Associate – Supply Chain Leadership Development Program

Wesco; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco invites recent graduates to join its 24-month Supply Chain Development Program, offering four six-month rotations across core functions such as DC/Branch Operations, Category Management, and Inventory. You will also explore electives in Transportation, Lean, Analytics, or Sustainability & Supplier Diversity, with mentorship and a peer support system.

Based across Wesco locations with key events in Pittsburgh, PA, the program prepares you for a full-time supply chain role and includes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, or business-related field (recent graduate).
• Completed internship in a business-related field.
• Able to travel 0%–25% for program activities.
• Experience working for an industrial distributor, contractor, or supplier (bonus).

Responsibilities

• Supervise under the guidance of a Supply Chain leader throughout the program.
• Mentor with peer support to aid development.
• Rotate through four six-month rotations across core supply chain functions (DC/Branch Ops, Category Management, Inventory).
• Elect in rotations focusing on Transportation, LEAN, Analytics, or Sustainability & Supplier Diversity.
• Attend program events including orientation, virtual trainings, and graduation at Wesco’s Pittsburgh HQ.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or business-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

2027 Supply Chain Development Program (Starts June 2027) | Wesco

The Tone:

This is a full-time rotational development program at Wesco, located across various Wesco locations with key events in Pittsburgh, PA. Wesco builds, connects, powers, and protects the world as a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services, and supply chain solutions. This program is designed to cultivate future Supply Chain leaders who will play a critical role in strengthening Wesco’s operations and ensuring a dependable global supply chain. It offers a structured path for recent graduates to gain comprehensive experience and contribute directly to the company’s mission.

The TL;DR

• Role: Development Program (Entry-Level)
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Various Wesco locations, with events in Pittsburgh, PA
• Pay: $26–$28 hourly
• Team: Works under the supervision of a Supply Chain leader
• Mission: Prepare individuals for a full-time Supply Chain role within Wesco through a 24-month rotational experience.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint

What You’ll Actually Do

• Supervise: Work directly under the guidance of one of Wesco’s Supply Chain leaders throughout the program.
• Mentor: Receive dedicated support and advice from a peer mentor to assist with your development.
• Rotate: Complete four, six-month rotations across core Supply Chain functions including DC/Branch Operations, Category Management, and Inventory.
• Elect: Participate in elective rotations focusing on areas such as Transportation, Advanced Operations & LEAN, Advanced Analytics, or Sustainability & Supplier Diversity.
• Attend: Engage in program events including an in-person orientation, virtual mid-year training, and a celebratory graduation ceremony at Wesco’s Pittsburgh HQ.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or a business-related field, graduated within the past 12 months. This is an entry-level development program for individuals authorized to work in the United States.
• Experience: Prior internship completed in a business-related field. Ability to travel 0% – 25% for program activities.
• Skills: Strong technical, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task.
• Bonus: Experience working for an industrial distributor, contractor, or supplier.