Supply Chain Management Trainee

Program Overview

This 18-month rotational supply chain management trainee program offers full-time, hands-on experience in procurement, manufacturing, and operations. Designed to fast-track high-potential graduates into future leadership roles, participants will gain exposure to critical business areas and develop essential leadership and technical capabilities through immersive training, rotational experiences, and mentorship.

Program Highlights

• Rotational experiences across:
• Procurement (Procurement Trainee Program, PTP)
• Brewery & Manufacturing Operations (Supply Future Leaders Trainee Program, SFLTP)
• Logistics (Supply Chain Trainee Program, SCTP)
• Focus on developing future procurement leaders through experience in Packaging, Raw Materials, Sales & Marketing, Technology, Finance, and Logistics.
• Application of 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 (including Excel and PowerPoint) proficiency.

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.
• Preferred Fields of Study: 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 in St. Louis, Missouri at the company Headquarters.

Work Authorization

• The Company generally does not offer practical training positions for F-1 visa holders nor sponsor individuals for temporary work visas (e.g., H-1B) or permanent residency ("Green Cards"). Individuals requiring sponsorship are not eligible.

Compensation

• $80,000–$86,500 per year.