Business Analyst Intern - Fall 2025

Date: Oct 27, 2025

Location: Grand Rapids, MI, US

Company: Leggett & Platt

Open The Door to Opportunity!
At Leggett & Platt, we provide real-world experiences that shape the future of young professionals. Our Doors Internship Program is a paid opportunity for students to contribute to and learn from a global leader in manufacturing, design, and innovation. We offer internships in fields ranging from engineering, business, finance, operations, environmental health science, and technology, allowing you to explore a variety of industries such as automotive, aerospace, home furnishings, bedding, and industrial products.

About The Program:
The Doors Internship Program is an immersive experience designed to build your expertise, grow your network, and give you hands-on experience across different functions. You’ll work on real-world tasks and/or projects, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and be part of a company that enhances people’s lives through innovation in comfort-driven design and manufacturing.

Learn more about the history of Leggett: https://leggett.com/history

About Our Team:

At Leggett & Platt, our Work Furniture division designs and delivers innovative seating components and systems for commercial office environments. The Business Analytics team supports strategic decision-making by transforming data into actionable insights. We collaborate across departments, Sales, Product Development, Operations, and FinanceM to uncover trends, optimize performance, and drive growth.

 

In This Role:

As a Business Analyst Intern, you’ll dive into real-world data to help shape product strategy, market positioning, and operational efficiency. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to analyze performance metrics, build dashboards, and support business cases for new initiatives. This internship is ideal for someone analytical, curious, and eager to turn numbers into narratives that influence business outcomes

 

So, what will you be doing as a Business Analyst Intern?

  • Analyze sales, product, and operational data to identify trends and opportunities.
  • Build and maintain dashboards and reports using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.
  • Support business case development for new products, market expansion, or process improvements.
  • Assist in competitive analysis and benchmarking studies.
  • Collaborate with teams to define KPIs and track performance against goals.
  • Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear, compelling format.
  • Contribute to special projects and strategic planning efforts.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

  • Pursuing a degree in Business Analytics, Finance, Economics, Data Science, or related field.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or SQL is a plus.
  • Ability to communicate insights clearly through visuals and storytelling.
  • Detail-oriented mindset with a passion for data-driven decision-making.
  • Comfortable working independently and in team settings.

 

Things we consider a plus:

  • Experience with data visualization tools or business intelligence platforms.
  • Exposure to market research, forecasting, or financial modeling.
  • Interest in product strategy, customer behavior, or operational efficiency.
  • Familiarity with CRM or ERP systems.

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

  • Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
  • Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
  • Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
  • Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture, processes and practices promote equal opportunity for all. Join us!

We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply. We’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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