Supply Chain Finance Internship
Job Purpose
The Supply Chain Finance Intern will provide critical financial support to our logistics and operations teams. This role is designed for an Accounting or Finance student with a strong interest in Operations and Cost Accounting. You will go beyond traditional ledger work to analyze the true cost of doing business—tracking freight expenses, reconciling inventory across our network, and providing the financial insights needed to optimize our physical supply chain.
Essential Functions
- Logistics Financial Analysis: Support the management of FedEx Parcel and Freight accounts, ensuring billing accuracy and analyzing shipping spend trends.
- Inventory Reconciliations: Perform regular account reconciliations for physical inventory vs. system records, identifying and resolving variances to maintain a high level of fiscal accuracy.
- Freight/Inventory Reporting: Create and distribute weekly/monthly reports on inventory health, freight efficiency, and operational costs to stakeholders.
- Cost Accounting Support: Assist in analyzing the “landed cost” of raw materials and finished goods, helping the team understand the financial impact of logistics on product margins.
- Audit & Compliance: Participate in inventory audits and help document financial controls within the warehouse and distribution environment.
- Data Visualization: Support the development of financial dashboards that track freight-per-pound or inventory turnover rates to drive cost-saving initiatives.
- Cross-Functional Partnership: Work closely with the Supply Chain and Accounts Payable teams to streamline the “invoice-to-payment” cycle for logistics vendors.
Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)
- Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. Preference for students finishing their Junior year.
- Specialization: A strong interest or academic focus in Cost Accounting, Operations, or Supply Chain.
- Preferred Minor: A minor in IT Systems or Supply Chain Operations is a significant advantage.
- Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUPS, Pivot Tables, and the ability to work with large datasets).
- Analytical Skills: Strong numerical aptitude with the ability to identify patterns and discrepancies in financial and operational data.
- Communication: Ability to communicate financial data effectively to non-financial operational partners.
- Mindset: A proactive problem-solver who enjoys working “under the hood” of business operations.