Graduate Specialist Program- Supply Chain

Bosch Group

Posted 1 day ago

Full Time

Lincolnshire, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The graduate specialist will support logistics and procurement activities while participating in a four-rotation development program. They will analyze supply chain data to drive efficiency and contribute to continuous improvement projects across the organization.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Logistics, with a minimum GPA of 3.5, and either are a current graduating senior or have less than two years of post-college experience. You also possess internship or early-career experience within Supply Chain or Logistics, and strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Supply Chain

Logistics Planning

Procurement

Physical Logistics

Logistics Controlling

Data Analytics

Digital logistics solutions

Supply chain systems

Supplier management

Job Description

Company Description

Bosch Rexroth is one of the world’s leading providers of Drive and Control Technologies. Regardless of the motion task that customers face anywhere in the world, they will always find a Bosch Rexroth team with local experience and the appropriate know-how from more than 30 industries and all drive and control technologies. Our associates take on their customers’ challenges with passion and persistence until the right solution is found. This is what makes Bosch Rexroth a strong, reliable partner for Mobile Applications, Machinery Applications and Engineering and Factory Automation. As the Drive & Control Company, we develop, produce, and distribute our components and system solutions in over 80 countries.

Bosch Rexroth, dba HydraForce, Inc. offers one of the most comprehensive lines of high-quality hydraulic cartridge valves for the mobile and industrial equipment markets. We design and manufacture high performance valves that meet virtually any need encountered in machine design. Our cartridge valves are designed to fit a wide range of industry-common valve cavities. Our employees enjoy a fast-paced and challenging work environment that provides them with daily opportunities to Power Forward their careers. For almost 35 years, Bosch Rexroth, dba HydraForce, Inc. has been producing the most innovative elector-hydraulic control solutions for the mobile machinery and industrial equipment markets.

Job Description

The Graduate Specialist Program – Supply Chain is a full-time rotational development program designed for high-potential graduates who aspire to grow into future operational and business leaders within HydraForce, a Bosch company. Over the duration of the program, you will complete four strategically designed rotations that provide broad exposure across supply chain and logistics functions. This immersive experience builds operational excellence, analytical capability, and cross-functional business insight — preparing you for a challenging specialist or project leadership role within Supply Chain upon successful completion.

Together, we lay the foundation for your long-term career success.

Structured Rotations

  • Four personalized rotations, including one at another Bosch facility within the U.S.
  • Exposure to key supply chain functions such as:
    • Logistics Planning
    • Procurement
    • Physical Logistics
    • Logistics Controlling
  • Insight into end-to-end supply chain processes — from supplier management through production support and customer delivery

Challenging & Impactful Work

  • Engage in meaningful operational and strategic assignments
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of digital logistics solutions
  • Support introduction and optimization of supply chain systems and tools
  • Take ownership of projects that drive efficiency, cost optimization, and service performance

Executive Mentorship & Development

  • Dedicated mentor from upper management supporting your professional and personal growth
  • Peer onboarding partner from the current trainee cohort
  • Structured feedback and development planning throughout the program

Global Networking

  • Connect with fellow Graduate Specialists and leaders across Bosch locations
  • Build strong cross-functional relationships across departments and business units worldwide

Flexible Start & Permanent Employment

  • Customized start date aligned to your availability
  • Full-time employment from day one
  • Clear pathway into a long-term Supply Chain specialist or project leadership role

Responsibilities During the Program

As a Graduate Specialist – Supply Chain, you will:

  • Support planning and execution of logistics and procurement activities
  • Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
  • Assist in supplier coordination and performance tracking
  • Contribute to inventory optimization and material flow improvements
  • Participate in cross-functional initiatives to enhance operational efficiency
  • Support implementation of digital tools and process automation initiatives
  • Drive continuous improvement projects aligned with cost, quality, and delivery objectives
  • Demonstrate increasing ownership, accountability, and leadership within project teams

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Logistics (minor in Data Analytics preferred)
  • Current graduating senior or under 2 years out of college
  • Minimum GPA of 3.5
  • Master’s degree preferred

Experience

  • Internship or early-career experience within Supply Chain or Logistics
  • Exposure to manufacturing or industrial environments preferred

Skills & Attributes

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Systems-oriented thinking with attention to detail
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
  • Adaptability and willingness to take on new challenges
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally during rotations

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift and move up to 5 pounds without assistance
  • Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods

Work Environment

This position operates primarily in a professional office setting. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to moderate.

Additional Information

 The salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000 annually.

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.

Your well-being matters at Bosch! We offer a competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to empower you in every area of your life. This includes premium health coverage, a 401(k) with generous matching, resources for financial planning and goal setting, ample paid time off, parental leave, and comprehensive life and disability protection. We're investing in your success! Bosch Benefits | Bosch in the USA

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  • Legal Entity: Bosch Rexroth Corporation
  • Compensation: USD 65000 - USD 75000 - yearly
  • Bosch Group

    The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 413,000 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2025). The company generated sales of 91 billion euros in 2025. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. With its business activities, the company aims to use technology to help shape universal trends such as automation, electrification, digitalization, connectivity, and an orientation to sustainability. In this context, Bosch’s broad diversification across regions and industries strengthens its innovativeness and robustness. Bosch uses its proven expertise in sensor technology, software, and services to offer customers cross-domain solutions from a single source. It also applies its expertise in connectivity and artificial intelligence in order to develop and manufacture user-friendly, sustainable products. With technology that is “Invented for life,” Bosch wants to help improve quality of life and conserve natural resources. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 500 subsidiary and regional companies in over 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch’s global manufacturing, engineering, and sales network covers nearly every country in the world. Bosch’s innovative strength is key to the company’s further development. At 136 locations across the globe, Bosch employs some 82,000 associates in research and development. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boschglobal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BoschGlobal Glassdoor: https://bit.ly/3raTZnH Imprint: www.bosch.com/corporate-information Privacy statement: https://www.bosch.com/data-protection-notice-bosch-linkedin/

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