About the role#
This is a 12-month internship based in Milton, Ontario. You will support the master production schedule by managing material availability, planning, and ordering for both internal and external parts. This role provides material support for manufacturing and sales across site and satellite facilities.
What you'll do#
- Manage indirect purchasing by reviewing requisitions, releasing purchase orders, and maintaining MRO and office supply levels.
- Coordinate with accounts payable to validate invoices.
- Monitor inventory levels by analyzing and rescheduling purchase orders as needed.
- Assess depreciated inventory to decide whether to use, return, rework, or scrap items.
- Process non-conformance reports and determine appropriate dispositions.
- Expedite overdue materials to prevent delays in customer shipments.
- Use Kanban processes to maintain material availability and shorten cycle times.
- Work with the purchasing department to monitor supplier performance, quality, and delivery timelines.
- Lead cost-reduction efforts, including monthly reporting.
- Source items for prototypes and new business, request vendor quotes, and update planning parameters.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in or recently completed a college diploma or university degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or Logistics.
- Legal authorization to work in Canada without company sponsorship.
- Residency within 80 km of Burlington or Milton, Ontario.
- Ability to work full-time for the duration of the 12-month internship.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to solve complex problems.
- Proficiency in MS Office, specifically Excel and Access.
- Strong technical aptitude regarding electrical distribution and control systems.
- Effective time management and project management skills.
- Preferred: Experience with MRP systems, design-for-manufacturing, Lean and Six Sigma tools, or APICS certification.
Location & details#
- Location: Milton, Ontario, Canada.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour.
About Eaton
Eaton is a power management company that focuses on electrical, aerospace, and industrial technologies. Founded in 1911, the firm operates globally with headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. It employs over 61,000 people and maintains a public status. The company works on electrification and digitalization projects to support renewable energy and power management needs.
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