Shurtape Technologies Career Site

Demand Planning Analyst (Administrative Office Building)

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:58:00 GMT

Basic Function:

Provides analytical and technical support for Shurtape Demand Planning activities. Will assist in developing, executing and monitoring the Shurtape Demand planning processes. Works and communicates with Operations, Materials Management and Sales/Mkt to assure viable Shurtape plans at multiple levels.

Qualifications/Skills:

Extensive spreadsheet and database management skills. Advanced/Excellent user of Excel for varying, non routine ad hoc analyses and specialized tool development.

Experience with planning methodologies including: MRP, ERP, forecasting and inventory/supply chain management.

Self directed, yet team oriented work style, creative, problem solving, assertive, keen ability to prioritize independently with minimal direction beyond initial direction and focus. Should posses a high level of initiative and independent work ethic, be detail oriented and should be most comfortable in a result-oriented environment.

Exceptional interpersonal skills. Must posses an ability to proficiently communicate verbally and in writing with our customer community and subsidiary planners. Should also have demonstrated ability to work effectively with manufacturing, marketing and management colleagues.

Analytical, strong mathematical aptitude, possess a natural ability to translate, calculate, interpret and communicate data relative to demand and capacities requirements. Excellent numerical and measurement skills: making algebraic calculations, English/Metric systems, statistics proficiency, and excellent understanding of planning techniques including ERP, MRP, inventory and production control.

Ability to form and lead cross functional teams.

Capability to develop and communicate multi level plans.

Specific Duties:

Maintain applicable Material Master settings , Demand planning databases, and tools.

Maintain Historical records and Corporate metric reporting.

Assist in Forecast and S&OP processes including , development and reporting

Assist in SKUand Inventory reviews

Ad hoc Analysis as required

Director of Human Resources - Avon, OH (ShurTech Brands - Avon, OH)

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:58:00 GMT

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Lead and direct the generalist areas of Human Resources, including employee relations, benefits, compensation, policy administration, performance management, and legal compliance. Participates as a strategic partner in the development of the short and long term business plans and with executive leadership to understand needs, requirements and expectations of the business.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Employee Relations: Participate in and guide human resources managers through effective resolution of employee relations situations to ensure fair and consistent treatment for all employees. Advise executive management on issues that impact employees.

Benefits: Evaluate benefit offerings on a yearly basis and examine cost of benefits to the business.

Compensation: Manage compensation and incentive programs, including job analysis, development of salary ranges, the merit process, and the design and payment of incentive programs.

Policy Administration: Research, develop, and publish policies and practices which serve employees and support the Company in achieving yearly business goals and objectives. Implement and enforce HR policies, programs and procedures to improve the overall effectiveness of the organization.

Performance Management: Oversee the performance management processes for all levels of employees. Implement programs used to identify and develop high potential employees.

Legal Compliance: Understand federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Consult legal counsel when appropriate. Guide responses to unemployment claims and appeals. Manage complex workers' compensation claims.

Department Initiatives: Provide proactive recommendations to the Human Resources team on key projects, i.e. succession planning, Affirmative Action, and performance improvement initiatives. Develop and implement programs to ensure the Company is staffed with competent employees.

Training: Lead the development and presentation of training materials.

Corporate Safety & Process Engineer (Hickory Plant 33)

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:01:00 GMT

GENERAL FUNCTION: Responsible for the development, implementation, and compliance assurance of Environment, Health, and Safety programs, processes, and procedures. The position will primarily be responsible for the development and implementation of safety programs that directly support the OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Program. This shall also include the development of process related information in support of any PSM affected equipment. In addition, this position will provide support where needed in other safety and all environmental programs. Support may include the development of training programs, technical support, and assistance to all US manufacturing and distribution locations. The position will design and install equipment in support of EHS programs.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

1. Develop Lock Out/Tag Out Descriptions for all pieces of equipment at Shurtape.
Provide Shurtape Personnel with a plan to quickly and safely lock out a piece of equipment. Provides a benefit by decreasing the amount of time required to lock out a piece of equipment. All lock out / tag out development will be strictly in accordance with OSHA Regulations and ANSI standards.

2. Develop Shurtape Electrical Safety Work Instructions.
In accordance with OSHA Regulations and industry best practices, this position will develop and implement an Electrical Safe Work Practices Standard.

3. Develop specific confined space descriptions for all locations determined to be Confined Spaces. Provide Shurtape personnel with an equipment specific confined space plan that allows shift supervisors to have a work instruction that describes the precautions that must be taken along with all equipment that is needed. With trained associates and a “check list” type specific plan, confined space entries will become routine, safe, and fast. This will equate into less time taken preparing for the preparation and actual entry.

4. Directly assist with compliance activities for OSHA’s Process Safety Management rule: Development/review of work instructions to assure adequate safe operating parameters, emergency shutdown procedures, etc. Assist with updating Process Safety Information. Assist with refining mechanical integrity process. Updates and training on contractor safety program. Manage and oversee the management of Change process.

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Assistant Logistics Center Manager (ShurTech Brands - Avon, OH)

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:15:00 GMT

Summary of Position:

The Assistant Logistics Center Manager is responsible for supporting the Avon Logistics Manager in the areas of inventory, shipping/receiving schedule, material handling equipment, warehouse layout, continuous improvement activities, metrics, analysis and floor support.

Authority:

The Assistant Logistics Center Manager is empowered to make decisions regarding:

· The deployment of resources to resolve short-term customer service issues.

· The purchase (or leasing) of required material handling equipment.

· Making decisions regarding warehouse layout.

· Inventory management.

· Overtime and modified work schedules.

Responsibility:

The Assistant Logistics Center Manager is responsible for the following areas:

· Special projects as assigned by the Logistics Center Manager.

· Creating departmental budgets (MHE) and managing spending accordingly.

· Be a change agent.

· Focus on People, Safety, Service Productivity and Quality.

· Customer service as measured by order delivery accuracy, fill rate, and on-time shipping performance.

· Appropriate and successful use of technology in the Avon Logistics Center.

· Development of personnel.

· Inventory accuracy and proper cycle counting techniques.

· Management of the material handling equipment fleet.

· Support shipment planning function.

· Support implementation of warehouse executions systems.

· Support warehouse layout and continuous improvement activities.

Duties:

· Maintain positive morale through effective communication and consistent enforcement of corporate policies.

· Drive performance improvements in the Avon logistics center. Identify operational issues and suggest corrective action.

· Oversee the per

National Account Manager - Home Depot (ShurTech Brands, LLC - Atlanta, GA)

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:04:00 GMT

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Responsible for the management and coordination of national accounts within ShurTech Brands, LLC for Home Depot retail stores. Key areas of focus include customer relationships, generating sales revenue and profits, and management of independent manufacturer's representatives as well as internal sales support functions. This position also requires strong people, analytical and communication skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Ensures the profitable attainment of sales and marketing goals are achieved through the following activities:
- Achieves an understanding of both brand Strategy (based on input from Marketing) and the Customer’s Merchandising Strategy, and ensure that the recommended Customer Merchandising plans are consistent with these strategies.
- Prepares detailed annual sales/merchandising plans by brand for each customer and monitor progress on a monthly basis; (plans could be adjusted based on current YTD performance. )
- Monitors competitive activity and adjusts plans when it is necessary.
- Communicates in a clear and timely manner with Marketing, Sales Planning, Customer Service, Logistics and Finance to ensure awareness of all business issues.
- Takes the leadership role in identifying innovative Customer Merchandising Plans that fit the strategy for the Brands.
- Provides guidance to the Marketing Group in the development of Customer focused consumer plans.
- Actively participates in all Customer “top-to-top” meetings.
• Develops sales plans based on ShurTech brand strategies and account merchandising strategies and review with Customer and senior management.
• Meets with customers regularly to strengthen partnership and identify Category business building opportunities; becomes the expert to the customer
• Monitors Brand and Competitive Brand activity.
• Evaluates market/Customer/Brand performance utilizing POS data and management estimate.
• Measures results of specific features promotions to determine relative ROI.
• Conducts meetings with internal functional departments, Marketing, Trade Marketing and Logistics.
• Responsible for Achieving Sales Target for all brands
• Provides strategic direction, support and growth targets to the account.
• Responsible for Managing net margin and profitability by account in a very competitive environment.
• Responsible for Forecast Accuracy on sku and display level through PSA system.
• Works closely with Marketing to develop Account specific programs and promotions.
• Grows Market Share on key brands at the

National Account Manager - Lowe's (ShurTech Brands, LLC - Mooresville, NC)

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:34:00 GMT

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Responsible for the management and coordination of national accounts within ShurTech Brands, LLC for Lowe's retail stores. Key areas of focus include customer relationships, generating sales revenue and profits, and management of independent manufacturer's representatives as well as internal sales support functions. This position also requires strong people, analytical and communication skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

National Account Manager - Mississauga, Ontario (ShurTech Brands, LLC - Mississauga, Ontario)

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:56:00 GMT

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Responsible for the management and coordination of regional accounts within ShurTech Brand, LLC –Canada. Key areas of focus include customer relationships, generating sales revenue and profits, and management of independent manufacturer's representatives as well as internal sales support functions. This position also requires strong people, analytical and communication skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Ensures the profitable attainment of sales and marketing goals are achieved through the following activities:
- Achieves an understanding of both brand Strategy (based on input from Marketing) and the Customer’s Merchandising Strategy, and ensure that the recommended Customer Merchandising plans are consistent with these strategies.
- Prepares detailed annual sales/merchandising plans by brand for each customer and monitor progress on a monthly basis; (plans could be adjusted based on current YTD performance. )
- Monitors competitive activity and adjusts plans when it is necessary.
- Communicates in a clear and timely manner with Marketing, Sales Planning, Customer Service, Logistics and Finance to ensure awareness of all business issues.
- Takes the leadership role in identifying innovative Customer Merchandising Plans that fit the strategy for the Brands.
- Provides guidance to the Marketing Group in the development of Customer focused consumer plans.
- Actively participates in all Customer “top-to-top” meetings.
• Develops sales plans based on Shurtech brand strategies and account merchandising strategies and review with Customer and senior management.
• Meets with customers regularly to strengthen partnership and identify Category business building opportunities; becomes the expert to the customer
• Monitors Brand and Competitive Brand activity.
• Evaluates market/Customer/Brand performance utilizing POS data and management estimate.
• Measures results of specific features promotions to determine relative ROI.
• Conducts meetings with internal functional departments, Marketing, Trade Marketing and Logistics.
• Responsible for Achieving Sales Target for all brands
• Provides strategic direction, support and growth targets to the account.
• Responsible for Managing net margin and profitability by account in a very competitive environment.
• Responsible for Forecast Accuracy on sku and display level through PSA system.
• Works closely with Marketing to develop Account specific programs and promotions.
• Grows Market Share on key brands at the account.
• Becomes a Leader at the account with respect to; Shelf placement, fair sh

Sr. Financial Analyst - Avon, OH (ShurTech Brands - Avon, OH)

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:39:00 GMT

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Primarily responsible for executing the analysis activities required for the business and strategic planning of the company (supporting business units, customer channels, executives, and other departments within the company). This position is the primary source of financial information, analysis, and advice for the company including preparation of financial reporting, analysis of operating results, identification of trends, and explanation of deviations from expectations or operating plan. This includes ownership of information provided or used by the team to ensure that financial information used to make decisions is relevant, complete, and accurate. Participates regularly in cross-functional teams and drives them to make sound business decisions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Analyze financial results and the key indicators for products and customers throughout the business cycle including periodic reviews of business segments.
• Prepare value added monthly management narratives on the financial results (including their meaning, reasons they deviated from expectations, actions required, and future implications) that are adequate for all levels of management.
• Design, generate, and communicate financial tracking information and exception based reporting particularly regarding sales, net margins, and gross profits for business units being supported.
• Evaluate and/or analyze business unit and customer team decisions and make recommendations for profit improvement. Provide professional advice to all members of the teams. Reconcile the actual impact of these decisions to the expectation and provide management narratives of findings and recommendations.
• Coordinate and monitor the planning process for sales and margins and/or SG&A cost center planning and ensure that sales forecasts and expense budgets are achievable, accurate, and contribute to the short and long term profit and growth objectives of the company.
• Review costs of new item setups as well as review new business pursuit pricing and financial assumptions.
• Ownership of the company’s financial decision support tools, including business warehousing infrastructure, the proforma profitability model, pricing tools, and other financial templates.
• Analyze the cost effectiveness of capital spending requests including strategic operations and supply chain decisions such as manufacturing versus outsourcing and balance the financial impact with other relevant considerations for such analyses.
• Identify and manage to resolution various company financial and operational procedural issues.
• Provide training, counsel, and technology support to the team on relevant software ap

Assistant Category Manager - Avon, OH (ShurTech Brands - Avon, OH)

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:49:00 GMT

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Assistant Category Manager (ACM) is responsible for assisting the Sr. Category Manager (SCM) in the development and execution of category marketing plans.Â This person is primarily responsible for tactical management of the existing business, including ongoing competitiveness, growth and profitability.Â Projects could include display development, financial analysis, graphic design management, creating product mockups and setting planograms for a variety of customers and markets.

The ACM will be or have the potential to become a marketing leader with a high level of self-motivation and the ability to handle several projects at once.Â Must be able to complete projects independently without constant supervision and be willing to take on a variety of different types of project work.Â Superior communication skills are necessary, as this person will interact with a variety of cross-functional areas within the company.Â Must be high-energy and flexible, with the desire and ambition to become a Category Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Assist in the development of new products to achieve business unit goals, including management of APM (Accelerated Product management) projects
Assists SCM in annual product line reviews, merchandising, sales, promotional and public relations programs.
Gather, analyze, report and recommend actions on market, customer, and competitor trends, product, and pricing information.
Ensure data accuracy in systems, including inter/intranet and customer initiatives
Work with packaging engineers on packaging and display development with defined direction from SCM.
Work with graphic designers on packaging updates and product line extensions.
Plan and prioritize daily activities to meet goals and deadlines.

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

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

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

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