Supply Chain Early Rotational Program Associate

Regal Rexnord•Milwaukee, WI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Supply Chain Early Rotational Program Associate role is a 24-month program consisting of three eight-month rotations across critical Supply Chain functions. Participants will gain broad exposure to the end-to-end supply chain and the teams that support the global business. The program includes rotations in Indirect Category Management, Direct Materials Category Management, Materials Planning, Logistics Management and Logistics Category Management, Supply Chain Program Management, and Sales Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP). Through a "learn by doing" approach, participants will build technical expertise in sourcing, procurement, logistics, inventory management, and materials flow while contributing to meaningful business priorities. Each rotation includes formal mentorship, leadership development, cross-functional collaboration, and opportunities to present project outcomes and recommendations to senior leaders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
Rising senior or recent graduate with strong academic performance; anticipated graduation date of Winter 2026 or Spring/Summer 2027.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into clear insights and practical recommendations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the confidence to present ideas, updates, and recommendations to leaders.
Self-starter who is curious, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Prior co-op, internship, project, or work experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics, operations, or manufacturing preferred.
Experience with ERP systems or data visualization tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage supplier relationships and develop strategic sourcing recommendations for senior leadership.
Conduct data-driven cost analyses and support negotiations for direct and indirect materials.
Serve as a plant-level buyer to improve supplier performance across quality, delivery, service, and cost.
Support transportation optimization, carrier management, freight auditing, and logistics performance improvements.
Extract, analyze, and interpret ERP data to monitor KPIs, identify spend patterns, and flag operational or supplier risk areas.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives that improve efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen standard work.
Deliver formal report-outs that summarize project results, insights, business impact, and recommended next steps.