Product Cost Analysis Intern at Pacific Seafood – Clackamas, Oregon

Pacific Seafood offers a unique, 13-week internship program that gives interns the chance to make an immediate impact on our company. Starting with a structured orientation week at our corporate headquarters near Portland, OR, where you’ll be able to meet the team and learn the full scope of our business. Throughout the summer months, you’ll dive deep into a meaningful project for our company, which you’ll then present to our executive leadership team at the end of your internship. For graduating seniors looking to kickstart your career, there are plenty of opportunities to stay full-time at the conclusion of your internship! Start your professional career with us, where we can invest in your development as a business professional, and build valuable leadership, work ethic, and team-work capabilities!

At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are an excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Quality, Teamwork, Productivity, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.

Summary:

Pacific Seafood is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our Processing, Finance, and Operational Excellence teams to analyze and improve product costing in APC (Automated Production Control). This role focuses on reviewing costing models, identifying areas for improvement based on financial data, and supporting Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) related initiatives tied to production and product costing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review costing rules and ensure accuracy
• Provide weekly reports on production variances
• Partner with Operational Excellence Team to develop training materials and implementation plans
• Analyze product profitability and recommend improvements
• Participate in system implementation activities during acquisitions
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to Pacific Seafood:

Required:

• Actively pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, with a graduation date no later than June of 2026, in:
  • Finance
  • Cost Accounting
  • Data Analytics
  • Or a closely related field
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Basic PC knowledge.

Preferred:

• Strong analytical and detail-oriented mindset
• Comfortable with technology and ERP systems
• Prior experience with APC
• Collaborative and enjoys working in a team environment
• Familiarity with seafood or agricultural product markets.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Total Compensation:
At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:

• Paid Sick Time
• Employee assistance program providing confidential professional counseling, financial and legal assistance at no charge to team members and immediate family members
• Product purchase program

Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.