Sr. Manager MBA Intern - Strategy and Business Development (Summer 2027)

Georgia Pacific Corp.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific's Strategy & Business Development team is seeking an MBA intern for Summer 2027 in Atlanta, GA. This 12-week hybrid internship runs from late May to mid-August 2026.

You will work with SBD Directors and VPs to develop strategic frameworks and viewpoints across GP businesses, supporting pricing, product and brand strategy, procurement, and operations. The internship emphasizes project-based work, exposure to senior leaders, and participation in Koch Companies' culture and

Qualifications

• Enrolled in MBA program; equivalent bachelor’s in business/engineering/finance.
• Eligible for full-time employment in Summer 2028.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Create analytical and conceptual frameworks for strategic decision-making.
• Develop viewpoints on industry value potential, benchmarking, supply/demand balance.
• Provide strategic support in pricing, product/brand strategy, procurement, operations and logistics, M&A opportunities.
• Present findings to and manage relationships with business leaders.

Skills

Strategic planning

Business development

Financial modeling

Data analytics

Industry knowledge

Education

MBA program

Bachelor's degree in business/engineering/finance

Job description

Your Job

The Strategy & Business Development (SBD) team at Georgia-Pacific is seeking an MBA intern to join their team, this upcoming Summer 2027 in Atlanta, GA. This will be a 12-week hybrid internship opportunity that runs from late May to mid-August 2026.

Koch Industries has been consistently selected as one of the top 100 Internship Programs in the U.S by WayUp! Want to know what it's like to intern at Koch?

Our Team

The Strategy & Business Development (SBD) team partners with the company's senior executives to answer the most pressing strategic questions and provide a broad, strategic vision for Georgia-Pacific.

What You Will Do

You will work with SBD Directors and VPs to:

• Create analytical and conceptual frameworks to help business units with their strategic decision-making.
• Develop points of view for GP businesses (e.g., industry value potential, competitive benchmarking, supply and demand balance, etc.).
• Provide strategic assistance in areas such as pricing, product and brand strategy, procurement, operations and logistics, M&A opportunities, and more.
• Present to and manage relationships with business and capability leaders.

This is a project-based internship. The exact project is based on a real business need and will be determined closer to the internship start date.

Our interns work alongside our employees to solve real problems and offer insights that benefit society through improving our products and services. In addition to being a contributor on their team, interns at Koch Companies learn about our unique Principle-Based Management culture, enjoy a variety of networking events to promote lasting career connections, and partner with interns from other disciplines on case studies, and participate in our #LifeAtKoch Challenge. These are just a few key aspects of our internship program.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Currently enrolled in a graduate degree MBA program.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, finance, or related disciplines that require quantitative skills.
• Eligible for full-time employment on or before Summer 2028.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Previous management consulting experience
• Previous experience with any combination of strategic planning, business development, financial modeling, and/or data analytics
• Experience in manufacturing industry (consumer products, packaging, building products, etc.)

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• life insurance
• ADD
• disability
• retirement
• paid vacation/time off
• educational assistance
• infertility assistance
• paid parental leave
• adoption assistance

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).