Accelerated Development Program - 2018 Transportation Specialist Welcome to Sherwin-Williams Sherwin-Williams is the largest paints and coatings company in the world. With $15.8 billion in sales, more than 4,100 stores, and 140 manufacturing and distribution centers worldwide. Our 60,000 employees across the globe are diverse, innovative and passionate. With a variety of rewarding and challenging opportunities, Sherwin-Williams is a great place to launch and grow a career. Find yours and join us today. The Global Supply Chain Accelerated Development Program provides participants the appropriate training and learning experiences that will prepare them for their first career position within the Company. The various parts of the program include the following: An orientation to our Company and Division, including visiting the corporate headquarters in Cleveland, OH. An overview of the operations within a paint plant, a specialty plant and a distribution service center (warehouse). A total Supply Chain overview (from product concept to finished product) through online modules. Transactional Lean, Accelerated Root Cause, and Six Sigma Training. The program participant will also be assigned tasks and work on projects that will allow them to learn about the many different areas within the warehouse/DSC (Distribution Service Center) including: safety, billing, inventory, shipping, operations, fleet operations, accounting, routing, human resources, equipment training and more. After completion of the first 9 months of the program, the employee will also gain 6-9 months of experience as an acting supervisor within the warehouse/DSC including time on an off-shift. Basic Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment visa status Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment visa status in the future Must be willing to relocate after graduation and upon completion of the Accelerated Development Program Must have a four year Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution Must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.8 Other Qualifications: A four year Bachelor's degree in Distribution Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations/Industrial Management or related field is preferred Previous Sherwin-Williams internship/co-op experience is strongly preferred Other Operations internship/co-op experience is preferred Demonstrated leadership skills Strong communication skills both verbal and written Problem solving ability Organizational and time management skills Project Management skills This position shares in the responsibility of the procurement of all contracted truckload, expedited and intermodal transportation for the Sherwin- Williams Company. This person will be assigned Sherwin-Williams sites based upon geographic location for which they will be solely responsible for all outbound truckload transportation. They must work with the sites to insure that carrier selection is made according to the needs of the sites, quality of service, cost and commitments. Whowe are - AtSherwin-Williams, we're proud of the company we keep our family of loyalemployees. To learn about our company and our culture go to Sherwin.com/careers. EqualOpportunity Employer. All qualifiedcandidates will receive consideration for employment and will not bediscriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age,pregnancy, genetic information, creed, citizenship status, marital status orany other consideration prohibited by law or contract. VEVRAAFederal Contractor requesting priority referral of protected veterans. *This position will be hosted in Waco, TX. **Primary Location: **United States-Ohio-Cleveland **Work Locations: ** **Organization: **The Sherwin-Williams Company **Schedule: **Full-time **Job Posting: **Aug 21, 2018