Supply Chain Engineering Intern - Winter 2027

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About the Role

McKesson is seeking a Supply Chain Engineering & Analytics Intern to support operational excellence initiatives within our Pharmaceutical Distribution Operations team at the Surrey Distribution Centre.

This internship provides hands-on experience in supply chain analytics, warehouse operations, process improvement and operational performance . You’ll work with operational data, support continuous improvement initiatives and help identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, inventory accuracy and service levels.

You’ll also gain exposure to pharmaceutical distribution operations, warehouse management systems (WMS), automation and real-world supply chain challenges in an environment where accuracy, reliability and quality are essential.

What You’ll Do

• •Analyse operational performance data and help track KPIs , including productivity, service levels, quality and inventory accuracy.
• •Support continuous improvement and Lean/PDCA initiatives focused on warehouse flow, picking efficiency, inventory management and automation optimisation.
• •Analyse staffing models, shift patterns and labour utilisation to support operational efficiency and throughput.
• •Analyse inbound and outbound flows, inventory positioning and order profiles to support supply chain efficiency and customer service.
• •Build and maintain Excel, Power BI and other reporting tools to provide visibility into operational performance and trends.
• •Conduct root cause analysis of operational issues and support corrective action planning.
• •Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Transportation and Inventory teams on business initiatives and improvement projects.

Basic Requirements

• •Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations or a related field .
• •Proficiency in Microsoft Excel .

Preferred Skills/Experience

• •Experience with Power BI or other data visualisation tools .
• •Experience with SQL .
• •Interest in logistics, distribution, supply chain operations and process improvement.
• •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• •Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• •Data-driven approach with attention to detail and quality.
• •Continuous improvement mindset.
• •Ability to learn, contribute and work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.
• •Initiative and ability to identify problems and contribute to solutions.
• •Interest in healthcare and customer service.

Travel, In-Office & Physical Requirements

• •This is an on-site position based at the Surrey Distribution Centre.
• •Work is primarily performed within an operational warehouse environment.
• •The role may require time on the warehouse floor observing and analysing processes.
• •Standard business hours apply, with flexibility based on operational needs.
• •No specific travel requirements were provided.

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

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