Supply Chain and Operations Leadership Development Program

Job Description

Supply Chain & Operations Leadership Development Program | Apex Tool Group, LLC

The Tone:
This is an early career, leadership development program at Apex Tool Group, located starting in Jonesboro, Arkansas, with future rotations in other specified locations. Apex Tool Group is a 6,700-person organization that builds hand and power tools, tool storage, accessories, chain, and electronic soldering solutions. This program, starting in June 2027, is designed to develop recent college graduates into future leaders by providing diverse work assignments and accelerating their skills in continuous improvement across the business.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Jonesboro, AR
• Mission: Accelerate the development of recent college graduates into leadership roles within Supply Chain and Operations through a structured 2-year program.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Develop foundational expertise: Gain hands-on experience across multiple supply chain and operations functions, understanding day-to-day operations.
• Drive strategic impact: Contribute to the company’s strategic vision by delivering value-adding projects and assignments.
• Accelerate leadership growth: Engage in challenging stretch assignments and receive mentorship to prepare for future leadership roles.
• Expand business acumen: Build an in-depth understanding of Apex Tool Group’s products, markets, operations, and customer base through diverse rotations.
• Cultivate professional network: Establish strong relationships with peers and leadership while working across various company locations and teams.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Analytics, or a related field. This is an entry-level program.
• Experience: Must have a 3.0 GPA at the time of graduation, along with previous internship experience in a Supply Chain or related role.
• Skills: Ability to be mobile during the program, ability to work in person as required by program rotations, and well-rounded business acumen.
• Bonus: Previous leadership experience in an academic, athletic, or work setting.