Supply Chain Associate - 2027 Supply Chain Leadership Development Program
At a glance
Junior Learning & Development role at Avient. Avon Lake · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $73,000–$108,000 across the United States.
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What you'll do
- Rotate through planning, procurement, customer service, logistics and data analysis assignments, spending six to eight months in each area
- Join operations and supply chain project teams, and work with business partners to address supply chain problems
- Refine forecasts for sales and operations planning, coordinating with marketing, sales and product teams
- Weigh inventory against customer service targets and freight costs while helping improve service and customer retention
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations or a related business discipline
- At least one year of relevant work experience, with internships counting toward that background
- Strong project organization, prioritization and communication skills, plus initiative and a practical approach to solving problems
Who this fits
You’ll suit an early-career path built around a two-year rotation, with regular feedback and a full-time placement after the program. The role calls for someone comfortable solving problems independently and with teams.
From the employer
Job Summary
The Supply Chain Leadership Development Program accelerates professional development by placing participants into key areas of Avient’s Supply Chain organization in a two-year rotational program. These teams develop and support a wide range of activities and projects that enable the critical processes of Avient businesses.
The Supply Chain LDP Associate actively participates in various assignments in Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Procurement, Customer Service, Logistics and Data Analysis on a rotational basis (6 - 8 months each) across all Avient business segments to gain key competencies. During each rotation the Supply Chain LDP Associate will establish relationships with peers and leaders, learn fundamentals of Avient SAP supply chain processes and be provided feedback from the program manager. Upon completion of the program, individuals will have a comprehensive understanding of our operations and be placed in a full time role within Avient best suiting their professional goals and current business needs.
Essential Functions
Participate across Avient’s businesses in roles such as: Finished Goods Planner for one or many sites, Raw material procurement for one or many sites, Customer Service, Demand Planning for a business, Logistics analyst, etc.
Participate in cross-functional project teams within operations and supply chain.
Work as a partner with business teams to resolve supply chain related issues.
Hone forecasts for use in sales and operations planning. Interact with marketing, sales, and brand/product management to facilitate the planning process.
Balance inventory, per specific internal goals, with required customer service levels and freight costs.
Deliver world-class customer service, while protecting and meeting our internal goals.
Help advance continuous improvement initiatives, ultimately to maintain or become supplier of choice for existing and new customers.
Other projects as assigned.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or related business field required.
1+ years of relevant work (internship experience applicable).
Additional Qualifications
Team player with strong project management and organization skills required.
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, as well as take initiative.
Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
A passion and mind-set for solving problems, both working with teams and individually.
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