Join the Operations Development Program (ODP) within one of the most dynamic companies in the power sports industry. Participating in this 2-3 year program will allow you to have several unique rotational experiences. Each rotation will present you with both business and technical challenges that will push you to accelerate your development. You will have opportunities to expedite your knowledge of the business, develop innovative solutions to real business challenges the company is facing and build a network full of Polaris’ top Supply Chain Leadership.

As an ODP, you could work in Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, Purchasing, Materials or Logistics. Selected students are matched with rotational opportunities that support business strengths & needs, personal development and interests. ODP rotational opportunities could include (but are not limited to): Logistics Analyst, Buyer, Material Flow Analyst, Supplier Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Lean, Safety, International and many other opportunities.

• The first 2-3 years of your career will be spent within different rotational experiences that will develop crucial skillsets that will build your knowledge base of the industry.
• Challenge yourself where every assignment has a new set of business problems that require you to have a wide range of experience within a variety of roles from the very foundation of your career.
• Champion your Project Management skills through planning, leading and executing key assignments that track directly to the business goals.
• Monitor and improve both product and process performance in order to improve quality and drive down overall costs for the company.
• Have the autonomy to bring innovative solutions to the table that will have the ability to advance Polaris’ manufacturing processes.
• Stretch yourself with complex cross-functional projects that go beyond assignments that most new college graduates would get to participate in.
• Drive solutions to real-world business problems that the company is facing.
• Receive hands on experiences and in-depth training and career mentoring, providing you with all the tools necessary to have a successful career in Supply Chain with an expressed desire to obtain a leadership role.

Checklist for success:

• You should be passionate about pursuing a career in supply chain, have a natural curiosity to learn more about the field, and be willing to stretch yourself in order to develop critical skills and knowledge that will help grow the company.
• You should have a proven track record of taking on leadership roles and succeeding within past Intern and Co-op experiences.
• While in the rotational program, you will need to be willing to relocate into different roles and locations within the company. Ultimately relocation will accelerate your development tremendously.
• For ongoing career advancement, long term mobility beyond the rotational program is essential.
• You should hold a strong minimum overall GPA of a 3.0 in order to demonstrate your focus on continual learning and development.
• You should be proficient in Microsoft Office software; Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint

Locations Vary

Program Participants will be full-time Polaris employees with a salary that is competitive to the market and a full benefits package that is unique to the company including:

• You will be eligible for the program giving you access to a Polaris vehicle after 1 year of service to experience the product first hand.
• Polaris is a Pay for Performance Company which uniquely allows employees to receive Annual Profit Sharing bonuses based upon the performance of the employee.
• Polaris not only has a 401K Plan, but also matches a portion of the employee’s contributions to the plan.
• Polaris supports employees who want to further their education through a tuition reimbursement program.
• Polaris has an award winning culture – Voted “Best Places to Work” 3 years in a row!

Recognized as the leader in the Powersports industry, Polaris Industries prides itself on recognizing and developing top talent to take its people and company to the next level.

Polaris is transforming from a North America-based company to a global company with more than 10,000 employees in 16 countries, spanning five continents: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Our innovative, high-quality vehicle line-up spans rider favorites including the RZR®, RANGER®, Sportsman®, Indian Motorcycle®, Slingshot®, Timbersled® and world-class snowmobiles. We enhance the riding experience with parts, garments and accessories, along with a growing aftermarket portfolio, including Transamerican Auto Parts.

Polaris Industries is headquartered, just outside of Minneapolis, in Medina, Minnesota, with annual 2016 sales of $4.5 billion.