Job Spotting - week of April 13th

17th April, 2009 - Posted by Robin Ogden -

Here’s what’s come across my desk this week.  Lend a hand and pass on to anyone you know who may be a fit.

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Director of Retail Merchandising & Purchasing

Entrepreneurial Position > Growing Company > Focused Brand

Great Opportunity!
• Imagine leading a $100 million dollar division as Director of Retail Merchandising & Purchasing
• An autonomous & entrepreneurial structure provides for running-your-own business
• Everyday is a new day with new opportunities in new environments
• Apply career experience & achievements in a fast-paced culture
• Top-Salary + Top-Bonus + Top Profit Sharing + Top-Benefits + Top-Career

Great Company!
• Top-ranked retailer with high-integrity & well-respected within the Retail Industry
• A dynamic brand with a loyal Customer that is well-positioned to flourish within any economic situation
• Growing / strong financials / stable / focused / nimble
• Entrepreneurial & supportive team with enormous energy
• Unlimited career based on contribution

Role & Responsibility!
• Fiscal accountability for specific merchandise categories & departments
• Teach, Coach, Mentor & pro-actively lead a Team of Buyers to surpass goals & initiatives
• Personally develop new business with Domestic & International vendors & suppliers
• Develop strategic & tactical merchandising plans that include assortment, vendor structure, visual presentation & marketing
• Visit stores, key accounts, trade shows & showrooms, select products & negotiate

Experience & Skills Needed!
• 10+ years off-price merchandising General & Hardlines categories @ $40.0+ Million Annual Sales @ Retail
• Retail, multi-location, Close-Out, Surplus, Discount, Over-Stock or Liquidation
• Established associations with top Domestic & International manufacturers, vendors, suppliers & liquidators
• Top achievements building Teams, business development & maximizing Sales, Margin & Inventory Turn
• Highly-developed Management, Personal, Negotiation, Analytical, Planning, Allocation, Distribution & Technology Skills

Great Interest or Know Someone?
• Apply On-Line, or
• Email Resume Direct to: postingp@rrohio.com (make sure you ref Job # 9124), or
• Call Me Direct: (614) 336 – 3637 Ex. 13 or
• Refer – a – Friend
• I will contact you if the position is mutually beneficial

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Supply Chain Director - send resume to jim@fpclex.com

Location: Philadelphia area
Annual Base Salary: $160+ plus bonus
Take the next BIG step in your career, working for a global communications leader, one of the world’s most admired companies with one of the best global brands. Become the Supply Chain Operations leader for a $4B business within a Fortune 500 global communications firm.
This is an opportunity to fast-track your career. The company is looking for an A++ candidate ready to take on big challenges. You will be a key member of business senior leadership team with responsibility for end-to-end delivery to customers. In addition this company is well known for the quality and innovativeness of its supply chain organization.
Specific Responsibilities — This is a senior management position with general business responsibilities including the following:
· General operations and outsourced manufacturing management
· Support of financial business performance to achieve expectations and metrics
· Supply-chain sourcing, planning, procurement, new product introduction (NPI) and end of life management in support of both B2B and retail segment customer orders
· Manufacturing/Quality process engineering for new, sustaining, and end of life products;
· New product development and introduction into outsourced manufacturing
· Supply-Chain cost control and reductions;
· Support of Sales Order Administration;
· Support of related Service & Repair processes as necessary;
· Direct interaction with Senior Management for the business unit, and within the Supply-Chain organization to develop and implement both Strategic and Tactical business process changes/improvements.
· Leadership in developing a new product launch and end of life architecture that spans all phases of product life cycle.
· Leadership in creating interdependent relationship and processes with customers, business partners, and supply chain organization.
· Integration of Digital Six Sigma improvement processes and tools throughout entire planning and order execution functions.
· Optimization of manufacturing site inventories as part of the overall business system
Specific Knowledge/Skills
· Relevant BS Degree required, MBA preferred
· Experience in a technology sector comprising both B2B and retail segments
· Collaborative management of multiple manufacturing sites and outsourcing/partnerships
· Minimum 10 years broad and extensive Supply Chain experience including sourcing of relevant raw and semi-finished materials and components, new product introduction, operations planning, factory management outsourcing and overseeing manufacturing partnerships.
· Expertise in supply management that includes ERP systems, material management, procurement, manufacturing processes, quality processes and logistics
· Knowledge of business systems and information technology for managing complex Supply Chain organization including general knowledge and application of Oracle 11i system functionality in managing and executing daily business transactions

· Strong technical acumen in Supply Chain disciplines such as finance, test engineering, Logistics and warehousing, strategy and planning.
· Six Sigma process strategy and integration across all functions of planning and order management
· Experience in product development desirable
· Demonstrated Project Management experience
Additional
· International Travel is required
· Relocation Expenses are Provided

send resume to jim@fpclex.com

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EVP, Sales and Business Development

Looking for a sales leader with significant experience selling consumer electronics into the Big Box stores (Best Buy, WalMart, Target, etc.). Only those with this specific, referenceable experience will be considered. Executive salary plus considerable upside. No recruiters please. Email me at kennethdec@comcast.net to learn more.

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Outstanding Tax Analyst Position located within NC!! 70K- 100K

Outstanding Tax Analyst Position located within NC!! 70K- 100K

Contact me for more details. - Andrew Finney

Tax Analyst IV- Lead

Position
Tax Analyst IV- Lead
Tobacco Industry
Finance / Accounting
Full-time
United States - North Carolina

Compensation
Base Salary - $65,000 - $80,000
Targeted Bonus - $3,900 - $9,400
Benefits - Full
Commission Compensation - No
Bonus Eligible - Yes
Overtime Eligible - No
Relocation Assistance Available - Yes
Interview Travel Reimbursed - Yes

Ideal Candidate
5+ to 7 years of experience
Management Experience Required - No
Minimum Education - Bachelor’s Degree
Willingness to Travel – Never

Position Summary
We are seeking a tax professional to assist in the preparation of separate and consolidated federal income tax returns and multi-state income/franchise tax returns. This individual will also assist in the preparation of various informational returns, gather information related to federal and state tax audits, and prepare various quarterly tax filings. Finally, this individual will assist in the preparation of book tax provisions and disclosures required for financial reporting under FAS 109.

The incumbent is responsible for working with Director, Income Tax (where applicable for all domestic operating companies) to:

* Prepare and review separate and consolidated federal income tax returns
and multi-state income and franchise tax returns.

* Prepare and review estimated tax payment calculations and coordinate
submission of payments to taxing authorities.

* Prepare and review state apportionment work papers for separate-filing
and combined-filing states.

* Assist with computation of effective tax rates and current and deferred
tax provisions.

* Prepare monthly tax provisions and analysis of deferred tax items under
FAS 109.

* Assist with analysis of federal, state, and foreign tax positions under
FIN 48.

* Prepare and review journal entries for income and franchise tax
accruals, payments and refunds, and other tax items.

* Assist with coordination and management of federal and state tax
audits.

* Monitor governmental activities pertaining to regulatory and tax law
changes that impact Company financial and tax reporting.

Requirements

* CPA certification.
* Masters degree in accounting or finance preferred.
* 5-8 years experience in preparation/review of corporate federal and
state income tax returns.
* Strong foundation in FAS 109 and other general accounting principles.
* Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment.
* Desire to learn and grow professionally.

Additional Desired Qualifications
My client looks for principled, creative, dynamic and passionate people who display:

* Strong leadership, interpersonal and team leadership skills.
* The ability to facilitate and manage conflicting demands to meet
strategic business direction.
* Strong facilitation, analytical and independent decision making skills.
* Strong oral and written communication, negotiation, and problem solving
skills.
* A willingness to take responsibility and accountability
* Creativity and innovation
* Honesty, integrity, trustworthiness and dependability
* Flexibility and ability to embrace change

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Looking for Medical Sales / Business Development Manager

Medical Sales / Business Development Manager
NIT Health, is a leading full service Healthcare IT Business Solution provider of cost effective IT
Solutions, is seeking a Highly motivated, self starter, experienced Business Development
Manager who can effectively prospect for New Business opportunities, penetrate target
accounts and be solutions driven in the Healthcare market.
We seek Dynamic team players who are able to multi task and exceed revenue goals and
objectives.
Qualified candidates will have the following skills:
• Proven Track record of successful sales achievements in the Healthcare industry
• 3 Plus years of Sales experience
• Ability to cold call and drive revenue in existing accounts
• Effective closing skills
• Exemplary oral and written communications and presentation skills
• Ability to execute innovative sales approach
This is an exciting position for the hands‐on sales professional with high quality standards,
entrepreneurial spirit and management vision.
Opportunities currently exist in the following areas;
• New Jersey
• New York
This position offers a competitive salary and incentive based compensation package with no
cap, benefits package, 401k, profit sharing and an environment which fosters professional
growth and development.
Interested Candidates should submit their resume with salary history and /or requirements for
immediate consideration to;
liza@nitconnetc.com

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Need a Network/Telecom Engineer local to Atlanta, GA for a long term project

The Network Engineer will be responsible for network, network security, firewall, interconnectivity, dns configuration; network hardware, firmware and configuration and Cisco TAC and other vendor support escalations for all network elements for the AT&T Convergence Lab including: Cisco 6500 core switches, Cisco 3750 access switches, Cisco 7200 access routers, Cisco Pix 525 Firewalls, VLAN’s and VLAN trunking, Multicast, CSM Load Balancing, CSS Load Balancing, ACME Session Border Controller, TCP/IP, TCP, UDP, SIP and all other similar devices, protocols and functionality.

Required Skills:
1) Cisco 7200, 6500, 3750 and PIX 525 IOS and CLI Expert Required
2) CSM and CSS Load Balancing Expert Required
3) AACME Session Border Controller, Wireless Network Expert Required
4) VLAN, VLAN trunking Expert Required
5) Network Security, Port Security, IDS Expert Required
6) DNS, VPN RAS, VPN tunnel Expert Required
7) Static routing, BGP, OSPF, RIP, Multicast, HSRP Expert Required
Windows, UNIX, Linux Intermediate Desired
9) TCP/IP, TCP, UDP, SIP, et al Expert Desired
10) CCIE Certification DESIRED Expert Desired

Please forward resume along with availability/contact details/hourly rate to: jay@aitresourcegroup.com

Thank you,
Jay
AIT Resource Group Inc.

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Regulatory Manager - Dubai

Purpose:
Ensure the appropriate licensing, marketing and legal compliance of pharmaceutical and medical products. Advise on and coordinate the approval and registration of pharmaceuticals.

Qualifications and Experience:
•Candidates suitable for short-listing will hold a BPharm degree or equivalent and have RA training and certification as well as 2 years minimum proven experience in the pharmaceutical industry in a regulatory affairs environment;
•Good local MOH knowledge and contacts to be able to guide Global in terms of requirements and support required;
•Knowledge of MCC and other relevant regulatory requirements (such as ICH guidelines), a good understanding of issues involved in dossier compilation and broad-based appreciation of the industry as a whole including the acts and regulations governing pharmacy, will be key to your success;
•Exposure to a production and/or quality assurance environment and a particular interest in regulatory affairs will be advantageous;
•Knowledge of and ability to use IT software technology.
•Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and Arabic essential – French as an additional language would be an advantage.

If you are interested in pursuing this career opportunity please send a detailed and updated CV directly to caz@pollockassociates.co.za. I will be in contact to discuss the recruitment process.

Kind Regards

Carroll-Anne Pollock
Managing Member
Pollock & Associates
www.pollockassociates.co.za

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Sr. Director HR Sales

Position is located in Northern NJ. Candidate must have recent experience in pharma and medical devices. Must have experience supporting a sales organization in a strategic role.

Contact Robert Gilson

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WANTED… Art Manager at BEHRINGER North America- Bothell, WA

We are seeking a highly creative and talented Art Manager to create, implement and oversee advertising programs that effectively describe and promote BEHRINGER products–including graphics, brochures, product packaging, logos, and other promotional assets.

For more information about the position please visit http://www.behringer.com//EN/Learn-More/Job-Opportunities/Manager-Art-USA.aspx .

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RVP in Dallas needed

Regional Vice President - Life at Genworth FinancialLocation: Dallas, TX (Dallas/Fort Worth Area)

URL: http://www.genworth.com

Apply Now
Type: Full-time Experience: Mid-Senior level Functions: Sales, Product Management Industries: Insurance, Financial Services Posted: April 13, 2009 Pay Description: Competitive Job Code: RP90205 Job Description
SUMMARY
This position is responsible for achieving sales goals for both Term and Universal Life Insurance within an assigned region of the United States. In addition to meeting assigned sales metrics, the Life Regional Sales Leader will partner with the Strategic and National Account Management teams to maintain existing relationships and cultivate new opportunities within key firms. The assigned territory will be comprised of a multi-state region; requiring the RVP to have the ability to manage a large territory, and an extensive distribution network, to ensure that resources are focused on key distribution opportunities. Candidate must demonstrate ability to effectively utilize internal resources, specifically Internal Wholesaling resources, to maximize productivity and efficiencies.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Drive fixed life sales and universal life sales through third party marketers including brokerage general agencies and producer groups.
• Own the sales plan for achieving annual term and universal life product sales goals in assigned region.
• Support third party marketer field activities by conducting staff and producer training seminars, one-on-one meetings with high potential producers, and client seminars.
• Add value by improving third party marketer efficiency, improving business quality, creating and assisting with marketing and promotional efforts, and representing Genworth Financial in a professional manner.
• Maintain regular contact with key marketing associates in assigned territory to generate more opportunities to quote and wind universal life cases.
• Oversee the case development and processing of large cases to assure a high quality customer experience.
• Work in partnership with the Strategic and National Account management teams to achieve the overall strategic plan for each customer group.
• Keep the home office informed of the latest market trends, competitor activities and life product developments.
• On-going professional growth and development to include, but not limited to CLU, ChFC or CFP.
• Create business plan for multi-state region.
• Maintain existing relationship and develop new opportunities within existing relationships.
• Manage an extensive distributor network within a large territory, ensuring that resources are focused on the right distributors.
• Effectively utilize internal resources, including Internal Wholesaling, to maximize productivity and efficiencies.

Please post for job number RP90205 at http://www.genworth.com/employment

Skills
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• BA or equivalent work experience
• Five years of successful life insurance product wholesaling experience.
• Demonstrated seminar presentation skills
• Experience working with brokerage general agency and producer group distribution.
• Proven sales skills
• Extensive knowledge of permanent life insurance products, competitive positioning and advanced sales concepts.
• Proven time management and organizational skills.
• Comfortable with 50% to 70% travel
• Licensed for Life & Health
• Professional acumen

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Earned or progressing towards professional designations such as CLU, ChFC or CFP

Company Description
Genworth Financial Inc. (NYSE: GNW), is a leading insurance holding company, serving the lifestyle protection, retirement income, investment and mortgage insurance needs of more than 15 million customers, with operations in 25 countries, including the U.S., Canada, Australia, the U.K. and more than a dozen other European countries.

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Technical QC position in Binghamton area

position would include calibration of pyrometry (temperature measuring) equipment, verification of hardness testing equipment & hardness testing of customer parts, some lab work on test pcs (sectioning, mounting, polishing, using a microhardness tester), testing heat treating furnaces for accuracy & uniformity, fabricating and replacing thermocouples. Contact me if you are interested!  brownjc@kellyservices.com

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Manager-Financial Reporting

A leading international reinsurance organization is currently seeking a Financial Reporting Manager to join their New York City office. Our client is looking for someone who has a minimum of 4 years of SEC reporting experience. The ideal candidate will have experience with footnotes and MD&A.

If you could help me out in any way, or if you know of someone who might be able to help me out, please feel free to pass along my information.

Thanks.

jthew@source1-financial.com

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Product Manager, San Mateo CA

A lead for a Product Manager position at SmartyCard in San Mateo, CA . Please apply directly to the contact person on at the end of the job description. I will not be passing anything on. Be sure to mention me, Debra Evans.

Good Luck,
Debra Evans
http://debra-evans.blogspot.com/

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Technical Instructor - Denver & Mpls - Xcel Energy

Here are the job links with more information:

http://www1.xcelenergy.com/xcelrecruit/ViewPosting.asp?PostingID=ES-CO-0477&BusinessUnitID=ES&TierID=

http://www1.xcelenergy.com/xcelrecruit/ViewPosting.asp?PostingID=ES-MN-0609&BusinessUnitID=ES&TierID=

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CFO position - SE, Texas

Education: MBA or CPA
Experience: 10 yrs manufacturing experience
Please contact me for more details: Jeff Frazier 877-441-2220 ext 123 or jfrazier@ aspen-yorkshire.com

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MacAmerica - Production Coordinator

Maximize efficiency of MacAmerica’s internal operations to impact productivity, personnel utilization and profitablity.

General Description:
Production Coordinator has many responsibilities all relating to efficient and profitable day-to-day operations of MacAmerica. This includes interacting with clients, prostpects, vendors and staff on a variety of levels and items.

Preparing project estimates and schedules, assigning tasks and setting appointments for field consultants, coordinating service jobs, communicating with clients with status updates, gathering information from clients and vendors of project needs are all part of the daily work for the Production Coordinator.

Expected to make scheduling and cost decisions that maximize the billable utilitzation of consultants and maximize the margins for product sales. He/She is also expected to identify and uncover new work opportunities with existing clients and prospects.

Minimum Requirments:
* Excellent organizationals Skills
* Excellent comunications skills
* Computer skills - email, researching skills, FileMaker and Daylite
* Aptitude - be able to probe clients and and understand their needs beyond what the client can see. Understand that our role to help clients with solutions that make their work life better.
* Attitude - be friendly and highly customer service oriented. Be a team player and work with clients and staff to deliver the best experiences for clients.
* Growth - eager to learn as much as possible about the solutions and technologies offered by MacAmerica and Apple.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
* Coordinating activities for projects & consultants including scheduling
* Answer calls and respond to inquires about MacAmerica servies and solutions
* Vendor Partner relations new and existing
* Ordering product, reveiving and follow-up
* Pre-project preparation and post-project follow-up
* Able to act to change productively and handle other essental tasks

Misc. Information:
* Job Status: Full-Time, Exempt
* Supervisory Postion: No
* Department: Production
* Schedule: Regular Work Week
* Educaiton Min. 2yr. Degree or Equivalent
* Experience: Min. 2 to 4 yrs.
* Interaction: Field Consultants, Office Manager, Clients & Vendors

Response

Email Resume to:
info@MacAmerica.com

Contact:
Office Manager
MacAmerica
P.O. 55670
Houston, TX 77255-5670
713.365.3105 x 230

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