Supply Chain Development Program

Job Description

2027 Supply Chain Development Program Trainee | Tractor Supply Company

The Tone:
This is a 12-month rotational program at Tractor Supply Company, located in Brentwood, TN. As the nation’s largest rural lifestyle retailer, Tractor Supply is dedicated to fostering Team Member growth through comprehensive benefits and development opportunities. This program, specifically designed for upcoming and recent college graduates, offers broad exposure to the company’s end-to-end supply chain. Participants will build essential technical skills, business acumen, and leadership capabilities needed for long-term success, gaining an understanding of Tractor Supply’s business, culture, systems, and supply chain operations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Brentwood, TN
• Team: Rotational program across Supply Chain functions
• Mission: Provide broad exposure to Tractor Supply’s end-to-end supply chain while developing the skills and relationships needed for future opportunities within the company.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL

What You’ll Actually Do
• Rotations: Complete structured rotational assignments across key Supply Chain functions, including Distribution Operations, Transportation, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory Management, Merchandise Planning, and Distribution Center Engineering.
• Operational Exposure: Gain firsthand operational experience through immersive activities within Tractor Supply stores and distribution centers.
• Reporting & Insights: Build, analyze, and maintain reports that support operational decision-making, inventory productivity, and overall business performance, applying analytical skills and retail math to identify trends and solve business challenges.
• Project Contribution: Contribute to meaningful projects and hands-on assignments that are aligned with departmental and enterprise priorities, developing solutions and insights.
• Professional Development: Partner with and shadow experienced Team Members, participate in structured learning on supply chain systems and technical capabilities, and develop skills in strategic thinking, communication, and personal accountability.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Logistics, Finance, or a related field, completed or to be completed prior to the program start date.
• Experience: Demonstrated leadership through internships, work experience, campus involvement, extracurricular activities, or other experiences. Willingness and ability to travel for rotational experiences, including time within distribution centers and stores.
• Skills: Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and develop actionable insights. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on Excel. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to organize information, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Bonus: Internship or previous experience in supply chain, retail, logistics, operations, or analytics. Foundational knowledge of supply chain concepts, retail math, inventory management, or operational performance metrics. Experience analyzing data, building reports, or working with data visualization and analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar platforms.