Your mission
- Support and drive product development for assigned sporting goods accessories, i.e., Goalkeeper gloves, footballs, shin guard, handballs and related small accessories items.
- Ensure on-time execution of development milestones with suppliers and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage assigned styles through development stages from prototyping to sample approval
- Coordinate with suppliers on sample progress, technical execution, and corrections
- Support costing and feasibility discussions
- Track development timelines and ensure milestone adherence
- Work with cross-functional teams (BU, Materials, Order Management, production, QA) on product specifications and updates
- Follow up on quality standards and testing requirements
- Maintain accurate development data and documentation
- Escalate risks or delays in a timely manner
- Manage assigned styles through development stages from prototyping to sample approval
- Coordinate with suppliers on sample progress, technical execution, and corrections
- Support costing and feasibility discussions
- Track development timelines and ensure milestone adherence
- Work with cross-functional teams (BU, Materials, Order Management, production, QA) on product specifications and updates
- Follow up on quality standards and testing requirements
- Maintain accurate development data and documentation
- Escalate risks or delays in a timely manner
Your talent
Key Requirements
- University degree or equivalent education in Sports Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field
- 2–4+ years' experience in product development (accessories preferred)
- Solid knowledge of product construction, materials, and development process
- Strong organizational and follow-up skills
- Good communication and ability to work with suppliers and cross-functional teams
Key Competencies
- Ownership mindset with ability to manage tasks independently
- Proactive and detail-oriented
- Team player with strong communication skills
Success Indicators
- On-time development milestone completion
- Efficient sample turnaround
- Accuracy of data and documentation
- Effective issue follow-up and resolution
Our principles
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.
