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This is a job summary which includes essential job duties of the position. More specific information regarding duties may be provided upon request for particular locations and facilities.

The Sr. Sourcing Manager is responsible for strategically managing all aspects of (Cost, Quality and Delivery) assigned supply base and product groups, determined by annual spend, business impact, customer impact and overall critical factor for the success of the supply chain. The Sr. Sourcing Manager leads a cross-functional strategic sourcing team of professionals to select best-in-class or world class suppliers, including direct reporting responsibility of Productivity Engineers, Quality Engineers and Sourcing Managers

Responsibilities will include:

·Developing and implementing plans to drive Supplier productivity gains, DPO, lead-time, in-bound service level improvement and supplier quality goals for assigned product groups.

·Implementing and managing the Newell Rubbermaid Supplier Performance Scorecard process for identified strategic suppliers within the assigned product groups, working with the Supplier Quality organization supporting the PIC Buyer/Planners according to published and agreed to roles and responsibilities.

·Driving supplier consolidation and consolidated leveraging opportunities.

·Being knowledgeable on commercial issues associated with all existing and new suppliers within assigned product group.

·Supporting new product development process.

·Emulating and driving Newell Rubbermaid's Purchasing operating Culture and vision for Integrity, Attitude, Leadership, Teamwork and Results.

· Bachelors/University degree in Purchasing, Operations, Supply Chain Management or related Business degree required; Engineering discipline a plus.

· 7 years purchasing, sourcing, buying, manufacturing, retail buying or operations experience required.

· Ability to meet travel requirements (approved 20-40% required).

· Understand the drivers of financial performance and manage them.

· Excellent written & verbal communication skills

· Strong leadership and communication skills.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

· Proven record of maximizing cost saving, quality and delivery metrics while driving continuous improvements through strategic sourcing

· Conflict Management/Resolution experience.

· Negotiating Skills.

· Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously.

· Ability to document detailed process and functional specifications as required.

· Proven successful track record on cross-functional team projects, including leading teams

· Strong problem-solving skills with ability to build a business case for proposed solution

· Strong strategic skills with ability and vision to map out "to be" business processes

· Demonstrated ability to influence and foster collaborative relationships

· Experience to International sourcing

· SAP APO experience is desirable, particularly with PPDS, SNP and/or CIF configuration and maintenance. - No longer sure this is applicable

· Thorough understanding of MRP concepts, and various optimization techniques for PP. CPIM certification/training is desirable.

Preferred Technical Experience and other Requirements:

·Experience implementing SAP R3 and/or mySAP ERP, a plus

·Experience with ASAP methodology and SAP Solution Manager, a plus - No longer sure this is applicable

·Consumer Products Industry Experience

·Textile/Components experience is preferred.

Newell Rubbermaid and its Business Units are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply.]]> http://brandsthatmatter.jobs2web.com/job/ATLANTA-Sr_-Manager-Sourcing-Job-GA-30301/682627/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://brandsthatmatter.jobs2web.com/job/ATLANTA-Sr_-Manager-Sourcing-Job-GA-30301/682627/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS
RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a job summary which includes essential job duties of the position. More specific information regarding duties may be provided upon request for particular locations and facilities.

The Sr. Sourcing Manager is responsible for strategically managing all aspects of (Cost, Quality and Delivery) assigned supply base and product groups, determined by annual spend, business impact, customer impact and overall critical factor for the success of the supply chain. The Sr. Sourcing Manager leads a cross-functional strategic sourcing team of professionals to select best-in-class or world class suppliers, including direct reporting responsibility of Productivity Engineers, Quality Engineers and Sourcing Managers

Responsibilities will include:

·Developing and implementing plans to drive Supplier productivity gains, DPO, lead-time, in-bound service level improvement and supplier quality goals for assigned product groups.

·Implementing and managing the Newell Rubbermaid Supplier Performance Scorecard process for identified strategic suppliers within the assigned product groups, working with the Supplier Quality organization supporting the PIC Buyer/Planners according to published and agreed to roles and responsibilities.

·Driving supplier consolidation and consolidated leveraging opportunities.

·Being knowledgeable on commercial issues associated with all existing and new suppliers within assigned product group.

·Supporting new product development process.

·Emulating and driving Newell Rubbermaid's Purchasing operating Culture and vision for Integrity, Attitude, Leadership, Teamwork and Results.

· Bachelors/University degree in Purchasing, Operations, Supply Chain Management or related Business degree required; Engineering discipline a plus.

· 7 years purchasing, sourcing, buying, manufacturing, retail buying or operations experience required.

· Ability to meet travel requirements (approved 20-40% required).

· Understand the drivers of financial performance and manage them.

· Excellent written & verbal communication skills

· Strong leadership and communication skills.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

· Proven record of maximizing cost saving, quality and delivery metrics while driving continuous improvements through strategic sourcing

· Conflict Management/Resolution experience.

· Negotiating Skills.

· Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously.

· Ability to document detailed process and functional specifications as required.

· Proven successful track record on cross-functional team projects, including leading teams

· Strong problem-solving skills with ability to build a business case for proposed solution

· Strong strategic skills with ability and vision to map out "to be" business processes

· Demonstrated ability to influence and foster collaborative relationships

· Experience to International sourcing

· SAP APO experience is desirable, particularly with PPDS, SNP and/or CIF configuration and maintenance. - No longer sure this is applicable

· Thorough understanding of MRP concepts, and various optimization techniques for PP. CPIM certification/training is desirable.

Preferred Technical Experience and other Requirements:

·Experience implementing SAP R3 and/or mySAP ERP, a plus

·Experience with ASAP methodology and SAP Solution Manager, a plus - No longer sure this is applicable

·Consumer Products Industry Experience

·Woods/Steel/Stock experience preferred.

Newell Rubbermaid and its Business Units are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply.]]> http://brandsthatmatter.jobs2web.com/job/ATLANTA-Sr_-Manager-Sourcing-Job-GA-30301/682628/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://brandsthatmatter.jobs2web.com/job/ATLANTA-Sr_-Manager-Sourcing-Job-GA-30301/682628/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS
This is a job summary which includes essential job duties of the position. More specific information regarding duties may be provided upon request for particular locations and facilities.

Newell Rubbermaid - Decor, a leading manufacturer of custom blinds, shades, drapery hardware, and cabinet hardware is currently seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to add to its dynamic, high-energy and results-driven staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Develop financial analyses for new product introductions and assigned customers.

· Analyze promotional/pricing opportunities using financial models.

· Analyze SG&A expenses, develop forecasts, and explain variances versus budget and latest estimate.

· Budget, forecast, and report customer rebate programs.

· Prepare and analyze monthly Customer/Product Profitability and/or Billing Meeting to assist management with decision-making.

· Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

· Remain compliant with SOX and GAAP principles in assigned areas.

· Assist in internal and external audit process.

· Perform ad-hoc analysis as requested by senior management.

·Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, MBA or CPA preferred.

·3-5 years experience in finance/accounting, with a demonstrated record of increasing levels of responsibility. Consumer products experience preferred.

·Ability to develop financial analyses and support a conclusion within limited time constraints utilizing limited or less than perfect information.

·Strong foundation with Microsoft Office products (primarily Excel, Powerpoint, and Access).

·Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

·Results oriented. Must be flexible and able to prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines.

·Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interact with high credibility at various levels within the organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

·Consumer Products Industry Experience

·CPA or MBA a plus

·SAP, Hyperion and COGNOS experience a plus

Newell Rubbermaid And its Business Units are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply.]]> http://brandsthatmatter.jobs2web.com/job/ATLANTA-Senior-Financial-Analyst-Job-GA-30301/680682/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://brandsthatmatter.jobs2web.com/job/ATLANTA-Senior-Financial-Analyst-Job-GA-30301/680682/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS
This is a job summary which includes essential job duties of the position. More specific information regarding duties may be provided upon request for particular locations and facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will be responsible for all cost accounting functions relating to the Cabinet Hardware Division as well as providing overall financial support for the Décor Sourcing Team.

· Prepare, post, and approve journal entries dealing with standard cost, freight, distribution, MUV, and inventory (including E&O) for the Cabinet side of the business.

· Prepare, post, and approve journal entries involving material price variance for both the Cabinet and Window side of the business.

· Reconcile balance sheet accounts for inventory (B2P and E&O), A/P, Inbound and Outbound Freight.

· Support the supply chain and operations teams by providing analysis on Cabinet inventory, E&O, freight, and the overall Décor division by reporting out on supplier spend, MPV, and sourcing productivity.

· Participate in the monthly estimate and the annual budgeting process for cost line items (std cost, purchase burden, PPV, D&T).

· Lead annual cost roll process for the Cabinet Hardware Division.

· Assist in annual internal and external audits.

· Assist in preparation of SAP implementation.

· Management responsibility for one direct report (to be added in the future).

· Other responsibilities to be assigned when move is complete and accounting team is more defined.

·Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

·5 to 7 years experience in similar field

·Very strong Microsoft Excel and Access skills

·Experience with ASI/NOPS

·CPA preferred

·Ability to work independently manage multiple tasks

Preferred Qualifications:

·Consumer Products Industry Experience

·CPA and MBA desired

Newell Rubbermaid and its Business Units are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply.]]> http://brandsthatmatter.jobs2web.com/job/ATLANTA-Sourcing-Controller-Job-GA-30301/680683/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://brandsthatmatter.jobs2web.com/job/ATLANTA-Sourcing-Controller-Job-GA-30301/680683/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS
The Consumer Affairs Representative is responsible for a positive 2-way interaction and resolution of Consumer Affairs contacts. This includes handling contacts via phone, email, and letter on a timely basis. This position is responsible for responding to consumer concerns in a way that turns a negative incident into a positive experience, thereby influencing the consumer to continue to use the brand. This position acts as a liaison between the business and its consumers. Ensures relevant data is accurately captured in order to provide meaningful feedback to the business. Identifies potential risk contacts and escalates to the business in a timely fashion in order to protect the business from negative publicity or loss of consumers due to negative word of mouth. Must represent Goody Products, Inc. in an accurate and caring way.

The Consumer Affairs Representative is on the phone daily and is responsible for all incoming contacts from first contact to full closure. This individual will need to develop excellent product knowledge and have a solid understanding of contacts that are sensitive and require immediate escalation. This role will support the execution of surveys and polls and will also look for continuous improvement opportunities that increase the department's efficiency and response to the consumer.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·Provide a satisfying and knowledgeable resource for our consumers. Manage difficult consumers with expertise and professionalism.

·Respond to all correspondence in an expeditious and professional manner.

·Responsible for developing and providing responses that are consistent with established policies and procedures.

·Maintain database to capture consumer inquiries/concerns and provide detailed information/reporting to marketing and operations.

·Work with Marketing Department to become more educated on consumer needs and concerns to better service incoming inquiries received via phone, mail, or email.

·Work with quality/marketing to establish and execute consumer polls and surveys.

·Responsible for managing our Ecommerce customer base. Work closely with the Sample Room Supervisor to expeditiously process Ecommerce orders.

·Performs other related duties as required.

·High School diploma or equivalent

·In current position at least one year

·Acceptable attendance and safety record

·Computer experience required in Excel and Word

·Experience with SAP preferred.

·Data entry skills

·Excellent communication skills verbal and written

·Detail Oriented

·Ability to work with minimal supervision

·Ability to work overtime and flexible hours when required

·Must pass basic skills test

Preferred Qualifications:

Consumer Products Industry Experience

Newell Rubbermaid and its Business Units are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply.]]> http://brandsthatmatter.jobs2web.com/job/UNION-CITY-Consumer-Affairs-Representative-Job-GA-30291/680684/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://brandsthatmatter.jobs2web.com/job/UNION-CITY-Consumer-Affairs-Representative-Job-GA-30291/680684/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS
Our Commitment to supporting a diverse workplace and work environment is based on sound business judgment, a desire to win the war for talent by attracting and retaining the very best employees, and a fundamental belief in and respect for the individual. Interested in making the world a better place? We invite you to explore our current opportunities.

This is a job summary which includes essential job duties of the position. More specific information regarding duties may be provided upon request for particular locations and facilities.

The Assistant Treasurer will report to the Treasurer and will be responsible for capital structure management, financing, global cash management, interest and cash forecasting, developing and maintaining banking relationships, global financial risk management, FAS 133, SOX compliance and special assignments including acquisitions and divestitures. Responsible for the global cash and financial risk management functions of Newell Rubbermaid, cash and short-term investment management and capital structure management. Additional responsibilities include the following:

·Provide advice and implement financing alternatives to meet company objectives and minimize the company's cost of capital.

·Regularly evaluate long term funding alternatives, including evolving financing technology and equity.

·Forecast cash flow, estimate financing requirements and recommend appropriate timing and type of funding.

·Manage the company's global and in-country cash pooling to provide adequate liquidity to fund the working capital needs of the business while minimizing excess cash balances.

·Manage the company's commercial paper and letter of credit programs.

·Manage the company's revolving credit program and develop and maintain relationships with participating banks.

·Develop relationships with other banks and financing institutions that may have a strategic fit with Newell Rubbermaid.

·Manage the company's interest expense budget.

·Work closely with the tax, legal and accounting functions on internal financing arrangements, capitalizations repatriation of cash, acquisitions, divestitures, etc

·Manage the company's interest rate, foreign exchange and commodities risk management programs, including forecasting rates and recommendations hedging strategies.

·Oversee the execution of risk management strategies, including SWAPS, forwards, options, spot transactions, locks, derivatives and balance sheet hedges.

·Ensure the company's compliance with all accounting policies relating to treasury activity (cash, investments, debt, capital, interest, derivatives, fx, etc.) including FAS 133 and update Sarbanes.

·Perform funding analysis and provide recommendations relating to acquisition opportunities.

·Ensure effective integration of acquisitions and TSA's relating to divestitures.

·Develop and maintain treasury KPI's and performance metric reporting.

·Full budget responsibility for global treasury functions.

·Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting required; Masters degree preferred

·7-10 years experience in corporate treasury

·International experience required, including foreign currency and foreign debt

·Strong finance/accounting background and the demonstrated ability to lead and motivate people

·Experience with hedge accounting and accounting for derivatives

·Strong corporate cash and risk management experience

·Aggressive, creative, articulate, results oriented

·Ability to grow and change with the organization

·The ability to prioritize and effectively delegate is also a must

Preferred Qualifications:

·Consumer Products Industry experience

·Experience with SAP and SAP Treasury application

Newell Rubbermaid and its Business Units are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply.]]> http://brandsthatmatter.jobs2web.com/job/ATLANTA-Assistant-Treasurer-Job-GA-30301/680690/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://brandsthatmatter.jobs2web.com/job/ATLANTA-Assistant-Treasurer-Job-GA-30301/680690/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS
This is a job summary which includes essential job duties of the position. More specific information regarding duties may be provided upon request for particular locations and facilities.

General Function :

This position is responsible for leading a team engineers and support staff responsible for new product development and product engineering for the Culinary Lifestyles business. Primary responsibilities include oversight and development of all core Calphalon products including the project management, detailed product engineering, packaging design and development, and product specifications of 40 projects annually. The role involves significant cross functional collaboration with leaders in Marketing, Sales, Industrial Design, Sourcing, and Finance. The role will build detailed forward looking product plans working with the Director of Product Marketing and lead their team in the execution of those to specific financial and quality goals on aggressive development timelines The position reports to the Vice President of Supply Chain and R&D.

Duties and Responsibilities :

· Management of Technical Development Staff: Responsible for managing a team of 6-7 development engineers and project managers to deliver key new product development projects. Aggressively drive projects to schedule and business plan deliverables driving incremental net sales for the business unit annually.

· Management of Engineering Services Staff: Responsible for leadership to supervisor of engineering services, providing vision and direction for CAD standards and capabilities as well as product specification documentation in SAP.

· Management of Packaging Engineering: Responsible for providing leadership to packaging engineer in the development and evaluation of decorative and structural packaging for all Culinary Lifestyles products.

· New Product Development Process Improvement - Responsible for improvements to Newell's Consumer Driven Innovation (CDI), stage gate product development process. Track performance and drive improvements on key development metrics; speed to market, net sales $ per project, % projects on time/on business plan, etc.

· Cross Functional Interaction - Work cooperatively with peers in Marketing, Sales, Sourcing, and Industrial Design to align future product plans, development resource requirements, and capabilities to Culinary Lifestyles strategic plan.

· Team Development: Provide development through mentoring, coaching, and constructive feedback to direct reports and development team members. Identify critical skills and abilities required and development plans for staff.

· This position requires a bachelor's or masters degree in engineering or science with a minimum of 12 years of product development leadership and project management experience in a stage gate product development environment.

· Successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in managing a large number of projects through a team of direct reports in a cross functional environment. Organizational skills, aggressive drive for performance, and extremely high levels of personal accountability are required.

· Experience in working with Asian suppliers/partners on new product development is required.

· Must have excellent communication, interpersonal, writing, and presentation skills and have demonstrated the ability to lead by direct control and influence for positive business outcomes.

· A fundamental knowledge of metals, metal forming, metal coatings, and high temperature plastics is strongly desired.

· A fundamental knowledge of Pro Engineer (Wildfire 3.0) and SAP is strongly desired.

Preferred Qualifications:

Consumer Products Industry Experience

Newell Rubbermaid and its Business Units are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply.]]> http://brandsthatmatter.jobs2web.com/job/ATLANTA-Director,-Research-and-Development-Job-GA-30301/569360/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://brandsthatmatter.jobs2web.com/job/ATLANTA-Director,-Research-and-Development-Job-GA-30301/569360/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS
This is a job summary which includes essential job duties of the position. More specific information regarding duties may be provided upon request for particular locations and facilities.

The Lead Quality Assurance Testing Analyst will work with technical and business teams to design, implement and support the Quality Assurance for our Global Rollout. Contribute to process integration and to provide framework, strategy and templates for gathering and analyzing / managing testing requirements.

The company is live with a full suite of SAP systems - ECC 5.0, BI, SRM/EBP, APO, Solution Manager/Service Desk, Portal and PI. Must have 4 years in Test Automation and Performance Testing with SAP Applications.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

SAP

· Experience with SAP ECC 5.0 and ECC 6.0 due to planned upgrade.

· Experience with BI, SRM/EBP, APO, PI and Solution Manager

· High level knowledge of SAP processing in following areas: Order to Cash, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management and Finance.

Performance Testing:

§ Develop process, methodology and tools to support integration, regression and performance testing cycles

§ Scope, develop, and execute performance testing cycles utilizing HP LoadRunner (LR) ®.

§ Work closely with the process and basis teams to monitor and optimize performance.

Integration Testing:

§ Architect and administer HP Quality Center (QC) ® to support test creation, test execution, defect management, and reporting.

§ Train process team and business users on Quality Center usage and procedures.

§ Architect and administer Quality Center to support the Scope Change Request process

Regression Testing:

§ Architect and administer Quality Center to support test creation, test execution, issue management, and reporting during the monthly cycles.

§ Scope out and develop test cases (including data requirements)

§ Automate test cases utilizing HP QuickTest Pro (QTP) ®.

Overall Testing Responsibilities:

§ Manage the tool environments to support future space requirements, hardware requirements, operating system upgrades, database upgrades, and software upgrades

§ Provide strategic direction for IT Governance as it relates to Tools, Methodology and Testing. Architect the Training Strategy for process team and business users on Quality Center usage and procedures.

§ Influence positive changes to operational business processes by developing workable solutions aligned with business objectives and SAP standard functionality.

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Technical Skills:

§ Extensive experience with the QTP® SAP and Web Add-Ins

§ Strong web performance testing experience a must

§ Web Services Performance Testing is a plus

§ Experience with writing custom code and using function libraries

§ Well versed in one or more standard programming languages (e.g. Visual Basic or C)

§ Basic knowledge in structured program design and coding methodologies

§ Strong Microsoft Office skills

Business Skills:

§ Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively express technical concepts.

§ Strong writing skills

§ Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills

§ Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills

§ Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced team environment

Education:

§ Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

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Preferred: Consumer Products

Newell Rubbermaid and its Business Units are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply.]]> http://brandsthatmatter.jobs2web.com/job/ATLANTA-SAP-Lead-Quality-Assurance-Testing-Analyst-Job-GA-30301/606051/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://brandsthatmatter.jobs2web.com/job/ATLANTA-SAP-Lead-Quality-Assurance-Testing-Analyst-Job-GA-30301/606051/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS
This is a job summary which includes essential job duties of the position. More specific information regarding duties may be provided upon request for particular locations and facilities.

· Manage installation, maintenance and support of complex Hyperion technical infrastructures, hardware, and system software component

Provide support to those supporting the Hyperion environment in areas such as project execution, design and job estimation, in conjunction with other departments

· Coordinate and plan with infrastructure teams outages and maintenance

· Maintain industry/technical knowledge base and facilitate/maintain industry relationships

· Manage Hyperion Application Environment: FDM, Planning, Essbase, Performance Management environments:

· Server Maintenance and day to day management

· Server Performance monitoring and resource utilization

· Technical/Desktop Support for Hyperion Users

· Technical Incident Management (internal and vendor)

· Application Maintenance and day to day management

· Application Patches Implementation

· BRS Environment Management

· UAT, Staging (Training) and Development Server Management

· Support Lifecycle Management

· Provide technical support for all Hyperion applications

· Must Have 2 years of the following:

o Hyperion Planning System 9.3.0 and above

o Hyperion Reporting 3.1

o Hyperion Reports

o Hyperion Analyzer

o Hyperion System 9 Financial Management

o Hyperion System 9 Shared Services version 9.2.0.1

o Microsoft Windows XP (and lower)

o Essbase, MS Exchange, VPN, Webservers: Apache. Tomcat, Weblogic,

o Networking: Cisco Routers, Switches, F5 Load Balancer

o Terminal Servers (MS any), Disaster Recovery, MS SQL

o Linux, Windows, Installation and Environment Migration Skills

· Expert level engineering and architectural skills required in regard to Hyperion installations

· Candidate should have experience in a large, complex environment. Needed soft skills include ability to work with other technical teams to implement the best technical solutions

· Customer service and project management skills a must

Key Relationships:

· Newell Infrastructure Teams

· Financial IT Leaders

· Infrastructure Manager

· Leads from Corporate Financial Systems, SAP Financial Team, and Business Leads

Education:

Bachelors Degree, or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Consumer Products Industry Experience

Newell Rubbermaid and its Business Units are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply.]]> http://brandsthatmatter.jobs2web.com/job/ATLANTA-Hyperion-Infrastructure-Lead-Job-GA-30301/622742/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://brandsthatmatter.jobs2web.com/job/ATLANTA-Hyperion-Infrastructure-Lead-Job-GA-30301/622742/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS
This is a job summary which includes essential job duties of the position. More specific information regarding duties may be provided upon request for particular locations and facilities.

Newell Rubbermaid needs to hire an Order to Cash Business Analyst with SAP full life-cycle experience to participate and implement an enterprise-wide SAP solution. This OTC/SD Analyst will be part of an Enterprise SAP team that is responsible for their knowledge transfer from Order to Cash Team, including both Newell business teams and SAP Project team members , and support of the company*s SAP ECC application. Candidate role is responsible for order management standardizations, review as is and to be processes, recommend best practice process and system solutions for our global Newell Rubbermaid businesses.

This position will be a key contributor on the Global Order to Cash Process Transformation project that will consist of multiple implementations over several years that will re-design existing processes, implement new, more effective processes and align the organization to support them.

This role will impact several of the key functional and business units across Newell Rubbermaid. This position will work with Business Process Teams (OTC), Data, Finance, EDI, Portal and other teams in the implementation of the business processes, documenting the business process and data quality requirements, and designing and configuring the R/3 environments to support the organization's To-Be order management process vision. This is a long-term, multi-phase rollout that includes all activities, through realization and support

Responsibilities include gathering business requirements, designing, functional specification writing, testing, and implementing solutions for critical business initiatives. This is not a developer or technical position , but technical skills are helpful when working with developers on projects. This is a functional order to cash business analyst role working on a technology project.

In addition, the individual should comply with the following Guiding Principles:

1. The benefit and optimization to company overall will take precedence over the needs of the individual component.

2. Processes will align with strategies, policies, standards and best practices in order to guarantee the health of the business as well as have customers as a top priority.

3. Change is a certainty and participation in the team is mandatory. We will commit our best and brightest people as well as sufficient resources giving us the greatest possibility of success. We will approach it as an investment with a cost benefit analysis.

4. We will communicate information frequently and effectively through proper channels to ensure understanding, consistency, clarity and buy in.

5. Solution design will be global, forward thinking and scalable.

6. ERP functionality gaps will be addressed in the following order: (1) Modify our process, (2) Customization/enhancements to the chosen. Customization/enhancements will be minimized and will meet a litmus test.

Key Responsibilities :

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* Receive the knowledge transfer from Order to Cash Team, including both Newell Rubbermaid business partners and SAP team members.

* Conduct presentations to validate business processes and Enterprise Systems solutions with SMEs and business leaders.

* Document configuration requirements and validate the design with business leads

* Responsible for Course Material for assigned sub process areas within order to cash. Both material content and train the business trainers.

* Document Business Process Procedures and Work Step Instructions

* Commit to reach consensus on key decisions in a timely manner

* Escalate issues to the Business Process Leader

* Provide integration testing plans and execution

* Go Live Support at business sites

* Participate in the design of reports, forms, interfaces, and conversions for Order Management processes

* Provide post-implementation production support

* Work with BI to provide business reporting solutions for order to cash areas.

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Job Qualifications - Competencies:

* Previous experience as a functional business analyst executing in SAP (customer service, order management, billing, shared services, transportation).

* 5 years experience in SAP Order to Cash, at least 1 full cycle implementation

* Strong verbal and written communication skills; as well as demonstrating effective listening.

* Possess strong attention to details.

* A balanced mix of skills * driver and facilitator, tactical leader and doer

* Demonstrated ability to balance priorities

* Knowledgeable in technology

* Strong judgment, issues management and problem analysis techniques in order to work across the firm with both technical and business organizations to resolve conflicts and deliver functionality

Job Qualifications * Behaviors :

* Committed to the success of the assigned business process.

* Ability to work on a diversified team that includes cross-divisional internal resources as well as external resources.

* Ability to make decisions under time constraints.

* Ability to take initiative and ownership; and be accountable for integrity of the system.

* Ability to visualize the organization and business impacts of process change while being detail oriented.

* Possess a positive attitude and innovative approach in problem solving.

* Be an excellent communicator - verbal and written

* Willingness and ability to incur significant travel throughout the project

* Significant work experience in these fields

Direct Skills :

* Exceptional oral and written communication skills and strong presentation skills.

* Strong leadership, high energy, enthusiasm, initiative and entrepreneurship

* Minimum of 2 years SAP pricing experience

* Provide Project Management skills

* Intermediate Excel, Powerpoint, Projects, Visio

DESIRED:

* Experience with large-scale implementation and upgrades in SAP ERP implementations.

* Three full life cycle implementation

* Order Management and SAP experience outside of North America

* Sap EEC 6.0 experience

* Consumer Products Industry experience

* Significant Order Management superuser experience with high concentration in customer service

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, or Business Administration, Computer Sciences or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Consumer Products Industry Experience

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