Product Information Management (PIM) Enablement Intern
Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Teknor Apex Company is an international custom compounder with a strong focus on employee and customer relationships. They are seeking a Product Information Management (PIM) Enablement Intern to lead a project aimed at improving the organization and accessibility of product information across the company. This internship will provide hands-on experience in business operations, data management, and cross-functional collaboration while supporting a centralized Product Information Management framework.
Responsibilities
Conduct a comprehensive inventory and audit of existing product data across Excel files, local repositories, team folders, shared drives, ERP systems, CRM systems, and other legacy systems
Partner with stakeholders across Product Management, Marketing, Commercial, Technical, and Sales teams to understand current product data structures, gaps, and business needs
Identify outdated, duplicative, inconsistent, and missing product information
Catalog product data by type, location, ownership, completeness, and quality
Organize and consolidate product information into a centralized working dataset
Support the standardization and normalization of product naming conventions, attributes, and formats
Develop a structured and tiered product data framework, including:
Enterprise-level product hierarchy
Business unit-level modular product attributes
Application and market-specific product data views
Collaborate with Marketing, Product Management, Technical teams, and Sales leaders to align product structures, taxonomy, and formatting where applicable
Support the development of a scalable and business-ready Product Information Management framework
Assist in defining recommendations for centralized storage structure and stakeholder accessibility
Prepare and deliver a final executive presentation outlining findings, data gaps, solutions, business impact, and recommendations for future scaling
Participate in monthly leadership meetings with Business Unit Leaders and Commercial Vice Presidents to review progress, receive coaching, and gain strategic business exposure
Qualification
Required
Current junior or senior pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline
Ability to work onsite in Pawtucket, RI
Availability to work full-time (40 hours per week; Monday–Friday)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint/OneDrive preferred)
Ability to manage and synthesize large amounts of information
Comfortable engaging with stakeholders across different functions and business units
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and complete tasks on time
Ability to perform essential job functions safely and successfully in accordance with ADA, FMLA, and other relevant standards
Maintain regular, punctual attendance
Ability to lift and carry up to 15 lbs
Ability to talk, listen, and speak clearly on the telephone
Preferred
Experience working with structured data, reporting, or database management preferred but not required
Benefits
For over a century, Teknor Apex has been a trusted global leader in material science - engineering high-performance solutions that shape everyday life.
