Supply Chain Development Manager Jobs
Supply Chain Development Manager jobs are open across manufacturing, retail, logistics, and consumer goods, at every level from associate to director, with specializations in vendor development, network optimization, and procurement strategy. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
Find JobsLooking for remote work? View remote supply chain development manager jobs →Overview
Showing 5 of 82+ Supply Chain Development Manager jobs
A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities.
The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment.
White Cap is hiring immediately for a Supply Chain Operations Leader Trainee!
Do you want a part in helping to Build America? As the leading North American distributor for professional contractors, the White Cap family of brands supplies of our nation’s largest construction projects, including stadiums, roads, bridges, highways, residential housing and more. We are hiring immediately for an Operations Leader Trainee!
As a Supply Chain Operations Leader Trainee in White Cap’s Career Development Program, you will have the opportunity to engage in on-the-job training, job shadowing, leadership development, and partner with your manager to develop the skills and knowledge that will accelerate your career through a 12–18 month training program. Throughout the program, you'll learn everything from the warehouse, where it all begins, to customer service, management, and beyond.
Why a career with White Cap?
- Comprehensive wellness and financial benefits: White Cap offers excellent benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and more!
- Relax and recharge: We offer a generous time off package, including paid maternity, parental leave, sick time, and vacation time.
- Stability: Since 2020, White Cap has doubled in size and continues to grow.
- Unlimited career potential: White Cap is a stable and growing company offering unlimited career potential.
- Love where you work: White Cap has been certified as a Great Place to Work .
- Inclusive culture: Work in a place that values and celebrates who you are.
An Operations Leader Trainee at White Cap…
- Experiences rotational assignments in various segments of the branch business with on-the-job training to learn business systems and processes, as well as company culture.
- Receives an inclusive career experience with dedicated resources to ensure a successful long-term career path at White Cap.
- Participates in a tailored learning curriculum with leadership development sessions, operations training, and systems training focused on developing future operations leaders for opportunities that best match your interests, skills and abilities.
- Benefits from a robust support system ; each Operations Leader Trainee will be assigned a Regional Advocate, Mentor, and additional process coaches to ensure you receive the best training White Cap has to offer.
- Has exposure to Senior Leadership at White Cap throughout the program.
- Presents a capstone project to White Cap leadership, creating exposure for you across the company.
Preferred Qualifications
- Willing to relocate upon completing the program.
- Able to start the program between March and June.
- Driven to succeed with an energetic, professional, and goal-oriented attitude.
- Strong operations focus, including having the ability to partner with customers to develop value-added solutions and experience leading or building a team.
- Strong communication skills and experience conversing with team members and customers.
If you’re looking to play a role in building America, consider one of our open opportunities. We can’t wait to meet you.
Functional Area General
Work Type On-Site
Recruiter Evans, Tyler
Req ID WCJR-037547
White Cap is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer. White Cap considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.
A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities.
The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment.
White Cap is hiring immediately for a Supply Chain Operations Leader Trainee!
Do you want a part in helping to Build America? As the leading North American distributor for professional contractors, the White Cap family of brands supplies of our nation’s largest construction projects, including stadiums, roads, bridges, highways, residential housing and more. We are hiring immediately for an Operations Leader Trainee!
As a Supply Chain Operations Leader Trainee in White Cap’s Career Development Program, you will have the opportunity to engage in on-the-job training, job shadowing, leadership development, and partner with your manager to develop the skills and knowledge that will accelerate your career through a 12–18 month training program. Throughout the program, you'll learn everything from the warehouse, where it all begins, to customer service, management, and beyond.
Why a career with White Cap?
- Comprehensive wellness and financial benefits: White Cap offers excellent benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and more!
- Relax and recharge: We offer a generous time off package, including paid maternity, parental leave, sick time, and vacation time.
- Stability: Since 2020, White Cap has doubled in size and continues to grow.
- Unlimited career potential: White Cap is a stable and growing company offering unlimited career potential.
- Love where you work: White Cap has been certified as a Great Place to Work .
- Inclusive culture: Work in a place that values and celebrates who you are.
An Operations Leader Trainee at White Cap…
- Experiences rotational assignments in various segments of the branch business with on-the-job training to learn business systems and processes, as well as company culture.
- Receives an inclusive career experience with dedicated resources to ensure a successful long-term career path at White Cap.
- Participates in a tailored learning curriculum with leadership development sessions, operations training, and systems training focused on developing future operations leaders for opportunities that best match your interests, skills and abilities.
- Benefits from a robust support system ; each Operations Leader Trainee will be assigned a Regional Advocate, Mentor, and additional process coaches to ensure you receive the best training White Cap has to offer.
- Has exposure to Senior Leadership at White Cap throughout the program.
- Presents a capstone project to White Cap leadership, creating exposure for you across the company.
Preferred Qualifications
- Willing to relocate upon completing the program.
- Able to start the program between March and June.
- Driven to succeed with an energetic, professional, and goal-oriented attitude.
- Strong operations focus, including having the ability to partner with customers to develop value-added solutions and experience leading or building a team.
- Strong communication skills and experience conversing with team members and customers.
If you’re looking to play a role in building America, consider one of our open opportunities. We can’t wait to meet you.
Functional Area General
Work Type On-Site
Recruiter Evans, Tyler
Req ID WCJR-037547
White Cap is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer. White Cap considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.
Supply Chain Development Manager Jobs by Experience Level
See All 82 Supply Chain Development Manager Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find JobsSupply Chain Development Manager Job Market
Who's Hiring
- Amazon19
- GXO Logistics4
- Jabil2
- Gartner2
- Entegris2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Energy
- Retail
- Automotive
- Food & Beverage
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in supply chain development manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field
- 5 or more years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or operations roles
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle for supply chain data management
- Demonstrated experience leading supplier negotiations and managing vendor relationships
- Strong analytical skills including proficiency with Excel or similar data analysis tools
- APICS CSCP or CPIM certification preferred for mid-to-senior level positions
Tips for Your Supply Chain Development Manager Job Search
Quantify supplier and cost improvements
Hiring managers in this role want numbers. Replace vague claims with specifics: lead time reductions you drove, supplier base you consolidated, or cost-down initiatives you managed. Concrete outcomes in your resume signal you can own the full development cycle, not just coordinate it.
Highlight cross-functional project ownership
Supply chain development managers are expected to lead projects that cut across sourcing, logistics, engineering, and finance. Your resume should show projects where you owned the outcome end to end, not just contributed to a team effort someone else directed.
Target postings by commodity or category focus
Many openings are written around a specific commodity group, such as direct materials, indirect spend, or packaging. Filtering by those terms in your search helps you find roles where your category experience is a direct match and your application will stand out immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists supply chain development manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a supplier negotiation story
Interviewers for this role almost always ask for a detailed example of a supplier negotiation you led. Prepare a structured account covering your preparation, the leverage you identified, how you handled pushback, and what the final agreement achieved for your organization.
Follow up with a supply chain insight
After your interview, send a follow-up note that references a specific supply chain challenge the team mentioned and briefly connects it to relevant work you have done. This shows engagement with their actual problems, not just a generic thank-you.
Supply Chain Development Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most supply chain development managers?
The companies hiring the most supply chain development managers right now include Amazon, GXO Logistics, and Jabil, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Ohio, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Manufacturing, retail, and consumer goods companies account for the majority of active postings.
How many supply chain development manager jobs are remote?
About 76% of supply chain development manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that much of the strategic and analytical work can be done off-site. Sub-specializations focused on supplier relationship management and analytics tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while roles requiring regular plant or warehouse visits are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a supply chain development manager?
Start by building several years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or operations, ideally progressing from analyst or coordinator roles to project ownership. Develop hands-on experience managing suppliers, leading cost-reduction initiatives, and working across functions like engineering and finance. Earning an APICS certification such as the CSCP or CPIM demonstrates formal supply chain competency and is frequently listed as a preferred credential in job postings for this level.
Can you get a supply chain development manager job without direct management experience?
Yes, some companies hire candidates into this role without prior people-management experience, particularly when the candidate has strong project leadership and supplier ownership in their background. Focus your applications on individual-contributor development manager roles, which are common in organizations that separate people management from program and supplier development. Demonstrating that you have led cross-functional projects and owned vendor relationships from selection through performance review is often the deciding factor.
What does the supply chain development manager interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a recruiter screen focused on your background and category experience, followed by a hiring manager interview that goes deeper on specific projects and results. Most companies then include a panel round with cross-functional stakeholders from procurement, operations, or engineering. Expect at least one behavioral question requiring a detailed supplier negotiation or cost-improvement example, and some employers add a case study or presentation to assess your analytical and communication skills.
Where can I find and apply to supply chain development manager jobs?
You can find and apply to supply chain development manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your category experience and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
See All 82 Supply Chain Development Manager Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Jobs