Sourcing Intern Sourcing Analytics

About the Role

As a Sourcing Intern – Costing Analytics, you will help identify and communicate analytics related to optimizing private brand cost of goods.

What You’ll Do

● Conduct analysis, derive insights and collaborate with various stakeholders

● Manage and analyze large datasets to identify trends, develop charts and create visual presentations that support strategic decision-making

● Utilize analytics tools to analyze spend and costing data, identifying opportunities for spend optimization and cost reduction (e.g., regression analysis, scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis, cost-benefit analysis)

● Extract key insights from analyses, synthesizing large amounts of data to identify trends and their implications for sourcing strategy

● Provide analysis to inform insights and reporting findings, and utilize analyses to prepare the sourcing team for critical vendor negotiations and company decision-making initiatives

● Additional tasks may be assigned

What Skills You Have

Required

● Undergraduate Junior in Science, Finance or other quantitative-related field

● Passion and curiosity for data and analysis

● Proficiency in Google Sheets (pivot tables, formulas, etc.)

● Strong written and verbal communication skills

● Ability to translate analysis into actionable insights

Preferred

● Math Major

● Finance Major

● Statistics Major

● Engineering Major

● Experience with Tableau/Qlik

Essential Functions

The requirements listed below are representative of functions you will be required to perform, however you may be required to perform additional functions. Kohl’s may revise this job description at any time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.

● Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section

● Ability to comply with dress code requirements

● Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation

● Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet scheduling requirements as set by the company

● Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines

● Ability to receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel

● Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others

● Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes

● Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs

● Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.

● Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business units

● Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner