General Staff Jobs

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Streaming Distribution and Playout Manager to oversee the seamless distribution and playout of ATK’s FAST content across various platforms. As the Streaming Distribution & Playout Manager, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end process of delivering high-quality OTT streaming content to viewers, ensuring efficient and reliable scheduling & playout operations through Amagi’s Cloudport platform. This role requires a strong understanding of FAST, streaming technologies, Amagi’s Cloudport, or other similar playout systems, and a keen eye for detail to maintain a superior viewing experience. The primary focus of this role is not the hands-on video encoding, transcoding, and delivery, however, an understanding of the requirements and the ability to ensure specifications are met is critical. Additional development opportunities include support on the content, video, and social media teams.

Responsibilities

• Content Preparation and Delivery:
• Coordinate with distribution partners and internal teams to ensure timely delivery of streaming TV content.
• Coordinate internal technical teams to ensure the encoding, transcoding, and packaging processes to deliver content with compatibility with various streaming platforms and devices.
• Optimize content delivery workflows, ensuring efficient bandwidth usage and reduced latency for live and on-demand streaming.
• Quality Assurance and Monitoring:
• Develop and implement quality assurance protocols for streaming content, including video and audio quality, closed captioning, and metadata accuracy.
• Monitor live streams and VOD playback, promptly addressing any technical issues or interruptions to maintain a seamless viewing experience.
• Conduct regular audits and performance evaluations of streaming platforms and CDNs to identify and resolve issues.
• Playout Operations:
• Manage the playout operations, including scheduling, timing, and monitoring of streaming TV content.
• Ensure compliance with platform regulations, content restrictions, geotargeting, and licensing agreements.
• Collaborate with the programming team to maintain an accurate content schedule and implement last-minute changes when necessary.
• Analytics and Reporting:
• Track and analyze streaming performance metrics, such as video start time, buffering rates, viewer engagement, and quality of service.
• Generate regular reports on streaming TV distribution performance, identifying trends, areas for improvement, and actionable insights.
• Work closely with data analytics teams to optimize content delivery and enhance the overall streaming experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing FAST TV distribution and playout operations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of playout & scheduling systems, preferably Amagi Cloudport certified.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions as it relates to programming scheduling.
• Strong organizational and project management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.

About America’s Test Kitchen

The mission of America’s Test Kitchen (ATK) is to empower and inspire confidence, community, and creativity in the kitchen. Founded in 1992, the company is the leading multimedia cooking resource serving millions of fans with TV shows (America’s Test Kitchen, Cook’s Country, and America’s Test Kitchen: The Next Generation), magazines (Cook’s Illustrated and Cook’s Country), cookbooks, a podcast (Proof), FAST channels, short-form video series, and the ATK All-Access subscription for digital content. Based in a state-of-the-art 15,000-square-foot test kitchen in Boston’s Seaport District, ATK has earned the trust of home cooks and culinary experts alike thanks to its one-of-a-kind processes and best-in-class techniques. Fifty full-time (admittedly very meticulous) test cooks, editors, and product testers spend their days tweaking every variable to find the very best recipes, equipment, ingredients, and techniques. Learn more at https://www.americastestkitchen.com/.

Why America’s Test Kitchen

We’re passionate about cooking, and about creating the best place to work. We’re small enough for your ideas to make a big impact, and large enough to offer you opportunities to grow professionally at any stage of your career. We want you to take risks and make mistakes — that’s how innovation happens in our test kitchen, in our offices, and in life.

We at America’s Test Kitchen believe food media can be a powerful force for social change. We are passionate about building an inclusive workforce that represents many different cultures, backgrounds, abilities, identities, and perspectives.

We welcome your application.
America’s Test Kitchen

Initiative is different to other media agencies.

Initiative unlocks business growth for the world’s most ambitious brands. We believe in the power of media to reshape our industry and orchestrate a brand’s entire consumer experience, by balancing both what unites people and what makes them different. When brands unite people in culture, they build Fame, and when brands connect individuals to their unique journeys, they build customer Flow. Initiative builds Fame & Flow for brands like Nike, Amazon, Merck, LEGO, and T-Mobile.

Media responsibility is at the forefront of everything we do, whether it’s creating media plans that reflect the diversity of our communities, promote brand safety, and foster sustainability. Our agency celebrates diversity in an inclusive environment where all of our 6,000+ strong talent across 90+ markets feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision is to create not only a better media company, but also a better media industry, and maybe even a better world.

Position Overview

As Manager, Media Planning / Communications Design, you are responsible for managing the production and application of accurate and insightful consumer, cultural relevant, media and market intelligence to contribute to an impactful communications/media plan.

With direction from your Associate Director or Director, you take the strategic design imperatives (Strategy On A Page: SOAP) and communications idea and deploy a variety of data and intelligence to identify and prioritize the best communications channels.

You are able to plot the course of action your team of Communications Designers needs to take, to address the challenge (tasks, approaches, tools, and timelines) and ensure best practice, innovative thinking is applied to the communications design fundamentals.

In this role, you are responsible for the preparation of the communications/ media plan flowchart via MediaTools or Lumina and ensuring the communications plan is built on solid, data rich fundamentals.

Working with partnerships, media publishers/ distributors/ suppliers, and your communications design team, you ensure the accuracy of the inputs required for the development of the media plan flowchart and are responsible for ensuring any changes made to the approach are reflected in the plan and documented to ensure financial compliance and accountable standards are achieved.

With more than 4 years in a Communications Design role, you are versed in the media planning design process/workflow, media fundamentals across all channels, tools and techniques.

You are able to share your thoughts clearly and succinctly in both written and presentation form—you will be expected to know how to use Powerpoint or Keynote Presentation Desktop applications to develop client ready, accurate and error free presentations

Responsibilities

Client

• Responsible for the creation of accurate substantiated and detailed media plans and media planning scenarios
• Responsible for the timely, accurate delivery of day to day requests from the team along with disciplined and organized call-reports and timely follow-throughs
• Responsible for organizing and developing client-facing category, culture and competitive tracking documents

Internal

• Work with the Associate Director and Partnerships team to develop the RFP to brief internal partnership’s/ SBU team and external partners
• Manage the team output and development of the flowchart including oversight of the plan being accurately produced within Ripple/ MediaTools/Lumina to address the reach/frequency and business goals
• Seek opportunities to extend beyond paid through the integration (and quantification) of owned, earned and shared media channels
• Lead the best practice production of audience and communications data and intelligence for the development of the communications plan, utilizing relevant tools and techniques
• Contribute to the ideation team sessions in conjunction with the Strategy team and relevant SBU to generate creative & compelling connections idea.
• Responsible for timely, accurate delivery of day to day requests from the client and internal team
• Oversight of brand media plans, financials, ATBs and billing documentation internally and for the client; able to know and speak to the plan inside and out
• Leads internal, client and partner agency status calls and updates; organizes and coordinates call-reports and ensures that follow-ups are documented and carried out in a timely manner
• Takes the challenge at hand (tasks, approaches, tools, and timelines) and ensure best practice, innovative thinking is applied to the communications design fundamentals
• Digests the client’s goals/target and leads compiling planning inputs – competitive reporting, syndicated audience research, landscape trends, campaign learnings
• Manage, train & mentor junior members of the team – Associate(s), Comms Designer(s)

Prioritization:

• 30% Client
• 60% Internal
• 10% Commercial

Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s):

Client

• Contribute key media inputs for best in class communications planning solutions that propel the communications idea
• Able to effectively lead the management of the client’s communications budget to successful outcomes
• Accurately and effectively manage client’s day to day communications design product requirements

Internal

• Able to successfully manage Communications Design planning outputs from team
• Key contributor to RFP process, including briefing and partner selection together with Partnership colleagues (may oversee this on smaller briefs / accounts)
• Able to deploy tools and techniques to deliver best in class communications planning outcomes across OESP

Commercial

• Contributor to SBU revenue growth via communications design (client base)
• Contributor to organic revenue growth from communications design scope (client base)

Desired Skills and Experience

• 4+ years in integrated planning role in media, publisher / vendor, or communications discipline (digital, content)
• Media planning skills must be sufficient and able to be taught to junior team members
• Category or audience experience as relevant per assignment
• 1+ years of experience in managing or developing staff
• Ability to delegate, develop and oversee direct reports
• Strong time-management and organizational skills
• Required PC proficiency and solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

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We See You

We embrace diversity, and our responsibility to maintain an inclusive environment is core to our culture and values. We see diversity of people and experiences as fuel for creativity and innovation needed to bring about the best experiences and services. A diverse workforce means we can grow together, be better problem solvers, and bring about long-term, meaningful change where we will achieve above and beyond our business goals. We are better together..

When you join Mediabrands, you join a global community and are valued for who you are – your lived experiences, the contributions you make, and the distinct perspectives you bring. Here, what you think and who you are is just as important as what you do. As we recruit, we are dedicated to looking beyond what a resume can show. If you think you’d be a great addition to the team but don’t have the exact experience or skills, we encourage you to apply and share your unique background with us. We see you at Mediabrands.

Wage and Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days.

We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a competitive salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award.

The salary range for this position is $xxx to $xxx. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.

Employment Transparency

It is the policy of Initiative, division of the Interpublic group, to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Initiative, please email [email protected].

IPG Mediabrands

InTown Suites is one of America’s largest wholly-owned economy extended stay hotel brands with 196 properties in 22 states. Since 1989, this extended stay brand has experienced high occupancy rates, leading to sustained growth and stability for its employees, even during economic downturns. InTown and Uptown Suites are proud to provide our employees with a culture that embraces and is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. Come join our 1,400 (and growing) team members!

Our Mission:

To make every guest’s stay memorable with small gestures that make a big difference.

Our Vision:

To be the #1 choice for affordable extended stay living.

Description

Position Summary:

This position will be responsible for driving both paid and organic channels to boost market share and demand for both InTown and Uptown Suites brands. The ideal candidate is an analytical thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, team environment.

I. Position Responsibilities: Essential

• Analyze and interpret data across multiple sources including Google Analytics, Ads, and Property Management system to identify trends and opportunities to increase revenue
• Monitor functionality and content consistently across online channels including the InTown and Uptown websites, central reservation system, online travel agencies (Expedia, Booking.com), etc
• Collaborate with the VP of Marketing and the agency of record to develop strategies to improve channel performance (return on ad spend, guest lifetime value, conversion, etc.)
• Design and deploy promotional campaigns across property, web, social, email, and text platforms
• Develop monthly blog and social content calendars
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to maintain brand consistency and messaging
• Help manage and boost brand awareness through PR content and reputation channels
• Assist with call center and field training calls

II. Essential Skills/Credentials/Experience/Education

• BA or BS degree in Marketing/Advertising
• Must have 4-5 years marketing experience
• Hospitality experience a plus but not required
• Must be able to read, speak, understand, and write the English language
• Be a strong team player with the ability to work harmoniously with a diverse workforce
• Must have excellent communication, verbal and written skills; positive attitude, self-starter with strong initiative and competitive mind set with a passion for the hotel business
• Exercise superior communication, presentation, organization, time management, and listening skills
• Must be detail oriented, an analytical thinker and have the ability to multi-task and prioritize daily tasks/schedule
• Technical Skills
• Google Analytics Certified
• Google Ads
• Moz
• WordPress
• Blueshift or related email automation platforms
• Reputation monitoring platforms
• Microsoft Office, Excel, & PowerPoint
• Must work out of the corporate office in Sandy Springs, GA (North Atlanta)

III. Mental and Physical Demands

Work Environment:

• Typical office environment – moderate noise level.

Physical Demands:

• Indoor work with hard and carpeted surfaces.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• This position is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Extensive use of hands and fingers for manipulation of keyboard, answering phone calls, calculator, copy machine, computer printer and other office productivity machinery.
• Use of computer terminal, which requires extensive eye contact with a video display terminal.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with employees/vendors. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• The position will be physically located in the Atlanta office; working remotely (outside of Company Directed Guidelines) is not permitted. Currently, the in-office work model is a hybrid with 2 days remote/3 days in the office.

Travel Demands:

• 5% or less

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by managers/supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent an expressed or implied contract of employment nor does it alter your at-will employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate..

InTown Suites

Our client, a dynamic company specializing in culinary exploration through streaming content, is looking for a Content Distribution Manager to join their team full-time!

This is a hybrid position, requiring three days onsite (Tues-Thurs). Fridays are half days all year round!

As a Content Distribution Manager, you will oversee the distribution and playout of culinary streaming content. You will manage the end-to-end process of content distribution, ensuring seamless delivery to their viewers.

Responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to:

– Developing a strategic plan for streaming content to reach global audiences efficiently

– Coordinating with distribution partners and internal teams to ensure timely delivery of streaming TV content

– Managing relationships with streaming platforms to ensure optimal content delivery, serving as the main point of contact for channel vendors (Roku, Freevee, Tubi)

– Monitoring live streams and VOD playback and addressing any technical issues to ensure a high-quality viewing experience

– Managing the playout operations, including scheduling, timing, and monitoring of streaming TV content

– Tracking and analyzing content performance metrics, audience engagement, and user feedback to make data driven decisions for content optimization

The ideal Content Distribution Manager will have:

– Proven experience in managing FAST TV distribution and playout operations

– Strong knowledge of playout & scheduling systems; any experience with Amagi Cloudport a huge plus

– Ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions as it relates to programming scheduling

Creative Circle

Our Boston based agency client looking for a Creative Resources Manager with 5+ years’ experience in a Traffic or Project Management role in an advertising or creative agency in Boston. You’ll track resources across multiple departments and have a strong understanding of both print and digital projects–

Daily Responsibilities:

• Manage resource scheduling for the concept, content and design teams.
• Quickly assign incoming work based on availability and skillset to ensure all project timelines are met.
• Monitor projects and workloads, working with teams and staff to adjust assignments and deadlines accordingly. A thorough understanding of team capacity is required in order to make decisions about handling work internally or externally; decision maker on when to outsource projects
• Maintain systems and practices that make it clear who is responsible for what task.
• Communicate regularly with all necessary teams to ensure people have visibility into the status of their work.
• Manage the day-to-day planning on assigned projects with Project Manager and/or Account team.
• Weekly connection meetings with all members of creative team to ensure schedule and resourcing alignment
• Lead the process and work with different departments to recruit and develop relationships with a trusted group of partners and freelancers in all areas of our business to enhance creativity, skillset, capacity, and value for all
• Working with team leads to proactively seek required skillsets for future projects and client needs
• Manage administrative tasks for all partners including, onboarding, quotes, work confirmation and invoicing/payment
• General understanding of project financials. You’ll be required to work closely with the Accounts team to review project budgets, partner quotes to deliver profitable projects that maintain targets
• Ongoing management and improvement of processes related to the freelance network
• Ensuring legal and administrative aspects of outsourced projects have been considered including insurance, licenses, non-disclosure agreements, contracts and releases
• Work with department leads to ensure team workflow is running efficiently and all projects are delivering value to client
• Work with department leads to ensure quality thresholds are achieved as determined by creative departments

Creative Cove Inc.

*LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY, NO RELCOATION PACKAGE*

SIOP Manager – Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning

**They need someone with Manufacturing SIOP/Demand Planning

experience. Especially someone who has stood up a program.**

Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process in delivering a predictable, reliable cross-functionally integrated Plan that aligns with the company’s objectives with a focus on balancing demand and supply, optimizing inventory, and minimizing lead-times.
• Develop, maintain, and utilize a Balanced Scorecard of KPIs to align performance with financial, operational, and strategic objectives.
• Enhance reporting for monthly/quarterly/annual reviews and drive story telling with data.
• Leverage analytics to provide timely data insights and recommendations to stakeholders throughout various areas of the organization.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, and Logistics to ensure sufficient capacity exists in the supply and distribution networks.
• Set and maintain inventory targets.
• Monitor and maintain visibility to inventory health, evaluating performance, and proactively driving attention and marshalling required resources to develop and execute action plans to resolve issues.
• Embed structure, discipline, and continuous improvement into the SIOP process to enable robust, efficient action planning and decision making.
• Monitor functional group adherence to SIOP procedures, roles and responsibilities, and timelines.
• Oversee monthly SIOP process including scheduling meetings, coordinating content input, and preparing the Executive SIOP meeting deck, capturing action items, and issuing meeting minutes.
• Synthesize large amounts of data, decompose complex problems, and communicate across various levels of the organization using a variety of communication techniques including data visualization.
• Formulate and develop a strategic roadmap to mature the SIOP function and process.
• Be a change agent by continuously identifying, assessing, and leveraging process, technology, and capability enhancements.
• Oversee lifecycle planning (new production introduction (NPI) and end-of-life activities).
• And actively engage all stake holders to balance expectations with SIOP performance

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations Research, Mathematics, Engineering, or Business Management (Master’s degree preferred)
• 10+ years of strategic and in-depth, hand-on planning and operations experience
• Experience implementing and leading a SIOP/S&OP/IBP process with a proven track record of achieving financial, service, and operational performance targets.
• Strong E2E Business / Supply Chain Understanding; understands tradeoffs of balancing revenue, margin, and inventory to achieve sustainable, profitable growth.
• Be an inspiring and authentic leader, with demonstrated strength in coaching and developing a team, both employees and managers of others
• Strong executive presence and storytelling
• Excel at simplifying complex operational issues and turning data into actionable insights through the use of data visualization.
• Turn data into actionable business insights.
• Influencing & relationship building skills to drive action with appropriate urgency across critical cross-functional partnerships.
• Experience developing and executing innovative solutions that delivered a step-change in business results.
• Strong business, operational, financial and root cause acumen with a corrective action mindset
• Knowledge and experience using ERP (Infor-LN preferred) and planning systems required; implementation experience a plus.
• Exceptional ability to think creatively, generate options, build consensus, and execute.
• Strong project leadership, strategy development, process design, and change management skills
• Demonstrated success navigating ambiguity and being resilient in a dynamic multi-faceted business environment.
• Passion for driving continuous improvement; mature existing processes, systems, etc.
• Lead and solve complex organizational problems with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to collaborate and communicate effectively both cross-functionally and with executive leadership, senior management, peers, and team members.
• Seasoned people manager skilled at establishing goals, motivating and holding people accountable, and driving results through metrics.
• Capable of developing talent, inspiring new ways of working, building resiliency, and leading an organization to excellence

Judge Direct Placement

Role Description: The Strategic Sourcing Manager tasks include:
– This individual is responsible for working the end-to-end strategic sourcing processes, from analysis through negotiating, and contracting
– In addition, he/she would recommend appropriate strategies and tactics to obtain desired results
– This position will also work with the vendor management group and Requestors of Service (ROS) who manage the vendor relationships
– Develop annual strategic plans and objectives.
– Participate in the identification and selection of vendors
– Participate with Vendor Management team with Contract Management and Preferred Supplier Programs with specific policies, procedures, and tools to add value to the Originations and Servicing operating businesses
– Develop and review specifications, statements of work, performance terms, and/or acceptance criteria.
– Aligns with planning and launch of major RFx events and assists team in an organized evaluation and selection process.
– Review, Modify and Create Statements of Work “SOW” to establish SLAs, key performance indicators and other requirements to ensure vendors’ performance and on-going tracking of all SOWs for related vendors.
– Continuously improve vendor performance, specifically by supporting better vendor reporting and collaboration with vendors for stronger accountability.
– Analyze the supply market and procurement data to support category strategies
– Strategic Vendors On-Boarding – Assist business in the transition to a new vendor.
– Interface and communicate with project team, management and stakeholders and provide support with respect to Strategic Sourcing/Procurement processes and policies.
– Monitors and manages project baseline to ensure activities are occurring as planned – scope, budget and schedule – manages variances
– Identifies potential points of contention for missed deliverables; creates and implements strategy to mitigate shortfalls in timeline and budget
– Anticipates problems before they occur; defines the problem or risk; identifies possible causes; works with team to identify solutions; selects and implements most appropriate solution
– Demonstrate business analytics to manage and meet sponsor and customer needs
– Work with internal hiring managers to qualify job specifications to ensure accuracy
– Achieve cost reduction / savings targets for flexible workforce program through negotiating bill rates with suppliers, adhering to rate card metrics.
– Work independently to oversee day-to-day management of data integrity and process associated with onboarding, off-boarding, which will include, but not limited to, organizing orientations and managing contract workers data integrity
– Work closely with the Vendor Management Office (VMO) to evaluate and monitor supplier performance
– Collaborate/coordinate with internal cross functional internal groups to support positive experiences for both contingent workers and hiring managers
– Execute and oversee assignment notifications to contract worker *** constituents on approaching assignment end dates, extensions, check-ins
– Maintain and update internal standard operating procedures (SOP) for day-to-day program projects and tasks
– Thought leadership and idea generation for continued program improvement
– Ability to identify program challenges and subsequent potential solutions
– Facilitation and engagement in the development of program strategic initiatives
– Special Projects (10%)
– Support and involvement in pre-identified flexible workforce initiatives
– Internal/External Stakeholders:
– Category Business Leaders within the HR, Technical Operations, Travel, Legal, Corporate Services, Marketing and Sales organization
– Vendor/supplier base for assigned categories
– Senior Leadership Team (C-Level)

Qualifications/Experience:
– Bachelor’s Degree required (Finance, Engineering Supply Chain or Business discipline preferred)
– Minimum of 3 years business experience in roles with increasing levels of responsibility
– 2-3 years experience with contract negotiation and administration required. Excellent contract management skills are essential combined with experience in strategic sourcing practices, vendor dashboards, strategic cost reduction initiatives, and vendor quality turn around
– 2-3 years experience in strategic sourcing/vendor management area

Required Skills Include:
– Work experience in pharmaceuticals or Client preferred
– Excellent computer skills including Oracle Business Suite, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and SharePoint Management
– Strong presentation skills
– Ability to analyze data and determine creative ways to present the data to tell the story
– Ability to handle multiple priorities
Ability to interact effectively with stakeholders and executives across business and technology units
Comments for Vendors: Hybrid, maybe 2x a month, Sourcing managerial exp, exp with other pharma companies nice to have, exp with IT sourcing, RFP exp
Mitchell Martin Inc.

The Vendor Manager is responsible for managing the overall health and effectiveness of CrossCom’s Variable Field Tech (VFT) Network and for developing and maintaining strong relationships with our VFTs to ensure the efficient and cost-effective supply of required services. Direct reports will include staffers that engage in prospecting, recruiting, and support related to the VFT network. As a key manager in the organization, the Vendor / VFT Manager will have accountability to ensure that appropriate capacity and the proper skillsets exist (at scale) within the VFT network. The Vendor / VFT Manager is also responsible to expand the VFT network into new skillsets and new territories when required. Key responsibilities, required Experience/Education, and Competencies are detailed below.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential VFTs and assess their suitability based on quality, cost, reliability, and compliance with company standards.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors to secure favorable terms, pricing, and service level agreements.
• Collaborate with legal and admin teams to ensure contract compliance and risk mitigation.
• Cultivate strong and mutually beneficial relationships with VFTs, serving as the primary point of contact.
• Generate regular reports on VFT performance, cost savings, and KPI; conduct thorough vendor evaluations and performance reviews to ensure vendors meet or exceed established criteria.
• Monitor vendor performance to ensure adherence to quality standards and compliance with product specifications; implement quality improvement initiatives as needed.
• Analyze pricing structures and cost strategies to identify cost saving opportunities; develop and implement cost reduction strategies while maintaining quality standards
• Ensure VFTs comply with all relevant regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
• Assess and mitigate risks associated with VFT relationships.
• Use data-driven insights to make informed decisions and improvements.

Qualifications

·        Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

·        Proven experience in vendor management or procurement, with a minimum of 5 years in a similar role.

·        Working knowledge of Structured Cabling/Low Voltage (CAT5 / CAT6), Telco, and Retail IT industry concepts highly desired / preferred.

·        Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

·        Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

·        Familiarity with contract law and procurement regulations.

·        Proficiency in using software, BI Tools to create and utilize vendor KPI.

·        Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

·        Detail-oriented and highly organized.

·        Results-driven with a focus on achieving cost savings and efficiency.

Competencies

·        Strong leader with the ability to motivate team members and achieve successful outcomes

·        Strong decision-making and execution skills

·        Excellent communication skills

·        Strong industry awareness

·        Strong People skills

·        Demonstrated ability to adapt and be resourceful

·        Superior negotiation skills

·        Solid analytical and presentation skills

·        Strong conflict management skills

·        Proven ability to network

·        Proficient in use of Microsoft Excel (minimum skill requirement includes being able to use features such as V-Lookup, creating and manipulating pivot tables, producing multi-scale charting, keyboard shortcuts, etc.)

·        Proficient in use of Microsoft Word, to assist in creating and modifying Department documentation

·        Proficient in use of Microsoft PowerPoint, to create and update various slide content for both internal and external use

·        Must be results oriented and demonstrate an appropriate sense of urgency as required to successfully deliver on required Department targets

CrossCom

About Tencent

Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life of people around the world. Founded in 1998 with its headquarters in Shenzhen China, our guiding principle is to use technology for good.

We are not only a major video game publisher in the world, we also produce other high-quality digital content, enriching interactive entertainment experiences for people around the globe. We offer a range of services such as cloud computing, advertising, FinTech, and other enterprise services to support our client’s digital transformation and business growth.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the procurement operation and commercial management of procurement projects, including progress management, demand management, commercial negotiations, price management, contract management, and issue management during execution.
• According to the business development strategy, formulate procurement strategies and implementation; responsible for the development, management, performance evaluation, and improvement of suppliers.
• Collect and analyze market trends, grasp market changes, and provide a basis for procurement decisions.
• Possess the ability to streamline and diagnose processes and promote cross-team problem-solving.

Job Requirements:

• Aligns with Tencent’s corporate culture, displays integrity and responsibility, excels in cross-team collaboration, and possesses strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher, with over 8 years of experience in procurement business or supply chain management. At least 2 years of experience working locally overseas or in charge of overseas procurement. Preference given to those with IT and software procurement experience, as well as administrative procurement experience.
• Experience in independently managing procurement projects, profound knowledge in the procurement field; outstanding business negotiation skills, passionate, resilient, meticulous in work, responsible, and high stress tolerance.
• Strong organizational management skills, logical thinking abilities, problem-solving capabilities, and document editing skills.
• Demonstrates good learning and communication skills, problem analysis and resolution abilities, and can work under pressure.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese (Mandarin), in order to communicate with various stakeholders in headquarters

Tencent

Design Traffic Manager (Studio Manager)

The Matrex Design Traffic Manager’s duties are to oversee the flow of design projects through various departments while in the design process, assign projects to the correct designer, and ensure departments complete projects on time. As a traffic manager, you also build out schedules and work with account teams and all departments to establish deadlines for each project stage. A successful design traffic manager keeps everything running smoothly and provides client satisfaction.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in creative traffic management and content delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and multi-tasking skills.
• Able to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service orientation.

Scheduling Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with all departments to develop and implement traffic plans with deadlines that ensure the timely and accurate delivery of content.
• Have ownership to solve schedule challenges, remove barriers, and rebalance workloads.
• Monitor activity and keep daily Design Schedule reports current.
• Have daily morning check-in with each designer to identify barriers and project status.
• Have a constant awareness of upcoming design work through conversation with account teams.
• Prepare and maintain detailed reports on content delivery performance.

Project Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assure completion of required account team paperwork.
• Keep the financial team abreast of upcoming quotes to approve.
• Assure account team has all kick off meeting material organized.
• Record notes during meetings and distribute for review immediately following.
• Help set tone for well managed meetings.
• Initiate conversation for a constant awareness of potential project delivery challenges that might arise.

Vendor Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain good vendor partner relationships.
• Assure vender relationships in all creative areas of expertise.

All inquiries will remain completely confidential.

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