Supplier Returns; RMA - Supply Chain Summer Student

Supplier Returns (RMA Support) - Supply Chain Summer Student Opportunity

Job Category
:
Procurement

Requisition Number
: SUPPL
002206

• Posted :
  May 13, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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ON - Georgetown HQ - 45
CPI Power Electronics - Canada - ON - Georgetown
45 River Drive
Georgetown, ON , CAN

SHAPING THE FUTURE THROUGH INNOVATION AND DISCOVERY!

With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries’ thousands of products have impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, and much more.

CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.

YOUR DAY TO DAY:

We are currently looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Supplier Returns (RMA Support) Summer Student to join our team and provide administrative and coordination support within Supply Chain operations. This role offers hands‑on experience working with suppliers, internal departments, and ERP systems to support the return of non‑conforming materials and vendor‑managed return processes.

YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR/TO:

• Assist with the coordination of Return Material Authorizations (RMAs)
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with suppliers regarding RMA requests, return approvals, and confirmations
• Ability to prepare, organize, and maintain accurate return documentation within ERP systems and manual tracking tools
• Strong attention to detail when monitoring RMA status, required documentation, and follow‑up activities
• Comfortable collaborating with internal departments including Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Receiving to gather information and help expedite supplier returns
• Basic understanding of supply chain, procurement, or inventory processes considered an asset
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple open RMAs simultaneously
• Problem‑solving mindset with the ability to identify and help remove roadblocks to support timely vendor return processing
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Ability to maintain accurate records and support reporting or data cleanup activities related to supplier returns
• Willingness to learn ERP systems and processes; experience with JDE considered an asset but not required
• Positive attitude, strong initiative, and eagerness to learn in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment

Security

• Must be able to meet CGP requirements

WHO WE ARE:

We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization.

It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.

CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected categories.