Supply Chain Finance Intern

Job Description

About Company

The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) is a specialty food product manufacturer and seller. Their portfolio includes well-known retail brands such as Marzetti® dressings and dips, New York Bakery™ garlic breads, and Sister Schubert’s® dinner rolls. They also hold exclusive license agreements for a range of popular restaurant-branded products, including Olive Garden® dressings, Chick-fil-A® sauces and dressings, Buffalo Wild Wings® sauces, Arby’s® sauces, Subway® sauces, and Texas Roadhouse® steak sauces and frozen rolls. Beyond retail, Marzetti’s foodservice division supplies sauces, dressings, breads, and pasta to many of the leading restaurant chains across the United States.

At its core, Marzetti’s mission is to enhance every meal through high-quality, flavorful food. Guided by their purpose to nourish growth in all their endeavors, team members are dedicated to both creating great-tasting food and fostering deep, lasting relationships.

Job Description, Detailed

This opportunity is for a Summer Internship within the Supply Chain Finance Team at The Marzetti Company, slated for the summer of 2026. This 12-week program is part of The Marzetti Company Summer Internship Program, designed for ambitious students ready to launch their careers, offering hands-on experience to build resumes and expand post-graduation career possibilities. The program aims to provide students with unique experiences in their field of interest, coupled with valuable insight into other key areas of the business.

Key Responsibilities:
Interns will be involved in critical finance activities supporting the supply chain, including:
• Product costing modeling and analysis: Developing and analyzing cost structures for products.
• Variance research and analysis: Investigating and understanding discrepancies in material usage and production costs.
• Project work: Contributing to specific projects focused on labor modeling, identifying cost savings opportunities, analyzing Material Usage Variances (MUV), and improving overall efficiencies.

What Interns Will Gain (“Nourish Your Career”):
Over the course of the 12-week program, interns are set to gain:
• Practical Experience: Opportunities to take ownership of meaningful projects and contribute innovative ideas, thereby gaining relevant, hands-on experience in Supply Chain Finance.
• Professional Development: Building a professional network through interactions with colleagues, managers, and fellow interns. This includes participation in social activities, volunteer opportunities, and dedicated development sessions led by company leadership.
• Career Advancement: The potential for subsequent part-time or full-time employment with the company, contingent upon individual performance and the company’s business needs.

Qualifications:
Candidates should meet the following requirements:
• Education: Currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate program at an accredited University, with a primary focus in Finance, Accounting, or an equivalent field.
• Leadership & Teamwork: Demonstrated experience in teamwork and leadership roles, evidenced through extracurricular activities and/or prior work experience.
• Communication Skills: Possess exceptional communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building abilities.
• Problem-Solving: Demonstrates sound judgment and applies logical thinking processes when developing solutions to challenges.
• Proactiveness: Displays a strong sense of curiosity and initiative.
• Professionalism: Exhibits a professional and positive attitude when interacting with team members.
• Work Ethic: Capable of working effectively both independently and collaboratively as an integral part of a team.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office® applications, with a specific emphasis on Microsoft Excel.