Supply Chain Management Trainee

About the Role

This is an 18-month rotational, full-time Supply Chain Management Trainee program designed to provide hands-on experience in procurement, manufacturing, and operations. The program aims to fast-track high-potential graduates into future leadership roles within Procurement, Brewery and Manufacturing Operations, and Logistics. Through immersive training, rotational experiences, mentorship, and meaningful business impact, participants will gain exposure to critical company areas and develop leadership and technical capabilities.

Program Highlights

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

• 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.
• Individuals who require sponsorship for work visas will not be eligible for consideration.

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 in St. Louis, Missouri at the company Headquarters.

Compensation

• $80,000–$86,500 per year.