Supply Chain Summer Intern

Wajax • Calgary, AB

34d

About The Position

The Supply Chain Summer Intern will utilize purchasing policies and procedures
to provide consistent stock inventory levels aligned with inventory goals.
Provide input on opportunities to improve product flow, consolidate buying
needs, and reduce acquisition costs.

Requirements

• University degree or diploma in Business, Engineering or Operations, Logistics or Supply Chain.
• No experience required.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control practices, processes and Integrated Supply Chain concepts.
• Mathematical reasoning skills required.
• Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Intermediate Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Well-developed analytic and interpretive skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Lean and Continuous improvement experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and participate in Health and Safety programs designed to ensure our “Everyone Home Safe” initiatives are achieved.
• Adhere to Supply Chain purchasing policies, procedures and approval processes.
• Place orders with suppliers for materials as the organization requires.
• Immediately communicate significant and/or potential supply issues on key products to the Purchasing Manager, and appropriate planners, sales force, or master data team.
• Work with suppliers to maintain effective relationships and ensure on-time delivery of product, communicating any delivery changes to partners and updating orders accordingly.
• Work closely with warehouse staff, planners and Item Master to resolve issues related to NCRs, product count variances, stock loss, quality control, and packing slips, item details.
• Track and communicate details pertaining to shipping, delivery, delays and order status.
• Work with other buyers to share best practices to improve processes to meet goals.
• Assist to identify gaps between replenishment goals and actuals and provide solutions.
• Return parts through daily non-stock return procedures.
• Follow order from start to finish; investigate and/or expedite when necessary.
• Produce KPI, metric and performance reports as necessary.

Benefits

• Competitive health and dental benefits with no waiting period for eligibility (100% employer paid premiums), plus health spending account.
• Wajax led e-learning, and product training through industry leading manufacturers.
• Exclusive discounts with a variety of manufacturers and service providers such as Ford, GM, Chrysler, Dell, TELUS, a group mortgage, home & auto insurance program, pet insurance, footwear & workwear, fitness membership, perkopolis, and more.
• Recognition program where points are earned for merchandise or gift certificates, plus cash awards.
• Award-Winning Health and Wellness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees