Supply Chain Associate

dukeenergy

Supply Chain Associate rotating through Duke Energy’s electric utility supply chain development program. Supporting sourcing, analytics, negotiations, projects, and process improvement across four assignments.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Supply Chain processes, project management, and financial analysis, with strong negotiation and communication skills. Capable of leading initiatives and contributing to process improvements across diverse Supply Chain functions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supply Chain ManagementProject ManagementNegotiation SkillsFinancial AnalysisChange Management Certification

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain ProcessesCost AnalysisProcess ImprovementProject ManagementCommercial Evaluation

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Supply Chain Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Change Management CertificationProject Management CertificationCertified Production and Inventory ManagementCertified Purchasing ManagerLean CertificationSix Sigma Certification

Industry Keywords

SourcingAccounts PayableSupplier DiversitySustainabilityComplianceBusiness Support ServicesOrganizational EffectivenessStrategic Alignment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complete four nine-month rotational assignments across diverse Supply Chain functions
Work in Sourcing & Accounts Payable, Operations & Analytics, Supplier Diversity & Sustainability, Compliance / Business Support Services, and Organizational Effectiveness & Strategic Alignment
Support sourcing areas including Nuclear, Generation, Major Projects, T&D, and Enterprise
Participate in and lead small- and large-scale initiatives
Conduct negotiations and commercial evaluations
Contribute to project management and process improvement activities
Use numerous Supply Chain tools and gain practical on-the-job experience
Interact with other Supply Chain Associates through planned social and work activities
Deploy to an area of interest at program conclusion, subject to business need

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Communications, or a related field
Duke Energy Intern/Co-op Experience
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Master’s Degree preferred
Change Management certification preferred
Project Management experience or certification preferred
Certified Production and Inventory Management preferred
Certified Purchasing Manager preferred
Lean or Six Sigma experience or certification preferred
Business and financial expertise
Planning/organizational skills
Problem solving/analytical skills
Good oral and written communications
Demonstrated ability to work independently
Good interpersonal negotiation skills
Understanding of cost and financial analysis
Understanding of supply chain processes and the total cost concept
General business and commercial acumen
Growing presentation skills
Ability to travel to company facilities and suppliers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and benefits
Company-provided professional training
Subsidized continued education
Structured mentoring with top management
Orientation period for first-year program participants
Optional informal social, learning and service events
Relocation assistance provided (as applicable)