Student Analyst, Supply Planning

Job Title: Student Analyst, Supply Planning

Location: Toronto, ON

Duration: 8-month

Contract term: September, 2026 - April, 2027

About Us

Welcome to Lactalis Canada! We’re proud to be Canada’s #1 branded dairy company and to be consistently recognized as one of the country’s top employers by Forbes. Our purpose is to enrich and nurture the lives of Canadians by offering the best of dairy from Canada’s favourite dairy brands like Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia. In fact, our products can be found in over 90% of Canadian refrigerators in any given time. As part of Lactalis Group, the world’s leading dairy company, we remain focused on innovation and quality and are seeking like-minded individuals to join us as we continue our growth journey.

Lactalis Student Program:

At Lactalis, we are committed to cultivating talent and providing enriching opportunities that ignite passion and foster growth in our future leaders. Our student program is designed to nurture your potential by providing you with enriching work experience in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Lactalis Canada’s student program encourages curiosity, creativity, professional development, and personal growth. Not only will you develop your expertise through hands-on experiences, but you will also join a thriving network of Lactalis Students across Canada. All students will have the chance to participate in social events, group trainings and workshops, manufacturing plant tours, and an end-of semester project!

We are invested in your long-term success and aim to equip you with skills and experiences that will fuel your future!

About the opportunity:

As our Student Analyst, Supply Planning, you’ll play a meaningful role at the heart of our supply chain operations. Working directly with the Director of Supply Planning (Fluid), you’ll help shape short‑ and medium‑term production plans, analyze real plant capacity, and ensure the right products are in the right place at the right time. This role gives you hands‑on experience with the systems, decision‑making, and cross‑functional collaboration that keep a world‑class food manufacturer running smoothly. You won’t just observe—you’ll actively contribute to maintaining customer service levels, optimizing manufacturing resources, and driving efficiencies across the network.

The attributes we are looking for:

• Learn and work with FuturMaster (capacity & production planning) and gain exposure to SAP.
• Analyze and report on plant capacity utilization and production constraints.
• Monitor inventory levels and aging product; collaborate with Demand Planning to address at‑risk stock.
• Support the development of production requirements, review schedules, and help drive corrective actions.
• Coordinate with plant teams on scheduling and manpower considerations.
• Manage finished goods replenishment, including SAP order entries and transport coordination.
• Participate in daily/weekly planning meetings with cross‑functional teams.
• Work with Logistics on warehouse space, inter‑plant shipments, and outside storage usage.
• Prepare and update KPIs; support the Director on various planning tasks.

What you will bring:

• Currently studying Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with competing deadlines.
• Effective communicator and collaborative team player.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (advanced) and PowerPoint.
• Bilingual (French/English) is an asset.

This job description is intended to summarize the overall level of responsibility of the job and is not an exhaustive list of all the duties performed.

What Lactalis will offer:

Lactalis Canada believes in rewarding its students with the following student package:

• A welcoming and passionate team
• Hands-on, meaningful projects
• An environment where your ideas truly matter
• A great addition to your resume (and maybe more…)
• A competitive salary
• 8% vacation pay
• Health & dental benefits starting day 1 (including coverage for vision, mental health practitioners, physiotherapy, chiropractic care, massage therapy, naturopathy, and more!)
• Social events with other students
• Opportunities to learn about different functions within our company

Our ESG commitment:

Our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) roadmap drives our sustainability mission. We aim to positively impact communities and the planet by enabling stakeholders including our people, consumers, customers, suppliers, dairy farmers, government, and industry partners to have a positive impact on the wellbeing of our communities and the planet through all that we do.

At Lactalis Canada, we value our employees as catalysts for positive change. Together, we will create a sustainable future, promote belonging, and make a lasting impact on the world.

Our commitment to DEI:

Fuel Our Culture with Your Uniqueness! Lactalis thrives on the value each person brings. We're dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, inviting personal and professional growth, and embracing everyone's true selves. We're committed to crafting an environment that genuinely welcomes all, reflecting the richness of our people and communities.

Our promise extends to accessible processes and spaces. If you require accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent), please inform our Talent Acquisition team – confidentiality will be maintained.

Note: Lactalis Canada does not conduct credit or background checks through LinkedIn. If required, we'll contact you after signing a Job Offer.

Compensation

As part of our commitment to fairness, trust, and transparency and our ambition to be an Employer of Choice, the base salary range for this position is $21/h – $27+/h.

Please note: Along with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, your actual base salary will be fair, competitive, and be based on your skills, experience, and qualifications.