Position Title: Supply Chain Intern - CA
Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time
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Requisition ID: 32674
Potatoes. French Fries. Taters. You love them; we make them. In fact, we make 1/3 of the world's frozen potato products, and if you have eaten fries this week, chances are, they were ours.
At McCain Foods, we know the importance that food plays in people's lives—the power it has to uplift and bring people, families, businesses, and communities together. Guided by our purpose to bring enjoyment to people's lives through great-tasting food, we believe that working together with our teams, business, and community partners will bring sustainable growth and positive change—today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.
As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in over 160 countries, and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do.
Students like you are important to us. We aim to hire the best and brightest co-op students and interns, with the goal of having you join us as full-time employees upon graduation. Our ideal student candidate is passionate, collaborative, willing to learn, and takes initiative.
Why join the McCain family?
- You aren't "just a student" at McCain; you will be treated like any other member of your team
- Work with and learn from passionate leaders
- Our core values - Family, Authentic, Trusted & Quality - shine through every day in everything we do
- Your experience at McCain is what you make of it - ask questions, network, take advantage of the opportunity to learn from our professionals
Position Summary
We are looking for students interested in pursuing/exploring careers in Supply Chain. The Supply Chain Internship duration is May through August.
This position will be based out of our Florenceville, New Brunswich, CA office.
The Supply Chain Intern will join McCain Foods' North American Supply Chain organization and contribute to its goals and objectives. This role will support one primary function, which could include Planning, Logistics, Customer Solutions, E2E Network Operations, or Supply Chain Excellence. The Supply Chain Intern is expected to gain a broad understanding of supply chain processes and tools, potentially including inventory management, capacity planning, demand/supply planning, warehouse management, transportation planning, customer relationship management, and analytics.
The Team
McCain's North American Supply Chain team is right in the middle of the action. Our team comprises six primary functions: Demand & Supply Planning, Sales & Operations Planning, Logistics, Customer Solutions, E2E Network Operations, and Supply Chain Excellence. We are responsible for planning and operating the Supply Chain across all product categories and engaging with North American and Global stakeholders. You will find you are surrounded by team members looking out for one another and always available to help someone in need.
What You Will Be Working On
The Supply Chain Intern will complete work designed to develop and broaden supply chain skills. Candidates will focus on one core functional area, which could be split between daily/weekly/monthly processes and improvement projects. Beyond those responsibilities, interns will work on key development activities to grow business acumen, leadership capabilities, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills.
What You Will Learn
Participants will establish an excellent foundation for their careers by learning the following:
- A breakdown of core supply chain functions, along with key roles and responsibilities
- Essential business skills, including time management, cross-functional communication
- An ability to manage and organize large datasets
What You Need to Be Successful
- Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline
- Great analytical skills and the ability to work with complex data
- Detail-oriented, organized, and the ability to work with speed and accuracy
- Ability to investigate complex issues, problem solve, and conduct root cause analysis
- Self-motivated, analytical, and independent thinker
- Effectively communicates and builds relationships in a dynamic environment
- High proficiency in tools used for data analysis, such as Excel, is a must
What You Can Expect From Us
- A supportive team that will encourage you to be and do your best
- A safe and flexible working environment that promotes work/life balance
- The opportunity to be part of meaningful work and projects
- The opportunity to be part of our student community to connect with students across North America
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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Job Family: Supply Chain & Logistics
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Location(s): CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Fredericton || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Bathurst || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Centreville || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Edmundston || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Grand Falls || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Hartland || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Moncton || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Saint John || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Somerville
Company: McCain Foods (Canada)
