Purchasing and Inventory Intern

Who We Are… Trans Continental Hardware (TCH) is a distributor of industrial components and foam products which supplies enclosure hardware, laminates, electronic components, foam inserts and speaker parts to North American manufacturers. TCH fulfills customer requirements from its warehouse facilities in Buffalo, Calgary, Dallas, Montréal and Toronto.

Summer Internship: May 2026 - August 2026 This summer internship is designed to give youth meaningful, hands-on experience in purchasing, inventory coordination, and office administration. As a Purchasing & Inventory Intern, you will work closely with our Materials and Supply Chain team, learning how purchasing and inventory operations support the day-to-day success of the business. You will receive hands-on training, mentorship, and supervision while assisting with administrative and data-related tasks. No prior purchasing or inventory experience is required — full training will be provided.

What You Will Learn & DoWith guidance and support from the team, you will: • Learn how purchasing and inventory teams support overall business operations • Assist with entering and updating product and supplier information in company systems • Support inventory tracking by helping organize data and documentation • Assist with preparing basic Excel reports related to inventory and sales • Help organize purchase order records and maintain filing systems • Participate in team meetings and observe standard business workflows • Complete general administrative tasks as assigned

Tasks will be introduced gradually based on your skill level and comfort as you gain experience.

Skills You Will DevelopThis internship is designed to help youth build valuable, transferable workplace skills, including: • Basic Excel and computer system skills • Understanding of inventory and purchasing processes • Attention to detail and data accuracy • Professional communication skills in an office environment • Time management, organization, and teamwork • Confidence working in a structured business setting