Supply Chain Leadership Development Program

Job Description

Supply Chain Early Rotational Program Associate | Regal Rexnord

The Tone:
This is a 24-month early rotational program at Regal Rexnord, a global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates. Regal Rexnord creates sustainable solutions that power, transmit, and control motion across various end markets. This hybrid role requires onsite work at designated U.S. locations at least 3 days per week, including Milwaukee, WI, and Rosemont, IL. The program is designed to build well-rounded Supply Chain capabilities, providing participants with broad exposure to end-to-end supply chain functions and opportunities to contribute to meaningful business priorities.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Rotational Program Associate
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid Milwaukee, WI; Rosemont, IL; Other U.S. sites (up to 30% travel)
• Pay: $60000–$70000 yearly
• Mission: To develop participants’ technical expertise in sourcing, procurement, logistics, inventory management, and materials flow through project-based rotations.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, ERP systems (plus), data visualization tools (plus)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Management: Lead continuous improvement initiatives that improve efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen standard work across supply chain functions.
• Sourcing & Procurement: Manage supplier relationships, conduct data-driven cost analyses, and develop strategic sourcing recommendations for senior leadership.
• Data Analysis: Extract, analyze, and interpret ERP data to monitor KPIs, identify spend patterns, and flag operational or supplier risk areas.
• Logistics Optimization: Support transportation optimization, carrier management, freight auditing, and logistics performance improvements.
• Reporting & Presentation: Deliver formal report-outs that summarize project results, insights, business impact, and recommended next steps to leaders.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field. Entry-level career stage.
• Experience: Rising senior or recent graduate with an anticipated graduation date of Winter 2026 or Spring/Summer 2027. Prior co-op, internship, project, or work experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics, operations, or manufacturing is preferred.
• Skills: 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; self-starter who is curious, adaptable, and comfortable working in a cross-functional environment.
• Bonus: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with ERP systems or data visualization tools.