About the role#
This is a full-time internship for Summer 2027, running from May through August. You will work 40 hours per week in a hybrid capacity at our Thornhill, Ontario office. This role focuses on supplier performance, ensuring that our partners meet the metrics required to keep products available for our customers.
What you'll do#
- Manage the flow of products from suppliers to distribution centers and customers.
- Onboard new suppliers and coach them through our internal processes.
- Execute and negotiate supplier returns.
- Represent the supplier perspective, identifying issues and sharing them with the team.
- Escalate operational concerns with AP, Transportation, and SM teams.
- Update, change, and cancel purchase orders as needed.
- Serve as the primary contact for internal partners regarding supplier scorecards.
- Ensure suppliers comply with performance metrics for all purchase orders.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college or university program.
- Progress toward a bachelor's degree or diploma in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Management.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proven skill in building professional relationships.
Location & details#
- Location: Thornhill, Ontario, Canada.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May to August).
- Compensation: $25.00 per hour plus 4% vacation pay.
About Grainger
Grainger is a public company founded in 1927 that provides industrial supplies and inventory management services. Based in Lake Forest, Illinois, the organization employs over 22,000 people. It serves more than 4.5 million customers across sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, and hospitality. The company offers a catalog of over one million products ranging from safety equipment to metalworking tools.
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