Operations Specialist, Rotational Development Program

Operations & Supply Chain Specialist

Are you a motivated recent graduate looking to gain a breadth of experience across multiple areas of a global business? Join our team as an Operations & Supply Chain Specialist in a unique, two-year Rotational Development Program. This program is designed to accelerate your development with an outcome focused on building well-rounded, future-focused talent in manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain management.

You will have the opportunity to apply your recently gained knowledge in four different divisions, providing vast opportunities and significant company exposure. Upon completing the 24-month program, we will facilitate your post-program process, supporting you in finding the best position that suits your skills and aligns with business needs. This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits.

What You'll Do

You will complete four 6-month rotations, gaining hands-on experience with daily tasks and impactful projects. Rotations could fall in the following areas:

• Buying/Planning: Manage purchasing, from qualifying vendors and negotiating prices to planning future buys based on inventory and sales data.
• Data Management: Support the development and maintenance of our data warehouse, acting as a liaison between technical teams and ensuring data is managed consistently.
• Supply Chain Management: Analyze data to improve operations and identify under-performing areas, contributing to the strategic sourcing of our global marketplace.
• New Product Introduction (NPI): Manage NPI forecasts and work orders, ensuring the correct movement of engineering materials and assisting in production releases.
• Distribution and Logistics Management: Use data to drive efficiencies in our fulfillment centers, partnering with teams to improve material flow and inventory management.
• Product Engineering (for Engineering graduates): Coordinate the transition of new products from concept to manufacturing, analyze field problems, and support existing product lines to improve efficiency.

Your Characteristics and Skills

• Brings curiosity, enthusiasm, and initiative—actively seeking new concepts, technologies, and opportunities, and driving projects forward without waiting for direction.
• Adapts quickly to changing priorities and challenges, maintaining an open mindset while balancing multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Shows leadership potential by taking initiative, guiding team efforts, and delivering results with accountability and quality.
• Operates as a champion for innovation by proactively identifying new and efficient ways to approach work, including exploring and implementing emerging technologies like AI to solve problems and create value.

Education/Experience Required

• BS, or MS in Operations, Supply Chain Management, MIS, and/or Engineering with a focus on Operations Management/Supply Chain.
• A minimum of one related prior internship or up to three years of relevant professional experience is required.

Preferred Experience

• Recent leadership experience/involvement in university or elsewhere.
• Experience with the application of AI and machine learning in a manufacturing environment, including but not limited to predictive maintenance and process optimization.
• Experience in automating quality control systems using AI-driven computer vision and camera technology.
• Proven track record in using AI for autonomous procurement and strategic sourcing, improving efficiency and reducing costs.
• Experience with data analytics, specifically in optimizing operations and supply chain activities such as demand forecasting, inventory management, or logistics optimization.

Compensation

We offer a competitive and transparent compensation package. The annual base salary for this position is $68,000 USD. This salary is firm and is determined based on market data and our internal equity framework. In addition to the base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must already possess authorization to work in the United States of America without the need for employer sponsorship.

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