Supply Chain Management Trainee

Job Title: Supply Chain Management Trainee

Department: Operations

Employment: Full time

Start Date: Summer

Role Overview

This rotational supply chain management trainee offers participants hands-on experience in procurement, manufacturing, and operations. Programs are designed to fast-track high-potential graduates into future leadership roles across Procurement, Brewery and Manufacturing Operations, and Logistics. Through immersive training, rotational experiences, mentorship from senior leaders, and meaningful business impact, participants gain exposure to critical areas of the company's business while building the leadership and technical capabilities needed for long-term success.

Program Highlights

• Procurement (Procurement Trainee Program, PTP)
• Brewery & Manufacturing Operations (Supply Future Leaders Trainee Program, SFLTP)
• Logistics (Supply Chain Trainee Program, SCTP)
• This 18-month rotational program develops future procurement leaders through hands-on experience across Packaging, Raw Materials, Sales & Marketing, Technology, Finance, and Logistics. Participants use analytics, supplier collaboration, and strategic sourcing practices to deliver enterprise-wide value.

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.

Qualifications

• Build relationships with senior leaders, mentors, and cross-functional teams.
• 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and eager to learn.
• Individuals who require sponsorship for work visas will not be eligible for consideration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Analytics / Data Science.
• This role is located onsite in St. Louis, Missouri at the company Headquarters.
• Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical preferred), Supply Chain Management, Operations Management.
• Willingness to relocate and pursue development opportunities across the United States.

Compensation

$80,000–$86,500 per year.