Merchandising & Product Data Analytics Intern

KEEN Footwear • Portland, OR

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandising & Product Data Analytics Intern will work with KEEN’s Merchandising team and cross-functional stakeholders to turn product and business data into actionable insights. The intern will help modernize reporting, improve data visibility and automation, strengthen use of Centric PLM, and support testing and validation for a Centric-SAP upgrade. The role involves creating tools and process improvements that help teams work more efficiently and get greater value from systems and data.

This is a 10-week, on-site internship at KEEN’s Global Headquarters in Portland, Oregon. The program runs Monday, June 14 through Friday, August 20. Interns work 40 hours per week during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and may plan no more than four total vacation days during the internship. Compensation is $22 per hour.

The internship offers hands-on experience in footwear, innovation, and community. Interns work with industry experts, collaborate with other KEENterns on a group project, and can build connections with teammates, mentors, and industry professionals. Perks include product discounts, a subsidized cafeteria, and an inspiring workspace. The posting also describes Portland’s outdoor recreation opportunities.

Requirements

• 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.
• Be enrolled at an accredited college or university at the Junior, Senior, or Graduate level, or have recently graduated from an accredited college or university.
• Be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Commit to the 10-week program from mid-June through mid-August and work 40 hours per week during the standard Monday–Friday work week.
• Be available to work in the office five days per week in Portland, Oregon.
• Plan no more than four total vacation days during the internship.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Have strong Microsoft Excel skills, including organizing, analyzing, and validating data.
• Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Be able to translate business questions into clear analysis and communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication, organization, and prioritization skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Be able to learn and adapt quickly to new software and tools.
• Be able to work independently and collaborate with a team.
• Be able to perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation, including using a computer for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Experience building or improving dashboards using Power BI or another business intelligence and data-visualization tool.
• Familiarity with Power Query.
• Interest in merchandising, product lifecycle management, footwear, or retail.
• Exposure to Centric PLM, SAP, or another PLM/ERP system.
• Passion for creativity, sustainability, the outdoors, footwear trends, or innovation.
• A creative, detail-oriented approach and enthusiasm for learning and taking initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support the revamp of Power BI reports and dashboards for Merchandising, improving data visibility, usability, 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 to improve decision-making.
• Review 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, performing user acceptance testing, validating data and system outputs, and documenting issues.
• Partner with Merchandising, Product, IT/Data, and other cross-functional teams to reconcile information and promote consistent data definitions and processes.
• Summarize findings, project progress, and recommendations for stakeholders through reports and presentations.

Benefits

• Product discounts.
• Subsidized cafeteria.
• Inspiring workspace.
• Hands-on project experience and opportunities to collaborate with other interns.
• Networking opportunities with industry experts and mentors.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern