2025 | Next Gen Operations Program Associate - Syosset, NY
Southern Glazer's Wine & SpiritsAbout the role
What You Need To Know
Open your future to incredible career potential. Work for an industry-leader who invests in their people. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is North America’s preeminent wine and spirits distributor, as well as a family-owned, privately held company with a 50+ year legacy of success. We were named by Newsweek as a Most Loved Workplace and are included on the Forbes lists for Largest Private Companies and Best Employers for Diversity.
As a full-time employee, you can choose from a full menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition reimbursement, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.
At Southern Glazer’s, you’ll enjoy an environment where continuous learning and growth are supported and experience a culture where you are respected, and your voice is heard. If you’re looking to fill your glass with opportunity, come join our FAMILY.
Next Gen Operations Development Program (NGOP)
Who we are looking for: Seeking December 2024 and May 2025 graduating students. Our next cohort begins July 2025.
Position Location: Syosset, NY
Overview
Program Associate, NG Operations will ,Apply academic competencies in supply chain fundamentals, operations and business management, and analytical thinking while developing the personal skills necessary for success in the Operations function.The Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Next Gen Operations Program (NGOP) is a one-year rotational development program designed to develop the future leaders of our Operations organization. As an NGOP associate you will gain experience through rotational assignments across multiple functions including: Logistics, Warehousing, Transportation, Distribution and Production.
Apply your academic competencies in supply chain fundamentals, operations and business management, and analytical thinking while developing the personal skills necessary for success in the Operations function.
The Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Next Gen Operations Program (NGOP) is a one-year rotational development program designed to develop the future leaders of our Operations organization. As an NGOP associate you will gain experience through rotational assignments across multiple functions including:
- Logistics
- Warehousing
- Transportation
- Distribution
- Production
Associates will also lead and manage an improvement project, challenging their workplace and leadership competencies: planning and organizing, problem solving, decision-making, teamwork, and collaboration. In addition, Associates in the program benefit from intensive and ongoing training and mentoring opportunities - including presentations to some of our company’s most senior executives. Graduates of the program will be prepared to succeed in future supervisory roles at new or existing distribution centers throughout Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits.
Primary Responsibilities
- Must be a graduating senior (December 2024 or May 2025 graduates)
- Bachelor’s degree required. Preferred degrees include but are not limited to: Business Administration/Management, Supply Chain/Logistics, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or similar field
- No more than two years professional working experience
- Demonstrated leadership in school or work and proven track record of delivering results
- Willingness to relocate to: Lakeland, FL | Syracuse, NY | Bolingbrook, IL | Houston, TX | Union City, CA | Santa Fe Springs, CA
- May require overnight work during Warehouse Production rotation (~5 weeks)
- Must be 21 years old or older at the start of the program
- Check out this video to learn more about the advanced warehouse management and planning technologies in our Katy, TX distribution center
Additional Primary Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required. Preferred degrees include but are not limited to: Business Administration/Management, Supply Chain/Logistics, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or similar field
- Demonstrated leadership in school or work and proven
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