2027 Supply Chain Accelerated Development Program

About the Role

The Supply Chain Buyer ADP is hosted by the Global Supply Chain Organizational Development Department. Employees will work out of our Global Headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio and will begin the program either January or July 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Assume daily production activity is processed timely and accurately.
• Analyze label requirements and take necessary action to ensure labels coordinate with batch shipment.
• Act as a resource for questions regarding purchase orders.
• Reviewing Material Requirements Planning (MRP) daily for unusual production to determine inventory levels.
• Assist with production scheduling, master scheduling, and product planning.
• Develop an understanding of metrics, including:
• Service goals
• Order completeness
• Plant line service and gallon availability
• Perfect order index and cost per program
• Understand supply chain, business management, and purchasing systems.
• Understand the operations within a paint plant or distribution service center.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and/or Outlook).

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's degree or higher in Materials Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Operations, or Supply Chain by the start of this development program.
• Be willing to relocate, as required, upon completion of the Accelerated Development Program.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in a country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship/co-op experience within Sherwin-Williams.
• Previous internship, co-op, or work experience in a related field.
• Previous experience working in a team-oriented setting, including work experience, extracurricular activities, military service, etc.
• Experience with QAD, Oracle, or SAP.