Opportunity brief
About Accesco Living: Accesco Living is an intelligent circular commerce ecosystem focused on creating efficient and sustainable solutions through technology, commerce, and circular business practices.
About the Role: We are looking for a curious and research-driven R&D Intern to work closely with our Operations team. The intern will explore new materials, processes, and product/service improvements that support circularity, efficiency, and sustainability across Accesco Living's operations — turning research insights into practical, implementable recommendations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct research on circular commerce practices, sustainable materials, and refurbishment/reuse processes
- Study industry trends, competitor practices, and emerging technologies relevant to the circular economy and operations
- Support pilot testing of new processes, materials, or product handling methods
- Analyse operational data to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement
- Assist in developing SOPs and documentation for new/improved processes
- Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and Product teams to translate research into actionable projects
- Benchmark quality, durability, and sustainability standards across product categories
- Prepare research reports, presentations, and recommendation documents
- Support feasibility studies for new initiatives (cost, scalability, environmental impact)
- Track and document experiment/test outcomes systematically
- Assist in identifying vendors, technologies, or partners for R&D initiatives
- Perform other R&D and operational tasks assigned by the reporting manager
Required Skills:
- PowerPoint Making and Pitching Skills
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Good written and verbal communication
- Ability to synthesize information into clear reports/recommendations
- Basic understanding of operations, sustainability, or circular economy concepts
- Proficiency in MS Excel / Google Sheets and documentation tools
- Attention to detail and structured thinking
- Proactive, curious, and willing to learn
- Ability to work independently and cross-functionally
- Background/coursework in engineering, sustainability, environmental science, or business
- Familiarity with circular economy, refurbishment, or reverse logistics concepts
- Basic data analysis skills (Excel functions, pivot tables)
- Exposure to market/competitor research methodologies
- Knowledge of Power BI or other data-visualization tools is a plus