Maintenance Intern

MAHLE•Olive Branch, MS

About The Position

The Maintenance Intern provides administrative and purchasing support to ensure timely processing of purchase requisitions and purchase orders while supporting maintenance part inventory and vendor scheduling.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with vendors and internal stakeholders.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, perform basic inventory and purchasing calculations, follow up on open items, and maintain accurate records.

Nice To Haves

Industrial Maintenance and/or Industrial Electricity certifications preferred.
Completion of a maintenance apprenticeship program is a plus.
Previous experience in administrative support, purchasing, procurement, inventory control, or customer service preferred.
SAP experience with purchasing and inventory management processes highly desirable; exposure to Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Create and submit purchase requisitions (PRs) in SAP accurately and in a timely manner.
Monitor the status of purchase requisitions and follow up with approvers to ensure prompt approval and release.
Coordinate with buyers to ensure purchase orders (POs) are created and processed within required timelines.
Communicate professionally with vendors via phone and email regarding procurement-related inquiries, order status, and delivery schedules.
Set up and maintain maintenance part records in company systems, ensuring accurate descriptions and data entry.
Manage and track maintenance parts inventory levels to support operational requirements.
Other duties and responsibilities may be required.