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Retail Management / Operations, Herzogenaurach, Germany

Director of Business Operations & Partnerships Global Retail

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.

Your mission

  • Translation of global retail and commercial strategy into execution‑ready priorities for functions, regions, and markets

  • Shaping and ownership of retail execution frameworks, including priorities, game plans, rollout logic, and performance guardrails across channels and countries

  • Orchestration of cross‑functional alignment with Business Units, Regions, and channel stakeholders to convert strategic initiatives into clear ownership, timelines, and actions

  • Setup and leadership of governance and performance steering

  • Preparation of executive‑level narratives, insights, and decision materials for Senior Leadership and Board‑level Meetings

  • End‑to‑end ownership of internal communication flows across BUs, Regions, and Channels, ensuring transparency on priorities, progress, risks, and dependencies

  • Development and management of strategic partnerships across the retail value chain, aligned with long‑term retail strategy and joint business plans

  • Leadership and development of the Business Operations & Partnerships team, fostering capability building, cross‑functional collaboration, and performance culture.

Your talent

  • Senior leader with strong experience in directly leading global teams while indirectly steering complex, matrixed retail organizations

  • Trusted sparring partner for VP and Executive Leadership, with the confidence to shape agendas, challenge constructively, and drive fact‑based decisions

  • Strong strategic and operational skill set, translating complexity into clear frameworks, governance models, and execution disciplines

  • Outstanding executive communication and storytelling skills, including structured narratives and decision‑ready presentations for leadership and Board settings

  • High influence across functions, regions, and external partners, aligning diverse stakeholders behind shared commercial priorities

  • Structured, resilient, and outcome‑driven mindset, thriving in ambiguity and driving clarity, speed, and accountability at global scale.

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.

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.

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.

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PUMA Headquarter Herzogenaurach

Herzogen­aurach

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.  And if you’re lucky, you just might run into Usain Bolt or Antoine Griezmann walking down the hall.