Wesco Managed Inventory Development Program – Inventory Management

Job Description

2027 Managed Inventory Development Program (Begins June 2027) | Wesco

The Tone:
This is a full-time, twelve-month training program at Wesco, designed to prepare Associates for a variety of roles within the company. Wesco, a publicly traded FORTUNE 500® company, builds, connects, powers, and protects the world as a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services, and supply chain solutions. This program is crucial for gaining practical knowledge of warehouse and operations, understanding creative selling strategies, developing project management skills, and expanding professional networks, all while supporting customer inventory management and issue resolution. Successful completion leads directly to a full-time position, with work closely managed throughout the program.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Travel required (25-50%)
• Pay: $24.04–$26.45 hourly
• Team: Customer Materials Management Team; reports to a senior member and paired with a peer mentor.
• Mission: Prepare Associates for full-time roles by developing skills in operations, sales, project management, and customer inventory support.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Power BI.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Support: Provide support for project development from beginning to end.
• Data Collection: Collect on-site customer inventory data.
• Data Digitization: Assist in the digitization of customer data to enable sustainable end-to-end inventory management.
• Project Definition: Collaborate with senior management and stakeholders to assist in defining project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Project Management: Manage changes in project scope, identify potential concerns, and devise contingency plans.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Requires an Associate’s Degree (U.S.) or College Diploma (Canada). Candidates should have a desire to build a career in Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, or Business.
• Experience: 0-2 years of experience working in B2B industrial distribution. Prior internship experience in Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, or Business is beneficial. Additionally, 0-1 years of experience in a service, business, or sales-oriented role is preferred.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Power BI. Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with effective interpersonal, conflict management, and negotiation abilities. Adeptness at conducting research into project-related issues and products, coupled with the ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks. Understanding of business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Bonus: A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, especially in Business, Supply Chain, or Industrial Distribution. The ability to travel 25% – 50% for local, national, or international assignments. A team player mindset and the ability to build effective business relationships with other functional areas to best support mutual objectives are also desired.