Supply Chain,Early Career Development Program 2026
Smurfit Westrock, Atlanta, GA, United States
Supply Chain, Early Career Development Program 2026
Full Time
Smurfit WestRock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
Smurfit WestRock is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging, operating in 40 countries with over 500 packaging converting operations and 63 paper mills. We offer an unparalleled portfolio of innovative packaging solutions, ranging from corrugated and consumer packaging to Bag-in-Box packaging and point-of-sale displays. With the circular economy at the core of our business, we use renewable, recyclable and recycled materials to create sustainable packaging solutions. As a trusted partner to companies across the world, Smurfit WestRock is dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. We are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
Supply Chain Associate – Early Careers Development Program 2026
Engage and develop proficiency in all major areas of the WestRock Supply Chain with demonstrated knowledge surrounding Procurement, Logistics and Product Planning.
Responsibilities
Develop a broad understanding and base of the supply chain functions. Able to plug and play into all entry level roles within Supply Chain along with a strong understanding of processes.
Understanding of upstream and downstream supply chain.
Develop production plan for BU.
Lead S2C processes (Source, Negotiate, Contract).
Lead P2P processes (cradle to grave order processing).
Understand and manage Inventory levels (both Finished Goods and MRO).
Understand the papermaking process at a high level.
Shadow current leaders within Supply Chain.
Develop leadership abilities through cross functional engagements.
Lead small to mid-level initiatives across Supply Chain.
Successful completion of a Yellow Belt/Green Belt Six Sigma project & certification.
Proficient in JDE, SAP/4HANA, Panther, Load Xpert.
How you will impact WestRock
The two-year program consists of a series of rotations designed to explore different supply chain functions and aspects of the paper and packaging industry.
Rotations are selected based on business need and can be anywhere within the United States.
This role as a Process, Production or Project engineer has multiple responsibilities including continually exploring opportunities to optimize production, improve quality, and reduce cost.
The ECD Rotational Associate may also support projects in Supply Chain and Logistics, Sustainability, Safety, R&D, and/or special assignments.
What you need to succeed
Education:
Required: Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or have completed a Bachelor’s in Supply Chain Management or a related field by June 2024.
Preferred: Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 GPA.
Critical Skills / Capabilities
Analytical: Demonstrates a general understanding of various sources of information or data that are relevant to the business; summarizes or integrates information for routine problems or issues with oversight from others as necessary.
Detail-Oriented: Has an eye for recognizing errors or differences; plans and completes work with thoroughness, giving attention to specific information and individual details, conditions, necessary record keeping, and elements of that work.
Time Management: Plans, prioritizes, and manages time spent on accomplishing tasks to increase productivity and efficiency; demonstrates awareness and control over amount of time spent on activities; meets deadlines.
Communication: Clearly exchanges thoughts, ideas, and messages through written, verbal, and non-verbal methods that promote an understanding with the target audience; listens carefully and attentively.
Adaptability: Demonstrates willingness to relocate anywhere within the United States based on business need, flexibility, and a willingness to modify one’s approach to achieve desired results; responds quickly to changing demands, processes, and updated information.
Organizational Skills: Plans, arranges and/or monitors work to ensure achievement of desired results; establishes a systematic course of action to accomplish objectives.
Collaboration: Works effectively with others to complete a task or achieve a common objective; ability to cooperate in both interpersonal and team relationships to foster enthusiasm and maintain mutual trust, candor, and respect for others. Works through conflict constructively.
Problem-Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations; demonstrates tackling a problem by using a logical, systematic, or sequential approach.
Innovation: Applies ‘out of the box’ thinking and thorough research to develop creative new ideas and approaches to accomplish a goal or objective in an efficient and effective way.
Smurfit WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
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Full Time
Smurfit WestRock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
Smurfit WestRock is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging, operating in 40 countries with over 500 packaging converting operations and 63 paper mills. We offer an unparalleled portfolio of innovative packaging solutions, ranging from corrugated and consumer packaging to Bag-in-Box packaging and point-of-sale displays. With the circular economy at the core of our business, we use renewable, recyclable and recycled materials to create sustainable packaging solutions. As a trusted partner to companies across the world, Smurfit WestRock is dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. We are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
Supply Chain Associate – Early Careers Development Program 2026
Engage and develop proficiency in all major areas of the WestRock Supply Chain with demonstrated knowledge surrounding Procurement, Logistics and Product Planning.
Responsibilities
Develop a broad understanding and base of the supply chain functions. Able to plug and play into all entry level roles within Supply Chain along with a strong understanding of processes.
Understanding of upstream and downstream supply chain.
Develop production plan for BU.
Lead S2C processes (Source, Negotiate, Contract).
Lead P2P processes (cradle to grave order processing).
Understand and manage Inventory levels (both Finished Goods and MRO).
Understand the papermaking process at a high level.
Shadow current leaders within Supply Chain.
Develop leadership abilities through cross functional engagements.
Lead small to mid-level initiatives across Supply Chain.
Successful completion of a Yellow Belt/Green Belt Six Sigma project & certification.
Proficient in JDE, SAP/4HANA, Panther, Load Xpert.
How you will impact WestRock
The two-year program consists of a series of rotations designed to explore different supply chain functions and aspects of the paper and packaging industry.
Rotations are selected based on business need and can be anywhere within the United States.
This role as a Process, Production or Project engineer has multiple responsibilities including continually exploring opportunities to optimize production, improve quality, and reduce cost.
The ECD Rotational Associate may also support projects in Supply Chain and Logistics, Sustainability, Safety, R&D, and/or special assignments.
What you need to succeed
Education:
Required: Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or have completed a Bachelor’s in Supply Chain Management or a related field by June 2024.
Preferred: Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 GPA.
Critical Skills / Capabilities
Analytical: Demonstrates a general understanding of various sources of information or data that are relevant to the business; summarizes or integrates information for routine problems or issues with oversight from others as necessary.
Detail-Oriented: Has an eye for recognizing errors or differences; plans and completes work with thoroughness, giving attention to specific information and individual details, conditions, necessary record keeping, and elements of that work.
Time Management: Plans, prioritizes, and manages time spent on accomplishing tasks to increase productivity and efficiency; demonstrates awareness and control over amount of time spent on activities; meets deadlines.
Communication: Clearly exchanges thoughts, ideas, and messages through written, verbal, and non-verbal methods that promote an understanding with the target audience; listens carefully and attentively.
Adaptability: Demonstrates willingness to relocate anywhere within the United States based on business need, flexibility, and a willingness to modify one’s approach to achieve desired results; responds quickly to changing demands, processes, and updated information.
Organizational Skills: Plans, arranges and/or monitors work to ensure achievement of desired results; establishes a systematic course of action to accomplish objectives.
Collaboration: Works effectively with others to complete a task or achieve a common objective; ability to cooperate in both interpersonal and team relationships to foster enthusiasm and maintain mutual trust, candor, and respect for others. Works through conflict constructively.
Problem-Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations; demonstrates tackling a problem by using a logical, systematic, or sequential approach.
Innovation: Applies ‘out of the box’ thinking and thorough research to develop creative new ideas and approaches to accomplish a goal or objective in an efficient and effective way.
Smurfit WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
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