Leadership development program job description

Collaboration drives Nordson's success as a market leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology. Our employees thrive in an environment where we help each other reach our personal best and enable our company to continuously improve and grow, and our customers to succeed. You will find Nordson employees sharing our success by giving back in the communities around the world where we live and work.

The Commercial Leadership Development Program (CLDP) at Nordson creates a pipeline of future leaders, who possess the skills necessary to succeed in commercial related roles. From the moment you start with Nordson, you will go through a variety of development experiences spanning over one year. In this program you will start as a cohort with a robust onboarding experience and then be placed into two - six-month rotations. You will then be ready to be placed into a commercial role of interest after successful completion of the program. As an CLDP, you will be supported by a mentor, business leaders and other Nordson professionals to help you accelerate your development. This Program is for 2023 Grads and the Program will begin in August, 2023.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
1. Take on two-six-month meaningful assignments in commercial roles, which cover different departments/products/locations/customers in the United States. Potential assignments include Portfolio Management, Marketing, Product Management, Customer Service, and Sales.
2. Rotations will be assigned considering the CLDP's preference and business needs. Each rotation that will enhance product knowledge, market strategies, an understanding of our business and customer strategies.
4. Participate in the CLDP onboarding and development curriculum as well as other networking opportunities with the LDP cohort.
5. Under direction and guidance of leadership and mentors, selected candidates will learn about Nordson's business segments, business model and enterprise strategy.
6. Complete necessary mentorship assignments, performance management milestones and other LDP projects as assigned.
Education and Experience Requirements
1. Recent bachelor graduates, major in Liberal Arts, Business or Engineering majors is preferred. Minimum GPA is 3.2
2. Passionate about a career in sales, business development and customer relationship management.
3. Willingness to relocate for both rotations to any one of our United States locations. Final placement will be in one of our United States locations.
4. Strong communication, interpersonal skills and a willingness to learn about our Nordson product offerings.
5. Demonstration of our Nordson values.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Office environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status or any other reason prohibited by law.
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.
Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.

1) The tissue in plants that brings water upward from the roots;

2) a leading global water technology company.

Xylem, a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world's most challenging water issues, is the leading global provider of efficient, innovative and sustainable water technologies improving the way water is used, managed, conserved and re-used. Our international team is unified in a common purpose: creating advanced technology and other trusted solutions to solve the world's water challenges. We are committed to creating an organization of inclusion and diversity, where everyone feels involved, respected, valued and connected, and where everyone is free to bring their authentic selves and ideas.

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The Role: The Operations Leadership Development Program is intended to develop talent within our sourcing, purchasing, planning, manufacturing, continuous improvement, warehouse, shop floor, scheduling, and logistics functions.

The program is a three-year program consisting of three rotation assignments which are driven by real business priorities. Rotational employees will acquire skills and abilities in leadership and to continuously improve our Operations functions. With this leadership development focus, Rotational team members will be set with higher expectations during and after the program. Deep, diverse experience is critical to the future success of program graduates.

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

• Our program consists of three 1-year assignments with different focus areas i.e: Sourcing, Purchasing, Planning, Logistics, Warehouse, Shop Floor, Continuous Improvement etc.
• The Rotational assignments are intended to provide a broad exposure to the operations field leading to successful off program placement.
• Complete program training including Continuous Improvement training
• Coaching and regular performance feedback
• Mentor support to guide you through the program
• Potential international experience
• Participation in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities

Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:

• Bachelor's Degree in an Operations related program (Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, etc.) Cumulative GPA of 3.0 (“B” average”) or better in college.
• Prior internship experience in a manufacturing or related environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong commitment to a career in operations and willingness to learn
• Ability to lead and work in teams

We Offer You More Than Just “A Job”

• Professional Development - To advance the capabilities of our people, we offer a wide variety of experiences to support our employees' professional growth and continuous learning.
• Total Rewards - We offer comprehensive programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, work-life integration and corporate citizenship.
• Watermark - Watermark is our corporate social responsibility program working to provide education and access to safe water to ensure healthy lives, gender equality, and resilient communities. Employees have the opportunity to learn and volunteer on various water-related projects.
• Employee Networks - Our Employee Networks provide a professional, supportive network for employees from diverse backgrounds, including Women's, LGBT+ and Allies, Veteran's, People of Color and Allies, Hispanic Origin & Latin Affinity, Emerging Leaders, Working Parents Networks and Non-Native English Speakers and Allies.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

(The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters and must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility
• Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office setting free from any disagreeable elements.
• Standard weekly job hours: 40 hours

Xylem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

The Wesco Finance Leadership Development Program is a two-year development opportunity for high-potential individuals completing their undergraduate degree or within 2 years post-graduation. As an associate in this program you will accelerate the development of your business and technical skills through three 8-month job rotations. Rotations may include: Accounting, Business Unit Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Corporate FP&A, Corporate Treasury, Supply Chain and Operations FP&A, Financial Systems, Global Business Services, Internal Audit, and Pricing. You will be actively involved in key business priorities while gaining a network of organizational contacts, a wide understanding of Wesco's business, and experience with financial systems and processes. This role is a remote work/in office hybrid role based out of Wesco's Pittsburgh, PA or Glenview, IL locations.
**Responsibilities**

+ Prepares financial forecasts, analyses, and reports for assigned rotation management team.

+ Supports development of business unit or finance function's annual budget and tracks and analyzes variances throughout the year.

+ Participates in month/year-end close activities, including preparing, reviewing and assessing journal entries, accruals, reconciliations and allocations to ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded.

+ Supports the development of monthly and quarterly business operating review information packages.

+ Provides analyses and recommendations based on financial data and other pertinent information.

+ Identifies issues and suggests courses of action, makes recommendations for improving operations.

+ Works closely with other corporate and business unit resources to improve standardization, and implements best practices.

+ Supports and directs implementation of operational improvements.

+ Ensures compliance with policies and procedures.

**Qualifications**

+ Bachelor's Degree - Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field required

+ 1-2 years of prior experience, including internships and responsible part time positions

+ Strong financial modeling, data analytics, and technical skills

+ Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills, including the ability to build relationships with, collaborate, and influence associates across all levels of the company

+ Must be an aggressive learner and comfortable with change

+ Robust problem-solving skills and detail oriented

+ Ability to perform assigned job duties accurately, efficiently, and independently

+ High level of comfort working in MS Excel, Access, PowerBI, and large information and accounting systems

+ Ability to travel 0-25% of the time

_WESCO International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates ("WESCO"), is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of WESCO to not discriminate against any job applicant or employee based on age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status or any other protected status. This policy includes but is not limited to the following: recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, selection for training including apprenticeship, layoff, or termination._

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