Logistics & Operations - Summer Student

3 weeks ago

Red Deer, Alberta, Canada SECURE Full time
About Us

JoinSECURE as a student and receive hands-on experience with a company whose employees are at the heart of the organization. In our student program, you will work alongside passionate individuals who love what we do and how we do it. SECURE offers students challenging projects, competitive compensation, mentorship, and work-life projects.

Summer Student opportunities begin in May 2025 and end in August 2025.

Your Opportunity at SECURE

You should welcome challenges and appreciate opportunities for innovation. Your strength lies in resourcefulness and aptitude for absorbing, analyzing, and producing information to make well-informed decisions and generate creative ideas. You're motivated to see tasks through because you possess determination, resilience, and a strong drive for achievement. Your ability to adapt and collaborate effectively within a team is also essential. SECURE excels in high performance and values those who consistently deliver at a high level.

To be eligible for the SECURE Summer Student Program, you must meet the following requirements:

- Be enrolled in a post-secondary institution and available from May to August.
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada by way of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or a valid work permit.
- If you are selected for a role considered safety-sensitive, you will be required to successfully complete a Medical and/or Alcohol and drug test.

Students are also required to submit a cover letter and recent transcripts. The cover letter will address the following questions:

- Why do you want to work for SECURE?
- How does this position fit in with your current or long-term career goals?

Note: Applications must have a recent transcript to be considered.

The Team

As our Summer Student – Logistics & Operations you will be responsible for supporting the logistics team by assisting in coordinating shipments, tracking inventory, and analyzing supply chain efficiency. This role aims to provide practical experience in logistics management while directly contributing to smoother operations and enhanced efficiency.

This role is based out of the Red Deer office on a full-time, Monday to Friday schedule.

Work Environment

The Logistics & Operations team works with the Metals Recycling management team and the external customers to ensure order fulfillment activities are completed and all commercial documentation is completed.

A Day in The Life

- Track and maintain inventory records, ensuring accuracy across multiple facilities and assisting with periodic audits.
- Monitor logistics schedules and shipment tracking, updating the team on potential delays and ensuring timely delivery.
- Support the coordination with suppliers for inbound and outbound logistics, confirming order details, delivery schedules, and compliance with organizational requirements.
- Analyze transportation and warehousing costs, helping identify areas to reduce expenses and improve cost efficiency.
- Document and evaluate logistics workflows, identifying potential areas for process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

- Actively enrolled in in a post-secondary program in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or Operations Management.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to work with data, perform cost analysis, and develop insights that support strategic decisions.
- Attention to Detail: High accuracy in tracking and documenting shipments, inventory, and supplier communications.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Excel; familiarity with logistics or inventory software is an asset.
- Communication Skills: Effective at collaborating with logistics providers, suppliers, and internal team members.
- Problem-Solving Abilities: A proactive approach to identifying and addressing logistical challenges as they arise.
- Adaptability: Willingness to take on diverse tasks and adapt to the fast-paced environment typical in logistics.

What's in it for you

At SECURE, we focus on opportunities for growth and improvement for our employees, our customers, our partners, and the communities we operate in. We are an energetic team driven by the needs of our customers and care about making a meaningful contribution. We strive to attract, retain, and motivate employees by offering a compensation package that competitively recognizes employee contributions and performance.

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