Nashville, TN, US, 37214
Malarkey - Material Specialist Internship
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Amid today’s global megatrends—from rapid population growth and urbanization to rising living standards—the construction industry has never been more dynamic. At Holcim Building Envelope, we’re leading the charge in reinventing how the world builds, with a bold commitment to creating a greener, smarter, and healthier future.
As we continue to look for more sustainable ways to build, we need world-class talent to join our team. We are seeking a Material Specialist Intern for Summer 2025 who are passionate about sustainability, driven by curiosity and keen to grow, learn, develop and thrive in our high-performance culture. This internship will take place at our facility in Portland, OR. This opportunity will be a 10-week, paid internship beginning June 2025.
BENEFITS OF OUR INTERNSHIP:
- Gain experience within the building materials industry.
- Benefit from mentorship and professional development training throughout the summer.
- Join a culture that promotes diversity, teamwork, work/life balance, and recognition.
- Learn about the industry from all levels of Holcim Building Envelope management.
- Explore the potential opportunity, upon graduation, for full-time employment with a successful, fast-growing company!
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
- Plan and procure raw materials to support production.
- Work within the ERP system to issue PO’s, track raw materials, and monitor stocking targets.
- Work with accounting on raw material month end counts and periodic spot checks.
- Learn production planning, setting and maintaining the production schedule, and handling scheduling changes.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- Students who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate program majoring in Supply Chain, Logistics and Transportation, and Operations Management.
- Candidates will need to be familiarized with Microsoft Excel and have a desire to work in an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) environment.
- Strong academic performance.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas.
- Team oriented and able to work with all levels of the organization.
- Willing to spend time out in the field getting to know the business firsthand.
SCHEDULE AND ENVIRONMENT:
- This is a hybrid role (40 hours per week is mandatory).
- In this internship position, you will be working in an office environment.
- You will be responsible for your own transportation to and from your worksite for the summer.
- Throughout the duration of your internship, you may be required to travel for site tours, shadow experiences, or intern events.
Nearest Major Market: Nashville