2027 Supply Chain Development Program Trainee

Tractor Supply Company; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tractor Supply Company in Brentwood, TN is launching the 2027 Supply Chain Development Program Trainee. This 12-month rotational program offers exposure to Distribution Operations, Transportation, Planning, Inventory, and Merchandising, with mentorship and hands-on projects across the supply chain.

You will rotate through key functions, develop technical skills and business acumen, and build leadership capabilities to pursue future opportunities within the nation’s largest rural lifestyle

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree completed or to be completed before start date.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and data interpretation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to build reports.
• Demonstrated leadership through internships or activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and teamwork.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Willingness to travel for rotations across DCs and stores.
• Interest in pursuing a career in supply chain, retail, logistics, or operations.

Responsibilities

• Complete rotations across Distribution Operations, Transportation, Planning, Inventory, Merchandising, and Engineering.
• Gain hands-on exposure inside stores and distribution centers.
• Build and maintain reports to support operational decisions and productivity.
• Contribute to projects aligned with department priorities.
• Shadow experienced team members to learn processes and tools.
• Apply analytics and retail math to identify trends and insights.
• Participate in structured training on systems and leadership development.
• Develop strategic thinking, communication, and time management skills.
• Present outcomes and recommendations to leaders and partners.
• Show growth and take on increased responsibilities throughout the program.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Leadership demonstrated

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Collaboration across teams

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management/Business/Operations/Logistics/Finance

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Job description

2027 Supply Chain Development Program Trainee

Overall Job Summary

Tractor Supply Company is currently hiring for our 2027 Supply Chain Supply Chain Development Program at our Store Support Center located in Brentwood, TN!

The Supply Chain Development Program (SCDP) is a 12-month rotational program designed for upcoming and recent college graduates interested in launching a career in supply chain. The program provides participants with broad exposure to Tractor Supply's end-to-end supply chain while building the technical skills, business acumen, and leadership capabilities needed for long‑term success.

Throughout the program, trainees complete structured rotations across key Supply Chain functions, including Distribution Operations, Transportation, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory Management, Merchandise Planning, and Distribution Center Engineering. Each rotation combines hands‑on experience, structured learning, mentorship, and meaningful project work. Trainees will develop an understanding of Tractor Supply's business, culture, systems, and supply chain operations while building the skills and relationships needed to pursue future opportunities within the nation's largest rural lifestyle retailer.

What you can expectfrom us when you join Tractor Supply Company:

• Competitive compensation
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced Supply Chain professionals
• Structured rotations across multiple Supply Chain functions
• Networking and professional development opportunities
• Exposure to Supply Chain teams, business partners, and leaders across the organization
• Hands‑on experience within stores and distribution centers
• Opportunities to build technical, analytical, and leadership capabilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)

• Complete structured rotational assignments across Supply Chain functions, including Distribution Operations, Transportation, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory Management, Merchandise Planning, and Distribution Center Engineering.
• Gain firsthand operational exposure through experiences within Tractor Supply stores and distribution centers.
• Build, analyze, and maintain reports that support operational decision‑making, inventory productivity, and overall business performance.
• Contribute to meaningful projects and hands‑on assignments aligned with departmental and enterprise priorities.
• Partner with and shadow experienced Team Members to develop an understanding of supply chain operations, systems, tools, and best practices.
• Apply analytical skills, retail math, and operational knowledge to identify trends, solve business challenges, and recommend solutions.
• Participate in structured learning focused on supply chain systems, technical capabilities, business acumen, and professional development.
• Develop skills in areas such as strategic thinking, communication, change management, time management, and personal accountability.
• Present project outcomes, insights, and recommendations to leaders and cross‑functional business partners.
• Apply feedback and demonstrate continued growth while taking on progressively greater responsibility throughout the program.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Logistics, Finance, or a related field, completed or to be completed prior to the program start date.
• Strong analytical, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret data and develop actionable insights.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on Excel.
• Demonstrated leadership through internships, work experience, campus involvement, extracurricular activities, or other experiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize information, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel for rotational experiences, including time within distribution centers and stores.
• Demonstrated interest in building a career in supply chain, retail, logistics, or operations.

Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities

• Internship or previous experience in supply chain, retail, logistics, operations, analytics, or related areas.
• Foundational knowledge of supply chain concepts, retail math, inventory management, or operational performance metrics.Experience analyzing data, building reports, or working with data visualization and analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar platforms.
• Intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to learning new systems, processes, and areas of the business.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships and work effectively across functions.
• High level of accountability, adaptability, and interest in building a long‑term career within Tractor Supply Company's Supply Chain organization.

Working Conditions

• Normal office working conditions

Physical Requirements

• Lifting up to 10 pounds
• Sitting
• Standing (not walking)
• Walking

Disclaimer

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.

Company Info

At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, our Team Members are the heart of our success. Their dedication, passion, and hard work drive everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them with a comprehensive and accessible total reward package. We understand the evolving needs of our Team Members and their families, and we strive to offer meaningful, competitive, and sustainable benefits that support their well‑being today and in the future.

Our benefits extend beyond medical, dental, and vision coverage, including company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance, for all full‑time Team Members and all part‑time Team Members. Part time new hires gain eligibility for TSC Benefits by averaging at least 15 hours per week during their 90-day lookback period. The lookback period starts the first of the month following the date of hire. If the 15-hour requirement was met, the benefits eligibility date will be the first day of the month following 4 months of continuous service.

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