Pricing, Cost & Product Data Intern

Shorr Packaging Corporation; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Shorr Packaging Corporation in Aurora, IL is seeking a Pricing, Cost & Product Data Intern who will support pricing, profitability, and data management initiatives across the organization. You will help maintain product, cost, pricing, and rebate data and prepare routine reports and dashboards.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, gain hands-on experience in pricing strategy, data governance, and business analytics, and develop Excel and BI skills through real projects.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and quality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, data validation, and basic analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a collaborative environment.
• Experience with ERP systems, Power BI, Tableau, or business intelligence tools is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and validate product master data, customer pricing records, cost data, and rebate program information across business systems.
• Assist with maintenance of supplier cost changes.
• Help maintain pricing accuracy by reviewing data, identifying discrepancies, and coordinating corrections with business partners.
• Assist in analyzing product costs, pricing, margins, and profitability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare routine reports, dashboards, and performance metrics related to pricing, costs, rebates, contracts, customers, and product profitability.
• Assist with business case development, profitability assessments, and pricing analysis projects.
• Support data governance and data integrity efforts related to costs, pricing, contracts, rebates, and product information.
• Document processes and identify opportunities to improve data quality, reporting efficiency, and operational effectiveness.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

BI tooling familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

The Pricing, Cost & Product Data Intern reports to the Senior Director of Pricing & Profitability and supports pricing, profitability, and data management initiatives across the organization. This role assists with maintaining product, cost, pricing, and rebate data, while providing reporting and analytical support to improve business decision-making. The intern will collaborate with cross-functional teams and gain hands‑on experience in pricing strategy, profitability analysis, data governance, and business analytics.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and validate product master data, customer pricing records, cost data, and rebate program information across business systems.
• Assist with maintenance of supplier cost changes.
• Help maintain pricing accuracy by reviewing data, identifying discrepancies, and coordinating corrections with business partners.
• Assist in analyzing product costs, pricing, margins, and profitability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare routine reports, dashboards, and performance metrics related to pricing, costs, rebates, contracts, customers, and product profitability.
• Assist with business case development, profitability assessments, and pricing analysis projects.
• Support data governance and data integrity efforts related to costs, pricing, contracts, rebates, and product information.
• Document processes and identify opportunities to improve data quality, reporting efficiency, and operational effectiveness.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and quality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, data validation, and basic analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a collaborative environment.
• Experience with ERP systems, Power BI, Tableau, or business intelligence tools is preferred but not required.

Learning Opportunities

Through this internship, the candidate will gain experience in:

• Pricing and profitability management.
• Cost analysis and margin evaluation.
• Product and customer master data management.
• Business reporting and dashboard development.
• Cross‑functional collaboration with commercial and operational teams.
• Data governance, analytics, and decision‑support processes.

This temporary position is not benefits eligible.