Business Intern - Easton, PA
Oldcastle

Job ID: 493338

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside. Inspiring endless possibilities with enduring performance, its collection of premier building products create inviting outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge. The manufacturer's signature brands include Belgard® and Echelon® hardscape and masonry materials; Barrette Outdoor Living® and MoistureShield® fencing, decking and railing; Sakrete® and Amerimix® packaged concrete and mortar; Techniseal® sands, jointing technologies and surface protectors; PebbleTec® pool finishes; plus popular brands of landscape and gardening materials.

Position Overview:

This position will support process analysis and improvement for various operational functions with an emphasis in our order management and supply chain functions. As part of learning about our organization and internal processes you will interact with members of our sales, procurement, operations, and quality assurance functions with opportunities to build relationships and gain cross-functional expertise and meaningful project experience

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare reports and sorts and files documentation
• Conducts research, and compiles and types statistical reports
• Assist management in forecasting sales demands to maximize production efficiencies
• Determine optimal manufacturing and purchasing volumes based on historical usage and current level in stock
• Provide support for assigned department (s)
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Skills and Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job.

Requirements/Education/Experience

• Ability to thrive and lead in a fast-paced, technical, cross-functional environment
• Working towards a bachelor's or master's degree in Business Administration or Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing) or other related fields
• Recent graduates years may also be considered
• Competitive spirit to contribute to a winning team and desire to innovate and build productive relationships
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate with employees, peers, supervisors, vendors, and customer is an effective manner
• Must be detail-oriented, organized, and have problem-solving and reasoning skills
• Ability to perform advanced math calculations
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written and oral instructions
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables with little or no structure
• Internal and external customer service oriented
• Ability to work independently

Physical Environment

• Ability to perform sedentary work, occasional walking, standing, squatting, and bending required
• Prolonged sitting, repetitive use of fingers and hands for typing
• Available to work overtime as necessary
• May be required to work under stressful conditions

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.

Date: Apr 13, 2024

Nearest Major Market: Allentown
Job Segment: Outside Sales, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Procurement, Temporary, Sales, Operations, Technology, Contract

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