Supply Chain Management Trainee

Employment: Full-time

Department: Operations

Start Date: Summer

Role Overview

This rotational supply chain management trainee offers hands-on experience in procurement, manufacturing, and operations. The program is designed to fast-track high-potential graduates into future leadership roles. Through immersive training, rotational experiences, mentorship, and meaningful business impact, participants gain exposure to critical business areas while building leadership and technical capabilities.

Program Highlights

• Rotational program: 18 months
• Focus areas:
• Procurement
• Brewery & Manufacturing Operations
• Logistics
• Develops future procurement leaders through hands-on experience in areas such as Packaging, Raw Materials, Sales & Marketing, Technology, Finance, and Logistics.
• Utilizes analytics, supplier collaboration, and strategic sourcing practices.

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

• Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Analytics and problem-solving capabilities.

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.
• 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.
• Individuals requiring visa sponsorship (temporary work visas or permanent residency) are not eligible.

Preferred Qualifications

• Majors: Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Analytics / Data Science.
• Engineering focus: Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical.
• Willingness to relocate and pursue development opportunities across the United States.

Location

• Onsite in St. Louis, Missouri at the company Headquarters.

Compensation

• $80,000 – $86,500 per year.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Wellness programs
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• 401(k) plan