Director Brand Planning & Operations Europe
Core
Lead planning, operational excellence, and business governance for Marketing and Merchandising across Europe, translating global strategies into regional execution.
Role type
Director, Brand Planning & Operations
Builds
Integrated regional plans, operational frameworks, and Go-to-Market processes for PUMA Europe
Domain
Consumer Goods / Retail / Sports Apparel
Required skills
Strategic planning, cross-functional alignment, budget management, data governance, team leadership, commercial analysis, process optimization, stakeholder management, ERP systems, KPI framework development
Preferred skills
Sales experience, consulting background, European languages
Technologies
ERP environments, planning systems, reporting tools, business analytics platforms
Responsibilities
Lead annual and seasonal planning processes; drive Go-to-Market processes; ensure readiness for seasonal launches; orchestrate cross-functional alignment; translate global strategies to regional plans; manage regional budgets and performance reporting; develop KPI frameworks and dashboards; lead strategic improvement initiatives; build and inspire the planning team
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & team management
