About the role#
The Planning Associate intern will join our supply chain team for a 16-month term starting in Summer 2027. This role offers exposure to procurement, business, and manufacturing processes within a global technology company. You will receive guidance and mentorship as you contribute to our supply chain operations.
What you'll do#
- Match material requirements with inventory turnover to maintain efficient stock levels.
- Manage surplus, excess, and obsolete inventory while preparing regular reports.
- Resolve discrepancies between receipts and supplier invoices.
- Review manufacturing production goals and adjust plans to meet targets.
- Analyze inputs such as capacity, cycle times, request urgency, and material availability to help determine schedules.
- Serve as a customer liaison during new product introductions.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an internship program, completing the 3rd year of a 4-year university degree or the 2nd year of a 3-year diploma.
- Specialization in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or Engineering.
- Basic knowledge of production planning, scheduling, materials requirements planning, and manufacturing control systems.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Ability to learn and use internal applications, including ERP and office systems.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and solve problems independently.
- Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada and meet all requirements under the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site position based in Newmarket, Ontario.
- Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program.
About Celestica
Celestica is a technology and innovation company founded in 1994. It provides hardware platform solutions, engineering, and supply chain services for industries including aerospace, healthcare, and data centers. The company supports hyperscalers with infrastructure for AI and cloud computing. Based in Toronto, Ontario, it operates as a public company with over 16,000 employees.
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