Supply Chain Early Rotational Program Associate
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About this role
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Program Duration: 24 months (three eight-month rotations)
Potential Locations
Milwaukee, WI
Rosemont, IL
Other U.S. sites based on business needs
Program Overview
Over the course of two years, participants will complete three eight-month rotations across critical Supply Chain functions, gaining broad exposure to the end-to-end supply chain and the teams that support our global business:
Indirect Category Management
Direct Materials Category Management
Materials Planning
Logistics Management and Logistics Category Management
Supply Chain Program Management
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.
What You'll Do
Each rotation is project-based and aligned to business priorities, functional needs, and individual development goals. Assignments may include opportunities to:
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
Education, Experience, & Qualifications
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
Prior co-op, internship, project, or work experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics, operations, or manufacturing preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with ERP systems or data visualization tools is a plus
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
Why Join Us
Structured rotations designed to build well-rounded Supply Chain capability
Hands-on ownership of high-visibility projects with measurable business impact
Mentorship and coaching from experienced Supply Chain leaders
Leadership, professional development, and networking opportunities throughout the program
Clear pathway to meaningful full-time opportunities upon successful program completion
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
Travel & Mobility
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
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization.
Compensation Details
Starting salary: $61,500 +
The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation for this position. Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to the physical worksite location, the geographic market of that location, candidate's skill set, level of experience, education and internal peer compensation comparisons among other potential factors.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
- Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Paid Leaves
- Tuition Assistance
About Regal Rexnord
Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.
The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.
Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity Posters
Notification to Agencies: Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.
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