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Job Title
HR Director Field………………. $125K-$130K
Responsibilities/Requirements
*Serving as Human Resources leader to Field Management and Store level employees across multiple brands throughout
the United States
*Ensuring compliance with all
federal, state and local laws
*Provides direction, coaching
and support to Field structure
*Serving as the key point of
contact for all Employee Relations and Investigations in the Field organization
*Partnering with VP, Human Resources and Corporate HR Team to standardize policy and procedures and be involved in
supporting
the HR vision, strategy and goals
*Partnering with Field
Management to forecast and assess staffing needs at the Store, District and
Regional level
*Providing direction and strategy for Field Recruitment at all levels including sourcing candidates, training managers on
recruiting
techniques and filling openings
*Managing Field Recruiter
position
*Developing and implements succession
planning and career development for the Field Organization
*Partnering with Field and
Store Management to identify high potential employees
*In partnership with VP, HR and VP, Stores develop a comprehensive compensation philosophy that ensures each brand
remains
competitive
*Partnering with VP, HR and
Corporate HR team on projects as needed
*7-10 years HR Generalist experience with a combination of Field and Corporate Retail
*Must be out of apparel/fashion!!
*Working knowledge of Federal, State and Local labor laws with experience in Employee Relations
*Excellent oral and written communication skills
*Strong interpersonal skills
*Ability to coach employees and leaders
*Comfort around higher management up to and including CEO level
*Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team
*High level of confidentiality
*Excellent organizational skills
*Ability to travel 25-50% as needed
Location: New York, NY
Position posted: 02/10/12 (JJ) (2)
Job Title
Senior Investigator……………………………$95K-105K
Responsibilities/Requirements
The incumbent in this position
must be able to work effectively in both independent and team environments in
drug discovery projects.
*Play a key role in
multi-functional environments and collaborate with scientists at all levels
both internally and externally.
*Scientific excellence and strong
interpersonal skills are critical.
*Will lead and manage a team of
chemists, evaluate SAR, design targets based on modeling studies, provide
regular status reports, as well as present progress of the projects.
*He/she will also be responsible
for equipment maintenance, method-development and purification of focus
libraries by LCMS, and quality control of chemicals.
*The successful candidate will
have a PhD
*Minimally 5 years of industry
experience in synthetic/medicinal chemistry
*Relevant experience in hit
finding and lead optimization as reflected in a track record of innovative
compounds that progress into human testing
*The candidate will have
demonstrated ability to work productively and independently in a research
environment
*Experience in structure-based
design is required and experience in oncology is preferred
*The candidate must be creative, a
self-starter and highly motivated
*The successful candidate will
possess strong communication skills, good problem-solving abilities, and an
ability to work effectively with a diverse team of co-workers as well as manage
external vendors (CROs)
*Fluency in the Mandarin language
a plus
*Some international travel may be required
Location: White Plains, NY
Position posted: 02/10/12 (LP) (2)
Job Title
Director of Global HR………………$250K-300K +Bonus
Responsibilities/Requirements
Your
responsibilities as a Director of Global Human Resources will include serving
as a mentor and expert counsel to members of the firm’s senior management team
while accomplishing these and other critical functions:
*Collaborating
with the Chief Human Resources Officer to set the human resources strategy for
the firm to maximize staff resources and programs, while meeting the firm’s
growth expectations.
*Ensuring
that human resources programs and processes remain legally compliant in all
jurisdictions wherein the firm has offices.
*Developing
and/or maintaining current firm human resources policies.
*Setting
and implementing effective communication programs to assure human resources
staff, administrators, and other firm leaders are aware of department
resources, their human resources-related management obligations, and firm-wide
human resources initiatives.
*Coaching,
counseling, and advising in all areas when needed.
*Providing
ongoing performance feedback to human resources staff.
*Directing
the process and implementation of uniform standards for employment including,
employment applications, templates for background checks, offer letters,
separation letters, severance agreements, etc. that are compliant with federal,
state and county requirements.
*Managing
the development of job descriptions for all staff and management positions
and/or updating that which is already in existence, using appropriate reference
tools.
*As
a Director of Global Human Resources, you will be expected to apply your
organizational and communication skills while displaying a positive,
high-energy attitude.
*The
successful Director of Human Resources candidate must have ten (10) to fifteen
(15) years of progressively responsible human resources experience
*Ten
(10) years of management experience in a related field, and experience with
developing, implementing and administering HR policies and procedures,
compensation programs, performance appraisal programs, employee benefits
programs, HRIS, and HR analyses, preferably in a legal or professional services
environment.
*A
bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources Management or a related
field is preferred and a master’s degree or equivalent in a related field is
strongly preferred.
Location: New York, NY
Position posted: 02/10/12 (ML)
Job Title
Syndicated Research Manager
Responsibilities/Requirements
* Subject matter expert and key process owner for Sales on all aspects of Syndicated data, including POS, household panel and analytics techniques.
* Management of a variety of applications that either leverage or include customer data, including shelving applications, advertising and product image services.
* Provides user and maintenance support and training for functionality of designated syndicated research applications, reporting tools and/or analytical applications.
* Knowledgeable about customer specific data, shopper loyalty card data.
* Develops functionality for next generation analytic tools for Sales and develops new/revised reporting that support strategic initiatives including the CVP, P2P and Shopper Loyalty.
* Works with data vendors in the development, review and delivery of data and analyses.
* Represents Sales in the development and roll-out of syndicated tools and reporting systems.
* Develops and operationalizes syndicated and household data that is aligned to our growth strategies. These analyses support our CVP and provide context to our Path to Purchase research.
* Support the field Shopper Insights and Category Solutions (CatMan) organization with customer specific initiatives that leverage household panel data or customer specific data, including loyalty card information.
* Explains syndicated research concepts and issues to non-technical audience.
*Builds alignment among various cross functional partners (Category Management, Shopper Insights, CCID, Sales Planning, Marketing) of the Sales Company DSMP analytic concepts as they relate to understanding issues and their practical implications.
*Builds relationship with cross functional groups to ensure that the syndicated data needs of the Sales organization are met.
*Minimum education required: Bachelor's Degree
*Years of relevant experience: 3+ years professional experience with background in Syndicated POS Research, Business, Mathematics, Analytics or a related discipline.
*Knowledge, skill, and abilities required:
~Technical Skills
~Analytical Skills, including Modeling initiatives
~Communication Skills
~Project Management Skills
~Financial and Business Acumen
~Problem Solving Skills
~Process Management
~Priority Setting
Location: Camden, NJ
Position posted: 02/10/12 (MP)
Job Title
Category Manager
Responsibilities/Requirements
This position works to support all company categories. Responsibilities include working in partnership with Sales across Joint Business Planning, Strategy managers, and Shopper Marketing to deliver the most effective category, shopper, and channel-specific insights for the company.
* Responsible for generating and designing compelling category, shopper, and consumer insights-based selling materials.
* Develops compelling selling stories to support strategic category and brand initiatives.
* Interacts regularly with senior Sales, Brand and Consumer & Customer Insights Development team to develop strategic recommendations based on data analysis and insights.
* Provides senior-level briefings on key findings and provides guidance on potential strategies to leverage insights.
* Provides training to field-based team members to ensure quality of execution with customers and customer teams.
* Develops communication strategy to implement key research insights into business plans at the customer level.
* Partners with field peers, as needed, in preparation for key meetings with priority customers.
* Engages and develops strong partnership relations with key customers to gain and share insights.
* Provides coaching to field counterparts in the use of key research and tools.
* Creates direction for joint business planning development and for the category management function based on insights.
*May work with many cross-functional groups or teams at the customer, customer team, and World Headquarter level (e.g. Strategy Managers, Sales teams, Joint Business Planning Team and Brand Teams, etc.)
* Understands the unique characteristics and challenges of various retail channels and their implications and opportunities for company categories.
* Ensures continuous skill building within the function through the introduction of new tools and practices to attain and maintain thought leadership in the category management discipline.
* Creative and Skilled in using nontraditional ways to get data and insights for channels and businesses that are limited in data from traditional means.
*Minimum education required: Bachelor's Degree
*Years of relevant experience: 7+ years CPG industry experience, including 4+ years Category Management experience.
*Knowledge, skill, and abilities required:
~Analytical Skills
~Technical Skills
~Category, Consumer, & Shopper Knowledge
~Communication Skills
~Business Acumen
~Problem Solving
~Influencing Skills
*Project Management
*Advanced Panel data applications and software navigation
* 20-30% travel may be required.
Location: Camden, NJ
Position posted: 02/10/12 (MP)
Job Title
Innovation Manager
Responsibilities/Requirements
*Responsible for maintaining and enhancing innovation initiatives process, including but not limited to: timelines, selling tools, selling materials and new item samples, selling story structure and content and proposed sales goals.
*Manage all sustaining innovation initiatives to ensure timely and accurate delivery of selling materials and tools.
*Responsible for attending disruptive innovation meetings representing not only the sales new item process but also represents sales to ensure a successful launch.
*Leads disruptive innovation sales taskforce and ensures sales recommendations are brought to the marketing innovation teams.
*Leads the communication process across the organization to secure alignment to both the process and timelines to make decisions.
* Responsible for partnering with all relevant key stakeholders including customer development, category management, field sales, sales finance, and systems to develop new item tools and support materials.
*Owns the accuracy of innovation information to ensure limited changes once information is released to field.
*Manage ATPAC, the distribution vendor for new item samples, during the sample process to ensure alignment on timing for all key deliverables.
*Maintain control of all product inventory held at ATPAC.
*Maintains company Retail price lists.
*Works cross-functionally with different teams and/or groups (e.g. Brand Marketing, Supply Chain, Integrated Marketing, etc) and is comfortable working with director positions across functions.
*Develops productive working relationships with many cross-functional teams and/or groups (e.g. Customer Development, Integrated Marketing, Brand Marketing, Category Management, Shopper Insights, Category Management, Supply Chain, Field Sales, etc.)
*Responsible for driving alignment and flexibility which is critical for success.
*Minimum education required: Bachelor's Degree
*Years of relevant experience: 8+ years CPG industry experience in a sales/marketing function (e.g. Customer Business Manager, Category Management, Supply Chain/Commercialization supporting sales, etc.)
*Knowledge, skill, and abilities required:
~Business Acumen
~Communication Skills
~Analytical Skills
~Technical Skills
~Strong process and project management skills
~Action Oriented
~Written Communication
~Strategic Thinking
~Ability to anticipate obstacles and objectives to problem solve preemptively
~Detail oriented
~Time Management
~Category & Brand Knowledge
Location: Camden, NJ
Position posted: 02/10/12 (MP) (2)
Job Title
Senior Manager Shopper Insights
Responsibilities/Requirements
The Sr. Manager, Shopper Insights & Category Solutions is responsible for major categories on larger customers or is ultimately responsible across the team. Using category, consumer, and shopper insights, the Sr. Manager creates a clear direction for the categories, by aligning customer needs strategies and tactics.
* Develops the team's business acumen through analysis of consumer, category, and shopper insights resources
* Utilizes various data sources, reviews industry and competitive trends and provides recommendations to the customer and customer teams.
* Develops and oversees tactical execution of category planning
* Builds strong working relationships with the customers most senior Category Managers
* Conducts joint mid to mid calls with Team Leaders and Customer Business Managers
* Provides input into customer planning cycle based on knowledge of category and shopper trends, competitive issues, etc.
* Manages the team including analysts and managers
* Member of the CVPs customer team
*Works with many cross functional groups or teams including the customer, customer team, and WHQ Category resources as well as CCID, Customer Development Team
* Responsible for training and managing direct reports-analysts and managers
*Minimum education required: Bachelor's Degree
*Education desired: MBA
*Years of relevant experience: 7+ years of CPG industry experience, including a minimum of 2 years sales experience and a minimum of 2 years Category Management experience.
*Knowledge, skill, and abilities required:
*Experience managing and leading a Category Management Team
*Knowledge, skills and abilities required:
*Analytical skills (dunnhumby knowledge preferred)
*Technical skills (IRI and/or Nielsen expertise preferred)
*Category, Consumer and Shopper Knowledge
*Excellent communications skills
*Business Acumen
*Leadership Skills (Management of a team)
*Project Management (Understanding of uses of Apollo)
Location: Cherry Hill, NJ
Position posted: 02/10/12 (MP)
Job Title
Manager Customer Planning Investment
Responsibilities/Requirements
*Develop and manage the overall customer investment strategy for the company business unit.
*Manage strategic deployment of space/incremental funding.
*Will be responsible for evaluating potential opportunities, providing recommendations for spending to business team and communicating final decision to the Field Sales team.
*Supports the Customer Segmentation Process with updates to internal segmentation model – actual performance vs. Annual Operating Plan objectives.
*Maintain a cross functional process to control customer investment and maximize ROI.
*Develop strategic focus through fact based analysis to support key marketing objectives.
*Marketing/Sales partner/liaison - Transform Marketing strategies into Sales initiatives and liaison between Marketing and Field Sales.
*Development and distribution of necessary planning materials.
*Actively work with the business teams, primarily Marketing Managers and Marketing Directors, to develop/distribute relevant materials.
*Central conduit for communication both internally with business units and externally with field sales.
*Compile Field Sales input on key issues (new products, promotions, etc.) to develop most effective sales strategy.
*Work closely with Brand Teams to provide feedback/insight on test markets and new product launches.
*Own the development of all Selling Materials regarding new products, promotions, marketing support and business plans.
*Develop timeline and track progress to ensure selling materials are being released in a timely manner.
*Ensure the materials adhere to established guidelines and effectively meet the needs of the Field Sales Team.
*Develop and distribute key Field Sales monthly/quarterly materials (Meeting-In-A-Box, New Item Matrix, and Business Plans).
*Work with sales operations team (DRO, MRO, DSMs and SDAs) to determine best go to market strategies to maximize execution.
*Own annual analysis of key customer measures for Key Insights/Marketing Plans.
*Present findings and key strategies to PLT.
*Prepare monthly performance reporting: IRI, brand/customer based reports.
*Adhoc reporting requirements: performance by key customer or product line, etc. Identify key drivers to volume reporting. Perform new item performance analysis Develop reports to track performance of test markets Assist team in development of analytics/insight for sales planning.
* Participate in ongoing cross functional process improvement to deliver product forecast accuracy (S&OP).
*Ownership of Sales forecasting components integrated into total process.
*Leading the monthly sales inputs to the projection process.
*Resolving volume gaps cross-functionally
*Providing direction on regional changes to improve volume and/or trade objectives
*Negotiate trade issues with customers (e.g. margin, pre-price)
*Balancing Sales needs with other functions
*New product rollout issues (e.g. capacity, forecasting discrepancies, new product delays/cancellations)
*Share, EBIT, expense improvements
*Influencing cross-functional team on break-through concepts for customer & channel strategies
*Trade spending issues outside of plan and budget
*Required BA/BS Desired MBA
*Experience 5-7 years
*Trade Marketing experience, food industry preferred
*Customer Trade Marketing
*Key Account Sales experience
*Category Management
*Marketing Principles
*Computer Skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Syndicated data)
*Strategic Planning
*Planning & Organizing
*Motivating Others
*Managerial Courage
*Conflict Management
*Negotiation Skills
*Establish credibility with Headquarters functions and field sales organization
*Objectively balance needs of Marketing with needs of Sales
*Influence across large organizations without authority
*Influence senior executives
*Establish partnerships with Marketing, Sales and with Customers
Location: Stamford, CT
Position posted: 02/10/12 (MP) (2)
Job Title
Customer Development Manager
Responsibilities/Requirements
The Customer Development Manager interacts with brand marketing and field sales for company and represents a portfolio of brands across a specific set of customers. In the context of those brands and customers this role is responsible for developing national and channel-specific trade strategies across Distribution, Shelving, Merchandising, and Pricing.
*Partners with Brand Marketing, Finance, Consumer and Shopper Analytics and Customer Teams to develop national and channel-specific DSMP trade strategies while supporting customer trade investments.
*Works with peers in Brand Marketing and Finance to develop annual customer volume and trade spending targets.
*Works with Customer Teams and Sales Finance to co-develop and manage customer/channel specific trade plans making appropriate tactical adjustments where necessary.
*Monitors and manages customer promotional activity and trade spending to ensure strategic alignment and maximum ROI.
*Conducts customer specific analysis across portfolio of brands to identify key issues and opportunities to the plan and makes recommendations based on findings to drive improvement
*Co-leads the monthly volume and trade spending projection process with Brand Marketing, Sales Finance and Supply Chain providing customer specific insights.
*Develops productive working relationship with various cross-functional groups (e.g. Brand Marketing, Brand Finance, Sales Finance, Customer Planning, etc.).
*Develops close working relationships with customer teams to understand business performance, drivers, trends and opportunities at the customer level
*Bachelors Degree required. Masters preferred.
*Minimum of 6 years CPG sales experience required. Previous experience should include trade management, customer planning, analytics and customer/field account management.
*Must possess excellent problem solving skills.
*Strong knowledge of customer & channel knowledge
*Must have strong analytical skill set.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
*15% Travel is required
Location: Stamford, CT
Position posted: 02/10/12 (MP) (2)
Job Title
Brand Manager Specialty
Responsibilities/Requirements
* Develops and executes annual brand marketing plans & strategies (consumer and trade) in an effort to exceed stated volume objectives
* Manages all line items of the P&L and productivity projects to deliver current and future financial targets
*Manages the development and launch of "renovation" product news
* Works hand in hand with the Consumer Insights team and other functions to hone insights in order to drive overall strategy and direction
* Creates breakthrough integrated marketing activation plans and messaging to consumers and customers
* Effectively leads cross-functional teams as well as outside vendors and agency personnel
* Create long term strategy and 3 year roadmap for this product portfolio
* Coaches direct reports to meet their objectives
*Expected to be able to formulate sound strategies as well as to oversee excellence in all initiatives
*Must be able to juggle and advance multiple priorities at once, in a timely fashion and with high-quality output
*Challenge the status quo to develop breakthrough growth platforms
*Minimum Education required Undergraduate, BBA desired MBA
* 6+ years in leading CPG company, 2+ years managing people
*Strong leadership and organizational alignment skills to develop and deliver against key strategies
*Experience with IRI/ ACNielsen Consumption/ Category Tools to formulate /distill analysis
*Sound analytical abilities, problem identification and resolution skills and creative/consumer insights abilities
*Strong interpersonal and communication skills to motivate and lead a diverse, cross-functional team of professionals including brand marketing, market research, finance, operations, R&D, sales, brand partners and agencies
*Ability to coach, mentor and teach junior marketing professionals
Location: Stamford, CT
Position posted: 02/10/12 (MP) (2)
Job Title
Brand Manager
Responsibilities/Requirements
The Brand Manager will manage the company portfolio and be accountable for delivering the sales and profit targets. In addition, you will have responsibility for sales and profit goals; and new product commercialization. This work will include identifying customer and category growth opportunities, developing and executing annual marketing plans, managing volume forecasting and marketing budgets, and selling material creation.
* Work with Brand Manager, and the Retail teams to commercialize and launch new products, and engage with retail Innovation and CCID Groups to develop Annual Operating Plan and Strategic Plan new product pipeline.
*Project Management - Manage and prioritize project list to ensure projects are aligned with cross-functional team and appropriately resourced.
*Business Analysis - Track and analyze the business on a daily basis, and making course correction recommendations as needed.
*General Marketing - Develop and execute annual marketing plans.
*Work with cross-functional team, sales and advertising agencies to create sales collateral, point-of-sales materials, product launch planning and execution.
*This position will require the ability to multitask keeping various projects on track across two different categories.
*The ability to utilize information to draw insights and conclusions and make business decisions is essential.
*The position requires an ability to proactively anticipate obstacles and the flexibility to seek alternative solutions to keep projects on track.
*Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, will be required to keep other functional areas apprised of and engaged in team's initiatives.
*Excellent cross-functional team leadership is required to manage communications, resources and timelines across Retail and Foodservice organizations.
*The position involves interacting with several different functional areas, including Sales, Retail, Research & Development, Legal, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance and Gov. Regs.
*Minimum education required: MBA
*Years of relevant experience: 3-7+ years
*Excellent Communication and Negotiating Skills
*Team player
*Ability to travel
*Ability to gather, understand and synthesize consumer, customer and category insights
*Passion for brand and business development
*Knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, Word
*10-15% travel, 85% office environment
Location: Stamford, CT
Position posted: 02/10/12 (MP) (2)
Job Title
Associate Brand Manager
Responsibilities/Requirements
* Manage marketing plan - website, online/print media, social media
* Develop and launch renovation product news on existing businesses (product changes, package design changes, etc.)
* Volume forecasting, P&L and budget management
* Perform ad hoc analyses
*Works closely with cross-functional team members to create direction on specific projects and drive overall brand strategy
*Works closely with external agency partners to develop and execute integrated marketing plan
*Must be able to juggle and advance multiple priorities at once, in a timely fashion with high quality
*Execute with excellence on all initiatives
*College Degree, MBA strongly preferred
*Minimum 1-3 years brand marketing experience (preferably in food/packaged goods)
*Strong project management skills and ability to multi-task
*Strong analytical, problem solving and resolution skills
*Strong leadership skills to drive alignment and create direction across the organization
*Strong interpersonal and communication skills to motivate and lead a diverse cross-functional team of professionals including brand marketing, market research, finance, operations, research
and development, sales, brand partners and agencies
*Experience working with IRI/Nielsen data analysis
• Experience in working with external agencies and new media tactics a plus
Location: Stamford, CT
Position posted: 02/10/12 (MP) (2)
Job Title
Associate Marketing Manager
Responsibilities/Requirements
The
Associate Marketing Manager‘s key responsibilities include business planning
and marketing for the existing business, developing and launching renovation
product news, performing general business analyses, and assisting in strategy
and advertising development.
*
Project Management - commercialize new products, develop support plans, lead
cross-functional teams
*General
Marketing Support - assist in development of annual marketing plans, P&L
and budget management, volume forecasting
*Business
Analysis - analyze trends, develop insights to drive strategy and direction
*Works
closely with cross-functional team members to create direction and drive
overall strategy
*Must
be able to juggle and advance multiple priorities at once, in a timely fashion
with high quality
*Execute
with excellence on all initiatives
*College
Degree required, MBA strongly preferred
*
Minimum 1-4 years brand marketing experience (preferably in food/packaged
goods)
*
Strong project management skills
*
Ability to multi-task
*
Strong analytical, problem solving and resolution skills
*
Experience with IRI / ACNielsen Consumption / Catergory
Tools and formulating / distilling analysis
*
Strong leadership skills to drive alignment and create direction across the
organization
*
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to motivate and lead a diverse
cross-functional team of professionals including brand marketing, market
research, finance, operations, research and development, sales, brand partners
and agencies
*
Experience with new media tactics a plus
Location: Stamford, CT
Position posted: 02/10/12 (MP) (2)
Job Title
Regional Relocation Manager ……..................................$70K-$85K
Responsibilities/Requirements
We are seeking a Regional Operations Manager who has been a very accomplished relocation professional who has managed large groups.
*Must be an industry professional at least 7 or more years.
*Holding a Certified Relocation Professional (CRP) is a plus.
*They must be willing to relocate to Pittsburgh.
Location: Pittsburg, PA
Position posted: 02/10/12 (E) (2)
Job Title
Product Manager…….................................. $40K-$70K
Responsibilities/Requirements
The Product Manager is responsible for the planning and execution throughout the products lifecycle, including: gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, working closely with development from conception to execution of product, analyzing sales, price margins, marketing and support to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met. The Product Manager's job also includes ensuring that the product supports the company's overall strategy and goals.
*Working on current line analysis
*Obtain samples
*Evaluate the company line for missed opportunities
*Work with your supervisor to analyze and review the new line or products
*Discuss areas of growth
*Determine new item feasibility
*Use like items/ work with art department to produce specifications for new item idea’s
*Submit specifications of new ideas to the Hong Kong Office for sourcing, quoting.
*Manage communication tools
*Update status changes to existing items
*Reviewing all final margins, costs, PC and company SRP’s
*Communication line lists to catalogue, inventory, sales and customer service
*Edit and maintain files reflective of changes in product line,
*Provide list to mock up department for finalizing PC and company planograms.
*Track product production with vendors and inventory department
*Handle quality control issues if they arise
*Maintain and take ownership of and responsibility for existing categories.
*Develop and maintain communication with current and existing vendors.
*Develop and maintain communication between other product management teams and interdepartmental relationships.
*Meeting deadlines, organizational and time management skills are extremely important.
Location: White Plains, NY
Position posted: 02/10/12 (EA) (2)
Job Title
Senior Demand
Planner……..................................
$45K-$68K
Responsibilities/Requirements
*Demand
plan development and management with both internal and external stakeholders
CPFR-Collaborative
Forecasting planning and Replenishment – use internal SCM tools to create and
audit sales and receipts forecasts.
*Manage
New Product introduction (NPI) forecast as well as Promotional/Event forecast
and expectations customers while coordinating customer expectations to
respective departments within company.
*Manage
expectations within retail link while arriving Consensus Forecast using
specific CPFR tools and systems
*Participate
in weekly S&OP meetings to review sales, forecasts, sell-thru performance,
and commitments
*Evaluate
and maintain KPI (ex: Forecast Accuracy, Fill Rate) while analyzing the
variances and initiating appropriate corrective actions
*Collecting
and analyze weekly sell through data and publish reports to management
*Regularly
evaluate category actual performance to forecast, analyzing the variance and
initiating appropriate corrective actions.
*Ensure
Marketing strategies and programs are accurately represented in the forecast,
analyzing the variance and initiating appropriate corrective actions
*Prepare
documentation for and run weekly CPFR calls with internal and customer
stakeholders
*Attend
some key customers PSI meetings and quarterly/annual planning meetings within
Corporate office
*Bachelor’s
Degree required with focus in SCM/Business/Finance/Marketing/Engineering
preferred. MBA a plus
*Position
requires 3+ years of Forecasting, Supply Chain, Marketing experience.
*Strong
analytical skills
*Strong
interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
*Must
be highly proficient utilizing MS Office (with higher emphasis on Excel and
PowerPoint)
Location: Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Position posted: 02/10/12 (ML)
Job Title
JR Product Manager……..................................
$33K-$38K
Responsibilities/Requirements
The Product Manager is responsible for the planning and execution throughout the products lifecycle, including: gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, working closely with development from conception to execution of product.
*Working on current line analysis
*Obtain samples
*Evaluate the company line for missed opportunities
*Work with your supervisor to analyze and review the new line or products
*Discuss areas of growth
*Determine new item feasibility
*Use like items/ work with art department to produce specifications for new item idea’s
*Manage communication tools
*Update status changes to existing items
*Reviewing all final margins, costs, PC and company SRP’s
*Communication line lists to catalogue, inventory, sales and customer service
*Edit and maintain files reflective of changes in product line
*Provide list to mock up department for finalizing PC and company planograms.
*Track product production with vendors and inventory department
*Maintain and take ownership of and responsibility for existing categories.
*Develop and maintain communication with current and existing vendors.
*Meeting deadlines, organizational and time management skills are extremely important.
Location: White Plains, NY
Position posted: 02/10/12 (EA) (2)
Job Title
Marketing Manager/Public Relations …….................... $80K –
$100K
Responsibilities/Requirements
Will be work closely with Brand and Trade Marketing teams to provide input into the commercial strategy as it pertains to National Accounts. Responsible for the development and execution of all National Account programs and initiatives.
*Consult with DMD regarding observed brand trends, future brand direction, current programs and brand strategy, setting the appropriate course to help achieve annual objectives.
*Devolvement and coordination of account specific initiatives that are aligned with the winning strategies of the National Accounts.
*Management of outside creative agencies on the development, production and on time delivery of all program elements prior to in market activation.
*Support the DMD and National Accounts Managers on all day to day marketing requests.
*Live samples, delivery of VAP, clearinghouse/legal set up, visual mock ups, promotional material for events and conferences.
*Assist DMD to ensure all new item launch sales samples and supporting presentation material are delivered to the National Account Managers, in advance of account specific time-lines.
*Internal program set up with Brand Teams and Legal Department.
*Bachelor's degree required, Masters preferred
*5-7 years experience in consumer products marketing and/or sales with significant exposure to brand building activity.
*Experience within the Spirits industry is a plus!
*Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
*Excellent organizational skills.
*Full of energy
*Balanced capabilities with regards to tactical sales and marketing.
*Keen ability to interpret market data (sales, demographics, shopper insights) recognizing marketplace opportunities.
*Point of sale items, customized account specific display vehicles and cross merchandising initiatives.
*Understanding of program evaluation and the tracking metrics.
*Ability to respond quickly to sudden changes in daily schedule
Location: Norwalk, Connecticut
Position posted: 02/10/12 (MT) (2)
Job Title
Associate
Project Manager…….........
$35k-$40K
Responsibilities/Requirements
Responsible for completing specific deadline driven projects on a timely basis. These projects include (but are not limited to ) – management of new and existing products, projects that cross-over between the product teams, the Product Safety Group, and/or our international offices, vendor contact and updates, pricing and quotations to key customers.
*Responsible for item management from set-up through testing to delivery for seasonal and everyday items for specific shipment (by-pass) programs.
*Includes tracking of all item information - working with numerous divisions to obtain information, organize all information and provide updates as needed.
*This person will be working with up to 2,000 individual items at a time in multiple programs and will be responsible for the data integrity of all items.
*Responsible for daily time sensitive communication (email and phone contact) to multiple external contacts including AHI merchandising team, foreign and domestic vendors, and/or warehouse to gather and relay information concerning testing and item characteristics.
*Follow up is extremely important and must be completed on a daily basis.
*Assist in the setup and then manage special projects in tandem with the Product Safety Group and our international office – assume liaison role between all involved - research, obtain & organize data, provide written updates on a daily/weekly basis as needed, and prepare data files for entry through PDM dept.
*Assist in pricing quotations to customers – responsible for providing accurate cost and item set-up information to customers on a timely basis.
*This involves research of several files to gather information and numerous cross-checks for accuracy before submission.
*Provide – to upper management - weekly written progress updates on all outstanding projects
*Assist in maintenance of item files (data integrity) in conjunction with the implementation of a new PLM system
*Excellent Microsoft Office skills needed – especially Excel.
*Familiar with data based information systems for reporting projects.
*Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
*Candidate should have a positive attitude and be able to interact with many different internal departments on a daily basis.
Location: White Plains, New York
Position posted: 02/10/12 (EA) (2)
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