Supply Chain Intern (Winter 2027 - 12 months)

Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job ID:

R0147289

Date Posted:

2026-10-30

Company Name:

Hitachi Rail Canada Inc.

Profession (Job Category):

Administration & Facilities

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

Job Title:  Supply Chain Intern

Rail Pass Type: Internship/Co-op (Full-time/Hybrid)

Departure and Arrival Date (Start -End): January 2027- December 2027 (12months)

Vacancy: 1

Toronto Location: 100 Consilium Place, Scarborough, ON M1H 3E3

Work hours/week: 40

Pay Details: $23-$30 CAD hourly

 

Stations on Your Journey:      

 

Welcome and Onboarding Station  

• Intern Orientation   
• Online Onboarding Curriculum
• Buddy Program for mentorship and guidance  

 

Hands-On Work Station  

• Real-world projects with top industry talent 
• Paid internship + paid vacation 
• Hybrid work model  
• A chance to build your career with a global leader driving digital transformation and innovation that helps support sustainable future

 

Networking Station      

• "Ask Me Anything" with the Executive Committee    
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)  
• Social Intern Events: Coffee Breaks, Onsite/Offsite events
• Business Intern Events: Intern Showcase & Graduation ceremony
• Company Social Events: Holiday Party, Employee BBQs, Golf tournament, etc.

The Supply Chain Intern supports the Supply Chain organization through data analysis, performance reporting, dashboard development, and process improvement. The role analyzes SAP and other internal data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities; develops and maintains recurring reports and dashboards; and assists with operational activities across procurement, materials management, planning, and logistics.

• Analyze supply chain data from SAP and other internal systems to identify trends, exceptions, root causes, risks, and opportunities for improvement, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Develop, maintain, and improve data collection, reporting, and dashboard solutions using Microsoft Excel, SAP, and other approved business intelligence tools, with attention to data accuracy, consistency, and usability.
• Improve and automate recurring supply chain metrics and reports using SAP and Microsoft Excel to reduce manual effort, improve data reliability, and support timely decision-making.

• Coordinate forecast management processes working with Project Procurement team, Supply Chain Organization and input the data in SAP
• Support generating component forecast to support last time buy activities

• Provide analytical, reporting, and operational support to the Supply Chain team, including Project Procurement, Materials Management, Planning, and Logistics, based on business priorities and workload requirements.
• Develop working knowledge of company supply chain policies, procedures, systems, and daily practices related to procurement, materials management, planning, inventory, and logistics.
• Review MRP master data, and purchase requisition data for completeness and accuracy; identify exceptions; and prepare and distribute the weekly PR report in collaboration with Project Procurement Managers.
• Liaise regularly with Project Procurement Managers, Material Controllers, and Project Supply Chain Leaders to understand requirements, supply-base constraints, and project priorities, and use this information to support accurate purchase-requisition planning.
• Manage assigned supply chain improvement projects, coordinate with relevant functional departments, track actions and milestones, analyze results, and communicate progress through completion.
• Coordinate weekly PR review meetings, maintain allocation actions, follow up with responsible stakeholders, and summarize outstanding risks and decisions.

 

Skills and abilities:

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with large data sets, identify trends and exceptions, verify data accuracy, and communicate findings clearly through written reports, visual summaries, and presentations.

 

Education:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor's degree, college diploma, or equivalent post-secondary program in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

·       Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, data cleansing, data visualization, and the ability to structure repeatable reports; experience with Power Query, Power BI, SAP, or similar tools is an asset.

·       Ability to make decisions quickly and logically

·       Effectively manage conflicting requirements/demands

·       Ability to work independently, resourcefully and effectively within a team environment

·       Good communication skills, oral and written

Ready to Begin Your Journey?   

Tap your ticket and apply today. 

Line Status: Open until filled 

 

This posting relates to an existing vacancy. 

Our hiring process uses both human and technology‑assisted (AI) tools to support candidate screening and assessment. All results are reviewed by people, and all hiring decisions are made by people. 

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at  https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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