About the position
Walgreens is seeking highly talented and career-minded professionals to join the Supply Chain Analyst Rotational Program (SCARP) at Walgreens Corporate Headquarters. This two-year program is designed for analysts to complete three rotations of eight months each, ultimately transitioning into a regular position with greater responsibility. SCARP aims to develop and grow analysts into well-rounded business professionals by providing a strong foundational education and training in Supply Chain management. The program is highly visible and supported by senior leaders within Walgreens Supply Chain, ensuring that participants receive the guidance and mentorship necessary for their professional growth. During the two-year program, analysts will rotate through various Supply Chain departments, including Inventory Management, Transportation, Master Data, Ecommerce, DC Operations, and Analytics. Each analyst will be assigned a SCARP mentor who will provide counsel throughout the program. The program offers extensive training during each rotation, focusing on the development of core competencies such as leadership, communication, and problem-solving, as well as technical competencies relevant to Walgreens, including supply planning, data analysis, and financial planning. Additionally, SCARP features a robust performance management process that emphasizes continuous development, preparing graduates for future leadership positions within the company as they advance their careers.
Responsibilities
- Performs moderately complex analysis of information, problems, and/or data under general supervision.
- Makes recommendations for the review of more senior staff members.
- Tracks, monitors and measures the benefit of implemented solutions for moderately complex issues, applying company policies and procedures in the resolution of a variety of issues.
- Communicates perceived risks to senior staff members and leadership with recommendations for mitigation.
- Computes metrics involving moderately complex issues.
- Develops, analyzes and disseminates moderately complex reports.
- Builds productive internal/external working relationships to work collaboratively and shares knowledge with the team.
- Resolves moderately complex issues.
- Receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments.
- Recommends streamlined processes and process improvements to more senior staff members and assists in driving change as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field, to be completed by June 1st of program year.
- GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Excel (e.g., using SUM function, setting borders, inserting charts, sorting).
- Experience collaborating with teams.
- Relationship building skills - ability to work in a matrixed environment, collaborating with multiple teams and levels in the organization.
- Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in one or more of the following: Retail, Supply Chain procurement.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage
- 401k retirement savings plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Employee discounts on products and services
- Tuition reimbursement for further education
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible scheduling options
