Supply Chain Management Trainee

Full-time, Summer Start Date

Role Overview

This rotational supply chain management trainee program offers hands-on experience in procurement, manufacturing, and operations. Designed to fast-track high-potential graduates into future leadership roles across Procurement, Brewery and Manufacturing Operations, and Logistics. Gain exposure to critical business areas and build leadership and technical capabilities through immersive training, rotational experiences, mentorship, and business impact.

Program Highlights

• Procurement (Procurement Trainee Program, PTP)
• Brewery & Manufacturing Operations (Supply Future Leaders Trainee Program, SFLTP)
• Logistics (Supply Chain Trainee Program, SCTP)
• An 18-month rotational program developing future procurement leaders through hands-on experience across Packaging, Raw Materials, Sales & Marketing, Technology, Finance, and Logistics.
• Utilize 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.

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

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

Compensation

• $80,000–$86,500 per year.