BUILD Program: Supply Chain Distribution Specialist

Job Description

Supply Chain Distribution Specialist – BUILD Program (January) | Acuity

The Tone:
This is an early career, rotational program role at Acuity, an industrial technology company located in Des Plaines, IL or Conyers, GA. Acuity designs, manufactures, and brings to market products and services in spaces, lighting, building management solutions, and audio/video platforms. This role is a critical part of the BUILD program, which develops high-potential early career talent into impactful professionals through hands-on experience. The program aims to build broad business understanding, functional expertise, and professional skills necessary for future career opportunities within Acuity.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career, Rotational Program
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Des Plaines, IL or Conyers, GA

• Team: One-on-one mentorship from a Supply Chain leader
• Mission: Develop broad business understanding, functional expertise, and professional skills through hands-on experience in various supply chain functions over a two-year period.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Distribution Planning: Engage in projects related to distribution planning, requiring on-site presence or travel as needed.
• BSF Engineering & Continuous Improvement: Work on initiatives focused on BSF engineering and continuous improvement within an Acuity facility.
• Focused Factory: Contribute to projects and operations within a focused factory setting at an Acuity facility.
• Trade Compliance Operations: Gain exposure to and learn about trade compliance operations.
• Customer Experience: Participate in activities and initiatives related to customer experience.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Experience: Less than two years of related work experience preferred; demonstrated interest in process improvement, continuous improvement, or operational excellence through coursework, projects, or internships is preferred. Availability to travel based on business needs (up to 20%) is required.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate operational data and recommend improvements; excellent written and verbal communication skills; intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bonus: Leadership experience influencing change, people, and processes; collaborative and team-oriented with a drive to take the initiative.