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Marketing Manager - WalMart - Avon, OH (ShurTech Brands - Avon, OH)

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:18:00 GMT

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Walmart Marketing Manager is responsible for understanding the scope of our entire operation. The Marketing Manager works with the Walmart sales team, Category Managers, Financial Analysts, and Operations to set up items, plan promotions, develop promotional vehicles and manage the product/marketing details in order to serve the customer.

The Walmart Marketing Manager is also responsible for working with the Walmart Supply Chain Manager, Logistics team and Finance department on managing deductions, fines , accruals and other financial details. Marketing Manager is responsible for complete understanding of Walmart marketing and corporate initiatives (including Sustainability), key objectives, target customers and communicating them internally for better re-alignment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Responsible for working with the Walmart sales team and Category Managers on all aspects of new items and promotional items – developing items/promotions, planning, item set-up, PSA creation and submission, and ensuring timely shipping.
Ensuring that promotional vehicles meet Walmart’s display specifications and ensure that they are shippable in the most efficient fashion. Work with the Category Managers to design the right PDQs for new items most efficiently.
Communicating key events, activities, changes upcoming with Walmart to forecasting, production, manufacturing, sales, and distribution and ensuring the smooth implementation of new item shipments, promotional shipments, and program changes.
Responsible for working with our independent rep groups to coordinate store resets, planogram changes, promotional execution and other special projects (quality audits, compliance) and managing the measurement of their activity prior to payment and closure.
Working with the Walmart team to prepare for annual business reviews, quarterly sales meetings, product presentation meetings and to insure that all costing information is finalized and correct item numbers are assigned and key item set up paperwork is submitted for review.
Responsible for coordinating all special events relative to Walmart.
- Procurement of purchase orders and order fulfillment for all Walmart managers’ meetings.
- Planning and organizing our participation in key customer events like the Boys/Girls Club golf outing, The Cancer Challenge, Walmart Shareholders meeting, etc.
- Planning, execution and evaluation of all Walmart specific marketing events such as store demo’s, Key Product events (VPI, Annual Promotions, Brand activation, etc).
- Organizing and maintaining a calendar of events, key dates and expense management.
Responsible for establishing strong relationships with Walmart Marketing counter parts, developing and understanding the necessary tools available at Walmart to support our key brand/pro

Accounts Receivable Analyst (ShurTech Brands - Avon, OH)

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:35:00 GMT

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under limited supervision, performs a variety of accounts receivable functions according to company
process and guidelines. Researches and codes deductions assigned from the electronic deductions
management tool. Works with various internal and external partners to validate, understand, and
minimize related future deduction claims. Provides routine reporting to various levels within the
organization. Exercises initiative in arranging details to attain job objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Research, code, and approve deductions that are assigned from ODM, the electronic
deduction management system
• Contact customers directly or access customer websites to determine reasons behind
customer deductions
• Work with Sales, Customer Service, Marketing and Finance departments to verify the validity
of deductions and claims
• Initiate discussions with cross-functional teams to understand the root cause of
deduction claims and try to reduce future occurrences
• Assist with credit memo entries in SAP for clearing of deduction claims
• Help maintain ODM system settings for routings and approvals
• Work with Finance and Customer Care teams to initiate required Debit or Credit Memos to
correct customer account errors
• Maintain contact with corporate credit, collections, and cash application staff to understand
the entire accounts receivable function and resolve issues
• Prepare frequent reports to quantify large groups of deductions by customer account and in
total and provide them to various levels within the organization
• Gather and assemble information for the monthly close as needed
• Miscellaneous duties and special projects as requested

NOTE: The job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of the duties and
responsibilities of the job.

SAP Order-To-Cash Business Analyst - Hickory, NC (First Plaza Office Building)

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Objective
Advance Shurtape towards world-class customer service by improving activities
and processes through configuring all Sales and Distribution functions of Shurtape’s
ERP software package, understanding OTC business processes, and instituting best
business practices.

Description of Work
Analyze, modify, and evaluate existing or proposed software, hardware, and business
processes used in finance. Daily tasks would include: configuring SAP ECC version 5.0
or other software; design, debugging, and testing software and business processes;
coordinating with users to ensure implementation of best business practices, software
installations, and training; plan, organize, and control analysis of software
requirements; develop procedures for implementation, programming, and maintenance of
complex computer systems; design, debug, and test programs and user defined modifications.

Requirements
• Must utilize sound project management principles and practices
• Must have and employ sound technical writing skills
• Must be serious about continuing education in order to stay abreast of the latest
technological improvements and advancements
• Must be able to independently evaluate, research, and utilize resources to
determine business requirements and solve problems
• Must understand the complete Order-to-Cash composite process
• Must be self-motivated with minimum supervision
• Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
• Must have at least five years of SAP SD configuration experience

Product Development Engineer - Avon, OH (ShurTech Brands - Avon, OH)

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Summary of Position:
The Product Development Engineer is responsible for the management of development projects for new products, product improvements, and competitive testing in the areas of foam, rubber, plastics, and adhesives. The Product Development Engineer will have heavy interactions with Sales, Marketing, Strategic Sourcing, Manufacturing, Consumer Relations, and Supplier Partners.

Responsibility:
The Responsibilities of the Product Development Engineer are:
• Support corporate initiatives with marketing and sales through product development efforts
• Provide technical expertise in the areas of films, foams, and rigid plastics including PVC, EVA, acrylic, polyethylene, polypropylene, and natural and synthetic rubbers
• Interpret the application and performance results of new products and product improvements
• Manage projects with outside suppliers related to new product development and continuous improvement
• Improve performance and control costs through the exploration of alternative materials, processes, and applications
• Author and maintain specifications for raw materials and finished goods
• Support Shurtech Brands’ culture through communication, promoting teamwork, and serving the customer
• Support consumer relations team by fielding questions and providing feedback to consumer inquiries

Essential Duties:
The essential duties of the Product Development Engineer are:
• Work with outside suppliers in the development of new products in the areas of film, foam, and plastics
• Continually improve quality of products while controlling costs
• Provide Shurtech partners with technical information through product knowledge sessions
• Set priorities for lab testing and develop appropriate testing protocols
• Review lab test reports, provide conclusions, and interpret results for multiple audiences
• Develop new test methods for non traditional applications and where no recognized methods exist
• Coordinate third party testing and substantiate product packaging claims
• Participate in Team C.A.R.E. (Consumer Action Response Effort) for the on-going improvement of product quality (joint effort with Consumer Relations and Product Development Team)
• Participate in sales reviews by presenting competitive data and providing technical expertise
• Support local manufacturing efforts as part of new product introductions
• Visit supplier sites, perform supplier assessments, and develop mutually agreed upon test protocols

Performance Measurements:
Metrics include, but are not limited to:
• Assess

Customer Compliance Specialist (WalMart) - Avon, OH (ShurTech Brands - Avon, OH)

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Summary of Position:
The Customer Compliance Specialist is responsible for handling customer shipment integrity for the Wal*Mart account. This individual would ensure that Operations and Sales Order Processing is in compliance with Customer Requirements as stated in the customer’s Supplier Reliability Program (MABD Compliance), Vendor Routing Guide and Sales Agreements. He/She will be responsible for the external and internal mining of data for the purpose of investigation and outcome of customers’ fines and penalties incurred from non-compliance shipments as noted by the Customer. Also, he/she will proactively work collaboratively with key customers and Operations to identify best practices across the entire supply chain as well as building relationships regarding compliance and uninterrupted service.

Authority:
The Customer Compliance Specialist is empowered to make decisions regarding:
• Setting business processes with Customer shipment requirements.
• Ensuring Customer satisfaction and compliance to their requirements.
• Decision to contact/visit customers, suppliers, etc. when suited.
• Approving sales deductions up to an amount limit to be determined.

Responsibility:
The Customer Compliance Specialist shall bear responsibility for the following areas:
• Investigate reasons for sales deductions related to shipping errors, fines and penalties.
• Accountable for reporting and communicating sales deductions related to Customer non-compliance under Wal*Mart’s Supplier Reliability Program - Must Arrive by Date (MABD) Compliance.
• Identify and inform Operations, Finance, Sales and IT of non-compliance issues noted from Customer Supplier Reliability Program and Routing Guides.
• Work proactively with customers to design and implement collaborative solutions that optimize the entire supply chain.
• Coordinate and establish business rules and processes for managing Customer Logistics.
• Proactively communicate and coordinate customer requirements with Operations, IT, Sales and finance related to non compliance.
• Liaison with Operations, Sales, Supply Chain and Wal*Mart.

Duties:
• Review Supplier Reliability Scorecard from Wal*Mart’s Retail Link.
• Review Vendor Routing Guides to ensure customer compliance.
• Investigate deductions for fines/penalties and shipping errors.
• Review customer service measurements and how they relate to our service measurements.

Performance Measurements:
• Setting effective customer business processes and practices measured in increased customer service and reduced customer fines and penalties from non

Benefits Coordinator - Avon, OH (ShurTech Brands - Avon, OH)

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

This position is responsible for, under direct supervision, coordinating the day-to-day operations of group benefit programs (group health, prescription drug, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, FMLA, paid time off). Provides excellent customer service to partner inquiries and ensures the accuracy of the data provided to benefit providers and maintained in the time and attendance system.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Benefits Administration

Coordinates daily benefit processing: Enrollments, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims, and general benefit-related paperwork.
Oversees maintenance of employee benefit files and updating of employee payroll records.
Provides customer service and support to internal and external customers.
Develops communication tools to enhance understanding of the company’s benefits package.
Designs and distributes materials for benefit orientations, open enrollment and summary plan descriptions.
Assists in creating and conducting presentations using audiovisual tools including Power Point and videos.
Administers all employee leaves of absence programs (FMLA, STD, LTD). Counsels partners on FMLA and short-term disability issues and questions. Responsible for tracking data pertaining to leaves of absence programs.
Serves as primary contact for plan vendors and third party administrators.
- Investigates discrepancies and provides information in non-routine situations to Director of Payroll and Benefits.
Documents and maintains administrative procedures for assigned benefit processes.
- Ensures compliance with applicable local and federal government regulations.
- Assures timeliness and accuracy of required filings.
Administers education assistance program.
Performs other related duties, as assigned.

HR Administration

Maintains time and attendance records in ADP Enterprise eTime system for hourly and clerical partners
- Works closely with supervisors to resolve issues on timecards.
- Makes changes to timecard records based on the company’s time and attendance policy to ensure data integrity.
- Ensures timecards are accurate before final sign-off for payroll processing.
- Assists in organizational training and development efforts for current and new users of the eTime system.
Maintains accrual data and conducts audits during the year to ensure accuracy

Database and Administration Assistant (ShurTech Brands - Avon, OH)

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:59:00 GMT

SUMMARY OF POSITION

This position is responsible for performing all updates to the corporate database and periodic mass mailings of greeting cards, newsletters and other sales and marketing materials. The position primarily supports the Administration Department with back up to Reception and Partner Services and New Product Development. The position requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to portray an enthusiastic, warm and professional image with our partners, callers and guests.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Main Function:

· To ensure the present and continued health of the product group. This is measured by the optimization of return on assets employed and gross profit, and the number of new potentially profitable products in the development pipeline.

· Coordinate product line planning and management activities with regard to market potentials, competitive position, profitability, product applications, field evaluations, and merchandising of product lines with the VP of Sales, VP of Markets and Products and Business Manager.

· Meet objectives for existing and new product lines by working directly with Field Sales, Customer Service, Manufacturing, R&D, QA, and customers.

· Provides comprehensive market updates, product training and support to Shurtape sales team

Specific Duties:

· Integrate, direct, motivate and control through persuasive leadership the functional activities affecting assigned products and establishes priorities for use of corporate resources on projects for assigned products.

· Coordinates Research and Development efforts to ensure that new improved products are in the pipeline ready to move profitably through the product life cycle

· Responsible for ensuring that proper priority is established for projects and to see that projects are carried through to successful completion as rapidly as possible.

· Ensures that the sales force furnishes adequate intelligence on market trends, opportunities and competitive activities.

· Maintain effective cost control of the product line through analysis of quantitative data and knowledge of competitive activity.

· Responsible for ensuring that the processes employed are and remain competitive and operate efficiently.

· Monitor production variances and direct manufacturing and development to work for process improvements.

· Motivate the Sales Managers to keep distribution costs at a minimum to ensure that the products are sold, inventoried, and moved to the customer at the lowest distribution and marketing cost consistent with market needs.

· Monitor the product line to phase out unprofitable and low volume, marginally profitable products.

· Establishes and sets pricing polices for assigned products.

· Continually analyze the competitive position, perfo

Product Manager I - Hickory, NC (Administrative Office Building)

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Coordination of product development projects and tasks through the New Product Development Process; Coordination of product line extensions through the New Finished Goods Process; Creation of monthly reports sales and profitability reports; Coordination of inventory management and disposition of Slow Moving and Obsolete Goods; Gathering and organization of Competitive Intelligence, including product samples, test data, pricing, etc.; Backup contact for Business Manager or Product Manager; Support of all product management duties

Manufacturing Plant Manager - Avon, OH (ShurTech Brands - Avon, OH)

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:59:00 GMT

Summary of Position:

The Plant Manager leads the Production, Engineering, and Maintenance teams in the safe, cost effective packaging and converting operation at ShurTech within acceptable quality standards. This includes:

• The development of the plant layout

• Manufacturing process improvement

• Equipment specification, justification, procurement, and installation

• Preventative maintenance

• Schedule execution

• Partner training

• The fair/consistent application of ShurTech’s policies and procedures.

• Pursuit of continuous improvement opportunities (5S, Kaizens, etc)

Adherence to ShurTech’s Safety, Health, and Environmental standards and practices are maintained as a top priority. The Plant Manager interacts with Planning, Quality Assurance, Accounting, Distribution, Human Resources, and the Business Units.

Responsibility:

The Plant Manager shall bear final responsibility for the following areas:

• Full budgetary responsibility.

• Development of the capital improvement plan for manufacturing including proposals, justification, implementation, and tracking.

• Creation of engineered methods and standards / Standard Operating Procedures.

• Specification and acceptance of equipment.

• Execution of the schedule to meet plan.

• Safety.

• All plant related variances including VOH, FOH, and labor (idle time, rate, and efficiency).

• Cross training and development of manufacturing hourly partners and associates.

• Cultivation of ShurTech’s culture and values by promoting communication, teamwork, and respectful treatment of all individuals.

Duties:

The essential duties of the Plant Manager are:

• Lead the development and implementation of strategic and tactical plans.

• Aggressively support the company culture and business mission.

• Monitor manufacturing performance in real time.

• Special projects as assigned by Director of Plant Operations.

• Continuous improvements in cost, safety, productivity, and quality.

• Monitor equipment uptime, performance statistics, maintenance activities, and initiate improvement plans.

• Ensure a safe, clean workplace, including accident notification, investigation, and implementing corrective action with follow up.

• Develop and support the Preventative Maintenance program and TPM initiatives.

• Performance evaluations.

• Understand existing HR policies, recognize potential gaps, and recommend changes to improve