At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 50+ facilities across the US and 18,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated technologies, products and services across the full continuum of care. Customers—and their patients—are at the heart of what we do.

Our mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates. 

Owens & Minor teammate benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day
• 401(k), eligibility after 30 days of employment
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Development opportunities to grow your career with a global company

If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

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HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

Do more with the knowledge you’re working hard to acquire and the passion you already have. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Through this program, you will acquire the valuable hands-on skills and foundational experience to become the professional you are meant to be in your chosen field.

Undergrad Intern - Global Supply Quality - Contract Manufacturing Quality

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This could be your everyday

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world.

Operations is one of three foundational functions at Amgen with a mission to manufacture and deliver safe and effective medicine to patients around the world. Utilizing external contracted manufacturing services is a key strategy to ensure the delivery of Amgen products to our patients. Global Supply Quality’s (GSQ) objective is to ensure the quality of the materials and products we receive from our external suppliers and contract manufacturers. The North America arm of Global Supply Quality is seeking a highly motivated, hardworking undergraduate to fulfill a 2024 summer internship role under supervision of the Director of the organization. This internship will be approximately 12 weeks and includes both project-based and experiential learning. This position is to be fulfilled in a remote work setting, with the possibility of travel to internship events at one of our locations. The intern will be an integral member of the North America Global Supply Quality organization and will be focused on applying innovation and data driven strategies to simplify processes. The areas to be supported include: Portfolio Management, Business Operations, and Continuous Improvement. As a member of Amgen's GSQ Organization, your work will be highly collaborative across multiple functions and levels within Amgen, including, for example: Quality, External Supply, Supply Chain, Engineering, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging, and others. You will be uniquely responsible for one or more key projects that will advance GSQ’s mission, including the following:

• Developing a project charter to map out objectives and identify key stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables
• Leveraging your analytical, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to work in teams, identify problems, conduct research, develop recommendations through qualitative and quantitative analysis, and deliver final projects
• Presenting your deliverables/findings through various forums including an intern-wide poster session and a final readout to executive management
• You will also be engaged in learning activities, networking with colleagues across the company, and enjoying full access to Amgen’s Employee Resource Groups

This job description serves as a general outline for the responsibilities of an undergraduate intern in GSQ. The specific tasks and requirements may vary depending on the organization and its projects.

Win

Here’s what it takes to Win

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The individual we seek should be self-motivated and display the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

Amgen requires that all individuals applying for an undergrad internship or a co-op assignment at Amgen must meet the following criteria:

• 18 years or older
• Currently enrolled in a full-time Bachelor’s Degree program from an accredited college or university with a 3.0 minimum GPA or equivalent
• Completion of one year of study from an accredited college or university prior to the internship commencing
• Enrolled in a full-time Bachelor’s degree program following the potential internship or co-op assignment with an accredited college or university
• Must not be employed at the time the internship starts
• Student must be located in the United States for the duration of the internship OR co-op

Preferred Qualifications

• Majoring in Engineering or a Biotech related STEM discipline
• Interest in Project Management and Finance
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
•  Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Demonstrated personal initiative, self-motivation, flexibility and adaptability

Thrive

Some of the vast rewards of working here

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth in addition to their well-being:

The base pay range for this opportunity in the U.S. is $24.70 - $28.30 per hour.

• Build a network of colleagues that will endure and grow throughout your time with us and beyond.
• Bring your authentic self to the table and become the professional you’re inspired to be through accepting a culture that values the diversity of thought and experience and will flex to your strengths and possibilities.
• Participate in executive and social networking events, as well as community volunteer projects.

Apply now

for an internship that defies imagination

If you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. Join us.

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Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

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Company Overview

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas and employs over 22,000 teammates in North America. BSRO operates more than 2,200 company-owned stores, including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus and Wheel Works locations. With locations across North America and more than $3 billion in tire and auto service sales, Bridgestone Retail Operations is the right place to build a career.

Whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality.” We start by offering each teammate more than just competitive pay. We provide formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build towards your future.
 

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole self to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you’re made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need. 

• Change oil, transmission fluid and filters
• Install batteries and checks electrical systems
• Tire maintenance
• Install parts
• Road test vehicles

• Ability to learn basic mechanical tasks
• Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles
• Must have a minimum 2 years of automotive repair experience, completion of Vocational-Technical School program in a related field or demonstrated skills via third party certificates/assessment.
• A.S.E certification in at least one of A1-A8 is preferred. Will accept equivalent external qualifications or training certifications. (New Hires with external similar qualification/certification will have up to 2 years of employment to comply
• Reading, writing, and math skills

Our Crew Knows Benefits

Health benefits that start on day one of employment, for all of our full-time teammates:

• Paid vacation and holidays
• On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications
• Tuition reimbursement program
• 401(k) match
• Vision and Dental Coverage
• On demand pay (daily pay) program available

Our Values Give Back To You

• Professional Development: No matter where you’re at in your career, we’ve got the resources to help you level up.
• Community & Involvement: We pride ourselves on working with our local communities and giving back where we can.
• Integrity & Teamwork: Part of what makes our teams different is our family-like mentality and drive to do things right, always.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.  It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.

Position Title: Director National Chain Customer Walmart/Sam
Location: Bentonville, AR

Careers that unlock the magic of human connection 

Who we are 

Pernod Ricard is a global premium spirits and wine company. We’re the team behind leading brands such as ABSOLUT® Vodka, Jameson® Irish Whiskey, Malibu®, Kahlúa® Liqueur, Beefeater® Gin, and Avión™ Tequila, as well as many more superior wines and exquisite champagnes! 

Working at Pernod Ricard is all about igniting conviviality in that all that we do. Derived from the French word, convivialité…it means human connection, authenticity, friendly, and jovial. Conviviality is energy and spirit with a splash of je ne sais quoi and is a core philosophy around how we live and work at Pernod Ricard. Here, we are team players, dream makers, trailblazers, movers and (cocktail) shakers. We have a passion for living life to the fullest, making a new friend every day, and realizing our potential as people and as a business! 

The salary range for this role, based in Arkansas is $146,900 to $183,600, range will vary if outside of this location.  Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a candidate’s experience, skills against internal peers and against the scope and responsibilities of the position.

Position Summary:

The primary purpose of this position is to lead the assigned customer’s strategy in concert with various internal stakeholders within PRUSA. This strategy is rooted in the customer’s route to shopper/consumer in-store and e-commerce/ digital approach with the goal of PRUSA brands outperforming the category and ultimately growing share. This individual will be responsible for strengthening & building relationships with customer buyer / category manager, merchandising & e-commerce teams in order to streamline customer & consumer selling solutions that drive the performance of PRUSA brands.

Major Responsibilities / Accountabilities:

• Lead and own customer strategy for PRUSA by building a joint business plan with the customer that leverages PRUSA brands, shopper, category, consumer and digital insights to deliver customer’s plan and beat the market for PRUSA brands.
• Communicate account priorities to ensure open communication and alignment on customer opportunities & disciplines.
• Lead, develop and implement annual customer calendar that supports key holidays and events for the customer that delivers programming and initiatives that support joint business planning targets for both the customer and PRUSA.
• Lead segmentation strategy for brand, package and multi-cultural programming
• Lead the creation of customer marketing and innovation in collaboration with the Customer Marketing, Merchandising, E-Commerce/Digital and Customer & Shopper Insights teams.
• Execute Customers’ strategy with PRUSA brands by utilizing category management and shopper insights to drive the size and value of PRUSA’s portfolio for the assigned national account customer base.
• Work closely with Sr. Customer Solutions Managers (SCSMs), Customer Solutions Managers (CSMs) and Customer & Commercial Planning & Analysis to build customer plan by market, brand, and package. The Director, National Chain Customers owns the strategy for course correction and must work closely with the markets and brands to adjust plan as necessary to deliver both the customer and PRUSA plan results.
• Work closely with distributor(s) counterparts to ensure execution and alignment of customer plan. Monitor the performance of the accounts by market with distributor partners to ensure delivery of the plan.
• Communicate Look of Success, programming, execution targets and implementation plans to the field (Region Managers and states) and brands.
• Partner with Sr. CSMs and CSMs to conduct post-programming analysis and report results to key stakeholders to include brand, finance, field leadership and chain leadership (communication vehicles include monthly scorecard reporting, PEP meetings, brand alignment meetings, etc.) Lead strategy and initiatives to course correct and drive innovation to close gaps.
• Lead strategy discussions and development of customer plan by collaborating with several cross-functional teams within the organization (marketing, digital, finance, field, customer operations, customer solutions, shopper insights, legislative leaders) to gain alignment with customer business plans.
• Work with National & Regional Customer Managers to ensure activation of local assets and programming.
• Establish execution scorecard for customer and track results.
• Identify plan gaps and accelerators and adjust customer plan accordingly to deliver targets and beat the competition.
• Work with markets to plan promotional features that include alignment on promotional pricing.

Nature & Scope (Including Dimensions):

Position typically works with the VP Regional Selling, National Accounts Off-Premise West, Region Managers, Brand Managers, Division Vice Presidents, Director Business Development, local Market Manager, and key distributor partners. Decisions have national impact and can significantly affect the performance and profitability of Pernod Ricard USA.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required.

Experience/Background:

• 7-10+ years of proven success in sales serving large diverse customers.
• Experience with direct key account or channel responsibility required.
• Excellent relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated success in distributor management, customer management and field operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to command an audience while delivering presentations.
• Business and Analytical Acumen
• Experience building a customer’s business plan.
• Success managing P&L.
• Understanding and leading category management activities.
• Ability to apply revenue growth management initiatives to customer business plan(s).
• Proficiency in applying analytics to provide business building solutions for the customer.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in a typical field environment, with moderate demands for movement and lifting.

Travel: Frequent travel to customer sites is required. (50% of the time)

Job Posting End Date:

Target Hire Date:

Target End Date:

Job Summary:

WHO ARE YOU?

Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at transportation coordination? Then you’re in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a love of the transportation realm. Is this you? Read on…

WHO ARE WE?

Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction.  The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority.

Throughout our 25-year history, Insomniac has produced almost 400 festivals, concerts and club nights for over 4 million attendees in California, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, New York, Texas, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom, with expansions into Brazil, China, Japan and India.  Insomniac’s premier annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the largest multi-day music festival in North America, and attracted more than 400,000 fans over three days in May 2019.  The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella, and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993.

THE ROLE

Insomniac is looking for an Artist Transportation crew member. This position will report to the Artist Transportation Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive artists to and from artist compound to stages
• Drive artist to and from site, hotel, and sometimes airport or helipad (if offsite driver)
• Reports to Artist Transportation Manager
• Some travel may be required (economy)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 18 or older
• Clean and presentable attire (show blacks)
• Must be motivated with an “Everything is possible” attitude
• Must be an active problem solver, instilled with a sense of urgency for projects large and small.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments
• May work in drastic temperature climates
• Must be willing to frequently travel to work events during holidays, evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Insomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Insomniac recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Insomniac may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.

Hiring Salary Range: $16.00-$25.00 USD

Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the California Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law. It is estimated based on what a successful California applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in California or perform the position from California. Similar positions located outside of California will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Insomniac takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the California Law, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

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The expected compensation for this position in California is:

**Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the California Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law. It is estimated based on what a successful California applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in California or perform the position from California. Similar positions located outside of California will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Live Nation takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the California Law, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others.  As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems.  We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

The Senior Purchasing Specialist role supports global procurement and supply chain functional areas of responsibility. This role will support the battery electric vehicle commodities and is responsible for purchase order management activity in support of the business operations. The position has direct interface and acts as a liaison between suppliers and the organization. It may include working level leadership of purchasing team members.

YOUR IMPACT

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Lead purchasing and order management activities to drive operational effectiveness.
• Ensure supplier and purchase order accuracy of master data in ERP and supplier portal and update/change data/information as required; resolve supply disruption issues.
• Conduct standard material cost reviews, cost variance/change analytics and execute action plans for cost management; update material cost standards and variances in ERP.
• Understand material/commodity index models and cost their impact on total cost of ownership.
• Execute approved value proposition/cost out projects.
• Lead supplier part warranty recovery campaign efforts.
• Participate in projects that drive performance and value capture through long term supply agreements.
• Lead supplier performance recovery and supplier risk mitigation activities; attend and lead supplier delivery performance discussions internally and in supplier business reviews.
• Lead mitigation of price increase threats and lead/support supplier negotiations.
• Execute supplier readiness for product launches (in coordination with NPD if applicable); review new parts and execute launch readiness initiatives for mid/high impact programs.
• Support new program launch readiness initiatives.
• Participate in supply chain optimization initiatives to improve material flow and capture value or reduce waste in the supply chain.
• Engage in category counsel initiatives.
• Train and mentor purchasing coordinator and associate positions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS  

• Bachelor’s degree with five (5) or more years of relevant experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to travel 10%.
• Relevant industry related certifications.
• Purchasing experience within the manufacturing industry.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional follow through and attention to detail.
• Strong time-management and prioritization skills, able to multi-task and prioritize competing requirements and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where requirements are constantly changing.
• Experience and proficiency with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.

WHY OSHKOSH?

Moving the future forward is our priority and this includes your future. We encourage professional development and champion our employees’ success through various skills and training opportunities. Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies™ by Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years, everything we do at Oshkosh is guided by our core values and the 15k+ team members around the world who embody them.

We put people first. We do the right thing. We persevere. We are better together.

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Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our reception desk by phone at +1 (920) 502.3009 or our talent acquisition team by email corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

About JLG, an Oshkosh company

JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.

The Category Specialist role is an intermediate level position within the supply chain category management and new product development functions. This role will support the organization by gathering and manipulating spend and commodity data in support of sourcing strategies and category management. The Category Specialist will develop category research using internal and external data, interpret data and trends and translate into opportunities for value capture. This role may also lead sub-categories.

YOUR IMPACT

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Data gathering and manipulation.

• Knowledge of data analytics tools; data analytics in a specific commodity/category.

• Critical thinking skills forming to connect the category data to the business.

• Knowledge of suppliers and supply markets.

• Knowledge of supplier relationships management and engagement.

• Understand supply market trends and how they impact the business.

• Skill for engineering technical drawings understanding, taxonomy and technical grammar.

• Gain an understanding of category the global market place.

• Assist and lead long-term agreement negotiations.

• Identify and communicate supply chain risk.

• Understand and communicate category/commodity prices including total cost of ownership models.

• Support strategic sourcing initiatives, with development understanding of strategic sourcing process.

• Regularly use influencing skills; utilizes project management to lead and coordinate programs from concept through launch and may be participant on council.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and three (3) or more years of experience in Supply Chain Management or a related field.

• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to travel 10-20%.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Purchasing experience within the manufacturing industry.

• Ability to effectively communicate.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Strong organizational skills with exceptional follow through and attention to detail.

• Strong time-management and prioritization skills, able to multi-task and prioritize competing requirements and meet deadlines.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where requirements are constantly changing.

• Experience and proficiency with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.

WHY OSHKOSH?

Moving the future forward is our priority and this includes your future. We encourage professional development and champion our employees’ success through various skills and training opportunities. Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies™ by Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years, everything we do at Oshkosh is guided by our core values and the ~15k+ team members around the world who embody them.

We put people first. We do the right thing. We persevere. We are better together.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our reception desk by phone at +1 (920) 502.3009 or our talent acquisition team by email corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

Leader, Component Distribution (P5)

As a member of Ciena’s Global Procurement Organization - Reporting to the Director of Procurement, EMS & Component Distribution – the Senior Leader, Component Distribution is responsible for driving the Supply Chain Evolution program, performance adherence, lowest total cost of ownership and supplier relationship management for Ciena’s component distribution partners.

The Senior Leader, Component Distribution is a tactical and strategic business partner, interfacing at all levels inside and outside of Ciena, with the ability to understand the business needs and drive results to meet the objectives. This position is also responsible for driving continuous improvement across the partners in the program.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implementation of the Arrow Evolution Model and transition to a new financial model meeting the needs of the increased spend through distribution programs.
• Driving end-to-end lowest total cost of ownership of material flowing through the component supply chain from component suppliers, through Ciena’s third component distribution partners and to/through contract manufacturers. This to be accomplished by ensuring the right model/fit and agreements are in place to enable the objectives and corresponding processes are put in place to track and drive adherence.
• Ensure continuity of supply for all components managed by the third-party component distribution partners; ensuring partners are driving the correct demand signals with purchase order coverage to suppliers and the corresponding supply schedule aligns with Ciena demand. Establish processes for engagement to ensure tight alignment between supply and demand and monitor indicators built-in to trigger supply constraints/misalignment to demand.
• Manage relationships and performance of component distribution partners in part, by coordinating quarterly business reviews through facilitating internal collaboration of stakeholders on scoring and reporting of KPIs for their areas of responsibilities.
• Build and manage internal and external relationships that help foster tighter engagement, collaboration, and more efficient, aligned execution. 
• Drive initiatives to improve operational efficiencies and challenge partners to provide new supply chain models and value-added services (Spot Buy Desk, Re-packaging service)
• Coordinate onboarding of new suppliers into the distribution programs through strong collaboration with Distribution Partners, Contract Manufacturing Partners, Suppliers and Ciena GCM teams
• Lead Weekly team meetings to review status on all issues/initiatives
• Drive Monthly reconciliation of invoices and settlements

SKILLS

• Demonstrates the ability to effectively persuade others to listen, commit, and act on a new approach
• Strategic mindset – always thinking of longer terms impacts and execution paths to reach strategic objectives.
• Excellent executive presence and organizational savvy
• Self-confident with an ability to accept and respond to challenges in a positive manner
• Emotionally mature and maintains a calm, open-minded, objective disposition in otherwise stressful situations
• Accepts ownership for all performance that falls under scope of responsibility
• Manages change, ambiguity, complexity and drives for results
• Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Effectively presents complex topics in a simple, concise manner to audiences at various levels and of various sizes
• Broad understanding of business issues, metrics, organizational finance, and linkages between operational performance and customer value
• Strong organizational and analytical skills in addition to advanced project leadership and management skills
• Data driven

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, supply chain, organizational management, or engineering

At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard.  Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.

Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.

Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at USCareers@airbus.com

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Job Description:

Position Summary:  

The position is part of the Airbus Procurement Operations team made up of cross national teams of Supply Chain Quality Managers, Specialists, and Transformation managers in the EU, North America & Asia.  The position supports on-time delivery and quality of Cabin elements (monuments, floor to floor, cabin equipment, etc) from suppliers and their sub-tiers as well as assessment of the supplier's rate readiness. 

The Supply Chain Quality Specialist is in daily contact with internal customers (located in the US and Europe) and with suppliers.

The position is located in Newport Beach, CA with a hybrid work schedule requiring local and national travel.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Act as expert/ specialist in supply chain and Quality management (New Product Introduction, Root cause analysis, E2E containment & prevention, APQP, Gemba, audits and assessments)

• Be a local referent for Operational excellence and AOS bricks deployment

• Coach and secure knowledge transfer within the SCQM teams in order to drive continuous up-skilling of the community

• Establish a cross-commodity network.  Identify synergies across Cabin commodity and harmonize ways of working

• Improve Airbus methods and procedures

• Assess supplier during tendering phase and contribute to the selection decision

• Manage complex crisis, including stakeholder management & associated reporting

• Manage complex NPI and Transfers of Work to ensure industrial maturity and qualification before serial phase

• Manage complex quality events

• Identify the supplier industrial risks and propose mitigation actions

• Verify and reinforce supplier compliance to Airbus Supplier Requirements (ASR) and airworthiness requirements. Provide guidance and expertise to the SCQM on how to close compliance gaps

• Assess the Supplier capacity, capability & performance and contribute to the supplier development and transformation

• Actively contribute to commodity roadmaps

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training:  

Education

• A Bachelor's Degree in aerospace or industrial engineering, supply chain management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Experience

• 7-10 years professional experience in a procurement operations environment (monitoring, auditing, developing suppliers/operations) or equivalent

• Preferred: Aerospace industry and/or manufacturing experience

• Knowledge and expertise in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), structured problem solving, Risk Management, and Continuous Improvement (Lean Six Sigma)

• Experience leading industrial capacity audits and quality assessments

Licensure/Certifications

• Preferred: Green Belt/Black Belt certification, CPIM certification (Certified in Production & Inventory Management)

• Valid driver's license required

• Valid Passport required

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities

• Required: Knowledge of Supply Chain and Quality Processes

• Preferred: Knowledge of Quality Regulations, Quality Core Tools Knowledge, Practical Problem Solving, International standards, Authorities / Regulations / Standards, Knowledge of QMS, Auditing/Assessing, IPCA+ and CCP tools

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-lingual, multi-cultural environment required

• Ability to effectively coordinate the work of others with different technical skills and experiences required

• Ability to lead problem definition using a matrix organization and without direct management authority by leveraging communication and interpersonal skills required

• Demonstrated capability to adapt and thrive in a high-paced, complex international environment required

• High-level of organizational and multi-tasking skills mandatory

• Excellent people and stakeholder relationship management is essential

• Ability to produce independent data, analysis, and reporting essential

• Knowledge of value stream and process mapping desired

Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages)

• Business-level English fluent (written, spoken) mandatory. French, Spanish or German are advantageous

• Ability to summarize complex industrial situations in a clear manner

• Team Player with good communication skills, customer-oriented, problem solving and flexible way of working

Technical Systems Proficiency

• Proficient in Google Applications equivalent to Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PPT, Word)

• Ability to learn internal Airbus software tools 

Travel Required:

• 50% Domestic and International

• Regular travel anticipated between Airbus sites and suppliers

Eligibility:

• Authorization to work in the U.S. is required

Decision Making, Complexity:

The Job holder will be part of a team and will be able to act autonomously but operationally driven by the Procurement commodity in Europe. The management support for the Job Holder is US based, as are the suppliers. Most internal customers will be based in Europe.

Nature of Contacts:

Involved, negotiation type communication on a daily basis with internal and external parties.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands are primarily associated with travel (ability to travel by car and plane and carry luggage), walking/standing/sitting at supplier sites, communicating (hearing, speaking, typing),  and working for long periods of time on a computer (vision, sitting). 

Equal Opportunity:

Airbus is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Airbus is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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Overview & Responsibilities

MANAGER - SUPPLY CHAIN CONTRACTS ADMINSTRATION

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• Manage operations of Contract Administration within the Global Supply Chain and GPS Organization(s). 

This individual will be an employee of Elliott Company (US) but will have Elliott global responsibilities for the review and negotiation of supply chain/GPS contracts.

For Contract Administration: In managing this work the contract manager will be responsible for evaluating and developing negotiating strategies and training to maintain and enhance the effectiveness of the supply chain/GPS departments.    The manager will also interface with suppliers, Elliott Supply Chain/GPS executives and various supply chain and GPS resources to insure effective use of the department in their contract management efforts.  The manager will also review, coordinate, administer and resolve all commercial contractual terms and conditions of purchases for all products and services worldwide in line with Elliott Corporate policies in order to minimize risk and exposure to the organization.    

BACKGROUND and EXPERIENCE

Education:

• Law Degree/Juris Doctorate (No lapse in license); alternatively, a master’s degree in a business-related disciple with equivalent experience in sales or purchasing commercial contract law and negotiation as denoted below. 

Experience:

• Must have at least 10 years’ experience reviewing and negotiating complex international purchasing contracts.

• Have a background in negotiating strategy development.

• Ability to manage and motivate people on a remote basis.

• Must have a background in contract administration as well as domestic and international order administration.

• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Must maintain legal standing by maintain proficiency through CLE.

• Must be decisive and possess strong negotiation skills.

• Must have the skills and abilities to negotiate with Corporate Officers and Attorneys, Suppliers, Customers, Supply Chain Management Leadership and Team Members.

• An appreciation of European contract law would be a definite advantage.

NATURE OF THE JOB

• Supervise, develop and evaluate the Global Supply Chain and GPS Department’s team member’s capabilities in developing/negotiating strategies and effectiveness in identifying risk areas within transaction terms and conditions.  Develop, implement and maintain effective programs for the review and resolution of purchasing contract language in line with Corporate Supply Chain Contract Risk Management Policies.

• Negotiate contracts with the most favorable conditions to minimize the risk of losses to the organization, while maintaining good relationships with our suppliers.

• Administer Corporate Policies and Procedures regarding contracts. Includes educating supply chain department with respect to the same.

• Administer activities covered by specific broad policies, but position often requires recognizing and resolving unusual contractual requirements which might, if unresolved, pose serious risks to the organization.

CONTACT WITH OTHERS

• Internally:   Senior Elliott Group executive management, Area Vice President and Managers, the Elliott Legal Department all Supply Chain/GPS personnel, Credit, Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Programs and other various groups as required.

• Externally:   Suppliers - extensive contacts with executives and sales, Customers and other various external groups as required.

• Travel:  Occasional for training and negotiations with suppliers.

SUPERVISION

• Supervisor. Develop, evaluate and enhance the Supply Chain/GPS Resources capabilities in developing and negotiating strategies and effectiveness in identifying risk areas within terms and conditions. 

Other data or description

• Responsible for personal approval of contracts and supply chain agreements up to TBD and recommendation for approval of those in excess of TBD.

• Evaluate supply chain contract terms and conditions for contractual and legal risk and craft terms that are more focused on order risks and limit and then develop negotiating strategies to implement lower risk terms.  

• Success or failure to secure favorable contracts could affect OTD, profits, and incremental future sales in addition to direct and indirect liabilities.

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Evaluate effectiveness of supply chain/GPS departmental resources in developing negotiation strategy, handling supplier negotiation sessions and resolution of risk issues.

• Review and resolve terms and conditions on all major proposals and contracts as well as all contracts / orders requiring signed acceptance regardless of value. The aim is to identify and resolve unfavorable language.

• Negotiate with supplier representatives and / or supplier personnel, acceptable supply chain contract language.

• Complete risk assessment worksheet for Business Unit negotiation status.

• Ensure turnaround of items submitted into the contracts administration database within 10 days of receipt and monitoring relative work volume and request additional resources in times of heavy demand for services.

• Provide assistance and expertise through training when required to assist Supply Chain/GPS personnel in communicating Elliott contract requirements to suppliers.

• Establish long-term agreements with critical/strategic suppliers to help ensure best value options for Elliott Group.

• Coordinate and ensure that all proper signing authorities are observed on Supply Chain contracts.

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