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• BS or MS in textile/apparel engineering or a related field
• Strong knowledge of fabric an garment construction
• Ability to use all key apparel machinery
• Technical skills with pattern making and related software
• Experience in the sportswear industry is a plus
• Excellent organization and time management skills as well as written and verbal communication skills
• A passion for sports and performance apparel!
• This position is located in Herzogenaurch, Germany. Candidates must be eligible to work in the EU.

PUMA is looking for a passionate, creative, and highly experienced individual to join the PUMA Apparel Innovation team at the headquarter in Herzogenaurach.

As the Lead engineer level in Apparel Innovation, you will drive the creation of the functionality side of our high performance pieces across sports. You will support the Design, Sport Science,

and Development teams with proven concepts. You will play a key role in turning insides into products solution that enhance athlete needs.

• Initiate, drive and land Apparel Innovation projects focusing on Teamsports, Running and Basketball
• Connect the dots between the athletes need and the product function
• Regularly travel to factories/partners in Europe/Asia to build the best apparel solutions
• Leverage Studio 48 and Herzo sample room to develop concept prototypes that are aligned with our road map
• Be the team player that understands Athletes, Sport Science, Design and Manufacturing to consider all aspects of a product solution
• Push boundaries and aim for product perfection - love for the details
• Build comprehensive and simple argumentation of the principle you will follow to take the broader team on the journey
• Collaborate with Business partner, Sourcing team and SPOMA.

• BS or MS in Kinesiology, textile engineering, Physiology, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of human physiology, experimental design, and statistical analysis
• Proven experience working with human subjects, experience working with athletes is a plus
• Technical skills with physiological / biomechanical equipment (metabolic analizer, 3D motion capture, IMU’S)
• Experience with data processing in Matlab or Python, and creating kinematic/kinetic models in Visual3D
• Experience in the sportswear industry is a plus
• Excellent organization and time management skills as well as written and verbal communication skills
• A passion for apparel and human performance!

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• Support sport science team strategy with internal and external programs which deliver sports science insights to increase the understanding of the athlete and athlete-product interaction
• Assist in collecting, and processing human subject data focused on human performance either direct, or indirectly by working with external partners and their labs.
• Utilize scientific expertise to develop and implement protocols that deliver performance insights
• Recruit and build a tester network for Product perception and wear testing
• Analyze various metric data and prepare scientific reports based on results
• Support in translation and communication of results to key stakeholders
• Collaborate with the innovation team to translate insights into performance apparel solutions.

• University degree and at least 5-7 years work experience in Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or comparable degree
• Strong experience in a multinational company – preferably in the logistics department with focus on warehousing
• Strong analytical, presentation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
• Solution-oriented and open-minded team player with a high degree of self-management
• Good knowledge of operational processes in the warehouse and strong business sense
• Fluent English skills, both written and spoken.

• Develop, cooperate and execute the global logistics warehousing strategy for major countries
• Creation of valuable business partnerships with regions and countries
• Act as a business consultant for all warehouse related topics for regional and local stakeholders
• Build up a strong relationship to major stakeholders
• Support countries on all relevant warehousing business cases
• Drive efficiency, continuous improvement and standardization to support the business by identifying operational and commercial opportunities keeping in mind the Groups strategic, operational and       financial objectives.
• Creation of lasting value in all logistics warehousing processes by defining and improving warehousing standards and processes, creation of data transparency and KPI management
• Communicate/exchange warehousing initiatives and other relevant information to markets/stakeholders to ensure alignment with overall PUMA goals
• Ensure qualitative high operations and warehouse implementations around the globe
• In case required – Steer and lead warehousing implementations directly as project lead
• Steer and execute operational and strategic projects to support the team’s strategy.

• Erfolgreich abgeschlossenes Studium der Betriebswirtschaftslehre oder vergleichbare Ausbildung mit Schwerpunkt Rechnungswesen oder Controlling.

• Mindestens 5-7 Jahre Berufserfahrung im (Konzern-)Rechnungswesen eines international ausgerichteten Unternehmens oder in einer Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft.

• Spaß im Umgang mit Zahlen und der internationalen Rechnungslegung.

• Hervorragendes analytisches und konzeptionelles Denkvermögen.

• Strategische und lösungsorientierte Arbeitsweise.

• Sorgfältiger, strukturierter und selbständiger Arbeitsstil, hohe Proaktivität sowie ein hohes Maß an Engagement und Teamfähigkeit.

• Sehr gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse.

• Hohe IT-Affinität; sicherer Umgang mit dem MS Office Paket, insbesondere Excel. Erfahrung mit gängigen Konsolidierungs- und Reporting-Systemen von Vorteil.

• Eigenständige Bearbeitung einzelner Schritte bei Konsolidierung von Monats-, Quartals- und Jahresabschlüssen sowie Planungsszenarien entsprechend gültiger IFRS Standard

• Mitarbeit bei der Erstellung des externen Berichtswesens (insbesondere Erstellung Konzernanhang)

• Planung, Umsetzung und Optimierung von Berichten und Prozessen im Bereich Konsolidierung und Konzernsteuerung

• Gestaltung und Implementierung von finanzwirtschaftlichen Standards nach IFRS im Konzernverbund

• Fachliche und technische Unterstützung der Konzerngesellschaften im Umgang mit dem IFRS 16 Leasing Tool

• (ggf.) Mitarbeit beim Berichtswesen an die Muttergesellschaft

• Zusammenarbeit mit dem Bereich Controlling im Rahmen der Monats-, Quartals- und Jahresabschlüsse

• Betriebswirtschaftliche Analysen im Rahmen der Planungs- und Reportingprozesse

• Ad-hoc Analyse

• Eigenständige Mitarbeit an unternehmensübergreifenden Projekten bzw. Sonderprojekten.

• A minimum of 3 - 5 years work experience in product management in the sporting goods industry, preferably apparel
• Good market and retail knowledge
• Good analytical skills
• Passion for Motorsport
• Very good verbal communication skills as well as excellent English knowledge (written and spoken)
• Excellent MS-Office skills (Excel, Word, Power Point)
• Flexible Team player with good organizational skills and well-structured work
• Graduate studies in Business Administration, Sports Management or comparable degree.

• Develop a specific collection and marketing strategies for assigned product lines
• Cooperating with Sports Marketing, Design, Development and Merchandising to ensure that the final collection is reflecting market or partner needs
• Collaborate and drive the product creation process based on the Go-to-Market calendar and partner requirements of a specific product line
• Preparing market- and competitor studies on an international level as well as analyzing forecasts and sales analyses
• Support in presenting product lines to international partners and key accounts and preparation of international meetings
• Support in planning and coordinating the instore date/product flow
• Cross checking the final Free on Board-prices considering given target margins
• Regular market and fairs visits
• Ensuring the maintenance and input of all required information for selected product lines on all internal PUMA systems in a timely, accurate and consistent manner.

- We are looking for creativity, solution orientated thinking and a proactive approach

- Embrace a team-oriented environment and handle multiple tasks that consist of both directed and self-driven projects

- Attention to detail and a curiosity that fuels your learning

- Competency in use of Mac computers with a knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (illustrator, photoshop) as a minimum. Additional skills will be a bonus

- Enrolled as a design student in either industrial design, product design, material design, graphic design, fashion design for the entire duration of the internship

- Start date: 01.10.2025; Duration: 6 months

- Bring your unique self and a fresh point of view to the wider team

- Share your passion for creativity and the footwear industry and use that to progress performance footwear into the next chapters

- Support the design team on general tasks, such as drawing product, color application, graphic application and materials application to a given brief

- Compliment the design team by creating stories, providing research, visuals, imagery, and concepts that fuel the design process and its creative process

- Embrace the challenge of a wide spectrum of tasks that range from day to day tasks to next level visionary thinking.

• All genders are welcome to apply

• Enrolled student in communication, digital transformation, business informatics or similar

• Technical understanding and interest in communication, collaboration, project management tools

• Team player with excellent communication and inter-personal skills

• Highly motivated to work in a global multi-cultural team

• Organizational skills to maintain schedules in a fast-paced environment

• SharePoint, Jira, Confluence knowledge is a plus

• Passion and drive for innovation, AI and digitalization

• Fluent in English, other languages are a plus

• Starting date: 01.10.2025; Duration: 6 months

• Support the rollout of digital workplace solutions in the area of communication and collaboration globally

• Manage smaller projects, in cooperation with the project lead

• Support awareness and adoption campaigns for the Digital Workplace tools at PUMA globally

• Create training materials and “how-to” documentation

• Drive communities in PUMA to foster knowledge exchange and educate key users at PUMA

• Prepare and execute user trainings and provide support for users of the Digital Workplace tools, such as Teams, SharePoint, Viva Engage, Planner, Jira, Confluence, Miro etc.

• Perform user acceptance tests

• Enrolled student in a relevant field of studies

• Excellent MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint)

• Fluent in English, both in writing and speaking

• Organized and proactive team player with an entrepreneurial attitude

• Communicative and open-minded personality

• Starting date: 01.10.2025; duration: 6 months – 1 year

• Support the Product Line Managers in coordinating the process from briefing to final sample

• Support with market- and competitor studies, internet research, data collection and gain insights into footwear trends

• Create presentations, prepare and attend internal and external meetings/events in our office

• Support data management of product database in our internal PRM system

• Prepare, analyze and visualize sales data and order figures

• Maintain the seasonal product catalogue with photo approvals and product descriptions and be the key point person for the organization of samples

• Be accountable of tasks that involve working with departments as Marketing, Licensing and our factory

• 5+ years of experience in Enterprise Application Integration

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in any of the SAP Integration technologies like SAP PI/PO, Integration Suite - HCI/CPI/CI, SAP API Management, Event Mesh etc.

• Knowledge of programming languages used in SAP integration scenarios Groovy, Java, XSLT etc.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering integration projects in dynamic and ambiguous situations

• Excellent English communication skills written and spoken, able to translate business requests into technical requirements

• Strong team management, stakeholder management and coordination skills

• Motivated, team-oriented, and easily adapt to work collaboratively across teams in a multi-cultural environment.

• Conception, realization and administrative support of the global & regional interfaces with SAP Cloud Integration and SAP Process Orchestration

• Active development and support of SAP Cloud Integration and SAP Process Orchestration

• Ensuring high quality Application Management support across different levels i.e. L1, L2 & L3 is delivered

• Play a key role (in terms of both technicalities and managing) in migrating interfaces from SAP Process Orchestration to SAP Cloud Integration. Align and drive discussions with involved stake holders

• Coordinate with global and regional competency teams to define and update integration standards for PUMA worldwide

• Design and document new integration patterns & approaches, as well as evaluating new tools, applications and methods

• Responsible for the quality management during implementation projects.

• Successfully completed business studies or comparable professional training​

• At least 1 – 3 years of proven professional experience in procurement analytics, controlling, or purchasing (fashion retail / consumer goods sector)​

• Procurement knowledge, understanding of sourcing levers and deployment of such​

• Analytical thinking with attention to detail​

• Team-oriented, reliable, and structured working style​

• Very good knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel, Ideally PowerBI)​

• Familiarity with procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba, Coupa) ​

• Business fluent in English, both written and spoken (German or additional foreign language(s) advantageous).

The (Junior) Manager Indirect Procurement is responsible for data-driven support of procurement activities, including reporting, spend analysis, and driving transparency. The role supports category and project teams with insights, tools, and structured best practice sharing and enhances technology roll-out such as Spend Cube updates and future system selections.

• Manage, enhance and update procurement analytics, spend cube, and dashboard updates in alignment with key buyers, functions and analytical teams​

• Conduct and prepare structured reporting on savings, supplier performance, and procurement KPIs​

• Support strategic initiative planning and alignment with data insights​

• Support compliance tracking and initiative monitoring​

• Enable best practice sharing across key buyers, functions and regions​

• Assist in selecting and integrating procurement tools and systems in collaboration with technical departments, key buyers, regions and functions​

• Gather and structure market and sourcing data to inform decision-making.

• Degree in economics or a related field​

• 7 - 12 years of professional experience in strategic sourcing and indirect procurement, ideally with strong knowledge of fashion retail and/or consumer goods​

• Entrepreneurial, team- and leadership-oriented, and proactive personality with strong intercultural competence​

• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams​

• Proven ability to build and scale functions, including structure, systems, and governance​

• Strong analytical and conceptual skills with a structured approach to work​

• Strong communication and networking abilities to position indirect procurement function among stakeholders​

• Very good knowledge in the use of MS Office​

• Business fluent in English, both written and spoken, German is a strong plus, additional foreign language(s) advantageous

The Director Indirect Procurement defines and leads the strategic direction of the Indirect Procurement Office (IPO), building up and scaling organizational integration and structural changes, supporting long-term value creation through sourcing strategies, structural cost management, and supplier partnerships. This includes aligning IPO with corporate strategy, owning target delivery, and institutionalizing indirect procurement as a business partner across functions and regions.

• Lead the IPO function, shaping its long-term vision, mission, mandate, structure, and impact​
• Represent IPO on top management level and actively drive its positioning within PUMA and externally​
• Create strong cross-functional partnerships with other departments and top management stakeholders​
• Define and communicate the indirect procurement strategy aligned with corporate and category strategies​
• Define overall targets and KPIs for the IPO and monitor the purchasing performance receiving regular reports from functional level and the Manager Indirect Procurement​
• Supervise the preparation of regular reports for top management highlighting IPO performance and achievements​
• Oversee development of process standards and procurement systems in collaboration with Manager Indirect Procurement​
• Enable the implementation of purchasing standards in line with the indirect procurement strategy​
• Oversee strategic purchasing and sourcing activities (e.g., contract negotiations, supplier sourcing and development, RfX procedure) to ensure the selection of reliable and cost-effective sources of supply​
• Act as primary sponsor and escalation point for IPO driven initiatives in alignment with functional VPs and GMs​
• Accountable for the definition and management of the overall IPO budgets and manage risks and opportunities (short- and mid-term)​
• Guide capability building, team development, and future team setup (incl. scaling IPO for 2026+)