Business Operations Intern

Newbury Franklin Industrials

The Business Operations Intern will gain broad exposure across multiple departments, including Operations, Human Resources, Accounting, Sales, Customer Service, Purchasing, and Supply Chain. This rotational internship is designed for students interested in learning how different business functions work together to support organizational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Departmental Rotations

The intern may assist various departments with projects and daily operations, including:

• Human Resources

• Support recruiting, onboarding, and employee engagement initiatives.

• Assist with organizing employee files and HR records.

• Participate in hiring events and internship outreach efforts.

• Operations

• Assist with process improvement and workflow projects.

• Collect and analyze operational data.

• Observe and support daily operational activities.

• Accounting

• Support AR/AP activities and financial data entry.

• Assist with reporting and reconciliation projects.

• Sales & Marketing

• Conduct market research and assist with lead generation.

• Help prepare sales and marketing materials.

• Support customer outreach initiatives.

• Supply Chain & Purchasing

• Assist with inventory management projects.

• Support vendor communications and purchasing activities.

• Analyze inventory and purchasing data.

• Special Projects

• Participate in cross-functional projects that impact multiple departments.

• Assist with process documentation and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Prepare summaries, presentations, and recommendations for leadership.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication abilities.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to adapt and work with multiple teams.

• Learning Opportunities

By the end of the internship, the intern will:

• Gain exposure to multiple business functions and career paths.

• Develop project management and professional communication skills.

• Learn how departments collaborate to achieve company goals.

• Build analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.

• Complete a capstone project summarizing key contributions and recommendations.

• This role is ideal for students who are still exploring career interests and want broad business experience before specializing in a particular field.

• Compensation: $20.00 per hour

• Newbury Franklin Industrials ("NFI") is the data-driven industrial manufacturing and distribution platform of Newbury Franklin, a private equity firm focused on long-term holdings. NFI's team is comprised of hungry, growth-oriented professionals who thrive on making a direct impact and driving measurable results across our expanding portfolio of companies.

• Our diversified family of manufacturing, distribution, and e-commerce businesses operates with a strategic growth mindset, seeking opportunities to scale operations and capture market share while delivering on promises to our customers. NFI's long-term strategy centers on building an industrial powerhouse through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, powered by a team that embraces challenge and delivers on ambitious goals.

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