Supply Chain Management Trainee

Full-time

Start Date: Summer

Program Overview

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

Program Highlights

• Procurement Trainee Program (PTP): Develops future procurement leaders through hands-on experience in Packaging, Raw Materials, Sales & Marketing, Technology, Finance, and Logistics, utilizing analytics, supplier collaboration, and strategic sourcing.
• Supply Future Leaders Trainee Program (SFLTP): Focuses on frontline operational leadership, production monitoring, and driving productivity improvements across Brewery & Manufacturing Operations.
• Supply Chain Trainee Program (SCTP): Focuses on supply security, distribution, cash flow optimization, and end-to-end logistics management.

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.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical), Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Finance, or Analytics / Data Science.
• Located or willing to work onsite in St. Louis, Missouri at the company Headquarters.
• Willingness to relocate and pursue development opportunities across the United States.

Benefits

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

Compensation

• $80,000–$86,500 per year.