Mission: We believe in the power of manufacturing – an industry of hard-working, real people who make up the backbone of our economy. MRO is critical to the success of manufacturing. Our purpose is to make the process of simplifying and optimizing each client’s MRO ... Read more
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Paulette Kasmer opened Polka Dot Parlor - vintage-to-hipster women's clothing and a kitschy cornucopia of wooden bowties, 10-cent Squirrel Nut Zippers candies, and plastic donkeys that smoke tiny cigarettes - in sleepy Bristol Borough, Bucks County, last October.
Congratulations to SDI's newest Black Belt, Cristina De La Rosa!
Welcome to big-picture MRO.
SDI is the Supply Chain As-a-Service provider that takes the bigger view of the MRO supply chain. For 45 years, we’ve demonstrated value by demonstrating to our clients how the supply chain works best when the supply chain works together. Lower costs, smarter inventories and increased performance are all natural results from a more connected, coordinated and optimized MRO process.
Way beyond piece price.
For many companies, a holistic approach to MRO is a totally new approach. Piece-price savings have been driving decisions for decades – despite inevitable runaway costs, obsolete inventories and rising administrative costs. This fragmented approach, with multiple departments and conflicting agendas, creates an environment with no central accountability, no enterprise-wide visibility, and no consistency.
A common vision of success.
When every aspect of the MRO supply chain works in unison, with coordinated actions, a common data set, and a broader goal of avoiding point solutions, quick fixes and short-term savings, operational efficiency becomes noticeable, measurable – and remarkable.
SDI at a glance.
We are a Lean Six Sigma organization. Our people are trained to think about how to make the MRO process the most efficient, eliminating waste and improving outcomes. From our expansive network of certified and licensed reliability engineers to our Certified Professionals in Supply Chain Management in our Strategic Sourcing team, to our certified Project Management Professionals on our implementation teams—the quality of our people is unmatched.
We’re always looking.
We never stop our search for enthusiastic, motivated people to help us meet industry demand for our supply chain management programs. It might be a supply chain business, but it’s also a people business.
When our people succeed, we succeed.
At SDI, Continuous Learning is one of our core values – so we support our employees with a comprehensive training program and a tuition reimbursement program. We also believe strongly in promoting from within, offering our hard-working employees valuable opportunities for career advancement.
What is the ideal SDI candidate?
We’re drawn to people who thrive in a dynamic, customer service-driven environment, who bring expertise in a variety of areas, including inventory management, procurement, supply chain management, and storeroom operations. Opportunities can be found in our corporate offices in Bristol, PA, as well as in a variety of SDI locations across North America.
The benefits of working with SDI.
SDI employees enjoy generous compensation, as well as a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
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I have been working at SDI full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
SDI is listening to customers and taking the steps to expand its offering to meet customer needs. The growth in 2016 has certainly led to new challenges, and those that want to be part of a dynamic environment are experiencing professional growth and reward.
Cons
Obviously, growth and reward can come with long hours and high levels of responsibility. If you are looking for a simple '9 to 5', with your work day scripted and routine, this isn't the place for you. However, if you are willing to put in the effort when it is needed, SDI rewards its hard workers with record levels of internal promotions and opportunity,
Advice to Management
Keep focused on growing the business while still attending to our existing customers. Continue on the path of rewarding those that take on responsibility and show dedication to SDI.
Application
I applied online. I interviewed at SDI (Bristol, PA) in April 2016.
Interview
My interview with SDI was a phone interview. It started as a friendly conversation and then dove into more specific questions about my resume. Some of the questions asked were a little odd, and more than what I expected for a phone interview. It sounded as if SDI was searching for someone with a little more experience instead of a "soon to be college graduate" and looking to fill the position sooner rather than later. The conversation lasted about 30 min. I was told my resume and information would be passed on to the management team and I would hear back within the week. I unfortunately did not hear anything back.
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