Logistics Intern

SYSTRA Canada; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 16,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA Canada is seeking a Logistics Intern to assist the purchasing team with procurement, logistics and delivery coordination. You will monitor suppliers, update delivery data in internal systems and support production-ready material planning.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a university degree in logistics, supply chain management, or related fields, with strong Excel skills, attention to detail and the ability to communicate in French and English.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a university degree in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, operations management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring suppliers and service providers.
• Update delivery and tracking information in internal systems.
• Support planning of requirements for purchased parts to support production activities and spare parts needs.
• Verify and maintain planning data.
• Prepare reports and monitor performance indicators.
• Analyze logistics data to identify discrepancies or opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor risks that could affect material flows.
• Assist in monitoring logistics activities.
• Track delivery status of parts to facilitate internal communications.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Contract negotiation

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

University degree in logistics / supply chain / business administration

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement software

Job description

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

Context

The logistics intern assists the purchasing team with the administrative and operational management of activities related to procurement, logistics, and delivery coordination.

Missions/Main Duties

• Help monitor suppliers and service providers;
• Assist in updating delivery and tracking information in internal systems;
• Support the team in planning the requirements for purchased parts to support production activities and spare parts needs;
• Verify and maintain certain planning data;
• Contribute to the preparation of reports and the monitoring of certain performance indicators;
• Participate in the analysis of logistics data to identify discrepancies or opportunities for improvement;
• Support the team in monitoring risks that could affect material flows;
• Support the preparation and monitoring of logistics activities;
• Track the delivery status of parts as needed to facilitate communication with internal teams.

Profile/Skills

Education: Currently pursuing a university degree in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, operations management, or a related field.

Years of experience: No experience required. Initial experience in internships, coordination, customer service, or administrative support is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word;
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills;
• Ability to learn how to use ERP systems or procurement tools;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to work meticulously and ensure proper tracking of information.

Personal Qualities

• Attention to detail when identifying and ordering parts;
• Proactivity and a willingness to learn;
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with suppliers and internal teams;
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing, in French and English*
• Reasons for the bilingualism requirement: You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse client base, including both French- and English-speaking companies. Bilingualism is therefore essential for building strong relationships with our clients, understanding their specific needs, and communicating effectively in their preferred language.

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.

We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team.

For questions about our hiring process or AI tools, please contact [email protected].