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Apparel Raw Material Sourcing Analyst Intern

Columbia Sportswear
401(k), relocation assistance
United States, Oregon, Portland
Jan 18, 2025
This is a hybrid role based out of our HQ office near Portland, OR. In-office expectation is 3 days or more per week at manager discretion. SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM SUMMARY* At Columbia Sportswear we offer college students a unique opportunity to join our team and help solve real business problems! Bring your passion and insight to a company that is committed to driving long- term sustainable growth this summer for our 10-week summer internship at our Headquarters in Portland, Oregon! Interns can expect to gain valuable hands-on experience within their department while building partnerships with teams and fellow interns along the way! Location: Portland, OR Duration: ~10 weeks Start Date Options: May 19th- July 25th or June 23rd - August 29th Application Deadline: January 26th, 2025 Pay: $22.50/hr. ABOUT THE POSITION This internship project will be focused on a robust evaluation of the Apparel Trims source base. You will work directly with our factory partners and global liaison office teams to gather critical information needed to map global capability across our trims source base. You will work closely with Materials Research (MR) and Raw Material Sourcing to optimize material data, assess partner strengths and consolidation opportunities and will participate in building a long-range Trims strategy to support all Brands and regions. You will assist RM Sourcing in building a strategy focused on placing the right product at the right mills for localization, effective capacity utilization, maximized profitability, sustainability and ultimately, delivery of the Brand promise. HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE Improve data integrity Map capability within the Trims source base Enable better Sourcing decisions Maximize efficiency, cost, sustainability and localization opportunities Empower Material Development teams to select the best partners for commercialization YOU ARE Able to maintain positive open lines of communication with all Columbia Sportswear management, staff, and other departments in order to contribute to the smooth flow of information and effective operation of the organization. Proficient in Excel and have experience in data analytics Self-motivated and a self-starter Passionate about materials and have a good understanding of textile manufacturing processes Detail oriented Eager to improve process and have a continuous improvement mindset High level communication and presentation skills. Analytical and possess strong organizational skills. Able to meet strict timelines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously YOU HAVE A minimum cumulative GPA of a 2.7 from an accredited college or university. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Current student with one of the following academic standings: Rising Senior, Senior, Graduate/ MBA student Degree relevant to the internship you are applying for Must be able to participate in 10-week program for either date option provided above Must be able to work onsite at our headquarter location for the duration of the internship- interns will partner directly with their managers regarding expectations to work collaboratively in office specified days of the week NON-LOCAL CANDIDATE CONSIDERATIONS Relocation assistance & housing is NOT provided- these costs and arrangements would be the responsibility of the intern for the entirety of the program This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. Columbia Sportswear is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter. At Columbia Sportswear Company, we're proud to interns benefits that can protect your family's financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Employees must be age 18 and have worked the required amount of hours to qualify. We also offer generous employee discounts. If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.