Maintenance & Purchasing Intern (SAP, Inventory)

MAHLE GmbH; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MAHLE Aftermarket (US) OB in Olive Branch, MS is seeking a Maintenance Intern to provide administrative and purchasing support. You will handle PRs in SAP, ensure timely approvals, and coordinate with buyers to generate POs while maintaining vendor communications and accurate maintenance part records.

This internship offers exposure to inventory control and procurement processes, with opportunities for growth within a global automotive supplier.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Industrial Maintenance and/or Industrial Electricity certifications preferred.
• Completion of a maintenance apprenticeship program is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word

SAP purchasing

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Industrial Maintenance/Electricity certifications

Maintenance apprenticeship

Tools

SAP

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Job description

MAHLE Aftermarket (US) OB in Olive Branch, MS is seeking a Maintenance Intern to provide administrative and purchasing support. You will handle PRs in SAP, ensure timely approvals, and coordinate with buyers to generate POs while maintaining vendor communications and accurate maintenance part records.

This internship offers exposure to inventory control and procurement processes, with opportunities for growth within a global automotive supplier.