Summer Intern

Plastpro,Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Plastpro, Inc in Los Angeles is seeking a Business Intern to gain hands-on experience across various business functions including Finance, Procurement, Sales, and Marketing. The intern will support departmental initiatives, perform data-driven tasks, and contribute to operational projects. Qualifications include pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This internship provides opportunities to strengthen business knowledge and professional confidence.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial reporting and cost analysis.
• Support procurement processes and vendor onboarding.
• Assist sales team with CRM updates and quoting support.
• Participate in marketing activities, including market research.
• Support customer service inquiries and order tracking.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Strong attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Positive attitude

Education

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Summary

The Business Intern will gain hands‑on experience across multiple business functions—Finance, Procurement, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service—by supporting department initiatives, performing data‑driven tasks, and contributing to projects that drive operational and commercial success. This internship is structured to strengthen business knowledge, communication skills, and professional confidence while supporting the company’s mission and values.

Work Location

Onsite at headquarters 5200 Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with financial reporting, cost analysis, and KPI tracking
• Support procurement processes including vendor onboarding, purchase order tracking, and cost efficiency initiatives
• Assist the sales team with CRM updates, quoting support, and customer data requests
• Participate in marketing activities including market research, content coordination, and data analytics
• Support customer service inquiries, order tracking, and service improvement efforts
• Maintain organized and accurate documentation for assigned tasks
• Attend department check‑in meetings and provide weekly status updates
• Complete a final capstone project within designated focus area and present findings to business leadership

Learning Objectives

• Gain applied experience in core business disciplines
• Strengthen skills in communication, analytics, and problem solving
• Develop confidence operating in a professional business environment
• Understand cross‑functional collaboration and commercial operations

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing, or related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Positive attitude, curiosity, and strong work ethic

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and rarely lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Key Competencies

• Business Acumen: Understands basic business operations and demonstrates interest in commercial performance
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and draw logical conclusions
• Communication Skills: Clear and professional written and verbal skills appropriate for business audiences
• Customer Focus: Shows responsiveness, courtesy, and commitment to supporting internal and external customers
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Works well with others, seeks feedback, and contributes positively to group efforts
• Adaptability & Learning Agility: Embraces new tasks, learns quickly, and adjusts to shifting priorities
• Attention to Detail: Produces accurate work with appropriate follow‑through
• Time Management: Organizes tasks effectively to meet deadlines while managing multiple assignments
• Initiative & Ownership: Shows motivation to take on challenges and follow through without constant oversight
• Professionalism & Integrity: Demonstrates respect, honesty, dependability, and adherence to company values