Global Graduate

Location: Blue Bell, PA

Salary Range: $

77,000.00 to $

87,000.00

About SKF:

SKF, reducing friction since 1907, re-imagining rotation for a better tomorrow!

SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer that has been a cornerstone in industrial life. Wherever there are machines or products in motion, SKF bearings are there to reduce friction. SKF drives the industries that support our way of life, powers the machines that put food on the table, and even helps explore the cosmos.

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF is on pace to decarbonize all its production facilities by 2030.

We're guided by our SKF values. Collaboration is critical to the success of our colleagues, partners, and customers. Curiosity and Courage provide a foundation for innovation and advancement. And we do this work out of Care for our people, customers, communities, and the planet.

We're a company committed to a culture of belonging, where all our people are encouraged to be themselves and grow their careers in an equitable environment.

Learn about SKF at www.skf.com.

Summary/Objective:

The request for this Logistics position is driven by the need to strengthen our focus on cost efficiency while preparing the organization for future transformation. The creation of a holistic, accurate, and real time view of true cost by combining multiple data sources and inputs will be a priority. From a cost perspective, Logistics plays a critical role in identifying savings opportunities, improving planning accuracy, and optimizing end to end processes. Having dedicated action in this area will allow us to proactively control logistics expenses, increase operational efficiency, and ensure more effective decision-making in a business environment of increasing complexity and cost pressure.

As a Global Graduate at SKF you will have the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of industries, business functions and applications. Whether you want to make the world more sustainable, find innovative solutions for businesses or be at the forefront of technological change, SKF is the place for you!

SKF Offers:

• A PAID 18-month learning experience with permanent employment at SKF USA.
  
• International and cross-functional rotations based on your interests and the company's needs, and by working on real projects.
  
• The opportunity to participate in, or manage, real projects in a global environment.
  
• Vast professional development and growth throughout the whole program.
  
• Extensive project management & leadership training and experience.
  
• A solid professional network - both locally and globally.
  
• Assigned mentors supporting you throughout the whole program.
  
• Gatherings with lots of fun together with your Global Graduate colleagues.
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the creation of logistics cost transparency
  
• Optimize performance across the Americas & Pacific region and deliver a validated savings pipeline with clear ROI.
  
• Integrate with S&OP to align demand, supply, and logistics; reduce premium freight/expedite through planning discipline.
  
• Standardize and improve processes (SOPs/SLAs).
  

Requirements:

• Minimum bachelor's degree.
  
• Industrial - Supply Chain, MBA, or similar track preferred.
  
• Technically competent.
  
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial and innovative mindset and experience.
  
• International and cross-cultural experiences from working, studying, living, and/or traveling extensively abroad.
  
• Maximum 2 years of working experience after a bachelor's degree.
  
• Full professional working proficiency in English and preferably one more language.
  
• You can start on or before September 1st, 2026
  
• Eligible to work in the US.
  
• Logistics Cost:
  
  ability to identify, quantify, and deliver logistics cost savings while maintaining service levels.
  
• End-to-end Optimization:
  
  Strong capability to optimize
  planning, transportation, warehousing, and order-to-delivery processes across regions.
  
  
• Planning & Execution Discipline:
  
  Improves planning accuracy, reduces premium freight, and enables data-driven tradeoffs between cost and service.
  
  

• Digital Enablement
  
  

Share your multicultural and entrepreneurial experiences in a cover letter or highlighted within your resume.

What You'll Love About SKF:

Rest and Relaxation

. Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.

Work/Life Integration

. SKF supports work/life integration, home, family, community, personal well-being and health. Flexible work options available, depending on role.

Diversity in the Workplace.

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At SKF, we strive to embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in everything we do. By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish; leading to an inclusive, equitable environment that promotes leadership, engagement and innovation.

Best in Class Benefits

. SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment. Added benefits include
company paid life insurance, STD, LTD
. Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more!

Bonus.

SKF offers STVS (Short Term Variable Salary) or Sales Incentive based on company performance and at the discretion of management.

Invest in your Future

. Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution :

100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.

Reports to: Vice President of Logistics and Demand Chain, AMPAC

Location: Blue Bell, PA

Job ID: 24127

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