Supply Chain Development Associate

Supply Chain Development Program (SCDP) Associate

About the Role

The Supply Chain Development Program (SCDP) is a three-year, structured rotational program designed to accelerate the development of future Supply Chain leaders. Through progressively challenging assignments across key Supply Chain functions, participants gain broad business exposure, build critical leadership capabilities, and develop the technical expertise needed to drive operational excellence and strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete rotational assignments across integrated Supply Chain functions such as Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Logistics, Procurement, Manufacturing Operations, Customer Experience, Digital Transformation, Data Intelligence, and Trade Compliance.
• Analyze complex business and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and interpret analytical reports utilizing SAP, Excel, Power BI, and other business intelligence tools.
• Lead and support initiatives focused on improving service, cost, inventory, productivity, and operational performance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Sales, Manufacturing, Finance, Procurement, Product Management, Trade Compliance, and Information Systems.
• Present project recommendations, findings, and business updates to functional and senior leadership.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance Supply Chain capabilities and business processes.
• Support strategic planning activities including inventory optimization, network planning, capacity planning, and supply risk management.
• Build a comprehensive understanding of Lubrizol's end-to-end Supply Chain and how it creates value for customers and the business.
• Engage in formal leadership development, mentoring, networking, and professional development opportunities.
• Complete a capstone project focused on a critical business challenge, leveraging insights gained across rotations to develop actionable recommendations and present outcomes to senior Supply Chain leadership.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• SAP
• Excel
• Power BI
• Microsoft Office (including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, Logistics, Analytics, Economics, or a related discipline in December 2026 or May 2027.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0; 3.5+ preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership through academic achievement, internships, co-ops, campus organizations, athletics, military service, or other relevant experiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across functions and build collaborative relationships.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, adaptability, and a continuous learning mindset.
• Willingness to relocate for rotational assignments and future career opportunities, as applicable.

Perks and Rewards

• Competitive salary and benefits package, with paid holidays.
• Formal leadership development curriculum.
• Mentorship and coaching from experienced Supply Chain leaders.
• Direct exposure to executive leadership.
• Networking, professional development, and community philanthropy opportunities.