Finance Internship – Freight Analyst

About the Role

We’re looking for a Finance Intern to support freight, distribution, and inventory optimization initiatives that drive operational efficiency and financial impact. This internship offers hands‑on, project‑based experience working with Finance, Logistics, and Procurement to evaluate cost drivers and develop data‑driven recommendations.

• Analyze corrugate purchasing and storage practices to identify opportunities to reduce onsite inventory
• Evaluate cost trade-offs between unit pricing and just‑in‑time supply strategies
• Partner with Logistics to refresh and validate the true cost of pallet storage
• Build SKU‑level models to determine optimal ordering quantities based on forecast, price, and storage cost
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Finance, Logistics, and Procurement to gather insights and develop recommendations

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Business Analytics, or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency in Excel; financial modeling experience is a plus
• Comfortable working with data and collaborating across teams

Organizational Values Safety – Teamwork – Customer Focus – Ownership – Initiative – Creativity

At Hoffmaster, our Organizational Values and strong sense of Integrity guide how we work and engage with each other every day. The Finance Intern will demonstrate these values by promoting Safety through accurate, thoughtful financial analysis and by supporting an environment where cross‑functional partners feel comfortable asking questions, testing assumptions, and collaborating openly around data and operational insights. This role exemplifies Teamwork by partnering closely with Logistics, Procurement, and Finance to ensure alignment, transparency, and shared problem‑solving.

In addition, the intern maintains a strong Customer Focus by evaluating supply and storage decisions through the lens of service, reliability, and long‑term value; takes Ownership of assigned analyses and deliverables; shows Initiative by identifying cost optimization and process improvement opportunities; and applies Creativity to build practical, data‑driven models that support Hoffmaster’s commitment to operational and financial excellence.

At Hoffmaster, we believe every person deserves to feel successful. That’s why we provide a total rewards package designed to support our employee’s success – at work, at home, and in life. This includes:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurances, Tuition and Student Loan repayment assistance, Physical and Mental wellness programs, Paid vacation and holidays, Employee Assistance Program, and more. Learn more about our Benefits at !

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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