understanding of costing principles.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills and cultural awareness.
• Being a team player.
• Good verbal and written language skills in English.
• Excellent MS Office skills (Excel, Word, Power Point )

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.