Supply Chain Management Trainee

Job Title: Supply Chain Management Trainee

Department: Operations

Program Overview

This 18-month rotational supply chain management trainee program offers participants hands-on experience in procurement, manufacturing, and operations. The program is designed to fast-track high-potential graduates into future leadership roles across Procurement, Brewery and Manufacturing Operations, and Logistics. Through immersive training, rotational experiences, mentorship from senior leaders, and meaningful business impact, participants gain exposure to critical areas of the company's business while building the leadership and technical capabilities needed for long-term success.

Program Rotations

• Procurement (Procurement Trainee Program, PTP)
• Brewery & Manufacturing Operations (Supply Future Leaders Trainee Program, SFLTP)
• Logistics (Supply Chain Trainee Program, SCTP)

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.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively on diverse teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and eager to learn.

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.
• Ability to build relationships with senior leaders, mentors, and cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degrees in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Analytics / Data Science.
• Degrees in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical preferred), Supply Chain Management, Operations Management.
• 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.