Kinaxis Named Carleton University?s 2024 Co-op Employer of the Year

(TSX:KXS), a global leader in end-to-end supply chain orchestration, is proud to announce that it has been recognized as Carleton University’s 2024 Co-op Employer of the Year. Presented annually, the Co-op Employer of the Year award recognizes organizations that provide outstanding mentorship, skill development opportunities, and a supportive work environment for Carleton co-op students.

 

The nomination, submitted by Master of Computer Science (Data Science) student and Kinaxis co-op Machine Learning Developer, Oz Kilic, praised Kinaxis for its innovative culture, supportive environment, and commitment to mentorship recognizing Sébastien Ouellet, for his guidance.

 

“During my co-op at Kinaxis, I had the freedom to explore ‘crazy ideas’ while developing real-world solutions. Their supportive environment and outstanding mentorship made me feel both challenged and motivated, enabling me to transform an ambitious concept into a high-impact project,” said Oz Kilic, a Master of Computer Science student at Carleton University. “Kinaxis truly bridges academic research and industry practice, creating a space where cutting-edge technologies meet meaningful business challenges. It’s easily one of the best co-op experiences for any Computer Science student interested in machine learning and data science.”

 

Kinaxis has been an active participant in Carleton’s Co-operative Education program, offering students the chance to work on real-world supply chain challenges using advanced technologies such as AI and machine learning. The company’s dedication to hands-on learning ensures students gain both technical expertise and valuable professional experience.

 

"We are honored to receive this recognition from Carleton University," said Chantal Bisson-Krol, vice president of AI and machine learning solutions at Kinaxis. "Investing in emerging talent is at the core of our values, and we take great pride in providing co-op students with the tools, mentorship, and real-world experience they need to see the true impact of their work solving real problems and driving positive results for our customers around the globe.”

 

Carleton University’s Co-operative Education Office recognized Kinaxis for its commitment to student development and experiential learning. By offering hands-on opportunities for skill-building and career growth, Kinaxis continues to strengthen its reputation as a top employer in the technology sector.

 

To learn more about Kinaxis and its supply chain orchestration solutions, please visit www.kinaxis.com.

 

About Kinaxis

 

Kinaxis is a global leader in modern supply chain orchestration, powering complex global supply chains and supporting the people who manage them, in service of humanity. Our powerful, AI-infused supply chain orchestration platform, Maestro™, combines proprietary technologies and techniques that provide full transparency and agility across the entire supply chain — from multi-year strategic planning to last-mile delivery. We are trusted by renowned global brands to provide the agility and predictability needed to navigate today’s volatility and disruption. For more news and information, please visit kinaxis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

 

Source: Kinaxis Inc.

 

 

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