Entry Level Supply Chain Specialist Jobs
New grad supply chain specialist jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or coursework in logistics and operations can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Energy, with employers like Fastenal, Kiewit, and Amazon hiring at this level now.
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We are seeking a highly analytical and technically skilled Supply Chain Analyst II to support our global supply chain organization. This role combines supply chain planning, SAP systems expertise, master data management, analytics, and continuous improvement to help optimize planning processes and operational performance.
The ideal candidate is an advanced SAP ECC user with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, exceptional Excel capabilities, and experience working with business intelligence and reporting tools. The role also provides opportunities to develop expertise in Lean, TEOA, and Kaizen methodologies and contribute to broader supply chain improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Strong experience using SAP ECC within a supply chain planning, materials management, or manufacturing environment.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, PivotTables, Power Query, and data analysis.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex operational and supply chain data.
- Experience working with planning master data and supply chain processes.
- Ability to investigate issues, perform root cause analysis, and develop practical corrective actions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to train, coach, and support business users.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global, and cross-functional environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results with limited supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SAP BusinessObjects reporting and analytics.
- Experience developing dashboards and analytical solutions using Microsoft Power BI and Tableau.
- Knowledge of inventory optimization, MRP, planning master data, material requirements planning, and supply chain performance metrics.
- Experience with supply chain planning parameters such as lot sizing, lead times, planning time fences, scheduling parameters, and availability checks.
- Experience supporting Lean, Continuous Improvement, TEOA, Kaizen, or similar operational excellence initiatives.
- Experience developing standardized processes, work instructions, training materials, or reporting governance.
- Experience working with global or geographically dispersed teams.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Equivalent combinations of education and relevant professional experience may be considered.
Job Requirements
Job Requirements
- Support the integrity, accuracy, and consistency of planning master data across the global supply chain organization.
- Identify, investigate, and resolve master data and system issues that impact planning performance.
- Support SAP ECC planning processes and provide functional expertise to planners and business users.
- Analyze planning and inventory performance and provide recommendations related to lot sizing, planning behaviors, material lead times, and inventory optimization.
- Provide analytical and troubleshooting support for inventory management and supply planning initiatives.
- Perform root cause analysis and support corrective actions for planning, inventory, and operational performance issues.
- Partner with Supply Chain leadership and the Analytics Spoke Team to identify opportunities for reporting automation, analytics enhancement, and process improvement.
- Translate business requirements into practical analytical and reporting solutions.
- Develop, document, and standardize supply chain processes and provide training, coaching, and mentoring to planners and business users.
- Support TEOA Supply Chain initiatives through project coordination, KPI tracking, scorecard maintenance, and data analysis.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning effectiveness, data quality, inventory optimization, and operational performance.
- Progressively develop the skills necessary to facilitate Kaizen and other continuous improvement events across the organization.
- Effectively manage multiple priorities while working with stakeholders across a global organization.
What your background should look like
- You are a data-driven supply chain professional who enjoys solving complex problems and finding opportunities to improve how processes, systems, and data work together. You are comfortable working in SAP and Excel, can analyze large or complex datasets, and are able to translate analytical findings into practical business solutions. You should have experience working in a supply chain planning, materials management, inventory, or related environment and understand how planning master data and system parameters influence supply chain performance.
- You are also comfortable working across functional teams. You can investigate an issue, identify the root cause, communicate your findings clearly, and work with others to implement a sustainable solution. You enjoy improving processes—not simply maintaining them—and are willing to learn new technologies, analytical tools, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- The ideal candidate brings a combination of technical aptitude, supply chain knowledge, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and strong communication skills.
Competencies
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.
Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $71,700-89,600 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
- Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
- Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits
BENEFITS
- A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
EOE, Including Disability/Vets
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.
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We are seeking a highly analytical and technically skilled Supply Chain Analyst II to support our global supply chain organization. This role combines supply chain planning, SAP systems expertise, master data management, analytics, and continuous improvement to help optimize planning processes and operational performance.
The ideal candidate is an advanced SAP ECC user with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, exceptional Excel capabilities, and experience working with business intelligence and reporting tools. The role also provides opportunities to develop expertise in Lean, TEOA, and Kaizen methodologies and contribute to broader supply chain improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Strong experience using SAP ECC within a supply chain planning, materials management, or manufacturing environment.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, PivotTables, Power Query, and data analysis.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex operational and supply chain data.
- Experience working with planning master data and supply chain processes.
- Ability to investigate issues, perform root cause analysis, and develop practical corrective actions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to train, coach, and support business users.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global, and cross-functional environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results with limited supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SAP BusinessObjects reporting and analytics.
- Experience developing dashboards and analytical solutions using Microsoft Power BI and Tableau.
- Knowledge of inventory optimization, MRP, planning master data, material requirements planning, and supply chain performance metrics.
- Experience with supply chain planning parameters such as lot sizing, lead times, planning time fences, scheduling parameters, and availability checks.
- Experience supporting Lean, Continuous Improvement, TEOA, Kaizen, or similar operational excellence initiatives.
- Experience developing standardized processes, work instructions, training materials, or reporting governance.
- Experience working with global or geographically dispersed teams.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Equivalent combinations of education and relevant professional experience may be considered.
Job Requirements
Job Requirements
- Support the integrity, accuracy, and consistency of planning master data across the global supply chain organization.
- Identify, investigate, and resolve master data and system issues that impact planning performance.
- Support SAP ECC planning processes and provide functional expertise to planners and business users.
- Analyze planning and inventory performance and provide recommendations related to lot sizing, planning behaviors, material lead times, and inventory optimization.
- Provide analytical and troubleshooting support for inventory management and supply planning initiatives.
- Perform root cause analysis and support corrective actions for planning, inventory, and operational performance issues.
- Partner with Supply Chain leadership and the Analytics Spoke Team to identify opportunities for reporting automation, analytics enhancement, and process improvement.
- Translate business requirements into practical analytical and reporting solutions.
- Develop, document, and standardize supply chain processes and provide training, coaching, and mentoring to planners and business users.
- Support TEOA Supply Chain initiatives through project coordination, KPI tracking, scorecard maintenance, and data analysis.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning effectiveness, data quality, inventory optimization, and operational performance.
- Progressively develop the skills necessary to facilitate Kaizen and other continuous improvement events across the organization.
- Effectively manage multiple priorities while working with stakeholders across a global organization.
What your background should look like
- You are a data-driven supply chain professional who enjoys solving complex problems and finding opportunities to improve how processes, systems, and data work together. You are comfortable working in SAP and Excel, can analyze large or complex datasets, and are able to translate analytical findings into practical business solutions. You should have experience working in a supply chain planning, materials management, inventory, or related environment and understand how planning master data and system parameters influence supply chain performance.
- You are also comfortable working across functional teams. You can investigate an issue, identify the root cause, communicate your findings clearly, and work with others to implement a sustainable solution. You enjoy improving processes—not simply maintaining them—and are willing to learn new technologies, analytical tools, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- The ideal candidate brings a combination of technical aptitude, supply chain knowledge, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and strong communication skills.
Competencies
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.
Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $71,700-89,600 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
- Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
- Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits
BENEFITS
- A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
EOE, Including Disability/Vets
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.
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- Fastenal20
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Entry Level Supply Chain Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level supply chain specialist job?
Employers hiring at this level look for coursework or internship experience in logistics, procurement, or inventory management, plus familiarity with tools like Excel or ERP software. Highlighting a specific project, such as a supply chain optimization exercise or a demand forecasting model from school, gives you a concrete edge. Certifications like APICS CSCP or a related supply chain certificate can also strengthen an entry level application.
Which companies hire entry level supply chain specialists?
Companies hiring entry level supply chain specialists right now include Fastenal, Kiewit, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Manufacturers, retailers, logistics providers, and consumer goods companies tend to hire most actively at this level, as they run high-volume operations that depend on building supply chain talent from the ground up.
Are there remote entry level supply chain specialist jobs?
Yes, though most entry level roles in this field are on-site or hybrid given the hands-on nature of supply chain work. About 24% of entry level supply chain specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with remote roles more common in procurement analysis, demand planning, and vendor coordination functions than in warehouse or operations roles.
Are these new grad supply chain specialist jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior supply chain specialist roles. A posting is typically new grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward that requirement, or accepts a relevant degree or portfolio project in place of full-time work history. Look for language like "entry level," "new grad," or "no prior experience required" in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level supply chain specialists?
Entry Level supply chain specialist roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive demand at the entry level because they manage large, complex supplier networks and product flows that require dedicated coordination and analytical support from day one.