Herzogenaurach, Germany Junior Product Line Manager CORE Footwear (limited for 12 months)

PUMA SE; Nürnberg; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA SE is seeking a Junior Product Line Manager for CORE Footwear on a 12‑month contract in Germany. You will support market and competitor studies, forecast analyses, and help shape collection and marketing strategies for assigned product lines.

The role requires basic costing understanding and collaboration across the product creation process. You will work with a global mindset, contribute to GTM activities, and ensure look/quality standards align with Puma and competitors.

Qualifications

• First work experience in product management in the sporting goods industry, preferably footwear.
• Basic understanding of product costing and its impact on margin and net sales from design to production release.
• Knowledge of look and quality expectations for PUMA and its direct competitors and their positioning.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills are required.
• Excellent English, both written and spoken, is required.
• Able to work independently with high autonomy and proactivity in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• With direction from the Teamhead Product Line Management Core, prepare market and competitor studies on an international level and analyze forecasts and sales analyses.
• Support in developing collection- and marketing strategies for assigned product lines.
• Understand basic product costing and how costing impacts product quality, margin and net sales from design phase to production release.
• Develop knowledge of the whole market (GTM) process and collaborate in driving the product creation process.
• Understand look and quality expectations of PUMA and its competitors' products and their positioning.
• Complete routine tasks efficiently and prioritize tasks with moderate supervision.
• Understand how to navigate own department and related departments.

Skills

Market analysis

Forecast analysis

Presentation skills

Verbal communication

English proficiency

Teamwork

Autonomy

Proactivity

Fast-paced environment

Costing knowledge

Education

Graduate studies in Business Administration

Sports Management or comparable degree

Job description

Junior Product Line Manager CORE Footwear (limited for 12 months)

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.

• With direction of the Teamhead Product Line Management Core, preparing market- and competitor studies on an international level as well as analyzing forecasts and sales analyses
• Support in developing collection- and marketing strategies for assigned product lines
• Understand basic product costing and how costing impacts product quality, margin & net sales from design phase to production release
• Develop knowledge of whole market (GTM) process and collaborate in driving the product creation process
• Have knowledge of look and quality of PUMA and its direct competitors' products and their positioning
• Complete routine tasks efficiently and shows ability to prioritize tasks with moderate supervision
• Understand how to navigate own department and related departments.
• First work experience in product management in the sporting goods industry, preferably footwear
• Good understanding of the textile-and/or footwear-, sporting-, consumer goods industry and retail businesses as well as competitor trends and target consumer
• Good analytical and strong presentation skills
• Very good verbal communication skills as well as excellent English knowledge (written and spoken)
• Flexible teamplayer with good organizational skills and well-structured work skills
• High autonomy, accuracy and proactivity; global mindset
• Graduate studies in Business Administration, Sports Management or comparable degree
• Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment.

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.

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.