Commercial Leadership Program

W. R. Grace; Columbia (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

401(k) Company Match

Job summary

Grace is recruiting for the Grace Commercial Leadership Program (CLP), designed for individuals with strong leadership potential who want to become business leaders in manufacturing. Participants gain exposure to product management, demand planning, S&OP, sales operations, marketing and analytics.

Three one-year rotations across three functions, relocation to Columbia, MD HQ, and a path toward leadership roles across Grace's businesses on the East/Gulf Coast.

Qualifications

• Senior year student enrolled in a degree program in Supply Chain, Marketing, Management, Applied Math or Data Analytics, or related field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Co-op or internship experience and leadership experience.
• Must relocate to Columbia, MD (HQ) at start and stay for the duration.

Responsibilities

• Three one-year rotations across Product Management, Demand Planning, S&OP, Supply Planning, Procurement, Sales Operations, Marketing and Business Analytics.
• Identify and contribute to process improvements while developing leadership capabilities.

Skills

Leadership potential

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain, Marketing, Management, Applied Math or Data Analytics

Job description

Annual Wage Range: $83,430

Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Final salary and compensation will be based on several factors including candidate qualifications and experience, geographical location, market, and business considerations.

Job Description

Grace is recruiting for future leaders interested in the manufacturing industry to join the Grace Commercial Leadership Program (CLP). The Program isdesigned for individuals who demonstrate strong leadership and management potential and have a strong interest in becoming business leaders. CLP’s have the opportunity to learn about the many aspects of our business, receive leadership training and develop a professional network for sharing ideas and best practices around operational excellence in addition to growing your career.

This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experts within the field of catalysts, business operations and materials technology. Our goal is not just to give you a valuable rotational experience, but to find the next generation of Game Changers for Grace.

Throughout the program, CLP’s complete 3 rotations designed to provide experience in multiple businesses while strengthening leadership skills. One-year rotations across three of the following functions Product Management, Demand Planning, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), Supply Planning, Procurement, Sales Operations, Marketing, Business Analytics. Rotation disciplines include the following:

Responsibilities

Year 1

• Building the Foundation for Success:
  • Understand and map business processes.
  • Learn about how strategic decision-making impacts the profit & loss (P&L).

Year 2

• Principles of Effective Stakeholder Management:
  • Partner closely with leaders in Process Technology, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Center of Excellence, Business Management and more.
  • Learn about how strategic decision-making integrates with plant operations.

Year 3

• Implementing Commercial Strategies:
  • Identify, lead and monitor the successful execution of a process improvement project.

Locations

Rotations will take place in Columbia, MD (headquarters)

Please Note: At the end of the three-year rotation, you should be committed to relocating to the East Coast and/or Gulf Coast

Required Qualifications

Applicants must:

• be in their senior year currently enrolled in a degree program in in Supply Chain, Marketing, Management, Applied Math or Data Analytics, or related field.
• have a minimum of a cumulative 3.0 grade point average.
• prior meaningful work assignments such as a co-op or summer internship, success in the classroom, and prior leadership experience.
• must be willing to relocate at the start of the program to Columbia, MD (headquarters) and stay for the duration of the program.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Grace Wellness Program
• Flexible Workplace
• Retirement Plans
• 401(k) Company Match – Dollar to dollar up to the first 6%
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Donation Match Program
• U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)