2027 Supply Chain Accelerated Development Program - Cleveland, OH

Sherwin-Williams • Cleveland, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Buyer Accelerated Development Program is hosted by Sherwin-Williams’ Global Supply Chain Organizational Development Department. Participants work from the company’s Global Headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio, and begin the program in either January or July 2027. The role supports Supply Chain Leadership Teams with daily purchasing, production, inventory, scheduling, and planning activities, while developing an understanding of supply chain operations, business management, purchasing systems, and paint plant or distribution service center operations.

Requirements

• By the start of the development program, have a bachelor’s degree or higher in Materials Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Operations, or Supply Chain.
• Be willing to relocate, as required, upon completion of the Accelerated Development Program.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Have at least one year of experience using Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and/or Outlook.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Help ensure daily production activity is processed accurately and on time.
• Analyze label requirements and take necessary action to ensure labels coordinate with batch shipments.
• Serve as a resource for questions regarding purchase orders.
• Review Material Requirements Planning (MRP) daily for unusual production activity and determine inventory levels.
• Assist with production scheduling, master scheduling, and product planning.
• Develop an understanding of service goals, order completeness, plant line service and gallon availability, perfect order index, and cost per program metrics.
• Develop an understanding of supply chain, business management, and purchasing systems.
• Develop an understanding of operations within a paint plant or distribution service center.

Benefits

• A range of benefits intended to support health and well-being, career development, and connection.
• Benefits information is available through the company’s candidate benefits website; eligibility may depend on hiring.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level