Supply Chain Development Program 2027 (Euclid, OH)

Lincoln Electric • Euclid, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Lincoln Electric's Euclid, OH location is looking for bright, driven individuals to join our Supply Chain Development Program—designed to connect your academic foundation with real-world, hands-on experience. As a participant, you’ll Be the Linc between your education and a future in advanced manufacturing, innovation, and leadership. This is a 30-month rotational program offering individuals the chance to apply their academic knowledge in real-world settings across five six-month rotations in the areas of Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, and Business Process Improvement & Systems (Transformation). It’s a great way to build skills, grow your network, and explore a future career in Supply Chain.

Requirements

• Pursuing or having achieved a bachelor’s degree in engineering or business by June 2027
• Eligible to work in the U.S. on a full-time, permanent basis without sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• A degree in any of the following disciplines: supply chain, engineering, finance, information systems, or a similar field
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
• Desire to work in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Responsibilities

• Build an understanding of supplier markets, cost drivers, sourcing strategies, and the role of supplier partnerships in supporting business performance.
• Learn how sourcing decisions influence cost, quality, risk, lead time, working capital, and continuity of supply.
• Gain exposure to supplier evaluation, negotiation preparation, contract management, procurement compliance, and sourcing governance practices.
• Develop analytical skills used to assess spend, supplier performance, sourcing alternatives, and opportunities for business improvement.
• Understand how procurement master data, ERP processes, and cross-functional collaboration support effective sourcing and purchasing execution.
• Develop a working understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes, from customer demand through planning, fulfillment, logistics, and delivery.
• Learn how service, inventory, cost, capacity, and lead-time tradeoffs are managed across a manufacturing supply chain.
• Gain exposure to root-cause problem solving, operational performance management, and cross-functional issue resolution.
• Build capability in supply chain analytics, KPI development, technology-enabled processes, and data-driven decision making.
• Understand how logistics, packaging, transportation, and sustainability considerations contribute to customer service and total cost performance.
• Gain firsthand exposure to manufacturing operations and the connection between production, materials management, inventory, and supply chain execution.
• Learn how material availability, replenishment processes, scheduling, and shop-floor support impact productivity, quality, and service.
• Develop practical problem-solving and continuous improvement skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Build experience working with operations, engineering, procurement, planning, and other functional teams to understand how business decisions are made on the shop floor.
• Learn how business processes, systems, policies, and data standards enable consistent execution across procurement, supply chain, and operations.
• Gain exposure to process documentation, change management, training development, and user adoption practices that support successful transformation.
• Develop the ability to evaluate workflows, identify pain points, and recommend improvements that enhance efficiency, usability, and compliance.
• Build communication and presentation skills by translating analysis into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders and leadership.

Benefits

• Relocation package is available for Trainees residing more than 50 miles from the program location
• LincPal Program: Get paired with a Lincoln Electric employee to guide your experience.
• Professional Development: Frequent workshops and leadership exposure.
• Hands-On Training: Learn to weld in our state-of-the-art Welding Technology Center.
• Networking & Culture: Participate in social events, National Intern Day, and community service.

What This Job Offers

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