Early Career Supply Chain Development Program

HNI Corporation; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

HNI Corporation in Muscatine, IA, offers a one-year, in-person Development Program in Supply Chain designed as an early-career, full-time opportunity. Participants rotate across manufacturing, product development, quality, and supply chain, gaining a holistic view of the business while building foundational leadership skills.

The program emphasizes hands-on learning, mentorship by a business leader, and exposure to multiple departments to identify areas of interest for future roles within HNI.

Qualifications

• Entry-level career with a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field.
• Minimum 2.8 GPA required; internship or work experience in Supply Chain preferred.
• Self-starter with problem-solving skills and ability to work in a cross-functional team.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Learn across cross-functional opportunities in manufacturing, product development, quality, supply chain, and front-line leadership.
• Contribute by learning while doing and collaborating with multiple functions to meet goals.
• Develop solid hands-on foundational skills within a lean manufacturing environment through robust learning opportunities and feedback.
• Network with a dedicated business-leader mentor and connect with leadership teams.
• Explore various rotational areas to identify interests for future roles.

Skills

Self-starter

Problem-solving

Leadership

Adaptability

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Lean mindset

Job description

Development Program- Supply Chain 2027 | HNI Corporation

This is an early career development program at HNI Corporation, located in Muscatine, IA. HNI is a global family of brands specializing in workplace furnishings and residential building products, dedicated to enhancing the spaces where people live, work, and gather. As a leading designer and provider of commercial furnishings and a manufacturer of hearth products, HNI prides itself on fostering an environment of integrity, inclusion, and belonging. This one-year rotational program is designed to provide participants with cross-functional opportunities across various business areas, including manufacturing, product development, quality, and supply chain. The role is crucial for cultivating future leaders who can implement effective solutions, exceed customer expectations, and contribute to the company’s vision within a lean manufacturing environment.

The TL;DR

• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Muscatine, IA
• Team: Works across multiple cross-functional departments
• Mission: To gain a holistic view of the business and culture while building foundational skills for a future role within the organization.

What You’ll Actually Do

• Learn: Gain a holistic view of the business and culture through a series of cross-functional opportunities in manufacturing, product development, quality, supply chain, and front-line leadership.
• Contribute: Provide meaningful contributions to the business by learning while doing, working closely with multiple functions to achieve company goals.
• Develop: Build solid, hands-on foundational skills within a lean manufacturing organization through robust learning opportunities and continuous feedback.
• Network: Engage with a dedicated business-leader mentor, receive continuous guidance, and connect with HNI's leadership teams.
• Explore: Experience various areas of the rotational department, allowing you to identify and explore areas of interest that align with your talents and aspirations for a future role.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Entry-level career with a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 2.8 GPA required. Supply chain internship or work experience is highly preferred.
• Skills: Self-starter who thrives on problem-solving, strong leadership characteristics, adaptability, effective communication, interpersonal and time-management skills, and the ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
• Bonus: High academic achievement and active participation in college activities.