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• Primary interface between the business and procurement for new projects acting as the procurement liaison 
• Leading the Procurement team, including project management, data analytics, procurement tool and process roll-out, reports 
• Planning and tracking procurement deliverables as part of a larger cross functional project 
• Representing procurement for new product introduction initiatives 
• Interface with the procurement organization for process efficiencies using ERP 
• Analyze the spending patterns discover cost saving opportunities 
• Support other Procurement Specialists in other verticals as required 
• Participate in product development activities to find suppliers, establish relationships and build a knowledge base of existing and new suppliers 
• Search for innovative supplier solutions pertinent to the industry 
• Project management of the implementation of new or updated procurement tools and or processes 
• Oversee the data analytics function to access and analyze spend data from ERP/MRP systems in order to provide procurement reports 
• Evaluate key suppliers on a regular basis 
• Negotiate supplier contracts if needed 
• Other duties as assigned.

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• Post-Secondary Education in Industrial Relations, Procurement, Supply Chain Management or related field. 
• Project Management expertise 
• 5 - 10 years of related work experience 
• Knowledge of sourcing requirement and practices 
• Ability to manage multiple projects 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Strong team player 

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• Planning & Organization Training
  • Define, maintain and publish role-based training plans
  • Define, maintain and publish training curriculums that support training plans 
  • Define, maintain and publish training certifications to test for knowledge/mastery
  • Define, maintain and publish training schedule
  • Organize training content ensuring it is accessible to users
• Scheduling and Performing Training
  • Training existing users and super users on new processes, tools and measures
  • Training new users on existing processes, tools and measures
  • Participating in super user workshops to action/perform remedial training for users
  • Ensure users fully understand training through testing/certification
• Developing Training Framework
  • Contribute to developing and refining a training strategy and infrastructure
  • Develop a variety of training delivery mechanisms
  • Defining training metrics to measure effectiveness and impact of training
• Author Training Content
  • Work with subject matter experts within Business Systems and Supply Chain teams to develop/revise training content strategy/content

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• Minimum 5 years of industry experience, ideally in Supply Chain or similar
• ERP system experience within a Manufacturing environment
• Planning system experience within a Manufacturing environment
• Ideally Kinaxis - Rapid Response experience
• Experience with training course development - ability to create, edit and proofread documentation, diagrams, process flows and interactive/ digital training content (like videos, pdf, power point)
• Excellent English communications skills, both written and verbal. Knowing Spanish and Mandarin will be considered an asset
• Organized, self-motivated team player, able to work well under pressure 
• Good administrative skills 

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• Develop and prioritize plans designed to address issues within their assigned Profit Centre and attack growth opportunities, thereby improving Profit Sharing per person year-over-year.
• Grow the PC to be in a competitive advantage with respect to market share and continue to grow their business annually at a rate greater than the market. 
• Develop strong relationships with key suppliers' local and regional representatives; create and manage annual business plans with them.
• Build strong customer relationships with the PC’s key customers and grow their sales territory gross margin annually.
• Attract, hire, develop, motivate and retain outstanding employees; create a culture of high performance.
• Know and understand all system functionalities.
• Reflect the core values of the PC and the Company by acting and managing in a professional and ethical manner, in accordance with Company’s Policies and Procedures.
• Engage in continued personal and professional development and inspire his/her employees to follow suit.

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• Develop and prioritize plans designed to address issues within their assigned Profit Centre and attack growth opportunities, thereby improving Profit Sharing per person year-over-year.
• Grow the PC to be in a competitive advantage with respect to market share and continue to grow their business annually at a rate greater than the market. 
• Develop strong relationships with key suppliers' local and regional representatives; create and manage annual business plans with them.
• Build strong customer relationships with the PC’s key customers and grow their sales territory gross margin annually.
• Attract, hire, develop, motivate and retain outstanding employees; create a culture of high performance.
• Know and understand all system functionalities.
• Reflect the core values of the PC and the Company by acting and managing in a professional and ethical manner, in accordance with Company’s Policies and Procedures.
• Engage in continued personal and professional development and inspire his/her employees to follow suit.

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• Providing strategic analysis and recommendations in several areas which include, the on-going analysis and validation of the Global Sourcing Plan, the Global Terminal Strategy and evaluating alternative long-term sourcing flows, global swaps and third-party purchases.
• Seek input from other Senior Business Analysts related to regional supply chain initiatives.
• Act as the key contact for Global Supply Chain freight and sourcing related requests and provide ad hoc analysis support to other Marketing and Logistics regions and functions regarding long-term commercial opportunities.
• Leading the Marketing and Logistics budget process. The incumbent will be responsible for drafting the 3-year Budget Global Sourcing Plan and consolidating and reporting on the SG&A for the Global Supply Chain Department.

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• A university degree, preferably in an associated discipline (i.e. accounting, engineering, business administration, operations).
• MBA or other advanced degree considered an asset
• Minimum 5 years of participation in multi-regional teams (within context of a globally operated business is preferable).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an analytical role.
• Understanding of distribution process for bulk commodity logistics in ocean vessels.
• Familiarity with chemical, energy, or industrial sectors an asset.
• Ability to identify and deliver value-added cross-functional strategies and processes that deliver competitive advantage in cost, quality of service, people and environment.
• Understanding of the dynamics of a global commodity business that influences supply/demand and cost.
• Learn and have insight about the internal customer to achieve continuous improvement.
• Experience with Demand and Supply Chain Planning software would be an asset.
• Strong computer skills in desktop applications (Word, PowerPoint) and expert knowledge of Excel.

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• Developing and maintaining high levels of safety by measuring actual safety data and maintaining an effective Safety Management System.
• Managing productivity expectations by ensuring Engineering processes are adhered to and realizing sales and corporate objectives.
• Responsible for the proper direction and efficient utilization of departmental staff by developing and communicating the departmental vision, mission, and performance objectives and strategies 
• Leading the continuous improvement of Manufacturing with professional and technical expertise by providing or supporting ongoing education and training
• participating in and contributing to the dialogue and decision making of the Company by:
• Directing the skills and knowledge of Manufacturing towards the accomplishment of company tasks and the development of effective business strategies
• Managing suppliers and keeping management team abreast with relevant business and industry innovations related to suppliers by tracking supplier performance and making suppliers accountable as business partners with the company

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• A minimum of 2 years recruitment experience within an Agency environment 
• Previous experience recruiting on operational, supply chain or manufacturing related roles is a big advantage. In the absence of experience, a passion for Supply Chain is a must. 
• Experience recruiting using social media platforms
• Strong work ethic and demonstrated experience in a high pressure, fast paced environment
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

How Much and What We Offer:

• Commission based role with no cap or restrictions on your earning potential
• Full health and dental benefits + MSP
• Flexible work hours to suit your personal and family commitments
• Large quantity of qualified open positions to work on

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• Provide the overall leadership in the areas of quality management systems, documentation control, and quality audit functions, both internally and external – with distribution centers, external manufacturers and embellishers. This includes assuring that all product specifications and all regulatory requirements have been satisfied prior to the final release of any product into the distribution channel.
• Provide leadership to the commercial quality organization that has the final responsibility for the compliance and distribution of any product by RB Hygiene Home North America. Release criteria must be constantly reviewed with internal stakeholders (manufacturing sites) and externally with external manufacturers; to ensure the overall compliance to internal and external quality requirements during the receipt, storage, manufacturing, packaging, and testing of the final product.
• Quality oversight of freight operations, DCs and embellishers in NA, including the DCs & embellishers shared with Health Business Unit
• Quality oversight of R&D projects risk assessment, validation and implementation with manufacturing sites – specific coordination with internal manufacturing sites and lead the implementation with external manufacturing sites
• Relentless obsession with products on shelf and consumers experience - lead intelligent evaluation, interpretation of data and trending, and promote actionable remediation & prevention tasks
• Assure that all complaints and inquiries involving product quality are thoroughly investigated, examined for trends, reported to senior management, and effectively addressed by corrective and preventive actions as deemed appropriate. 
• Coordination of resolution of any quality, compliance and safety issues affecting products in market
• In conjunction with the Quality Director for NA Hygiene Home, responsible for developing and deploying the Quality strategic plan and assuring the integration/alignment into Commercial Quality strategy
• Interfaces with commercial General Managers in the region in areas of quality decisions, such as escalations, field actions and or other significant quality issues
• Act as the secondary interface with international, federal, state and local regulatory officials in regard to the manufacture and release of any drug product and medical devices by supporting the Health Commercial Quality Director as the host in the Logistics Centers
• Ensure Quality Management Systems supporting commercial organizations in NA are in constant state of readiness for planned and ad hoc regulatory audits or inspections

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• Demonstrated ability to act in a leadership capacity developing and implementing business / quality processes and strategies, leading managerial and professional technical personnel, and coordinating the execution of multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment
• Must have a strong working knowledge of and significant leadership / managerial responsibility for quality systems in development and manufacturing in the consumer goods, pharmaceutical, or medical device industries.
• Must have experience with quality tools such as: SPC, Advanced Quality Planning, Control Plans, FMEA, Root-Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, cross-functional problem-solving teams, etc.
• Ability to deal confidently and effectively with agents of governmental regulatory bodies as well as internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Must exhibit excellent communication and facilitation skills, both oral and written.
• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical field such as Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or similar

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• Provide the overall leadership in the areas of quality management systems, documentation control, and quality audit functions, both internally and external – with distribution centers, external manufacturers and embellishers. This includes assuring that all product specifications and all regulatory requirements have been satisfied prior to the final release of any product into the distribution channel.
• Provide leadership to the commercial quality organization that has the final responsibility for the compliance and distribution of any product by RB Hygiene Home North America. Release criteria must be constantly reviewed with internal stakeholders (manufacturing sites) and externally with external manufacturers; to ensure the overall compliance to internal and external quality requirements during the receipt, storage, manufacturing, packaging, and testing of the final product.
• Quality oversight of freight operations, DCs and embellishers in NA, including the DCs & embellishers shared with Health Business Unit
• Quality oversight of R&D projects risk assessment, validation and implementation with manufacturing sites – specific coordination with internal manufacturing sites and lead the implementation with external manufacturing sites
• Relentless obsession with products on shelf and consumers experience - lead intelligent evaluation, interpretation of data and trending, and promote actionable remediation & prevention tasks
• Assure that all complaints and inquiries involving product quality are thoroughly investigated, examined for trends, reported to senior management, and effectively addressed by corrective and preventive actions as deemed appropriate. 
• Coordination of resolution of any quality, compliance and safety issues affecting products in market
• In conjunction with the Quality Director for NA Hygiene Home, responsible for developing and deploying the Quality strategic plan and assuring the integration/alignment into Commercial Quality strategy
• Interfaces with commercial General Managers in the region in areas of quality decisions, such as escalations, field actions and or other significant quality issues
• Act as the secondary interface with international, federal, state and local regulatory officials in regard to the manufacture and release of any drug product and medical devices by supporting the Health Commercial Quality Director as the host in the Logistics Centers
• Ensure Quality Management Systems supporting commercial organizations in NA are in constant state of readiness for planned and ad hoc regulatory audits or inspections

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• Demonstrated ability to act in a leadership capacity developing and implementing business / quality processes and strategies, leading managerial and professional technical personnel, and coordinating the execution of multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment
• Must have a strong working knowledge of and significant leadership / managerial responsibility for quality systems in development and manufacturing in the consumer goods, pharmaceutical, or medical device industries.
• Must have experience with quality tools such as: SPC, Advanced Quality Planning, Control Plans, FMEA, Root-Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, cross-functional problem-solving teams, etc.
• Ability to deal confidently and effectively with agents of governmental regulatory bodies as well as internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Must exhibit excellent communication and facilitation skills, both oral and written.
• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical field such as Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or similar

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• Provide visibility, guidance, and training to the factory or commercial unit with respect to Quality KPI trends, new or changing Quality systems or processes, management of CEPs, etc.
• Provide oversight and management of various Quality Processes such as; Internal Audits, Corrective and Preventive Actions system, Change Control, Supplier / Co-packer Quality Management, Non-Conforming Material, etc.
• Partner with Regulatory to interpret regulatory requirements and provide guidance for effective compliance, as well as providing coordination / support for programs and projects.
• Serve as an effective representative of Quality and business partner to input best business practices, ways of working and key deliverables including those outside of Quality KPIs.
• Represent Quality in Management Team discussions as requested, providing data as well as developing and communicating action plans.
• Improve existing and develop new Quality processes, writing and implementing associated procedures and other documentation.
• Conduct investigations of undesirable trends in production processes performance and unplanned events, perform root cause analysis, and develop and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct audits of suppliers and contract manufacturing firms in order to determine the effectiveness of their quality systems, as well as their capability to provide compliant goods and services. (May require frequent travel, including international.)
• Provide technical guidance and facilitate problem-solving methodologies regarding quality-related issues.
• Provide training and guidance to ensure compliance with Regulatory Requirements and Guidance, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Departmental Operating Instructions, protocols and other governing documentation by Operations and Quality personnel.

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• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years’ work experience in consumer goods, medical devices, pharmaceuticals or other high-volume manufacturing industry in a professional / exempt level position in the areas of Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs or similar disciplines.
• Significant leadership and management potential.
• Strong working knowledge of Health Canada and other federal and provincial regulations and guidance applicable to the manufacture and distribution of Hygiene and Home products.
• Sound understanding of Quality Systems such as ISO 9001 and ISO 130485.
• Knowledge of Canadian GMP regulations for pharmaceuticals and cosmetics
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to deal confidently and effectively with government agencies as well as internal and external customers at all levels of the organization.
• Ready availability for global travel to conduct supplier audits.
• Must exhibit sound communication and facilitation skills, both oral and written.
• Demonstrated proficiency in analytical and problem-solving skills.

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Who - the Company: 

My client is a young and dynamic medical device company engaged in ground-breaking research for a number of medical device products. They have a small but growing team of professionals that bring expertise in engineering, science and medical device development and are growing rapidly.

What - the Role: Biophysicist 

This role works closely with mechanical, electrical and software engineers and will be key to the development of a new product focused on the treatment of emphysema. 

• Developing invasive and non-invasive thermometry methods and collaborating with hardware and software engineers to implement control systems ensuring device safety and efficacy
• Guiding device design through literature reviews as well as bench and in-vivo testing
• Providing input into risk management as well as verification and validation activities
• Collaborating with medical experts to define the treatment regime
• Developing pre-clinical and clinical protocols and supporting the associated studies
• Supporting test method development

Who - the Candidate:

• BA or MA in Biomedical Engineering, Physics, Engineering Physics or Biophysics. 
• At least 5 years experience in medical device development. Ideally you will have full cycle product development experience from conception through to commercialisation 
• A strong grounding in electro magnetic radiation and its application within biological tissue will be necessary in this role.

Where: Vancouver, BC

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$ 100K + bens

When & How to Apply: 

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Who - the Company: 

Our client is a leading, innovative and high growth global Consumer Packaged Goods company.

What - the Role: Senior Buyer External Manufacturing 

In this role, the Buyer will be responsible for all the External Manufacturing Suppliers falling into the VMS (Vitamin, Mineral, Supplement) category. The role aims to develop and implement sourcing strategies as well as create strong relationship with the different internal stakeholders in Marketing and R&D to efficiently support and drive the innovation pipeline. 

• Secure supply chain on existing portfolio with implementation of Service Level Agreements
• Develop a strong Business Continuity Pipeline to secure service
• Define a strategy to reduce the number of external manufacturers and increase the partnership with selected suppliers
• Owner of the financial performance in terms of purchasing price variance
• Set up budget prices for following year
• Support all New Product Development to launch on time and at competitive prices
• Develop in depth knowledge of the technologies and supply base in the US
• Achieve optimum cost while ensuring high level of quality/service targets. Lead & drive quality and service improvement strategies.
• Conduct benchmark studies with RB’s factories and other Suppliers

Who - the Candidate: Is this You?

• BS, BA degree in business, manufacturing, engineering, finance or other relevant discipline. MBA advantageous
• 2 to 3 years of relevant work experience - assignments in External Manufacturing preferred
• Strong negotiation, influencing and communication skills.
• Strong project management skills
• Demonstrated success of completing business improvement projects such as cost reductions and business simplification processes. 
• Must have the ability to lead cross functionally with Marketing, Supply, R&D and Finance to promote change, drive efficiencies and make cost savings impact on the business.
• Structured, analytical and results-oriented
• Proficient in Excel
• Able to effectively communicate and to effect change with internal budget owners, peers, senior management and suppliers. 

• Ability to work in a truly global organization. Proven experience in working in a fast moving and results driven environment which demands to work under continuous pressure.

Where: Parsippany, New Jersey or Salt Lake City

When & How to Apply: 

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Who- the Company: Our client is a federally licensed producer in the Marijuana industry, specializing in the distribution of physical product and plant extracts.  With operations growing at a rapid pace, they are wanting to build a dedicated team to continue getting their quality products to market.

Where:There is the need for a Manufacturing Production Lead at their rapidly expanding location in Delta.

What- the Role:  Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Manufacturing Production Lead will be involved in supervising and coordinating production efforts to hit production targets while maintaining quality standards and creating documentation along the way. This is a key component driving the organization’s Cannabis processing operations, and this role will be directly involved in the overall operations of the organization. The incumbent will work to ensure the production/post-harvest teams are compliant with rules and regulations of Health Canada and company policies.

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• Work with and direct staff to achieving production goals in daily production activities
• Administers training programs to production staff
• Assist with documentation and KPI tracking of production room activities
• Ensure the optimal functioning of equipment 
• Ensure that production staff know and follow safety protocols and all SOPs 
• Maintains the highest levels of cleanliness inside the production area
• Coordinate and Integrate efforts across operational departments to enhance inventory accuracy.
• Fosters a culture of compliance by operating within guidelines and procedures, leading by example, and focusing on risk assessment and elimination.
• Assure that all company safety protocols are followed.
• Assist with creation and/or revision of SOPs including development of distribution protocols.

Who- the Candidate: We are looking for an energetic, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude. Qualified candidates for this role will have experience with some, if not most, of the responsibilities listed above. A background in Food Processing, Pharmaceuticals, and/or Food Safety is an asset. You must have, or be able to receive, security clearance through the AMCPR and have strong leadership capabilities.

How Much: Base salary commensurate with level of relevant experience and skills, likely in the range of $18-20/hr, good benefits, and other perks.

When & How to Apply: This search is moving very quickly so please let your Swim recruiter know soon if you are interested in discussing further! 

• Drive the culture of the Team/ BU
• Owns EBITDA & delivers agreed revenues & ROA
• Drive ongoing improvements to contribution margins and ROA
• Foster and maintain high-level customer relationships
• Provide Leadership to the Customer Focus Team & Business Unit
• Participate and collaborate on BU leadership team
• Support company strategic directions, future focus & vision
• Develop and engage the Customer Focus Team through partnership discussions
• Continuous alignment of company and business unit objectives
• Develop plans to leverage Creations’ position with the customer and to further penetrate relationships and increase sales/ Share of Wallet
• Learn the customer’s industry, business operations, strategic objectives, and the decision-making process
• Track and manage inventory, A/R, NCNR, NRE, RMA, Customer Satisfaction issues and performance metrics
• Negotiate Supply Agreements and other contracts as required

• Sound business sense and knowledge of Contract Manufacturing including 5 + years’ experience in any combination of Project/Account Management, Sales, Finance, Supply Chain with at least 3 + years in a leadership role
• Experience in the EMS industry is essential 
• Ability to Understand and communicate customer requirements to Team and BU Leadership
• A great facilitator with high-level knowledge of all business aspects and a passion to drive continuous improvement in a Lean environment
• Function with a determined, calm demeanour in a high paced, highly demanding industry
• Strong desire to learn/ read/ research and expand leadership skills & customer knowledge
• Track record of building high performing teams
• Knowledgeable about supply chain dynamics
• Comfortable presenting and meeting face to face with Customers
• Able to Communicate in a positive sense, even when delivering negative messages
• Diploma or equivalent experience, in Business Administration, Operations or Management is preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite is mandatory, experience with ERP/MRP is an asset

Who- the Company: Our client is a federally licensed producer in the Marijuana industry, specializing in the distribution of physical product and plant extracts.  With operations growing at a rapid pace, they are wanting to build a dedicated team to continue getting their quality products to market.

Where: There is the need for a Production Supervisor at their rapidly expanding location in Delta.

What- the Role:  Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor will assist the management team in supervising production labour while maintaining trackability and appropriate documentation as this is a key component driving the organization’s Cannabis processing operations. The incumbent will work to ensure the production/post-harvest teams are compliant with rules and regulations of Health Canada corporate policies.

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• Monitor and direct daily production activities
• Monitor the flow of product and make adjustment as necessary
• Maintains the highest levels of cleanliness inside the production area
• Administers training programs to production staff
• Oversees the documentation and KPI tracking of production room activities
• Ensure the optimal functioning of equipment and report on maintenance requirements
• Ensure that production staff know and follow safety protocols and all SOPs 
• Interface continuously with the Harvest team to inform on and maintain production efficiency and good material flow
• Coordinate and Integrate efforts across operational departments to enhance inventory accuracy
• Assist with creating and/or revising SOPs as well as setting up distribution protocols
• Fosters a culture of compliance by operating within guidelines and procedures, leading by example, and focusing on risk assessment and elimination
• Assist with creation and/or revision of SOPs including development of distribution protocols.

Who- the Candidate: We are looking for a mature, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude. Qualified candidates for this role will have a background in the supervision of a production team, as well as experience with most of the responsibilities listed above. A background in Food Processing, Pharmaceuticals, and/or Food Safety is an asset. You must have, or be able to receive, security clearance through the AMCPR and have strong leadership capabilities. 

How Much: Base salary commensurate with level of relevant experience and skills, likely in the range of $55-60k, good benefits, and other perks. 

When & How to Apply: This search is moving very quickly so please let your Swim recruiter know soon if you are interested in discussing further! 

• Responsible for developing demand forecasts as a basis for supply chain activities for the entire organization.
• Establish and manage enterprise consensus forecasts for assigned brands and business units at stock-keeping-unit (SKU) level.
• Analyze and evaluate consumer and trade promotions, run rates, and trends in seasonality, using demand planning software and independent judgment to achieve business alignment.
• Using demand planning software and trend/variance root cause analysis, make demand planning corrective actions and improvements, as well as obsolescence management recommendations.
• Own network balancing across multiple Logistic Centers to ensure target order fill rate to all customers.
• Keep total inventory within target days of supply to effectively manage net working capital commitments. 
• Lead decision-making process for demand planning with all cross-functional teams.
• Lead monthly demand planning meetings with Trade Marketing and Brand Teams.
• Collaborate as senior liaison on all supply-related matters with Sales, Marketing, Production Planning and Customer Service departments.
• Report on supply and demand-related issues and recommendations to senior management. Tools used include Demantra, LMS, JDE and Proclarity.
• Lead a team of Demand and Inventory Planners with continuous succession and development objectives.
• Involves domestic travel for 2-5 days per trip, 8-10 times a year.

• Self-Starter: You take initiative, practice good judgment and can work independently.
• Organized: You manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment to deliver on time and in full.
• Influencer: You can work with different stakeholders and gain their buy-in on newly created processes by leveraging your leadership and motivational skills. 
• Strong communicator: You are clear and concise in communicating statuses / required actions and are comfortable presenting across multiple levels of the business.
• Analytical: You can sift through data, extract insights and leverage those insights to solve the root cause of a problem. 
• Fast paced: You thrive in a quick moving environment and are comfortable working within the grey space where steps aren’t clearly defined. You see the grey space as an opportunity for you to make an impact. Working with incomplete information doesn’t intimidate you and are you

• Partner with the expansion team to develop and execute the central Gross Margin expansion strategy,     identifying different levers that should be compared across sites to understand possible Gross Margin efficiencies.
• Set up and manage visits with factory site leads to understand site goals, objectives and processes, both within the site and between the site and the markets.
• Partnering with procurement where appropriate, compare similarities and differences across factories,     including ways of working, costs and productivity levels across the following; raw materials, packaging, logistics, production OEE, use of co-packers, investment decisions, etc.
• Provide recommendations to unlock Gross Margin expansion opportunities to senior leadership and lead the execution of aligned strategies.
• Partner with IMEX teams to analyze the actual cost savings of supply efficiencies. E.g., if a packaging efficiency is identified, what, if any, cost impact is there to the commercial business.

• MBA qualification required
• Finance or engineering degree preferred
• Fluency in English required. Fluency in Spanish preferred. Other European languages helpful.
• Some proven experience working within a finance or engineering discipline
• Demonstrable examples of identifying a gap or possible efficiency and driven it through to action
• Excellent analytical capability
• Excellent presentation skills
• Must be willing to travel regularly

• Responsible for day to day availability of all products across your product categories.  
• Manage inventory targets in line with financial plan, ensuring to balance customer service with a financial target.  
• Work in cohesion with factory planners on production timings for all SKU’s.
• Proactively manage all potential service issues, avoiding any potential issues to trade.  
• Responsible for setting production parameters, setting and agreeing the strategy with manufacturing.  
• Responsible for forecasting, long and short-term
• Run business-wide S&OP process, working collaboratively with Sales and Marketing groups, agreeing on rolling 3-month forecast.  
• Responsible for liaising with 3^rd party manufacturers, ensuring all PO’s are manufactured and received on time.  
• Responsible for all department KPI’s, and reporting results, bridging any deviation from target.  
• Leading and implementing any departmental continuous improvement projects.  
• Responsible for obsolete stock program and finished goods provision management 
• Leads, coaches and develops the demand planning team.  

• Supply Chain Background: At least 5 years’ experience in a demand planning or similar supply chain role. Previous experience using demand-planning software is preferred.
• Self-Starter: You take initiative, are willing to take risks and have the ability to work independently.
• Organized: You manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment to deliver on time and in full.
• Team leader: You are passionate about leading and developing people on your team. You strongly believe their wins are your wins, and you strive to set the best example for them. 
• Influencer: You have the ability to work with different stakeholders and gain their buy-in on newly created processes through leveraging your leadership and motivational skills. 
• Systems savvy: Previous experience using statistical forecasting tools, such as Manugistics, Demantra, APO. 
• College graduate: BA/BS in Logistics, Operations, Business Degree, Supply Chain Management, or quantitative analysis is preferred. 

• Direct responsibility for the management of a consensus enterprise forecast for assigned brands and business units.
• Coordination of monthly demand planning meetings with Sales, Marketing, Customer Marketing, and Manufacturing.
• Analysis of customer acceptance information and estimated market penetration estimates to develop estimates for new product introductions, identifying high side and low side risk to these estimates.
• Maintaining inventory at an appropriate level to ensure high customer service, while meeting brand inventory targets.
• Thorough management of Excess and Obsolete stock
• The joint development of inventory strategies with Manufacturing, using accuracy statistics, forecast variability, and estimated risk to forecast projections.
• Evaluation of consumer and trade promotion activities to establish meaningful projections of future promotions.
• Contribution to the implementation of processes and systems tools to develop a customer demand driven demand-planning process.

• Supply Chain Background: At least 3 years’ experience in a demand planning or similar supply chain role. Previous experience using demand-planning software is preferred.
• Self-Starter: You take initiative, are willing to take risks and have the ability to work independently.
• Organized: You manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment to deliver on time and in full.
• Team player: You are comfortable leading the decision-making process for cross-functional teams.
• Influencer: You have the ability to work with different stakeholders and gain their buy-in on newly created processes through leveraging your leadership and motivational skills. 
• Systems savvy: Previous experience with relational databases, MS Access, and Advanced Excel functions is a plus. Experience with Customer Level Demand Management (VMI, CPFR) a plus.
• College graduate: BA/BS in Logistics, Operations, Business Degree, Supply Chain Management, or quantitative analysis is preferred.

• Direct purchases for high value Marketing related spend along with ad hoc requests as required by business units. Partner with internal and external stakeholders to capture and develop key      requirements and work to direct into appropriate buying channels in order to extract maximum value.
• Lead cross functional teams through an end to end sourcing project plan for high risk large spend products and services inclusive of financial viability analyses, supplier risk, negotiation plans, and supplier selection. Involved in budgeting process with BU clients. Leads team in understanding how projects fall within eBay strategy.
• Lead sourcing need identification, market research, competitive bid review, and direct negotiations while leveraging best in class procurement methodologies to ensure optimal Total Cost of Ownership.
• Operate as the decision point relative to execution of sourcing strategies including RFx, multi-bid, market test, direct negotiations, and catalog negotiations.
• Create contract requests and operationalize contracts for marketing procurement activities. Manage contract spend for relevant categories.
• Analyze procurement spend to provide visibility on key savings opportunities and assist in developing a roadmap for achieving savings targets.
• Operate as the Subject Matter Expert on assigned category. Provide category and industry knowledge to key stakeholders including market drivers and suppliers, cost structures and technical improvements.

• 6-8 years relevant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, competitive price analysis, supplier relationship management and performance management. 
• Experience in Ariba Sourcing modules or equivalent is desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree required, MBA desirable, including additional applicable work experience.
• Strong track record delivering marketing procurement results in a highly dynamic environment.
• Relevant experience leading end to end sourcing projects including need identification, market research,      competitive bid reviews, direct negotiation activities, supplier selection, and onboarding.
• In-depth knowledge of industry and market trends including analysis of market drivers, cost structures and technical improvements.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including an ability to communicate effectively, build relationships, anticipate needs, and negotiate successful outcomes both internal and external. 
• Must be a self-starter, imaginative/innovator, ambitious, driven, internally motivated, and result-oriented. Must share the team’s vision of building a world-class, global sourcing organization.
• Able to demonstrate strategic thinking and ability to execute on strategies while demonstrating exceptional planning, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Manage sourcing and spend activities for technology categories including hardware, software, telecom, and services
• Develop, drive alignment, and execute sourcing strategies addressing a multi-year horizon
• Lead cross-functional teams in the execution of sourcing initiatives
• Create and develop strong working relationships with key internal and external partners, functioning as      procurement subject matter expert in sourcing and supplier management best practices
• Analyze spend data, capture internal requirements and develop understanding of market trends, including analysis of market drivers, cost structures, leading suppliers and the underlying technology or service

• BA/BS degree, ideally with focus on Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management.  MBA or JD preferred
• 5+ years experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain or partner management
• Team player with collaborative style and proven track record of building successful relationships with stakeholders and suppliers
• Experience must include negotiating commercial terms and service level agreements
• Technology domain knowledge and experience highly desired
• Strong influencing and leadership skills
• Familiarity with world-class sourcing methods and tools
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills (English)
• Innovative and solution oriented with solid project management skills and an ability to juggle several projects simultaneously
• Strong analytical skills (i.e. cost modelling, quotation analysis, supplier selection)
• Expertise in the use of Microsoft Office Productivity applications required