Leadership Program - Early Career Supply Chain (...

We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come... for our customers, our communities, and our planet. Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people's lives. We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications. Job Summary & Location 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 July 7, 2025 and works from various U.S. locations . LPs also 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. 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 are required. Demonstrated problem-solving and time-management skills are required. Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required. Availability to travel based on business needs (up to 20%) is required. 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. We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards 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. Please click here ( and here ( for more information. Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Brands 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) . Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Brands from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Brands mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Acuity Brands employees, or to Acuity Brands resume database will be considered Acuity Brands property. Acuity Brands will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Acuity Brands will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor, but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search. E-Verify Participation Poster ( e-verify.gov eeoc.gov ( The range for this position is $53 400,00 to $96 100,00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant's experience and geographic location.

Created: 2024-11-05