Strategy & Portfolio Intern

Lennox International•Richardson, TX

17h

About The Position

The Strategy & Portfolio Intern will help translate supply chain priorities into actionable recommendations and well-defined initiatives across Business Analytics, Strategy, and Portfolio Management. With team mentorship, the intern will own a defined project from problem framing and stakeholder discovery through analysis, recommendations, and implementation handoff. Work may include diagnosing performance gaps, evaluating roadmap opportunities, or improving portfolio prioritization and visibility. The experience will culminate in a leadership presentation supported by a practical deliverable and measurable success criteria. Interns participate in impactful, developmental projects for their area of focus, gain real work experience, and receive exposure to business leaders. Relocation and/or travel may be required. Successful interns may have the opportunity to join Lennox full-time upon graduation.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data cleaning, PivotTables, lookup functions, and basic scenario analysis.
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and ability to create clear, professional business presentations.
Ability to validate data, identify trends, and perform basic quantitative analysis.
Comfort working with data to support business insights and recommendations.
Ability to break down ambiguous business questions and develop an organized approach to analysis.
Ability to validate assumptions, interpret findings, and connect insights to business impact.
Ability to clearly summarize findings and communicate concise recommendations to different audiences.
Comfort gathering input, clarifying requirements, and incorporating feedback from multiple stakeholders.
Ability to manage priorities and milestones, communicate risks, and deliver accurate, high-quality work.

Nice To Haves

Current enrollment in an MBA or master's degree program in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or a related business or quantitative field.
Coursework or experience in supply chain, operations, business strategy, or analytics.
Familiarity with Databricks, SQL, or similar data and analytics tools.
Exposure to business cases, financial modeling, cost-benefit analysis, or benefits measurement.
Familiarity with project management, process mapping, or change management.
Experience using research, benchmarking, or data analysis to develop a business recommendation through coursework, case competitions, consulting projects, internships, or other relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Translate supply chain priorities into actionable recommendations and well-defined initiatives across Business Analytics, Strategy, and Portfolio Management.
Own a defined project, from problem framing and stakeholder discovery through analysis, recommendations, and implementation handoff, with team mentorship.
Diagnose performance gaps, evaluate roadmap opportunities, or improve portfolio prioritization and visibility.
Present project outcomes to leadership, supported by a practical deliverable and measurable success criteria.
Gather stakeholder input, clarify requirements, incorporate feedback, manage priorities and milestones, communicate risks, and deliver accurate, high-quality work.