McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you. Program Overview McKesson’s Intern program is designed to provide: A real-life working environment A solid foundation of experience and hopeful offer of full-time employment A cohort experience with other interns Consistent senior leadership exposure and learning experiences. We are looking for candidates who have: Willingness to learn, develop, and contribute to a fun, demanding, fast-paced environment. Self-starter that brings both interpersonal skills abilities to identify a problem then solve it. Passion and enthusiasm for healthcare and our customers’ success Work Term: Fall 2026- September 8th through December 31st (with the possibility of extension up to 8 months) Location: Surrey Distribution Centre, Surrey, BC, CAN - 3330 192 Street (On-Site) Department: Pharmaceutical Distribution Operations Reports To: Director / Manager, Operations About the Role The Supply Chain Engineer & Analyst Intern will support operational excellence initiatives within McKesson Canada’s distribution centre network. This role provides hands-on experience in warehouse operations, supply chain analytics, and process improvement, contributing directly to performance, quality, and efficiency outcomes in a fast-paced pharmaceutical distribution environment. McKesson Canada operates a national distribution network delivering critical medications daily, where accuracy, reliability, and compliance are essential to patient care. What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities) Analyze operational performance data Support the tracking and reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs) such as productivity, service levels, quality, and inventory accuracy to identify improvement opportunities. Support process improvement initiatives (PDCA / Lean) Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on warehouse flow, picking efficiency, inventory management, and automation optimization. Assist with workforce and labour analysis Evaluate staffing models, shift patterns, and labour utilization to improve operational efficiency and throughput. Contribute to supply chain optimization efforts Analyze inbound/outbound flows, inventory positioning, and order profiles to support network efficiency and customer service levels. Develop dashboards and reporting tools Build and maintain Excel, Power BI, or other reporting tools to provide visibility into operational performance and trends. Conduct root cause analysis Investigate operational issues (e.g., service disruptions, inventory discrepancies, safety incidents) and support corrective action planning. Collaborate cross-functionally Work with operations, quality, transportation, and inventory teams to support key business initiatives and projects. Learning & Exposure End-to-end pharmaceutical distribution operations Warehouse management systems (WMS) and automation KPI management aligned to operational excellence frameworks Exposure to real-world supply chain constraints including compliance, quality, and service delivery Qualifications Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Systems), Supply Chain, Operations, or related field Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Proficiency in Excel (required); Power BI or data visualization tools, and SQL considered an asset Interest in logistics, distribution, and process improvement Strong communication and teamwork skills Key Competencies Data-driven decision making Continuous improvement mindset Attention to detail and quality Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment Working Conditions Primarily based in an operational warehouse environment May require time on the floor observing and analyzing processes Standard business hours with flexibility depending on operational needs Why Join McKesson Canada Work in a critical healthcare supply chain supporting patients across Canada Gain hands-on experience in a leading, large-scale distribution environment Contribute to meaningful projects with real operational impact We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here. Our Base Pay Range for this position $17.90 - $29.03 McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson’s (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind: McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application. McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates. McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com. McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page. McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) Disability_Accommodation@McKesson.com or (Canada) Accessibility@mckesson.ca. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted. Join us at McKesson! McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.