Supply Chain Early Rotational Program Associate

Regal Rexnord Corp; Rosemont (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k with match

PTO & holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Regal Rexnord Corp in the United States offers a rotating, two-year program with three eight-month rotations across Supply Chain functions. Participants will gain exposure to indirect/direct materials, planning, logistics, and SIOP while rotating through multiple sites including Rosemont, Milwaukee, and other U.S.

locations. The program emphasizes mentorship, leadership development, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Rising senior or recent graduate with strong academic performance; graduation 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 Office; ERP systems or data visualization tools a plus.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to translate data into insights and recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to leaders.

Responsibilities

• 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 and spend patterns; flag risks.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Deliver formal report-outs summarizing project results and business impact.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Written & verbal comms

Self-starter

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related

Rising senior or recent graduate

Experience in procurement/logistics preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Data visualization tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Work Model: You'll work in a hybrid model, onsite at your designated Regal Rexnord location at least 3 days per week (Monday-Thursday), with flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days, including Friday.

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: $60,000-70.000
• 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.

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