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Product manager specializing in running, fitness and performance product lifecycles.

Switzerland

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What I'm looking for

I seek a product management role in a performance/sports company where I can own product lifecycle, drive data-led assortment decisions, collaborate internationally, and foster product quality and commercial growth.

I am a seasoned product manager with extensive experience in running, fitness and performance apparel and accessories, leading full product lifecycles from market and trend analysis through design, supplier coordination and successful international launches. I have driven assortment optimization, SKU performance and margin management using data-driven sell-through and SKU analyses while ensuring product quality and ERP data integrity.

I combine hands-on production and logistics experience with strong analytical skills, multilingual communication and cross-border supplier management to deliver commercially successful collections and stable processes. I have led teams, managed private-label ranges and overseen purchasing, quality control and product development across Europe and Asia.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Product Manager

Balanced Solutions GmbH

Jun 2017 - Nov 2023 (6 years 5 months)

Gesamtverantwortung für Eigenmarke Stand Up Paddle Boards & Accessories; optimierte Sortiment durch Sell-through-, Margen- und SKU-Analysen und steuerte Einkauf, Lieferantenkoordination und Produktionsfreigaben.

Product Lifecycle Management Category Management Procurement ERP

Product Manager

Athleticum Sportsmarket AG

Nov 2010 - May 2017 (6 years 6 months)

Verantwortlich für Textil-Warengruppen von Einkauf bis Auslieferung; steuerte Portfolio mit Umsatz-, Margen- und Lagerverantwortung, koordinierte internationale Lieferketten und führte Mitarbeitende.

Merchandising Purchasing Inventory Management Supply Chain Coordination ERP Team Leadership Product Data Management

Product Developer

Odlo International AG

Jan 2003 - Jul 2009 (6 years 6 months)

Verantwortlich für Produktmanagement und Margensicherung; koordinierte Entwicklungs- und Produktionsprozesse in Europa und Asien und entwickelte Textilprodukte in Zusammenarbeit mit Design und Produktion.

Product Development Costing Quality Control Textile Development Production Coordination ERP

Product Developer

ASICS Europe B.V.

Dec 1999 - Nov 2003 (3 years 11 months)

Entwicklung und Betreuung von Running- und Sporttextilien mit Fokus auf Qualitäts- und Produktionskontrolle bei europäischen Herstellern.

Running Apparel Development Quality Control Production Coordination Textile Design Product Testing

Print Designer

JAGO Shawls B.V.

Sep 1998 - Jul 1999 (10 months)

Print Designer responsible for creating textile prints and designs for shawl collections and supporting production preparation.

Print Design Adobe Photoshop Illustrator Art Direction Color Management Graphic Design

Product Manager

Stratum Coating Solutions AG

Mar 2024 - Present (2 years)

Operative Product Manager in Produktionsumfeld mit Fokus auf Qualitätsstandards und Prozessstabilität; steuerte Produktlebenszyklus von Markt- und Trendanalyse bis Kollektionsumsetzung und datenbasierter Sell-through-Steuerung.

Product Management Quality Assurance Trend Analysis ERP

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Fachhochschule Fashion Management & Design (HBO) Amsterdam

Fashion Management & Design

1993 - 1998

Completed studies in Fashion Management & Design at an HBO institution in Amsterdam from 1993 to 1998, focusing on design, product development, and fashion business practices.