The mission of the Business Analyst (BA) and Operations Leader in Development (OLID) Program is to recruit, train and provide career path planning and leadership development to a select group of recent college graduates for future leadership positions with C&S.
A key component of each program is job experience and exposure. Rotations throughout the company provide on-the-job learning and offer new challenges for young professionals.
Assignment rotations consist of four core functional areas. BAs are assigned to work in three of the four functional areas and can choose one elective functional area. Rotations each last six months and electives vary from two to four month intervals following a one month on-boarding / orientation stage. OLIDs rotate in departments throughout our warehouses with the goal of pursuing a career within the warehouse in a leadership capacity. The duration of each OLID rotation is anywhere from 1-5 weeks.
The rotations provide BAs and OLIDs with a strong foundation and indepth understanding of C&S’ core functional areas.
Testimonials
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At Dartmouth I learned how to learn. At C&S I’m learning to lead. Through challenging assignments and the support of mentors and peers, the BA program provided me with the foundation necessary to achieve (and exceed) my career goals. The program gives exposure to multiple departments and key projects, which helped me to quickly learn what we do and how we do it. Recently I worked with IS and Sales/Marketing to manage the creation and implementation of a new web technology for our independent customers. My experiences in the BA program prepared me to lead a team, work effectively across departments and solve new, difficult problems. As a result, we delivered an effective product that enhances the C&S value proposition and will secure and grow our business with independent grocers. In a world where staying in your first job more than a year is rare, I choose to make a career here because C&S prepares, allows and expects me to make a significant impact in an exciting, growing company. "
- Kristi Sampson , Director, Independent Sales & Marketing (Former BA), C&S Wholesale Grocers (Dartmouth '05)
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While attending UMASS, I majored in Operations Management with a focus on supply chain and logistics. I was lucky to find a job which enabled me to put my major to use and use my experience to grow within C&S. At first I wasn’t sure what to expect from the program, but I’ve learned everything from shipping and receiving to procurement and transportation. The program is designed to gain a general understanding of every operation within and outside the warehouse, and to eventually connect the dots. The program – just like the warehouse – is extremely fast-paced. Although it may seem difficult at times, every chance is designed to be an opportunity to grow. The employees, once you get to know them on a personal level, will support your decisions and will always have your back. The OLID program is a great way to get your foot in the door at C&S. I plan on taking everything I’ve learned – both in school and out – to help the warehouse, and the company, succeed in the future. "
- Andrew Fish , Operations Leader in Development (OLID), C&S Wholesale Grocers (UMASS '10)
