Global Trainee, Supply Chain Management

North American (NAM), Supply Chain Management Global Trainee

Work model Office/Remote/Hybrid

Location – Open to USA-Based, East Coast Candidates | Full Time

Application deadline: April 17, 2026

Position Targeted Start Date: September 1, 2025

Ready to start a career that makes an impact?

The Global Trainee Program at RHI Magnesita marks the beginning of a hands-on, international journey at RHI Magnesita. Designed for early-career graduates, the program offers the opportunity to grow into future leaders and experts through real responsibility, diverse rotations, and exposure to a global industrial business from day one.

Throughout the program, you will gain practical experience across different departments, build a strong professional network, and develop a deep understanding of how our business operates worldwide. By the end of the program, you will transition into your final role, equipped with the skills, insights, and confidence to shape your future with us.

Apply now and take the next step in your career — stay curious, keep learning, and grow with us.

Your position

Based in our North America (NAM) region, we’re looking for our next standout talent, someone eager to gain hands-on experience by collaborating with our teams on a wide range of supply chain and procurement initiatives. This includes supporting the rollout of new processes and systems, as well as analyzing business and purchasing data in the context of broader macroeconomic trends.

In this role, the Supply Chain Management Trainee will draw meaningful connections across diverse information sources while contributing to the adoption and evolution of new business intelligence technologies.

This internship is designed to help you:

• Gain exposure to key supply chain functions, including transportation, logistics, planning, purchasing, and more.
• Develop stronger analytical capabilities and enhance your business intelligence skill set.
• Learn how global supply chains connect with regional supply chains and experience those chains adapting to shifting market conditions and macroeconomic trends.
• Build confidence in collaborating with cross‑functional teams and using modern digital tools.
• Acquire hands‑on experience within a global industry leader while forming partnerships with leaders, peers, and support teams.

Your tasks

• Define, search for and interact with multiple sources to gather purchasing, market & internal intelligence which will be summarized and shared with our NAM teams.
• Develop, maintain, and govern regional intelligence reporting which will combine external & internal market information.
• Perform ad-hoc analyses together within dept and in collaboration with other global RHI Magnesita departments as needed.
• Complement specific Supply Chain activities to include a demand/supply planning system maturity (o9 Supply Planning Tool) and finished goods inventory positioning; complement specific Procurement activities to include a new ERP implementation (SAP S4H), vendor enrollment, guided buying, commerce automation and contracting as a supporting user of SAP Ariba.
• Organize KPI reviews of procurement categories together with the procurement category responsible leads.

Your profile

You’re someone who enjoys connecting the dots — between data, people, processes, and ideas. You like solving problems, collaborating across teams, and turning information into insight.

• Degree requirement: minimum BSc or equivalency
• First professional experience through internships, or entry-level roles
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Motivation to take initiative and drive topics forward
• Pragmatic problem-solving skills and clear communication style
• Open-minded, agile, and comfortable with change
• Ability to thrive in diverse, international environments

Experience with Microsoft Office is expected, and familiarity with Power BI or Tableau is a plus.

The program & hiring process

The hiring process for the Global Trainee Program 2026 takes place between March and June 2026 and includes several stages, such as CV screening, interviews, a personality questionnaire, and an assessment center.

Successful candidates will receive their contracts between June and July and will start their positions in September 2026. Throughout the program, trainees will complete multiple assignments and rotations, gain cross-functional exposure and building a strong internal network.

Our offer

We offer a competitive salary package aligned with market standards and your individual qualifications.

In addition, you can expect:

• Structured learning and development opportunities
• Early responsibility and hands-on project work
• Exposure to an international business environment
• Collaboration with experts across functions and regions

Local benefits:

Eligibility to enroll in health and well-being benefits.

Flexibility:

Hybrid/remote working model – remote working model offered depending on location.

Additional benefits:

Opportunity for advancement after program, executive exposure, rotational learning within program.

Do you want to take the next step?

Please apply via our website and submit your application in English, you can access here: link to the website. Applications by email cannot be accepted due to data protection regulations.

At RHI Magnesita, everyone is welcome. We value diversity in all its forms and evaluate applications based solely on qualifications and experience. If you share our passion for shaping tomorrow’s world, we encourage you to apply — even if you do not meet every single requirement. We also actively encourage individuals with disabilities to submit their application.

About RHI Magnesita

As the global leader in refractories, RHI Magnesita supplies advanced products, technologies, and services essential for high-temperature industrial processes in sectors such as steel, cement, and glass. With around 20,000 employees and production sites across the globe, we are committed to innovation, sustainability, and market leadership. By supporting our customers’ transition to greener solutions and reducing emissions across our value chain, we are shaping tomorrow’s world.

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