Strategy & Portfolio Intern at Lennox in Richardson, TX

Job description

What Drives Success As an Intern at Lennox, you will be a part of a team of innovative and knowledgeable industry professionals. You can expect to participate in impactful, developmental projects designed for your specific area of focus. This role will provide you with real work experiences to grow your career and provide exposure to business leaders throughout the company. Successful interns will have the potential opportunity of joining Lennox Full-Time upon graduation. Relocation and/or travel may be required for your position. Why You’ll #LoveLennox: Impactful Projects: Work on meaningful assignments that drive real business results. Your ideas matter here. Intern Community: Connect with peers through social events, team-building activities, and engagement programs. Innovation Exposure: Dive into cutting-edge tech and trends shaping the HVAC and manufacturing industries. Learning and Development: Access workshops, training sessions, and resources to level up your skills and expand your knowledge. Competitive Pay and Relocation Support: Receive a competitive compensation package and relocation support if needed. 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. What We Are Looking For Preferred Majors PhD or master’s degree program in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering , or a related business or quantitative field. Required Technical Skills Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data cleaning, PivotTables, lookup functions, and basic scenario analysis Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint with the 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 Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Structured Problem-Solving: Ability to break down ambiguous business questions and develop a clear, organized approach to analysis Analytical Thinking: Ability to validate assumptions, interpret findings, and connect insights to business impact Communication: Ability to clearly summarize findings and communicate concise recommendations to different audiences Cross-Functional Collaboration: Comfortable gathering input, clarifying requirements, and incorporating feedback from multiple stakeholders Project Ownership: Ability to manage priorities and milestones, communicate risks, and deliver accurate, high-quality work Preferred Qualifications 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 What We Offer Compensation: This is an hourly non-exempt role. The starting pay range for this role and market is between $19.80 - 31.80/hour . This rate is based on the intern's current year in their respective university programs. Graduate students may receive a higher rate of pay based on their year in school. Employees in this role are also eligible to earn overtime when they work more than 40 hours