2027 Supply Chain Development Program (Starts June 2027)

CSS; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco's Associate - Supply Chain Leadership Development Program is a 24-month rotational program designed to prepare you for a Supply Chain role within Wesco. You will work directly under the supervision of a Supply Chain leader and receive a peer mentor.

The program includes four, six-month rotations through DC/Branch Operations, Category Management, Inventory, and Supply Chain Electives such as Transportation and LEAN, with Advanced Analytics and Sustainability & Supplier Diversity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, or business field; graduates within 12 months.
• Strong technical and analytical skills; organized and interpersonal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Detail-oriented with ability to multi-task.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Prior internship in business-related field.
• Experience with industrial distributor, contractor, or supplier.
• Ability to travel 0–25%.

Responsibilities

• Complete four, six-month rotations through core supply chain functions.
• Rotations include DC/Branch Operations, Category Management, Inventory, and Supply Chain Electives; Transportation, LEAN, Advanced Analytics, Sustainability.
• Receive mentorship and supervision from Supply Chain leaders; progress to a full-time role on program completion.
• Participate in Orientation, Mid-Year events, and Graduation at the Pittsburgh HQ.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Results orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Business

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

In the Associate - Supply Chain Leadership Development Program, you will work directly under the supervision of one of our Supply Chain leaders. You will receive a peer mentor to assist you throughout your experience. The Wesco Supply Chain Development Program is a 24-month rotational program designed to prepare you for a Supply Chain role within Wesco. The completion of the program will result in placement in a full-time Supply Chain position.

Training

The program consists of four, six-month rotations through several core Supply Chain functions:

• DC/Branch Operations (Required)
• Category Management (Required)
• Inventory (Required)
• Supply Chain Electives
• Transportation
• Advanced Operations & LEAN
• Advanced Analytics
• Sustainability & Supplier Diversity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or Business business-related field. Graduated within the past 12 months
• Strong technical and analytical skills as well as strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Result-oriented team player mindset
• High level of attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Prior internship in business related field
• Experience working for an industrial distributor, contractor, or Supplier
• Ability to travel 0% - 25%

Events

• Program Orientation: In-person orientation typically held in a central location for all program associates
• Mid-Year Event: Virtual; includes leadership speakers and training experiences
• Graduation: Held at our Pittsburgh-based HQ; includes a celebratory graduation dinner and award ceremony with Wesco executive leaders; final program presentations