About the role#
As a Merchandising & Product Data Analytics Intern, you will partner with the Merchandising team and cross-functional stakeholders to turn product and business data into clear, actionable insights. You will help modernize reporting, improve visibility and automation, strengthen how teams use Centric PLM, and support testing for the Centric-SAP upgrade. This role is based at our headquarters in Portland, Oregon.
What you'll do#
- Support the revamp of Power BI reports and dashboards used by Merchandising to improve data visibility, accuracy, and automation.
- Gather business requirements and translate them into reporting solutions, key performance indicators, and clear documentation.
- Analyze product and merchandising data to identify trends, data-quality gaps, and opportunities for better decision-making.
- Review current Centric PLM workflows and data practices, recommend process improvements, and create user guides or job aids.
- Assist with the Centric-SAP upgrade by developing test scenarios, executing user acceptance testing, validating data, and documenting issues.
- Partner with Merchandising, Product, and IT/Data teams to reconcile information and promote consistent data definitions.
- Summarize findings, project progress, and recommendations through clear reports and presentations.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Merchandising, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
- Enrollment as a Junior, Senior, or Graduate student, or recent graduate status.
- Experience using Power BI or another business intelligence and data-visualization tool.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including organizing, analyzing, and validating data.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business questions into clear analysis.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new software and tools.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaborate with a team.
Location & details#
- Location: Portland, Oregon (On-site).
- Term: Summer 2027 (10 weeks, June 14 - August 20).
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
- Requirement: Must be available to work in the office 5 days per week.
- Eligibility: Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
About KEEN
KEEN is an outdoor footwear company based in Portland, Oregon. Founded in 2003, the firm produces hybrid footwear, including its original Newport sandal. It operates as a privately held business with a staff of 201 to 500 employees. The company focuses on manufacturing products for outdoor use and supports environmental preservation initiatives.
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