Product Development Operations Intern

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!

Position: Product Development Operations Intern
Location: KEENs Global Headquarters in Portland Oregon (on-site)
Duration: 10 weeks
Compensation: $22/hour
Program Duration: Monday June 15th Friday August 21st

What Youll Do

As an Intern at KEEN (KEENtern) youll dive into the exciting world of footwear innovation and community! Youll get hands-on experience working alongside industry experts and contribute to shaping the future of KEEN.

The Product Development Operations intern will join the PD Ops team and support the creation facilitation and execution of product development processes from product brief hand off to role will be involved with the digital phases of development in our PLM as well as physical parts of development working with samples. This role will be focused on using data to inform processes and decision making during product development as well as help to identify areas for reporting automation.

This internship is an opportunity to be exposed to a variety of departments and specializations within footwear product creation at role will allow for a deep dive into a few different areas like samples buy ready and/or PLM systems depending on candidate interest.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support Footwear Technology Enablement Manager to research report and resolve data issues within Centric PLM
• Assist sample team with sample room organization sample tracking and delivery
• Identify data or automation project to accomplish during the summer for example
  • Automate seasonal Material Breakdown collection and reporting
  • Review KPI reporting in Power BI and create proposal to improve data visualization
  • Gather multiple sources of data to create a Buy Ready dashboard

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing education in Business Process Management Business or Data Analytics Data Science Product Development or related field.
• Must be enrolled an accredited college or university at the Junior Senior or Graduate level.
• Must be able to dedicate 40 hours/week toward the internship during normal M-F PST working hours (10 weeks June through August)
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to sit and/or stand at a desk and use a computer for extended periods of time.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs including Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (Power BI/Power Query) preferred.

What Were Looking For:

Were seeking someone who embodies our passion for creativity sustainability and the great outdoors. Our ideal KEENtern is:

• Passionate: Whether youre an outdoor enthusiast committed to sustainability or fascinated by footwear trends and innovation youre excited to engage with the world around you.
• Creatively Minded: Youre detail-oriented love bringing fresh ideas to life and have a knack for solving problems.
• A Strong Communicator: Whether its collaborating with a team or presenting ideas you know how to express yourself clearly and effectively.
• Proactive & Eager to Learn: Youre curious ready to ask questions take initiative and dive into new challenges with enthusiasm.

Why Intern with Us

Being a KEENtern means youre not just an internyoure a valued part of our KEEN community. Heres 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 in 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 biking rafting camping and climbing.

Program Requirements:

To qualify for this internship you must:

• Be a Junior Senior or Graduate student
• Be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Commit to a 10-week program from mid-June through mid-August
• Dedicate 40 hours per week during standard M-F PST working hours
• All roles are located in Portland OR. Must be able to move to Portland during the duration of the internship if you are not already living here.
• Plan no more than four total days of vacation during the internship
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail in composing typing and proofing materials.
• Must display curiosity have strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Ready to Take the Next Step
If youre ready to take your passions to the next level and be part of a world-class team please apply.

Other Requirements

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without cause.

Fuerst Group KEEN and Chrome are equal opportunity employers. We value an inclusive and diverse community. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity gender expression veteran status or disability.