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Director Marketing Strategy & Planning

Germany, Herzogenaurach · Job Posted June 03, 2026
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PUMA is seeking a Director Marketing Planning to lead our global marketing calendar, budget allocation, and key operational processes. This role plays a critical part in defining PUMA’s global marketing blueprint, ensuring executional excellence, and driving cross‑functional alignment across categories and regions.

Job Responsibility

  • Define the global marketing approach in line with the overall brand masterplan, seasonal calendar, and key brand moments
  • Lead cross‑functional planning and set priorities across categories and regions
  • Oversee global marketing budget allocation, forecasting, and investment governance
  • Coordinate with marketing controlling, indirect procurement, and brand finance
  • Lead a marketing special project taskforce to drive transformation initiatives
  • Partner with regions, providing strategic guidance and alignment frameworks
  • Oversee marketing operations (e.g., samples, seeding) to ensure efficient execution
  • Optimize processes and tools to enhance planning, workflows, and accountability
  • Ensure consistent global–regional integration and communication

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in marketing planning frameworks, brand blueprints, or marketing operations
  • Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate business goals into actionable plans
  • Proven experience managing large‑scale budgets and cross‑functional initiatives
  • Excellent stakeholder management across regions, categories, and leadership levels
  • Strong analytical and financial acumen
  • Experience leading teams and driving complex transformation projects
  • Deep understanding of marketing operations and agency management
  • Industry experience in sports, lifestyle, or consumer goods (preferred)

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Industry experience in sports, lifestyle, or consumer goods

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