Business Developer Internship

About Us

Cherokee Brick Company has been a trusted name in the manufacturing of high-quality brick products for generations. We’re committed to excellence, craftsmanship, and innovation in everything we do. We're looking for a driven and detail-oriented Business Analyst/Developer to join our team and support smarter, data-driven decisions across the organization.

Position Summary

As a Business Analyst at Cherokee Brick Company, you will play a key role in bridging the gap between business operations and technology. Focusing on optimizing processes, reporting, and systems to enhance decision-making. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, technical fluency, and the ability to translate business needs into actionable insights and tools.

Key Responsibilities

The Business Analyst/Developer will collaborate with cross-functional teams—including operations, sales, finance, and IT—to understand business needs, identify process improvements, and translate requirements into effective technical solutions. This role involves analyzing data, designing reports and dashboards using SQL (preferably in a DB2 environment), and supporting system integrations using JavaScript or JSON. The analyst will also be responsible for documenting workflows, facilitating clear communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring data accuracy, and providing training and support for users across the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Business Analyst or in a similar role.
• Strong interpersonal and people
  skills; able to collaborate across departments and levels.
• Excellent communication
  skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in SQL; experience with IBM DB2 is strongly preferred.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of JavaScript and/or working with JSON data.
• Solid understanding of data structures, reporting, and business process flows.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or logistics environments.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Understanding of lean or continuous improvement principles.

Benefits:

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
  

Compensation:

• This position follows a progressive pay scale, with increases based on performance, knowledge and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:

Cherokee Brick & Tile Company is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.