PepsiCo Canada: Supply Chain Winter 2027 Co-op

PepsiCo; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

PepsiCo is offering a Supply Chain Co-op/Intern position within its distributed operations network in Canada. The role provides hands-on exposure to manufacturing and distribution processes, with potential locations including Cambridge and Peterborough.

You will support process design, metrics analysis, and cross-functional collaboration across teams. Ideal candidates are 2nd to 4th year students in Engineering, Operations/Logistics, or Business Management who are motivated, analytical, and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Engineering, Operations/Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and Business Management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven leadership in projects or student activities.
• Ability to work in unstructured environments and make quick tradeoffs.

Responsibilities

• Understand various supply chain functions and disciplines.
• Build affiliations with peers and interact with senior leadership.
• Assist in analysis and development of supply chain metrics and processes.
• Report findings to team members and management.
• Learn to manage production staff to meet goals.
• Organize and facilitate team meetings for continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Engineering or Operations/Logistics/Supply Chain Management or Business Management

Tools

Excel

Data analysis

Job description

Overview

POSITION:Supply Chain Co-op/Intern

POTENTIAL LOCATION:Quaker Peterborough, Cambridge Frito Lay, Brampton Distribution Center Frito Lay, Mississauga Beverages

*NOTE: Shift Work Required for some roles

DURATION:4months

COMEPENSATION: $23.25 - $31.00

EDUCATION AND ELIGIBILITY:2nd, 3rd, and 4thyear students currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution

Depending on the rolethat’sright for you,you’llbe based out of one of our world-class distribution centers or manufacturing sites!

At PepsiCo,you'llfind the opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and help shapewhat'snext. As one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, our beloved brands—including Gatorade, Lay's, and Quaker—help create smiles with every sip and bite. Behind our products is a connected system that starts with how we source and grow ingredients alongside farmers and extends to how we make, move, and deliver products while driving positive impact for our business and communities.

The Role:

The goal of PepsiCo’s Operations co-op program is to provide students with the opportunity toleveragetheir academic understanding in a real-world, business-driven environment.Ultimately, weaim to develop the future supply chain leaders necessary to enable our growth within an accelerated period. During this co-op you may have exposure to leading teams of hourly associates, implementing and managing leading-edge manufacturing and distribution technology, as well as process flow design and mapping, productivity measures, time studies, data collection and computational analyses within the production and operations areas of our facilities. Additionally, you will have opportunities to solve operational issues and motivate team members to achieve performance targets.

Responsibilities

Depending on the rolethat’sright for you, you can expect to:

• Gain an understanding of various supply chain functions and disciplines

• Receive opportunities to build affiliation with associate peers and interact with senior leadership

• Assistin the analysis and development of supply chain metrics and business processes

• Report findings to other team members and management asrequired

• Learn to manage production staff toattainproduction and quality goals

• Assistin organizing andfacilitatingteam meetings to achieve continuous process improvement

• Organize andfacilitatework team meetings (examples: pre-shift, roundtables, etc.)

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Operations/Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and Business Management

• Highly motivated self-starter

• Proven people/project leadership throughout your academic career (on- or off-campus)

• Previousexperience in an operations environment (on- or off-campus; either through employment or academic clubs)is an asset but not a requirement

• Ability to work in an unstructured environment with the ability to make tradeoff decisions quickly

• Demonstrated ability to work in a results-oriented, challenging environment

• Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team-building skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to give/receive constructive feedback

• Flexibility for relocation will allow for greater advancement opportunities

Application Requirements

*During the interview process, please be prepared to rank the following sites in order of preference:

• Peterborough Quaker Plant

• Cambridge Frito Lay Plant

• Brampton Distribution Center Frito Lay

• Mississauga Beverages

• Open to all!

At the heart of PepsiCo are our people: professionals who bring curiosity, drive, and fresh thinking, working together to turn ideas into action. Across functions, teams, and markets, we collaborate to solve challenges, unlock new opportunities, and create meaningful impact for our consumers, customers, and communities.

No matter your role,you'llbe part of a connected community where your contributions matter, your voice is heard, and your development is supported. With opportunities to grow, belong, and smile, PepsiCo offers more than a place to build your career—it offers the chance to help createwhat'snext.

PepsiCo may use Artificial Intelligence as part of its hiring process. Specifically, we may use AI-based tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.