Supply Chain Early Rotational Program Associate

Regal Rexnord•Milwaukee, WI

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a 24-month early rotational program designed for participants to complete three eight-month rotations across critical Supply Chain functions. The program aims to provide broad exposure to the end-to-end supply chain and the teams that support the global business. Rotations may include 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
Ability to travel up to 30% to support rotations, business priorities, and site visits
Willingness to relocate between rotations based on program placement and business needs
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