Co-op/Intern Business Consultant

Kinaxis; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days (no

Flexible work options

Physical and mental well-being

Regularly scheduled virtual fitness

Mentorship programs, training, and dev

Recognition programs and referral

Job summary

Kinaxis in Ottawa, Canada is seeking a Business Consultant Intern to join the pre-sales team and demonstrate Maestro's capabilities to prospective customers.

You will work with seasoned consultants to understand client pain points, build demo datasets, and shape stories for supply chain executives.

This hands-on role combines supply chain, technology, and sales, offering real experience in solution consulting and a clear pathway to mentorship and career development.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a post-secondary degree in supply chain, operations, business analytics, industrial engineering, sales, or a relevant field
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data in Excel or similar tools
• Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain complex ideas simply
• Curiosity about how supply chains work and how technology improves them
• A collaborative attitude, and the ability to manage several tasks and deadlines at once

Responsibilities

• Help build and maintain Maestro demonstration environments, including sample data sets, scenarios, workbooks and dashboards
• Research prospective customers and their industries to identify likely supply chain challenges and business drivers
• Support Business Consultants in preparing for discovery sessions, product demonstrations and executive briefings
• Analyze supply chain data (demand, supply, inventory, capacity) to model customer scenarios and quantify business value
• Contribute to responses for requests for proposal (RFPs) and requests for information (RFIs)
• Create presentation materials, value stories and reusable demo assets for the wider team
• Explore how AI and automation can make demo building and pre-sales work faster

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel data handling

Clear communication

Curiosity about supply chains

Collaborative attitude

Education

Post-secondary degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

SQL

Python

Power BI

Tableau

ERP familiarity

Job description

About Kinaxis

Are you looking to join an innovative, market-leading company where you can truly elevate your career? At Kinaxis we are serious about culture, we are serious about technology, we are serious about customers, and we are serious about not taking ourselves too seriously. If you are looking to be part of an incredible growth story, then we might just be the place for you!

In 1984, we started out as a team of three engineers. Today, we have grown to become a global organization with over 2000 employees around the world, 6 global office and a best-in-class HQ in Ottawa, Canada. As winners of several Top Employer awards globally, we are proud to work with our customers and employees towards solving some of the biggest challenges facing supply chains today.

Kinaxis is a global leader in modern supply chain orchestration, powering complex global supply chains, and supporting the people who manage them. Our powerful, AI infused platform provides full transparency and visibility across end-to-end supply chains, enabling our customers to make faster, better decisions. We are trusted by renowned global brands to provide the agility and predictability needed to navigate today’s volatility and disruption. With more than 40,000 users in over 100 countries, we are expanding our team as we continue to innovate and revolutionize how we support our customers.

About the role

As a Business Consultant Intern, you will join our pre-sales Business Consultant team and help show prospective customers how Maestro solves their supply chain problems. You will work alongside experienced consultants to understand customer pain points, build realistic demonstrations and data models, and shape the story we tell to supply chain executives.

This is a hands-on role at the intersection of supply chain, technology and sales. You will leave with real experience in solution consulting and a working knowledge of one of the industry's leading planning platforms.

Location

You must be in the Ottawa, Canada office at least three days a week.

Term Duration

This is a full-time, 8, or 12-month position, starting January, 2027.

Co-op / Intern Eligibility

This position is open to co-ops and interns. To be eligible, you must be currently enrolled in full-time education or be a recent/upcoming graduate within 12 months of the placement end date.

Compensation range

$19.46 - $28.55 hourly rate. The final offer within this range will reflect the candidate's skills, year of education, and experience.

Vacancy Status

This is an existing job vacancy.

What you'll do

• Help build and maintain Maestro demonstration environments, including sample data sets, scenarios, workbooks and dashboards
• Research prospective customers and their industries to identify likely supply chain challenges and business drivers
• Support Business Consultants in preparing for discovery sessions, product demonstrations and executive briefings
• Analyze supply chain data (demand, supply, inventory, capacity) to model customer scenarios and quantify business value
• Contribute to responses for requests for proposal (RFPs) and requests for information (RFIs)
• Create presentation materials, value stories and reusable demo assets for the wider team
• Explore how AI and automation can make demo building and pre-sales work faster

What we are looking for

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a post-secondary degree in supply chain, operations, business analytics, industrial engineering, sales, or a relevant field
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data in Excel or similar tools
• Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain complex ideas simply
• Curiosity about how supply chains work and how technology improves them
• A collaborative attitude, and the ability to manage several tasks and deadlines at once

Nice to have

• Coursework or project experience in demand planning, S&OP, inventory management or production planning
• Exposure to SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau or other data and analytics tools
• Familiarity with ERP or supply chain planning software
• Experience presenting to an audience, such as case competitions, client projects or student clubs
• Previous co-op, internship or work experience in consulting, operations or a customer-facing role

What you'll gain

• Hands-on training in Kinaxis Maestro and modern supply chain planning practices
• A dedicated mentor on the Business Consultant team
• Direct exposure to enterprise sales cycles and conversations with supply chain leaders
• A portfolio of real work: demos, analyses and customer-ready materials
• Connections with peers across Kinaxis through our intern community and events

We're accepting applications now through end of day on October 25, 2027. Please note that we may begin reviewing applications before the posting closes, so early submission is encouraged.

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Work With Impact:

Our platform directly helps companies power the world's supply chains. We see the results of what we do out in the world every day, when we see store shelves stocked, when medications are available for our loved ones, and so much more.

Work with Fortune 500 Brands:

Companies across industries trust us to help them take control of their integrated business planning and digital supply chain. Some of our customers include Lockheed Martin, Unilever, P&G, ExxonMobil, Cisco and more.

Social Responsibility at Kinaxis:

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee weighs in on hiring practices, talent assessment training materials, and mandatory training on unconscious bias and inclusion fundamentals. Sustainability is key to what we do and we're committed to a long-term net-zero operations strategy. We are involved in our communities and support causes where we can make the most impact.

People matter at Kinaxis and here are some of the perks and benefits we offer, which may vary by location and employee:

• Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days (company-wide days off)
• Flexible work options
• Physical and mental well-being programs
• Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes
• Mentorship programs, training, and career development
• Recognition programs and referral rewards
• Hackathons

For more information, visit the Kinaxis website at www.kinaxis.com or the company's blog at http://blog.kinaxis.com.

Kinaxis welcomes candidates to apply to our inclusive community. We provide accommodations upon request to ensure fairness and accessibility throughout our recruitment process for all candidates, including those with specific needs or disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to us at [e-mail]. This contact information is for accessibility requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Kinaxis is committed to ensuring a fair and transparent recruitment process. We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the initial step of the recruitment process to compare submitted resumes against the job description to identify candidates whose education, experience, and skills most closely match the requirements of the role. After the initial screening, all subsequent decisions regarding your application, including final selection, are made by our human recruitment team. AI does not make any final hiring decisions.