Supply Chain Development Associate (Summer 2027 - Summer 2030)

Lubrizol•Deer Park, OH

17d

About The Position

The Supply Chain Development Program (SCDP) is a three-year, structured rotational program designed to accelerate the development of future Supply Chain leaders. Associates complete progressively challenging assignments across key Supply Chain functions, gaining broad business exposure, leadership capabilities, and technical expertise to support operational excellence and strategic growth. Associates work across multiple Supply Chain disciplines and lead projects intended to deliver measurable business impact. The program provides exposure to end-to-end Supply Chain processes and cross-functional collaboration, along with formal leadership development, mentoring, networking, and professional development opportunities. Participants complete a capstone project addressing a critical business challenge and present actionable recommendations and outcomes to senior Supply Chain leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, Logistics, Analytics, Economics, or a related discipline, earned in December 2026 or May 2027.
Minimum GPA of 3.0.
Demonstrated leadership through academic achievement, internships, co-ops, campus organizations, athletics, military service, or other relevant experiences.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
Ability to work effectively across functions and build collaborative relationships.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, adaptability, and a continuous learning mindset.
Willingness to relocate for rotational assignments and future career opportunities, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Responsibilities

Complete rotational assignments across integrated Supply Chain functions, including Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Logistics, Procurement, Manufacturing Operations, Customer Experience, Digital Transformation, Data Intelligence, and Trade Compliance.
Analyze business and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Develop and interpret analytical reports using SAP, Excel, Power BI, and other business intelligence tools.
Lead and support initiatives to improve service, cost, inventory, productivity, and operational performance.
Partner with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Manufacturing, Finance, Procurement, Product Management, Trade Compliance, and Information Systems.
Present project recommendations, findings, and business updates to functional and senior leadership.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance Supply Chain capabilities and business processes.
Support strategic planning activities, including inventory optimization, network planning, capacity planning, and supply risk management.
Build an understanding of Lubrizol's end-to-end Supply Chain and how it creates value for customers and the business.
Engage in formal leadership development, mentoring, networking, and professional development opportunities.
Complete a capstone project focused on a critical business challenge, develop actionable recommendations using insights from across rotations, and present outcomes to senior Supply Chain leadership.