Acuity
Leadership Program -Supply Chain Specialist (Early Career)
Acuity, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Overview
Leadership Program - Supply Chain Specialist (Early Career) at Acuity. The Acuity Brands Supply Chain Leadership Program is a two-year rotational experience that develops high-potential early career talent into impactful professionals through hands-on experience. LPs rotate to a different functional area every six months to build business acumen and skill proficiency. Upon graduation from the Leadership Program, participants understand how they fit into the larger company strategy and have the necessary skills to develop into a future leader at Acuity Brands. This role starts employment on January 12, 2025 and works from various U.S. locations. LPs participate in personal growth activities to enhance business acumen, including: Specialized onboarding for all participants to ensure integration into the organization and program One-on-one mentorship from a Supply Chain leader for the duration of the program (and beyond) Social and networking events to forge connections with peers and leaders across the business Frequent opportunities to collaborate with program peers to learn about various business processes and initiatives Leadership report-out meetings to share rotational learnings and performance reviews to identify strengths and areas for growth Responsibilities
Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions): While business needs determine specific projects, Supply Chain Leadership Program Specialists rotate within functional areas, combining individual interests with current company objectives to work on projects alongside experienced colleagues and explore areas including: Distribution Operations Sourcing/Product Engineering Focused Factory Other exposure areas for LPs include, but are not limited to: Logistics New Product Introduction Sourcing Supplier Development Continuous Improvement Engineering Qualifications
A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain or Business Administration Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated problem-solving and time-management skills Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Availability to travel based on business needs (up to 20%) Leadership experience influencing change, people, and processes is highly preferred Team-oriented with a drive to take the initiative is highly preferred Less than two years of related work experience is highly preferred Compensation and Benefits
The range for this position is $55,300.00 to $99,500.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicants experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role. For a list of our benefits, click here. We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: Acuity Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Inc. from a third party will be considered Acuity Inc. property. Acuity Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. E-Verify Participation Poster at e-verify.gov and eeoc.gov. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Leadership Program - Supply Chain Specialist (Early Career) at Acuity. The Acuity Brands Supply Chain Leadership Program is a two-year rotational experience that develops high-potential early career talent into impactful professionals through hands-on experience. LPs rotate to a different functional area every six months to build business acumen and skill proficiency. Upon graduation from the Leadership Program, participants understand how they fit into the larger company strategy and have the necessary skills to develop into a future leader at Acuity Brands. This role starts employment on January 12, 2025 and works from various U.S. locations. LPs participate in personal growth activities to enhance business acumen, including: Specialized onboarding for all participants to ensure integration into the organization and program One-on-one mentorship from a Supply Chain leader for the duration of the program (and beyond) Social and networking events to forge connections with peers and leaders across the business Frequent opportunities to collaborate with program peers to learn about various business processes and initiatives Leadership report-out meetings to share rotational learnings and performance reviews to identify strengths and areas for growth Responsibilities
Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions): While business needs determine specific projects, Supply Chain Leadership Program Specialists rotate within functional areas, combining individual interests with current company objectives to work on projects alongside experienced colleagues and explore areas including: Distribution Operations Sourcing/Product Engineering Focused Factory Other exposure areas for LPs include, but are not limited to: Logistics New Product Introduction Sourcing Supplier Development Continuous Improvement Engineering Qualifications
A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain or Business Administration Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated problem-solving and time-management skills Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Availability to travel based on business needs (up to 20%) Leadership experience influencing change, people, and processes is highly preferred Team-oriented with a drive to take the initiative is highly preferred Less than two years of related work experience is highly preferred Compensation and Benefits
The range for this position is $55,300.00 to $99,500.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicants experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role. For a list of our benefits, click here. We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: Acuity Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Inc. from a third party will be considered Acuity Inc. property. Acuity Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. E-Verify Participation Poster at e-verify.gov and eeoc.gov. #J-18808-Ljbffr