Product Development & Data Analysis Intern

Outdoor Cap Company, Inc • Bentonville, AR

8h

About The Position

Outdoor Cap Company has been focused on headwear since 1977. Together with JUNK Brands and Legendary Headwear, we serve customers across the Team Sports, Promotional Products, and Retail markets as trusted Headwear Experts. With unmatched scale, deep inventory, and decoration expertise, we help thousands of customers grow their business. Built on integrity, teamwork, and respect, we are committed to being a dependable, long-term partner.

The Product Development & Data Analysis Intern will support the Product and Sourcing teams in the organization, consolidation, and management of product data across active initiatives. This hands-on internship is designed to contribute to style consolidation and product data optimization projects while fostering the development of analytical, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills through real-world project exposure and mentorship.

Development Opportunities

Product Lifecycle Exposure: Gain hands-on experience supporting product development initiatives to form data consolidation to review processes, understanding how product decisions are made and executed.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product development, sourcing, and operations teams to see how data supports strategic assortment and material decisions.
Data & Process Optimization: Develop practical skills in organizing, structuring, and managing large product datasets that directly impact business efficiency and reporting accuracy.
Project Participation: Attend and actively participate in project meetings, gaining exposure to consolidation strategy discussions and business decision-making.
Mentorship: Receive guidance from product and sourcing leaders to strengthen analytical thinking, communication, and organizational skills.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data organization, filtering, sorting, and basic formulas.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a structured, process-driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Eager to learn in a fast-paced product environment.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Product Development, Merchandising, Data Analytics, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrates interest in product development, sourcing, operations, and/or business analytics.
• Coursework or experience involving data analysis or product-related work preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 and shared file management systems preferred.
• Coursework or experience involving data analysis or product-related work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for the Style Consolidation Project by gathering, organizing, and tracking product data, materials, and samples in preparation for style consolidation reviews.
• Compile and maintain accurate material and component data within Excel spreadsheets to support product development and sourcing initiatives.
• Organize and manage style-level and product offering information to ensure data consistency and accessibility across teams.
• Attend and participate in project meetings, contributing insights and documenting follow-ups and action items.
• Prepare reports, trackers, and documentation to support consolidation decisions and leadership reviews.
• Identify discrepancies or gaps in product data and assist in improving data accuracy and process efficiency.
• Maintain structured file systems and documentation to support cross-functional collaboration.
• Provide general administrative and project support to product development and sourcing teams as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern