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Acuity

Supply Chain Distribution Specialist – BUILD Program

Acuity

. Participate in Acuity Inc.’s two-year rotational BUILD program .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeDes Plaines • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on process improvement and operational excellence. Possesses a foundational understanding of engineering principles and business acumen, complemented by effective communication and collaboration abilities.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor’s Degree In Industrial EngineeringProcess ImprovementAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteLeadership Experience

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Hard Skills
Process ImprovementOperational ExcellenceAnalytical SkillsData EvaluationRoot Cause Analysis
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsCollaborativeTeam-OrientedInitiative
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite
Industry Keywords
Distribution PlanningContinuous ImprovementAdvanced Manufacturing EngineeringTrade Compliance OperationsCustomer Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Participate in Acuity Inc.’s two-year rotational BUILD program
  • Rotate to a different functional area every six months
  • Work on projects alongside experienced colleagues based on business needs, individual interests, and company objectives
  • Gain exposure to Distribution Planning, BSF Engineering and Continuous Improvement, Focused Factory, Trade Compliance Operations, Customer Experience, and Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
  • Build business acumen, functional expertise, and professional skills
  • Collaborate with program peers on business processes and initiatives
  • Participate in specialized onboarding, mentorship, social and networking events, and leadership report-out meetings
  • Share rotational learnings and participate in performance reviews to identify strengths and growth areas
  • Work in flexible, on-site/travel-as-needed Distribution Planning and on-site Acuity facility rotations
  • Potentially relocate temporarily to another Acuity site during some rotations

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field
  • Demonstrated interest in process improvement, continuous improvement, or operational excellence; related coursework, projects, or internship experience preferred
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including evaluating operational data, identifying root causes, and recommending practical improvements
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
  • Leadership experience influencing change, people, and processes highly preferred
  • Collaborative and team-oriented with initiative highly preferred
  • Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required
  • Availability to travel based on business needs, up to 20%, required
  • Less than two years of related work experience highly preferred
  • Early-career talent interested in learning, new challenges, ownership, feedback, technology, and a long-term career at Acuity

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health care
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision plans
  • 401K benefits
  • Commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role
  • Specialized onboarding for all participants
  • One-on-one mentorship from a Supply Chain leader for the duration of the program and beyond
  • Social and networking events
  • Frequent opportunities to collaborate with program peers
  • Leadership report-out meetings, performance reviews, and development feedback
  • Two-year rotational BUILD program experience
  • Personal growth activities to enhance business acumen