Internship Product Management Innovation Footwear

Product Management

Herzogenaurach, Germany

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.

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.

Your Talent

• Enrolled student for the whole time of the internship in an appropriate field of studies such as, but not limited to, Sports Technology, Sports Science, Materials Science or Engineering

• Ability to work flexibly in a team

• Desire to learn and take initiative

• Keen interest in performance sports such as football, running and basketball notwithstanding high technology fashion innovation.

• Basic footwear knowledge

• Proficient in MS-Office applications: strong knowledge of excel & power point, ability to use AI is plus 

• Starting date: 01.01.2025; Duration: 6 months, and able to extend to 1 year.

Your Mission

• Daily communication with colleagues in Asia development office for a variety of tasks, including placement and tracking of sample orders, arranging sample requests and clarifying daily issues, as well as arranging the global shipping of components, materials and samples to ensure timely manufacture.

• Support on daily maintenance of the Innovation Product Information Database (PAC), create colorway documents, sign off colorways and input of important style information

• Support the Product Engineer with maintaining the Rapid Prototyping machine and printing out prototype outsole designs for review

• Handle your own Material Update development projects for the upcoming seasons

• Support the development team with their projects including ordering of Fit and Wear Test Samples, system maintenance, analysis presentations, and maintenance of the project tracking list

• Work as part of a cross functional team (research & in-sight, development and design) to ensure alignment between divisions regarding innovation projects.

• Gather information and maintain a digital library related to projects assisting the handover of innovation projects to our inline teams.

• Arrange, organize and categorize innovation projects within the short-term and long-term innovation storage units.

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.

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.