Job Posting 1 summarizes a 6-month replenishment leadership program at Walmart located in Bentonville, Arkansas that provides classroom and hands-on training in inventory management, forecasting, and supply chain operations. Job Posting 2 describes a manufacturing trainee program at Shaw Industries that provides experience in process improvement, engineering, and accounting. Job Posting 3 involves conducting time studies and developing work standards as an industrial engineering technician for a distribution center in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Job Posting 1
Walmart serves customers and members more than 200 million
times per week at more than 10,130 retail units under 69
different banners in 27 countries. With fiscal year 2012 sales of
$443 billion, Walmart employs 2.2 million associates
worldwide.
Position Description
The Replenishment Leadership Program is a 6 month formal
training program that lays the foundation for a career in retail
inventory management. Upon joining Walmart, associates are
assigned a sponsor and complete the training program under the
guidance of a member of the Replenishment Team.
Learning opportunities are provided through classes such as
inventory management and forecasting. Associates are also
given assignments that offer hands on experience in retail store
and distribution operations.
Trainees will have the opportunity to apply their learning by
participating in replenishment operations with their sponsor.
This will involve working with category buyers and suppliers to
forecast impacts to consumer demand and collaborating with
distribution and transportation partners to execute inventory
movement across global supply chains.
Upon the successful completion of this program, Trainees will
be placed into a Replenishment Analyst position. The
Replenishment Analyst position supports replenishment for
categories such as Grocery, Home, Apparel, Entertainment,

2. General Merchandise, and Health and Wellness for Walmart
Stores US.
The Replenishment Leadership Program is located in
Bentonville, Arkansas.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor Degree with a 3.0 GPA or higher Or 2 years of supply
chain experience
Additional Preferred Qualification
Degree emphasis in Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Supply
Chain Management, or Statistics
Experience in forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain
management
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Experience in inventory control, data modeling/mining
Completed retail or corporate internship
Demonstrated leadership in community or student organizations
Retail store experience
Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast paced,
rapidly changing environment.
Job Posting 2 - Manufacturing
Jan. 2013 Operations Management Trainee - Industrial
Engineering - Dalton, GA (57085)
Description
Operations Management Trainees (OMT) with Shaw are college
graduates that will utilize their engineering skills to complete
high-priority project work to strengthen our competitive edge in
the market. These projects will include working with a variety
of business groups, being immersed in process optimization, and
striving to achieve value-maximizing goals. During their time
as an OMT, associates will build their knowledge base
regarding manufacturing techniques, process knowledge,
product development, customer service, human resource
management, inventory control, product transportation, and

3. shipping/receiving procedures. In addition, trainees will
complete personal and professional development training
courses such as Time Management and Stephen Covey's Seven
Habits of Highly Effective People. After having sufficient
opportunity to grow with the company and network with other
Shaw management personnel, Trainees will interview for open
entry-level positions in the company and will move into those
roles when their projects have concluded. Initial training takes
place in Dalton, GA but various permanent positions exist
throughout the southeast.
Trainees with an Industrial Engineering or Operations
Management background will be provided with experience in
areas of Process Improvement, Process Engineering, and
Accounting. The trainee will use process improvement tools
such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Total Productive Manufacturing
(TPM). The trainee will be exposed to budget preparation,
capital expense project preparation, work measurement, and
production standards calculations. The trainee will assist in
driving improvement in Safety, Quality, Production, and Costs.
About Shaw
A subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Shaw Industries Inc. is the
world's largest carpet manufacturer and leading floor covering
provider, generating more than $4 billion in annual sales and
consisting of approximately 25,000 associates worldwide.
Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, the company manufactures
and distributes carpet, rugs, hardwood, laminate, luxury vinyl,
and ceramic tile for residential and commercial applications
both domestically and abroad.
Shaw Industries operates 31 modern distribution centers in
American metropolitan areas delivering 27,000 selling styles
and colors. We have been consistently rated one of the Top 125
training companies in the nation, maintain industry-leading
sustainability initiatives, and are guided by our core values of
honesty, integrity, and hard work.

4. As the world's leading carpet and hard surface manufacturer, we
have launched and nurtured the careers of thousands of
professionals. We offer excellent compensation and benefits,
and everything you need to be successful in your field.
Qualifications
Requirements:
A Bachelor's Degree is required.
Degree/Major: Industrial Engineering, Operations Management,
or very similar degree.
Minimum 2.5 grade point average.
Citizenship: US Citizen, Permanent Resident, Asylum, or
Refugee.
Co-op or intern experience preferred.
Job Posting 3- Industrial Engineering Technician
Location: East Point, GA (Atlanta, GA)
Department: Distribution Services
Location: Distribution Center - Atlanta, Georgia
Reports to: Industrial Engineer I
Duties:
Configuration and maintenance of engineered labor standards in
labor management system
Develop and document proper methods and procedures to be
used in each operation
Develop and propose layout and process changes as needed
within the operations.
Conduct time studies and validation on various processes and
layouts.
Assist with data analysis to identify potential process
improvement areas.
Provide engineering support for our distribution centers for
productivity initiatives and special projects.
Successful Candidate Requirements:
A competitive spirit with a passion for results
Demonstrated leadership skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills

5. Organization and planning abilities
A dynamic communication style with an interpersonal savvy to
clearly and effectively communicate across a wide range of
diverse people
Ability to work in a fast paced and deadline oriented
environment
Strong proficiency in MS Office and AutoCAD (preferred)
Education:
Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering Technology, Industrial
Engineering, Business Logistics, Supply Chain Management
(Preferred)
Experience:
Entry Level Position – Hourly – Exempt
Internship, Co-Op, Distribution or warehouse work experience
(preferred)
Proficient in MS Office Applications
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. is an authentic full-line sporting
goods retailer offering a broad assortment of brand name
sporting goods equipment, apparel, and footwear in a specialty
store environment. As of January 1, 2011, the Company
operated 445 Dick's Sporting Goods stores in 42 states. The
Company also owns Golf Galaxy, a multi-channel golf specialty
retailer, with 81 stores in 30 states, ecommerce websites and
catalog operations.
Job Posting 4- Lean
Gulfstream Aerospace
Industrial Engineer I in Savannah, GA
Unique Skills:
*5S experience *Ergonomic experience *Experience working
with financial budgets *Project Management preferred
Experience/Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or
related curriculum, or an equivalent combination of education
and experience.

6. - Basic knowledge of Lean and/or Six Sigma principles. Entry
level position.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and facility layouts.
- Ability to operate personal computers, CAD systems, and
appropriate software.
Position Purpose:
Under moderate supervision, provides Industrial Engineering
support through the application of classical and Lean Industrial
Engineering principles.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
1) Perform all activities necessary to support assigned area,
providing timely response to all requests. Assure assigned
projects are accomplished within projected time and approved
costs.
2) Prepare and submit necessary paperwork for equipment,
machinery, and facilities acquisition including justifications and
economic analysis.
3) Initiate and implement cost reduction programs.
4) Implement plant layout, process flow, and material handling
techniques.
5) Maintain and submit daily/weekly/monthly activity reports
and project status.
6) Investigate, evaluate, and implement facilities expansions,
department rearrangements, new technologies and
manufacturing techniques, employee suggestions, and make-or-
buy proposals.
7) Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to manufacturing
methods as a team member.
8) Support all Safety, Sustainability and Ergonomic initiatives
as required.
Additional Functions:
1) Develop and maintain work place methods and manpower
requirements.
2) Assist in the training and development of entry-level
industrial engineering personnel.

7. 3) As required, aid in development and maintenance of Business
Continuity Plan.
4) Perform other duties as assigned.