Footwear Product Line Associate — Growth & Impact

PUMA SE; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA SE in Somerville, MA is seeking a Product Manager with 1–3 years in product management, merchandising, or related fashion roles. You will partner with Product Line Management, Design and Development to translate market needs into product direction and coordinate milestones from concept to finalization.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, a deep interest in footwear and retail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 1–3 years in product management, merchandising, buying, product development, sales, or related footwear/fashion role.
• Strong interest in footwear, fashion, retail and North and Latin American consumer cultures.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Product Line Management, Design and Development teams throughout the creation process.
• Assist in developing product briefs that translate marketplace insights and commercial needs into clear product direction.
• Coordinate assigned projects and deliverables from seasonal briefing through product finalization.
• Research consumer, competitive, cultural and retail trends across the North and Latin American marketplaces.
• Partner with Merchandising and Sales to understand account needs, assortment gaps and growth opportunities.
• Analyze sales, sell-through, pricing and marketplace feedback to support future product decisions.
• Maintain accurate product data, briefs, CADs, physical samples and seasonal presentations.
• Support seasonal calendars, development milestones and key decision dates.
• Prepare clear product presentations and sell-in materials.
• Support internal product reviews, seasonal meetings and selected account presentations.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Fashion, Product Management, Merchandising, or related field

Job description

PUMA SE in Somerville, MA is seeking a Product Manager with 1–3 years in product management, merchandising, or related fashion roles. You will partner with Product Line Management, Design and Development to translate market needs into product direction and coordinate milestones from concept to finalization.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, a deep interest in footwear and retail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.