POSITION SUMMARY:
We seek people who bring an ownership mindset to their work, who see beyond what is possible today and share our relentless pursuit of success. We are developing the next generation of entrepreneurial minded leaders to propel our organization forward and drive continuous exponential growth. We strive to attract the best and brightest talent to our team of passionate committed professionals for the Dover Supply Chain & Operations Development Program. This opportunity will develop highly qualified, early-career talent to be globally minded Supply Chain Managers, Sourcing Managers, Operations Managers and Functional Leaders.
This program is a 24-month rotational leadership program consisting of 3 different assignments across Dover’s global business segments. In each assignment, participants will take meaningful real supply chain functional roles at Dover’s various operating companies, as well as its corporate offices, for approximately 8 months each. The aim of the program is to develop and eventually place participants in key supply chain roles that align their area of expertise with Dover’s business needs. With support and mentorship from the operating company (assignment lead) and Dover headquarter leadership, each assignment will offer a hands-on, supportive environment that fosters both formal and informal learning and development, while delivering business value.
To learn more about the Supply Chain Operations Development Program, please follow this link:
https://www.dovercorporation.com/about-us/careers/supply-chain-development-program
To learn more about Dover: https://www.dovercorporation.com/2025overview/
Relocation Required – Rotational Program featuring three (3) different 8-month placements in the US
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Individuals looking to gain experience through functional role assignments and accelerated exposure to a broad array of supply chain challenges faced by Dover’s diverse businesses need look no further. If these qualifications and attributes mirror your resume, this program may be a perfect fit:
- Strong interest in supply chain management
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a global business environment
- Strong analytical skills and technology aptitude
- Demonstrates attention to detail /excellent time management skills
- Open to giving and receiving feedback
- Leads others through direct management or indirect influence
- New graduates or <2 years of relevant supply chain or industrial business related experience
- Graduating Seniors: GPA 3.5+ preferred
- Geographic flexibility – open to relocate for rotational assignments
- Bachelor degree in Business or Engineering. Special focus on Supply Chain, Operations, or Engineering – Applied, Industrial or Manufacturing
- Comfortable in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and multitask
Assignments will focus on developing skills in a specific supply chain functional area, including:
- Sourcing & Procurement
- Operations Supervision & Value Stream Mapping
- Planning & Scheduling
- New Product Introduction/New Product Development Support
- Materials & Inventory Management
- Warehousing & Logistics
- Strategic Initiatives
- Continuous Improvement
- Supply Chain Analytics
Program completion requirements:
- Successful experience in 3 Functional Areas
- Assigned Training Curriculum
- Excellent Performance
Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of over $7 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 70 years, our team of approximately 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what’s possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under “DOV.” Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.
