APPRENTICE - PRODUCT MANAGER BASKETBALL BU

PUMA is one of the world’s leading Sports Brands that designs and develops footwear, apparel and accessories. It starts in sport and ends in fashion. PUMA offers performance and sport-inspired lifestyle products in categories such as Soccer, Basketball, Running, Training, Golf, Motorsports and Sportstyle. We are committed to working in ways that contribute to the world by supporting creativity and sustainability and by staying true to the principles of being fair, honest, positive and creative in decisions made and actions taken.

Would you like working in a fast pace and multicultural environment? Then PUMA is the right place to be! Become a member of our Product Management team based in Somerville, MA.

We are currently looking for an apprentice to support the product management team

The apprentice will have the opportunity to work in a hands-on product management environment. They will be involved directly in the product management and development process for the Basketball Footwear lines to service the global market.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the PLM team to ensure a smooth product creation process
• Assist with overall industry analysis, consumer & market trends, competitive benchmarking, and account activities
• Benchmarking, and account activities
• Analyze internal reports Maintain product information systems ensuring excellent data quality
• Keep track of samples arriving from sourcing regions and send them to the Global merchandisers and sales teams.
• Maintain sample storage area to ensure organization and easy access to the product

Qualifications:

• Proactive and results driven
• Detail oriented
• Independent and open-minded thinker
• Fast learner with passion & energy
• Team Player
• Interest in Basketball and it’s product stories.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft excel, power point and word are necessary.
• Knowledge of Adobe specifically Illustrator & Photoshop