Supply Chain Management Trainee
Cliffton Verge
Role Overview
This is an 18-month full-time rotational supply chain management trainee program designed to fast-track high-potential graduates into future leadership roles. Participants will gain hands-on experience in procurement, manufacturing, and operations, with exposure to critical areas of the business. The program includes immersive training, rotational experiences, mentorship from senior leaders, and opportunities to make a meaningful business impact.
Program Highlights
- Procurement (Procurement Trainee Program, PTP)
- Brewery & Manufacturing Operations (Supply Future Leaders Trainee Program, SFLTP)
- Logistics (Supply Chain Trainee Program, SCTP)
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze supplier, product, and market data to support sourcing strategies.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings, cash flow improvements, and supply security.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and develop sourcing solutions.
- Support sustainability initiatives through innovative sourcing strategies and supplier partnerships.
- Participate in supplier negotiations, contract management, and business case development.
- Present recommendations and project results to business leaders.
- Lead and develop frontline operational teams in a manufacturing environment.
- Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to team members.
- Monitor operational performance and drive productivity improvements.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
Qualifications
- Current university student or recent university graduate with a Bachelor's degree and a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Demonstrated leadership experience through work, internships, organizations, athletics, military service, or extracurricular involvement.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively on diverse teams.
- Self-motivated, results-oriented, and eager to learn.
- Ability to build relationships with senior leaders, mentors, and cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Degrees in: Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical preferred), Business Administration, Finance, Analytics / Data Science.
- Willingness to relocate and pursue development opportunities across the United States.
Location
- This role is located onsite in St. Louis, Missouri at the company Headquarters.
Compensation
- $80,000–$86,500 per year.