Business Analyst – Product Management Co-Op / Internship

Verdant Specialty Solutions • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At Verdant Specialty Solutions, we’re not just producing specialty chemicals — we’re building a future driven by data, innovation, and commercial insight. We are seeking a Business Analyst – Product Management Co-Op / Internship to support our Product Management team and gain hands-on experience in product lifecycle strategy within a dynamic manufacturing environment.
This opportunity is designed for students seeking either a co-op or internship experience and offers the chance to work directly with product leaders, analyze real business data, and contribute to decisions that impact product performance, pricing, and market strategy.
Verdant Specialty Solutions is a dynamic, innovation-driven specialty chemicals company with a global footprint. Born from the McIntyre Group of the 1970s and relaunched in 2021, Verdant combines the agility of a small business with the safety, reliability, and scale of a larger organization, offering personal attention backed by industry-leading manufacturing and technical capabilities. With over 375 product offerings, nine strategic sites across the U.S. and Europe, and a steadfast commitment to sustainability, compliance, and customer-centric solutions, Verdant brings functional chemistry to life safely, reliably, and responsibly.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Data Analytics, Supply Chain, or a related field
• Sophomore or junior standing enrolled in an accredited co-op or internship program
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Strong interest in product management, business analytics, and commercial strategy
• Previous internship or co-op experience preferred
• Ability to work on-site

Nice To Haves

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with ability to analyze and interpret data
• Familiarity with BI tools, dashboards, or data visualization tools preferred
• Ability to organize and analyze large data sets to identify trends and insights
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn product, market, and customer dynamics

Responsibilities

• Support product managers with analysis of product performance, pricing, margins, and sales trends
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data from ERP, CRM, and BI systems to support portfolio decisions
• Assist in developing business cases, product roadmaps, and commercialization strategies
• Conduct market, customer, and competitive research to support product positioning
• Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and presentations for product reviews and leadership updates
• Partner cross-functionally with sales, marketing, supply chain, operations, and R&D teams
• Support product launches, product changes, and portfolio rationalization initiatives
• Participate in product review meetings and provide data-driven insights
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of product and business data

Benefits

• Hands-on experience supporting real product and business decisions
• Exposure to cross-functional teams across commercial and operations
• Opportunity to build analytical and professional skills in a specialty chemicals environment
• Mentorship from experienced product management professionals

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees