Leadership Program - Supply Chain Specialist (Early Career / Start: July 2026)

Acuity Brands • Decatur, GA • 1h ago

Acuity 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 (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people's lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com .

Job Summary

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 13, 2026 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.

The range for this position is $55,300.00 to $99,500.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant's experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role. For a list of our benefits, click here .

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.?

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Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities:? As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Inc. 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) 922-9000.? Please clearly indicate what @type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.?

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