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Description

The MVP Trainee role is a structured leadership development program designed to prepare high-potential talent for future general management roles within Bunzl’s Market Supply Chain organization. Over the course of 12–18 months, the trainee will rotate through key functional areas including operations, customer service, purchasing, finance, and vendor management. The program blends hands-on experience with strategic exposure to business execution, service excellence, and P&L management.

Responsibilities:

Operational Excellence & Execution

+ Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly operational cadences including huddles and dashboard reviews.

+ Learn and apply KPIs from Power BI dashboards to evaluate performance and drive accountability.

+ Support initiatives to reduce operating costs, improve inventory efficiency, and enhance customer service.

Customer & Vendor Engagement

+ Contribute to managing customer order cutoffs, pricing, and vendor contracts.

+ Shadow MVPs in vendor negotiations and customer relationship management.

+ Participate in strategic account planning and service delivery reviews.

Administrative & Financial Acumen

+ Gain exposure to accounts receivable, customer credit limits, and inventory reserves.

+ Involved in monthly financial statement reviews and cost-setting exercises.

+ Learn Bunzl’s rebate programs and pricing strategies.

Talent & Team Development

+ Observe and contribute to talent development efforts across administrative, customer service, and operational teams.

+ Participate in leadership development sessions and succession planning discussions.

Compliance & Safety

+ Understand FMCSA compliance protocols including food traceability, sanitation, and record retention.

+ Support safety audits and facility inspections.

Strategic Projects

+ Contribute to cross-functional strategic initiatives and special projects.

+ Manage data analysis and reporting to support business decisions.

Learning Objectives:

+ Understand the full scope of MVP responsibilities across service, sourcing, and sales functions.

+ Build foundational knowledge in P&L management, operational KPIs, and strategic planning.

+ Develop leadership capabilities through mentorship, coaching, and exposure to senior stakeholders.

Requirements:

+ Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or graduate coursework preferred.

+ 2–4 years of professional experience in operations, supply chain, finance, or customer service.

+ Strong analytical skills and comfort with data tools (Excel, Power BI, etc.).

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

+ Willingness to travel frequently across market locations.

Salary for this position will be $120,000-$170,000 based on experience, education, and geographic location.

Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to sales in excess of $10 billion. Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 5,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America.

_Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match._

_Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law._

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