Engineering and Process Improvement Student

Company Overview

National Logistics Services (NLS) is Canada’s leading retail logistics provider for global lifestyle brands, including apparel, footwear, accessories, and sporting goods. NLS’s well-established Canadian retail relationships, transportation partnerships, and infrastructure provide our internationally recognized clients with a significant advantage for reaching and serving consumers in Canada and beyond through wholesale, brick-and-mortar, and e-commerce channels.

Why work for NLS?

Our people are the driving force behind our culture, and we embrace our P.I.E.C.E values every day. At NLS, you can contribute new ideas and are empowered to do so. Joining Canada’s leading retail logistics provider can provide opportunities that you may have never considered. With our continued expansion into new markets and new supply chain capabilities, our future is one of growth and opportunity.

Purpose

The Engineering and Process Improvement Student will assist in the new process development and process optimization activities which affect supply chain operations. The successful candidate will have a curious mind, enjoy solving problems, a keen sense for detail and an intensity towards accuracy. This candidate must be able to work independently.

8 to 12 Month Paid Contract Starting September 2024

Responsibilities

Assist Supply Chain / Operations Services teams with process improvement activities and new process / product introductions.

Assist in the development and documentation of standard operating procedures.

Process mapping and flowcharting existing and proposed processes for Order Management, support processes, and master data management.

Assist staff with various Black Belt / Process Excellence initiatives through the application of statistical tools.

Play a project support role on a major IT investment initiative in the Supply Chain area.

Assist Associates, Supervisors and Planners with various activities or projects.

Preparation and presentation of project status reports for management.

Required Qualifications

Currently pursuing a University degree or College diploma in Engineering (2nd year engineering student at minimum).

Strong attention to detail.

Proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Visio).

Excellent communication skills.

Work with minimal supervision both independently and as a member of a team.

Knowledge of transportation and other logistics disciplines is a benefit.

Prior work experience is a plus