Internship Product Management Innovation Footwear

leManoosh; Herzogenaurach; On-site; EUR 8,900 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA in Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, Germany invites an enrolled student for a 6-month internship starting 01.02.2027. You will support Asia collaboration, PAC maintenance, rapid prototyping, and material updates while working with research, development and design teams to align innovation projects.

The role requires flexible teamwork, initiative, and a strong interest in performance sports and fashion tech. Basic footwear knowledge and MS-Office proficiency are expected.

Qualifications

• Enrolled student for entire internship in a field such as Sports Tech, Sports Science, Materials Science or Engineering.
• Ability to work flexibly in a team.
• Desire to learn and take initiative.
• Strong interest in performance sports and tech fashion innovation.
• Basic footwear knowledge.
• Proficient in MS-Office; Excel and PowerPoint skills; AI knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Daily communication with Asia development office for sample orders, tracking and global shipping.
• Maintain the Innovation Product Information Database (PAC) and sign off colorways.
• Maintain Rapid Prototyping machine and print outsole designs for review.
• Handle Material Update development projects for upcoming seasons.
• Support the development team with ordering samples, system maintenance, and presentations.
• Work cross-functionally with research, development and design to align innovation projects.
• Gather information and maintain a digital library for project handover to inline teams.
• Arrange and categorize innovation projects within short-term and long-term storage.

Skills

Student intern

Team player

Initiative

Sports tech interest

Footwear knowledge

MS-Office

Excel

PowerPoint

AI knowledge

Education

Sports Technology/Engineering student

Job description

The Opportunity

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 and all genders are welcome.

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.

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: 01.02.2027; Duration: 6 months.

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.

Location

Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, Germany

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