Merchandising & Product Data Analytics Intern

keenfootwear; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product discounts

Subsidized cafeteria

Inspiring workspace

Outdoor Portland perks

Job summary

KEEN's Global Headquarters in Portland, Oregon (on-site) is offering a 10-week Merchandising & Product Data Analytics Intern position. This full-time internship provides hands-on exposure to footwear, sustainability, and data-driven decision making.

You will partner with the Merchandising team to turn product and business data into clear insights, modernize Power BI reporting, improve data visibility, and assist with Centric PLM and the Centric-SAP upgrade.

Qualifications

• 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 related field
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university at Junior/Senior/Graduate level or recently graduated
• Must be able to work 40 hours/week during internship hours (Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) in-office 5 days/week
• Experience using Power BI or other BI/data-visualization tools; experience building dashboards is preferred
• Strong Excel skills, including organizing, analyzing, validating data; Power Query a plus
• Ability to translate business questions into clear analysis and communicate findings to stakeholders
• Interest in merchandising, product lifecycle management, footwear, or retail; exposure to Centric PLM, SAP, or another PLM/ERP is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support revamp of Power BI reports and dashboards used by Merchandising to improve data visibility, usability, accuracy, and automation
• Gather business requirements and translate into reporting solutions, KPIs, and documentation
• Analyze product and merchandising data to identify trends and data quality gaps
• Review Centric PLM workflows and data practices; recommend process improvements and create user guides
• Assist with Centric‑SAP upgrade by developing test scenarios and validating data
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Product, IT/Data and other teams to ensure consistent data definitions
• Summarize findings, project progress, and recommendations in clear reports and presentations

Skills

Power BI

Data analysis

Excel

Data visualization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in related field

Pursuing/Recent graduate in Business Analytics/Data Analytics/Information Systems/Merchandising/Supply Chain

Tools

Centric PLM

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Position: Merchandising & Product Data Analytics Intern

Location: KEEN's Global Headquarters in Portland, Oregon (on-site)

Duration: 10 weeks

Compensation: $22/hour

Program Duration: Monday, June 14th - Friday, August 20th

Are you passionate about sandals, boots, and everything in between? Do you live and breathe sustainability? Do you have a creative eye, a hunger to learn, and a KEEN interest in the outdoor industry? If you said yes to any of the above, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

What You'll Do

As an Intern at KEEN (KEENtern), you'll dive into the exciting world of footwear, innovation, and community! You'll get hands‑on experience working alongside industry experts and contribute to shaping the future of KEEN.

As the Merchandising & Product Data Analytics Intern, you'll partner with the Merchandising team and cross‑functional stakeholders to turn product and business data into clear, actionable insights. You'll help modernize reporting, improve visibility and automation, strengthen how teams use Centric PLM, and support testing and validation for the Centric‑SAP upgrade. Your work will create lasting tools and process improvements that help the team operate more efficiently and get greater value from its systems and data.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support the revamp of Power BI reports and dashboards used by 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 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 system outputs, and documenting issues.
• PartnerwithMerchandising, 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 clear reports and presentations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currentlypursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s or masters degree in Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Merchandising, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university at the Junior, Senior, or Graduate level. You will also be considered if you have recently graduated from an accredited college or university.
• Must be able to work 40 hours/week during the internship program during normal working hours (Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and be available to work in the office 5 days/week.
• Experience using Power BI or another business intelligence and data-visualization tool; experience building or improving dashboards is preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including organizing, analyzing, and validating data; familiarity with Power Query is a plus.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving skills, with strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to translate business questions into clear analysis and communicate findings to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Interest in merchandising, product lifecycle management, footwear, or retail; exposure to Centric PLM, SAP, or another PLM/ERP system is a plus.

What We’re Looking For:

We're seeking someone who embodies our passion for creativity, sustainability, and the great outdoors. Our ideal KEENtern is:

• Passionate: Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, committed to sustainability, or fascinated by footwear trends and innovation, you're excited to engage with the world around you.
• CreativelyMindMinded: You're detail-oriented, love bringing fresh ideas to life, and have a knackforsolvingproblems.
• AStrong!Commun!
• Proactive &EagertoLearn: You're curious, ready to ask questions, take initiative, and dive into new challenges with enthusiasm.

Why Intern with Us?

Being a KEENtern means you're not just an intern-you're a valued part of our KEEN community. Here's what you can look forward to:

• Meaningful Work: Tackle real‑world projects that make an impact, gaining valuable hands‑on experience at a globally recognized brand.
• Collaborative Environment: Partner with talented teammates and work on a group project with other KEENterns.
• Networking Opportunities: Build connections with industry experts and mentors who can help shape your career.
• Perks & Benefits: Enjoy product discounts, a subsidized cafeteria, and an inspiring workspace.
• Outdoor Adventures: Immerse yourself in Portland - a vibrant city nestled between the mountains and the coast - a hub for all things outdoors, such as hiking,