Supply Chain Development Program ; Euclid, OH

Position: Supply Chain Development Program 2027 (Euclid, OH)
Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations.

Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at .

Job Title:

 Supply Chain Development Program 2027 (Euclid, OH)

Location:

Euclid, OH Target Program Dates:
June 24th, 2027

Relocation Assistance:
While local candidates are preferred, a relocation package is available for Trainees residing more than 50 miles from the program location

Req ​Are You the Missing Linc?

Lincoln Electric’s Euclid, OH location is looking for bright, driven individuals to join our Supply Chain Development Program—designed to connect your academic foundation with real-world, hands-on experience. As a participant, you’ll Be the Linc between your education and a future in advanced manufacturing, innovation, and leadership.

What Sets Us Apart Linc Pal  Program: Get paired with a Lincoln Electric employee to guide your experience. Professional Development: Frequent workshops and leadership exposure. Hands-On Training: Learn to weld in our state-of-the-art Welding Technology Center. Networking & Culture: Participate in social events, National Intern Day, and community service.

Overview of the Program Lincoln Electric’s Supply Chain Development Program offers individuals the chance to apply their academic knowledge in real-world settings across a 30-month rotational program. Participants gain hands-on experience through five six-month rotations in the areas of:
Strategic Sourcing Supply Chain Manufacturing Operations Business Process Improvement & Systems (Transformation) It’s a great way to build skills, grow your network, and explore a future career in Supply Chain.

What You Could Work OnThroughout the rotations, participants gain exposure to core supply chain functions and develop practical skills that prepare them for full-time roles after the program. Learning opportunities may include:

Strategic Sourcing Build an understanding of supplier markets, cost drivers, sourcing strategies, and the role of supplier partnerships in supporting business performance Learn how sourcing decisions influence cost, quality, risk, lead time, working capital, and continuity of supply Gain exposure to supplier evaluation, negotiation preparation, contract management, procurement compliance, and sourcing governance practices Develop analytical skills used to assess spend, supplier performance, sourcing alternatives, and opportunities for business improvement Understand how procurement master data, ERP processes, and cross-functional collaboration support effective sourcing and purchasing execution

Supply Chain Develop a working understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes, from customer demand through planning, fulfillment, logistics, and delivery Learn how service, inventory, cost, capacity, and lead-time tradeoffs are managed across a manufacturing supply chain Gain exposure to root-cause problem solving, operational performance management, and cross-functional issue resolution Build…