Co-op Student – Logistics (8-12 Month Term)

Description

Competitive Benefits. Meaningful Extras. Unmatched Value.

• A place where you can take your career in the direction you want to grow and go
• Save on gas at stations across Canada, including Chevron, Fas Gas, Ultramar, and Pioneer

The Opportunity :

The Logistics Co-op student opportunity provides exposure to various business functions, including Logistics, Supply & Trading, Trade Entry and Analysis, Commodity Risk Management, Finance, and Customs Compliance.

The successful student will be introduced to the concepts, processes, and roles within Parkland's logistics business, supporting day-to-day activities across different work teams involved in the supply and trading functions.

Responsibilities :

• Perform accurate and efficient data entry to support daily operations including BOL (bill of lading) management.
• Collaborate with teams to review, investigate, and resolve invoice disputes, ensuring timely resolution.
• Responsible for reconciling accounting exceptions while adhering to vendor payment terms.
• Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives across various projects.
• Analyze datasets, perform data clean-up, and provide actionable insights to enhance decision-making.
• KPI preparation and consolidation across multiple lines of business.
• Prepare and deliver detailed reports to support business functions, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
• Custom clearance data and document validation.
• Interfacing with internal stakeholders as well as external counterparties including truck and rail carriers.
• Providing adhoc market and data intel to logistics and trading to assist with deal validation.
• Assisting with month end processes and closing.
• Inventory management support.
• Logistics analyst back / vacation coverage.

Education :

• Must be enrolled in your school's Co-op program and available for an 8 12 month term beginning on or around January 2025.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Commerce, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field at a Canadian post-secondary institution.

Requirements :

• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated leadership experience in academic or extracurricular activities.
• Meticulous attention to detail with excellent time management skills.
• Strong computer skills, including experience managing large volumes of data.

Proficiency in Excel.

• Highly analytical thinker with a creative approach to problem-solving, process improvement, and automation.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to thrive in a dynamic work environment.
• Team player, able to engage and work with multiple stakeholders.
• Takes an active approach to self development and growth.
• Exhibits respectful, supportive behaviours towards themselves and others.
• Self-driven and capable of working effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work 5 days in-office in downtown Calgary for the duration of the term.

Humble. Hungry. Smart. Does this sound like you?

Do others describe you as being a down-to-earth achiever? Someone who thinks outside the box and always strives to do more than what is required.

Someone who sees the bigger picture? You sound brilliant to work with!

We Want You To Shine :

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants. If you require accommodation due to a disability, you will have an opportunity to notify us when scheduling your interview.

Belonging Matters. Because You Do :

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Our ability to work as one team across Canada, the United States and the Caribbean is foundational to our success. We show up as our authentic selves each day and create space for one another’s unique contributions.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Affinity Networks help us activate enterprise-wide strategies that power a proactive culture of diversity, equity, inclusions, and ultimately belonging.

We respect the diverse cultures, traditions and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples and seek to achieve equitable partnerships and opportunities with Indigenous communities.

The Fine Print :

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the country in which they applied. Regrettably, we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Please note that final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check, including but not limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol, and / or fitness for duty testing.

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