General Staff Jobs

Responsible for strategic oversight of all customer service operations within the order management process. Position will interact on a daily basis with customers, production, logistics, and sales staff to effectively meet customer service standards and support the Division’s strategic initiatives. Position will directly report to Division Supply Chain Manager and supervises related customer service personnel.

Key Accountabilities/Essential Functions:

• Lead cross functional teams to focus and drive for service improvement priorities to directly influence the division’s Likely to Recommend (LTR) customer ratings.
• Supervise the daily customer service department workflow to ensure customers are serviced in a satisfying manner and company goals are met.
• Intervene in and directly manage challenging customer situations through research, direct communication, and any other means necessary to resolve outstanding issues.
• Help to meet customer on time delivery as well as financial objectives by ensuring that forecast requirements are visual, analyzing variances and initiate and participate in corrective actions
• Improve customer service quality results by evaluating and re-designing processes, establishing and communicating service metrics, monitoring and analyzing results and implementing changes
• Oversee customer feedback process and utilize feedback to drive regular continuous improvement.
• Conduct breakthrough simplification of processes, roles, and workload using POP tools to optimize resources within team
• Monitors effectiveness of the order entry system and introduces required modifications.
• Engage and network with Parker divisions, other, and monitor competitors for trends and adapt strategy based on evolving environments.
• Be familiar with all the applicable corporate as well as site policies/procedures with regard to conduct, standards and compliance with all applicable regulations
• Participates as representative of customer service unit in various customer events and internal business meetings to include periodical internal / external audits

Qualifications:

• Citizenship: US Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien
• Education: 4 year college degree in business or related discipline
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment with supervisory role within customer service
• Strong proficiency in the use of SAP / Oracle or similar ERP systems
• Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and processes
• Possess advanced computer skills and understand electronic processing
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts

Parker Hannifin

We are looking for an on-site Product Development Coordinator for a top beauty company in New York, New York. This position is located on site in the New York location.

Responsibilities:

• Create competitive analysis on new product launches.
• Update and maintain PD status tracker.
• Assist in preparing presentations: Marketplace, Briefs, Strategic Product Profiles, Color Swatching Decks and other various communications as necessary.
• Support in overall completion of production for new product launches, shade extensions and reformulation.
• Track ongoing production batches, log and work with category manager to evaluate color and texture performance.
• Provide and track product needs for internal and external meetings, project requests, photo shoots and any other PD related needs requested.
• Attend internal meetings and take notes as needed (operational Status OPS, PD status, Marketing status, Product, Packaging status).
• Coordinate samples and feedback for Consumer, Clinical, Artistry and in-office testing.
• Manage tracking and reporting of competitive, beauty and industry trends.
• Analysis Marketplace-Use beauty industry sources.
• Track Trends quarterly and report into category leader.
• Work with the archivist to organize/log new product submissions.
• Maintain PD closets and PD room.
• Support the Sr VP + PD team in admin tasks: meetings, expense reports, presentations, travel arrangements, etc.
• Potential travel; Domestic + International.

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience within a beauty industry product development environment OR, ideally, a graduate from Marketing Program / Art School.
• Strong interpersonal, creative, communication (verbal & written) and analytical skills.
• Highly organized, attentive to detail and able to present information in an easy-to-understand format.
• Able to multi-task and adapt to changing priority levels for ongoing projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions, to work independently, and to take initiative when appropriate.
• Flexible on work responsibilities and priorities
• Proficient in Google Drive and Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

The Solomon Page Distinction

Our teams, comprised of subject matter experts, develop an interest in your preferences and goals and we act as an advisor for your career advancement. Solomon Page has an extensive network of established clients which allows us to present opportunities that are well-suited to your respective goals and needs – this specialized approach sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Opportunity Awaits.

Solomon Page

About HTC

HTC built a vision of the future by combining humanity with technology to unleash our collective imagination. At HTC, we believe that VIVERSE, the combination of virtual and augmented reality, high-speed connectivity, AI, and blockchain – reachable on any device, anytime and anywhere – will reshape the next decade in every industry and influence human beings’ social life.

About Your Next Opportunity

HTC is seeking a Performance Marketing Assistant Manager to join our growing marketing team. The ideal candidate will be a digital marketing expert, especially in paid media and performance marketing.

Primary responsibilities include planning, executing, and measuring the success of our digital performance marketing activities. You will be at the forefront of driving customer acquisition and sales revenue for our cutting-edge products. Your expertise in paid media will be instrumental in our digital marketing efforts.

This position will be heavily involved in paid media strategy planning and operations of global branding and performance campaigns on multiple ad platforms, including but not limited to Google Ads, Facebook Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Twitter Ads, and DSP solutions. The ideal candidate will plan, execute, and optimize advertising and other digital marketing campaigns for VIVE/HTC main product lines globally.

This role is under the Global Marketing team at our HQ . You’ll have the opportunity to work with various departments within the company and co-work with regional teams in different markets.

Additional job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Paid Media Campaign Strategy & Planning:

• Develop impactful media strategy and propose media plans that align with research and insights
• Identify objectives, benchmark performance across digital media channels, and advise on measurement KPIs
• Utilize media planning and buying tools in the development and implementation of paid media campaigns
• Conduct market research and audience analysis to develop communication and creative strategies
• Handle management of media assets and coordinate with designers and copywriters on the timely delivery of materials for implementation
• Manage coordination and campaign-level negotiation with media partners
• Research and identify potential new innovative methodologies and tools that may be used to optimize digital media strategy and execution

Paid Media Execution & Data Analysis:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to execute media campaigns at the global and regional scope
• Conduct campaign set-up and day-to-day campaign management across ad platforms
• Track, measure, and report on campaign performance metrics, providing regular insights and optimization recommendations to achieve target KPIs
• Analyze data, interpret trends, and provide actionable insights to improve campaign results
• Perform ad tracking and ROAS/ ROI analysis to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of different digital marketing channels
• Deliver ad reports via Excel/ Power BI and presentations to stakeholders among different global regions
• Keep track of paid media trends and best practices in the markets.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Abilities)

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of experience in digital marketing, paid media planning, and buying
• 1+ year of project management experience; media agency work experience is a plus
• Experience using digital ad platforms with hands-on operation
• Experience setting up, optimizing, and analyzing paid media campaigns
• Extensive knowledge of various media planning and audience insights tools
• Strong analytical abilities, including analyzing data and drawing insights
• Enthusiastic, creative-thinking, and self-motivated with the ability to lead and manage projects proactively
• Ability to demonstrate a strong degree of accuracy and attention to detail, with an overall passion for continual improvement
• Proficiency with Power BI and Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel for producing reports and presentations
• Ability to research, troubleshoot potential issues, and articulate problems with internal groups.
• This role requires regular communication with colleagues in Taipei. Flexible work time is expected

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Abilities)

• Experience in CRM/Email Marketing planning and implementation
• Experience in the consumer electronics, mobile phone, and VR industries

Working Conditions

• Primary work location is indoors
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and long periods of detailed work with VR equipment
• The employee is regularly required to sit
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

HTC is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity at our company. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and encourage people from all walks of life to apply without regard to race, color, ancestry, sex, national origin, citizenship, genetics, marital status, veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. HTC does not tolerate discrimination or harassment at any point during our employees’ and applicants’ time with us, including with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, leaves of absence, and general treatment during employment.

At the time of posting, HTC’s estimated annual base salary for this position is $90,000 – $120,000 USD. Individual compensation will vary based on job-related factors, including candidate skills, qualifications, experience, business needs, and geographic location. This position is also eligible for participation in our discretionary bonus programs.

HTC is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees and their families. The successful applicant for this role will be eligible for health, vision, dental insurance, 401k matching, and other employee benefits as the company implements. For information regarding our available benefits, please copy and paste this link (https://c2mb.ajg.com/htc/home/) into your web browser. Contact our Human Resources department if you have questions.

HTC’s privacy policy is posted at this link. Copy and paste to your browser for more information: https://www.htc.com/us/terms/privacy/

If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request it anytime. Please contact HTC at (425) 679-5318.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

HTC VIVE

Marketing Content Coordinator | Abbey Glass, LLC

This is a full-time, in-person position in Atlanta, Georgia

Are you passionate about empowering women through fashion?

Do you want to work for a company that produces purposeful luxury products and beautiful content?

Abbey Glass is a women’s apparel brand focusing on sophisticated classics that stand the test of time and trend. We are a growing company and looking for a Content Coordinator to support the ideation and execution behind content creation, our e-commerce channel, digital advertising, and events. We are a growing team with high aspirations and are looking for someone who enjoys the journey as much as the finish line.

About the Role:

This is an in-person role with the opportunity to become hybrid in the future. You will assist in retail and popup sales for at least 3 months in addition to you content work as training.

You are responsible for helping drive execution of successful marketing campaigns through excellence in content ideation, creation, and brand storytelling. You will help plan photoshoots, edit content, and manage our organic social media pages. You will report on results of marketing activities and maintain a KPI tracker for organic channels. 

About You:

• You have a minimum of 2 years of content marketing experience relating to fashion or luxury consumer goods
• You are driven with a hands-on understanding of how visuals and storytelling empower marketing
• You have a minimum of 2 years experience in graphic design, video and photo editing, and social media management
• You have a minimum of 2 years experience in assisting in content creation for brands
• You have a proven understanding of social media trends, all social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest, Linkedin), content marketing and influencer partnerships and can communicate their value
• You are an excellent communicator and can lead meetings internally
• You make decisions based on data and within the context of our broader marketing strategy – you can navigate all social media platforms, including Facebook Shop with ease
• You manage your time effectively to meet deadlines in spite of unforeseen occurrences
• You are strategic – you are aware of how your efforts contribute to business goals and can communicate the value to our customers
• You are creative and have lots of ideas, but understand the importance of consistent brand identity
• You are social media obsessed, always up-to-date on trends and the latest new launches
• You love being in front of and behind the camera
• You are organized, methodical, and have a heightened attention to detail
• You love collaboration and have a creative spirit
• You look for new ways to improve results
• You value relationships over personal success

What you will do:

Content Creation

1. Concept, art direct, plan photoshoots
2. Plan and implement all social media
3. Create videos, tryon videos, reel, testimonials, educational content for our channels
4. Create linesheets and catalogs and bounce back cards for print
5. Design all in-store marketing materials and printed collateral

Creative

1. Research on what competitors are doing, best practices – bring ideas to the table for marketing creative direction
2. Maintain understanding of all aspects of brand standards, design, and production process

Shopify and ecommerce:

1. New collections – create new edits weekly
2. Homepage heroes, web banner design
3. Update Facebook shop as needed
4. Edit images and videos for social and web

Platforms you will work in:

• Shopify
• Facebook Ads Manager
• Planoly or similar
• Instagram and Facebook
• Pinterest
• Canva or Adobe Creative Suite
• Excel
• Gmail
• Asana
• Google docs

What We Offer:

• Female Founder
• Modern and Creative Business Culture
• Competitive Salary
• High Growth Potential
• Generous PTO
• Generous Holiday Schedule
• Flexible and Modern Leadership Style
• Great Work/Life Balance
• Located in the Premier Shopping center in Buckhead Atlanta

Abbey Glass

Marketing & Catering Manager                                        Job Type: Fulltime

Location: Multiple Franchise Restaurants- Western Suburbs – Illinois

Local Travel and some Weekends Required.

Overall responsibility:

We are looking for an outgoing, highly passionate person with integrity and a great personality to be the face of our Brand.  The Marketing/Catering Manager is responsible for all aspects of the brand marketing plan tailored to a local level. You will be organizing and developing promotions and catering services that are accurate in content and consistency within brand standards, which meet and exceed customer expectations, food and hygiene standards and financial targets. 

Key areas of responsibility:

·        Manage all aspects of the required Brand Marketing which includes but is not limited to advertising, social media, design & layout, direct mail, print, promotions, and special events on a local level.

·        Develop and execute detailed marketing strategies for all locations with measurable metrics that define KPI’s and work towards meeting target goals.

·        Create promotions, special events, charitable events, fundraisers, school lunch programs etc. in an effort to perform community outreach.

·        Participate in local charity events through means of attendance and donations, etc.

• Receive and resolve all customer complaints in a compassionate manner.
• Actively solicits any and all types of catering business from various sources of leads.
• Organize and coordinate all aspects of events utilizing catering services and rental equipment.
• Participates in pre-shift and departmental meetings in order to brief personnel regarding event information and special needs for all day/evening events and specials.
• Helps lead the restaurant team to meet sales and profit objectives.
• Ensures top quality sanitation standards in accordance with the State of Illinois Health Code.
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned by the Area Director.
• Assists with the development, implementation and maintenance of the quality standards of the brand.

·        While performing the duties of this job, you will be required to stand, sit, walk, climb stairs, kneel, and crouch.  You must regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds, frequently life and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Consults with:

• All levels of management
• Brand Support Center staff
• Restaurant Staff
• Vendors

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent work experience
• 3 to 5 years of marketing/catering management experience in a high volume environment is required.
• Must be able to obtain the appropriate state occupational license.
• Ability to plan and manage own work
• Basic accounting skills
• Proven ability to sell events in a highly professional manner.
• Proven ability to delegate work in a cost saving manner.
• Must possess strong leadership skills to manage, motivate and develop staff.
• Must have strong customer service abilities.
• Must have excellent communication and people skills.
• Excellent computer skills working with MS Office 365
• Will be required to work a flexible schedule. 

Franchise Brand Restaurants

Our extremely stable and growing global manufacturing client is seeking a New Product Development Project Manager to join their Woodridge, IL team!

The Role:

From the initial concept to the product launch, the New Product Development Manager will be in charge of supervising the engineering design process for unique electrical products. This position entails organizing team efforts to complete projects on time, within budget, and to the expected level of quality. The NPD Project Manager will also oversee the product’s development process and make ensuring that project budgets, schedules, and design specifications are followed. This position will be crucial in managing design-related expenditures, keeping alignment with project requirements, and reviewing final designs.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

Hiring Manager Notes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s degrees and PMP certifications are a plus)
• Ability to analyze and manage Manufacturing BOM (Bill of Materials) and BOP (Bill of Process) structure and changes.
• 10+ years of engineering experience in product development
• 3+ years of experience as a technical project manager or project lead for an industrial product.
• Proficient in product and process development to ensure accuracy for production readiness.
• Strong project management skills such as critical thinking, effective communication, and time management.
• Exhibit project ownership & accountability, as well as being able to communicate technical issues to our customers at a high level.

If this role sounds of interest to you, and you believe you are qualified, please email me an updated copy of your resume to [email protected] along with your availability to talk!

Aegis Worldwide

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Brand Marketing to lead and oversee the development and execution of our brand strategy and program. As the Director of Brand Marketing, you will play a pivotal role in building and enhancing our brand identity, increasing brand awareness, and driving client and candidate engagement. This is a strategic leadership role that requires a creative thinker with a strong marketing background and a deep understanding of the services of staffing, recruiting and management consulting industries.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive brand marketing strategy that supports our efforts to build visibility and differentiation for Robert Half as a strategic asset and growth enabler.
• Define and communicate the brand’s value proposition, positioning, and key messages to ensure relevancy within each of our target markets, and to ensure consistency of brand representation across all channels and customer touchpoints.
• Collaborate on the creation of customer personas and buyer journeys as inputs to brand and campaign strategies.
• Lead and/or collaborate on the development and execution of integrated marketing campaigns, including digital marketing, content marketing, social media, events, and other relevant channels.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure brand alignment and consistent messaging across all departments and touchpoints.
• Own and champion brand governance, ensuring adherence to brand standards and consistency in brand messaging.
• Evaluate and collaborate on brand sponsorship and activation opportunities to strength brand visibility and positioning.
• Lead and/or contribute to market research and competitor analyses to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks that inform marketing strategies.
• Track, analyze and report out on key brand performance metrics to assess the effectiveness of brand marketing initiatives in moving the needle against brand objectives.
• Manage a team of marketing professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback.
• Manage and/or collaborate with external agencies, vendors, and partners to execute our brand marketing initiatives effectively.
• Plan and manage brand related investments and ongoing budgets.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• 10+ years of proven experience in brand marketing, preferably in a staffing, recruiting, or consulting services industry.
• Strong understanding of branding principles, brand strategy development, and brand positioning.
• Demonstrated track record in developing and implementing successful brand marketing campaigns and initiatives.
• In-depth knowledge of digital marketing channels, content marketing, social media platforms, and marketing automation tools.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data to drive decision-making and measure marketing performance.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a high-performing marketing team.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively convey brand messaging and concepts.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

The typical salary range for this position is $170,000 to $221,000. The salary is negotiable depending upon experience and location. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.

Robert Half

Jeffree Star Cosmetics is seeking to hire a creative and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Product Development Assistant. The Product Development Assistant will play a vital role in supporting the product development team in all aspects of creating and launching new beauty products. This position requires a strong passion for the beauty industry, excellent organizational skills, and a keen eye for trends and innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the research and development of new beauty products, including but not limited to cosmetics, skincare, and fragrance.
• Collaborate with the product development team to brainstorm and generate new product ideas based on market trends, customer feedback, and brand vision.
• Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, competitor products, and consumer preferences.
• Assist in the formulation and testing of new product prototypes, ensuring they meet quality standards and brand guidelines.
• Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturers to source raw materials and packaging components for new product development.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of product development timelines, ensuring projects are completed on schedule.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, design, and production, to ensure seamless communication and coordination throughout the product development process.
• Assist in the preparation of product briefs, including specifications, ingredient lists, and packaging requirements.
• Conduct regular product testing and evaluation to ensure product performance, quality, and safety.
• Stay updated on industry trends, new ingredients, and innovative technologies to suggest improvements and enhance product offerings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as cosmetics science, chemistry, product development or equivalent work experience. Additional certifications, coursework or experience in beauty or cosmetics is a plus.
• Previous experience in product development or a related role within the beauty industry is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cosmetics ingredients, formulation techniques, and regulatory requirements. 
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Creative mindset with a keen eye for trends, innovation, and attention to detail.
• Strong research and analytical skills to gather and interpret market data.
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office Suite and product development software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Passion for the beauty industry and familiarity with Jeffree Star Cosmetics products.
• Must have a reliable vehicle and clean driving record.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and a dynamic work environment. If you are passionate about product development in the beauty industry and possess the necessary skills and qualifications, we invite you to apply for the position of Product Development Assistant at Jeffree Star Cosmetics.

Jeffree Star Cosmetics

Job Title: Product Manager

Job Requisition ID: 9307

Position Summary/Position

Under the direction of the Senior Director, Commercial Products, the Product Manager will provide organizational-wide support in the development, implementation, and successful growth of IEHP’s Covered CA, Medicare Advantage & Group Products. This position will work closely with Division and Department Leaders in the design of products, relying on industry research, historical Product performance, feedback from key IEHP stakeholders, and marketplace trends. The Product Manager will ensure products are aligned with IEHP’s Mission, Core Values, and Strategic Priorities and are in adherence with Federal and State regulations, contractual and licensing requirements, health plan accreditation, and the Plan’s functional departments business requirements.

Major Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

1. Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of product requirements and regulations that influence Covered CA, Medicare Advantage & Group development and administration, including application submission requirements and licensing requirements.

2. Coordinate across the organization through the ideation, planning, and implementation phases of new or enhanced benefits, products, programs, or pilots.

3. Provide research and analysis to assist IEHP’s Executives in making decisions regarding the future direction of Covered CA, Medicare Advantage & Group products.

4. Develop, design, and manage product life cycle activities and specific strategic initiatives.

5. Conduct analysis for roadmap creation, scope and execution for cross-functional execution of initiatives. Recognizes opportunities for product enhancements in a matrix environment and collaborative, cross functional execution.

6. Identify potential risks, project charge, and scope. Recommends in design of appropriate mitigation and contingency plans. Supports in identifying best practices to drive product integrity, service excellence, and efficiency.

7. Provide product support to internal and external stakeholders for annual product launch. Including, sales, marketing, growth and retention efforts, delegated vendors and front-line teams including assistance with benefit trainings, explanation of benefit design, member materials development and distribution, sales and marketing collateral, talking points and program education, configuration and benefit display requirements.

8. Develop training materials and conduct annual and ongoing product training as required.

9. Work with appropriate Divisions and Departments for all product modifications. Covered California and DSNP product benefits and plan designs may change each year due to regulatory requirements and/or business driven changes. These changes need to be communicated to all impacted areas who will be implementing the changes.

10. Cultivate and maintain positive working relationships at all levels of the organization to ensure positive collaboration to identify, assess, and prioritize upstream and downstream impacts of the Covered CA, Medicare Advantage & Group product initiatives throughout the organization.

Experience Qualifications

A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in health benefit plan development/ implementation. Experience with health plan operations. Experience working within a matrix structure to deliver results. Product management, strategic planning, and project management experience with demonstrated success of launching products via product lifecycle (concept ideation through launch) while leading cross functional collaborative teams.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.

Drivers License Required

Yes, must have a valid California Driver’s License.

Knowledge Requirement

Advanced knowledge of:

– Covered California, Medicare Advantage, and/or Group markets, health plans development, management, and implementation principles and practices.

– Health plan operations and regulatory and compliance requirements for Covered CA, Medicare Advantage & Group.

– IEHP’s products.

– Competitive landscape to develop market strategies.

– Product development life cycle (PDLC) discipline.

Work Model Location

Hybrid

A reasonable salary expectation is between $118,248.00 and $150,779.20, based upon experience and internal equity.

IEHP

THE ROLE:

Taking the lead, the Sourcing & Procurement Category Manager drives the sourcing strategy comprehensively. This includes overseeing supply partnerships, fostering innovation, elevating supplier quality, driving continuous supplier improvement, and collaborating on sustainability initiatives. This role is also poised to address Supply Chain escalation needs.

In partnership with Sales, Marketing, Winery Operations, and more, this role spearheads transformative efforts yielding significant outcomes through category insights, market trends, new supplier discoveries, and innovative processes.

Playing a key role, the position advances the overarching Procurement category strategy, guiding activities across value generation, cost-effectiveness, innovation, sustainability, quality enhancement, and more. Furthermore, it serves as the primary point of contact for procurement inquiries, providing unwavering support to the business strategy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads wide-reaching category strategies across Cost, Supply Resilience, Quality, Innovation, and Sustainability, aligning with business objectives.
• Champions and enacts category strategies, optimizing total cost of ownership in designated spend areas with cross-functional teams.
• Identifies opportunities for category enhancement, like design-to-value, cost models, and process mapping.
• Guides cross-functional teams, injecting value-driving category insights from Wine Making, Marketing, and Engineering.
• Constructs category roadmaps, steering sourcing projects and procurement.
• Executes intricate supplier negotiations for optimal outcomes in Cost, Supply Resilience, Quality, Innovation, and Sustainability.
• Drives value through supplier relationship management and regular business reviews, leveraging Cost, Lead Time, Quality, Innovation, and Sustainability data.
• Enhances sourcing via collaboration with internal clients and suppliers.
• Implements change strategies for value delivery in Sourcing & Supply.
• Establishes metrics, monitors performance, and communicates to stakeholders, including budget impact.
• Oversees supplier contracts, development, and relationships for consistent quality.
• Resolves supplier issues with Quality, Packaging, and Bottling collaboration.
• Shares expertise with internal clients, providing leadership updates.
• Tracks trends, sourcing solutions for key spend areas.
• Crafts innovative category strategies based on business needs and historical spend.
• Offers accurate volume forecasts, collaborating with Supply Chain for continuity.
• Boosts procurement efficiency organization-wide.
• Collaborates across levels, functions, and geographies for procurement success.
• Supports Buyers in optimal procurement for value.
• Maintains compliance documentation, initiating RFPs, negotiations, and agreements per purchasing policy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, finance, management, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 8+ years of supply chain experience, particularly in sourcing and procurement.
• Beverage alcohol or CPG industry background preferred.
• Additional APICS, ISM, or CIPS certifications advantageous.
• Deep expertise in category management and strategic sourcing, along with accounts payable principles.
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong data analysis and comprehension ability.
• Continuous improvement mindset for ongoing category knowledge growth.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and automated procurement tools.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office suite.
• Familiarity with financial and business analysis.
• Expertise in spend and demand analysis.
• Proficient in RFx processes.
• Understanding of contract planning and execution.
• In-depth knowledge of TCO and its integration into category strategies.
• General grasp of Supply Chain Management tools.
• Strong procurement application skills.

DSJ Global