Business Intern - Scottsdale, Az

Job ID: 482640

Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, is a leading global supplier of building and landscaping products. Its product portfolio includes hardscapes and masonry, packaged cement mixes, lawn and garden materials, and composite decking sold through a variety of channels for residential and commercial use. Oldcastle APG is the leading producer of hardscapes in North America and Europe and the innovator behind many of the industry’s well-known brands: Belgard hardscapes, Echelon masonry, Sakrete bagged dry mixes, and MoistureShield composite decking. With over 260 operating locations and approximately 8,500 employees, Oldcastle APG operates across 7 countries in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

Pebble Tec- a division of Oldcastle APG is a Scottsdale-based company that sources, processes, and distributes swimming pool and backyard products to an entrenched customer base and is well positioned for continued growth through organic initiatives, including international expansion, as well as through acquisitions. The company has been a driving force in the transformation of the pool building and remodeling industry.

In addition to our swimming pool finishes, Pebble Tec creates exquisite tiles, artisan fire and water features, and other pool-related products for their customers. We enjoy a highly diversified, longstanding, and diverse installed customer base. Partnering with select pool builders and approximately 100 authorized applicators (many are “best in class” in their respective markets) across much of the United States, they create some of the most beautiful pools in the world.

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

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

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

• Competitive spirit to contribute to a winning team and desire to innovate and build productive relationships
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Recent graduates years may also be considered
• 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
• Ability to thrive and lead in a fast-paced, technical, cross-functional environment
• Ability to communicate with employees, peers, supervisors, vendors, and customer is an effective manner
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to perform advanced math calculations
• Ability to work independently
• Working towards a bachelor’s or master's degree in Business Administration or Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing) or other related fields
• Must be detail-oriented, organized, and have problem-solving and reasoning skills
• Internal and external customer service oriented

Physical Environment

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

What CRH Offers You

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

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.

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