Supply Chain LDA

Supply Chain Leadership Development Associate

The Supply Chain Leadership Development Associate (SCM LDA) is a role that combines the development aspects of Parker's Leader Development Program (LDP / Program) with the general duties of a Parker Sourcing Specialist, Buyer / Planner and Logistics Analyst. The SCM LDA's primary duties will involve supporting individual sourcing projects and / or a set of assigned commodities by deploying best practices, procurement tools and negotiation skills, planning, scheduling and managing production schedules, analyzing logistics processes for improvement and incorporating Program aspects to support decision-making processes that will impact our long-term future. The Program involves a two-year rotation where the Leadership Development Associates (LDAs) will work in a variety of roles, in a competitive training and hands-on leadership program designed to provide knowledge, and experience with using their discretion and independent judgment related to their skillsets to support the business. Leadership training and development experiences throughout the initial two years with the goal to develop skillsets in supervision, team leadership, and management. While in program, rotational assignments are structured to expose participants to coaching / mentoring from other professionals from the organization, different business divisions, facilities, and managers nation-wide.

Program Details :

• Duration : 2 years
• Structure : 3 rotational assignments
• Rotations' length : 1 Year, 6 months and 6 months
• Relocation requirements : The assignments will likely require relocation. Geographic flexibility is required during the program

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