2027 Supply Chain Development Program Trainee

About the role

Tractor Supply Company’s 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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 Qualifications

• 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