Sourcing Business Operations Manager – New Balance Lawrence, MA

Overview

New Balance has a history of 100 years of enduring performance and is still running strong today. Part of what makes New Balance so unique is our commitment to making products that not only provide performance, but also superior fit and comfort. The same attention that is placed on our athletic shoes and apparel is also placed on our associates. We seek talented individuals that fit into our team-oriented atmosphere. Additionally, we are proud to have an environment that offers the comfort of a true work/life balance. If you are looking for a NEW BALANCE, read on!

Responsibilities

As a Sourcing Business Operations Manager, you will represent the overseas manufacturing operations for footwear in all global business interactions with supply chain functions and commercial operations. You will ensure the right business tools, resources, and solutions are deployed to effectively deliver volume at the lowest possible cost. You will closely monitor and drive key performance indicators, provide visibility to key focus areas, drive standardization and reporting formats, and lead weekly KPI meetings. You will provide direction to identify the most critical improvement areas, anticipate potential delivery issues, and work with internal partners to resolve problems. Alongside the supply planning team, you will ensure that the rules of engagement—factory lead times, commitments for factories and styles, capacity limits, etc.—are clearly set with sourcing. You will manage the debit notes global process. You will be responsible for supervising finished shoe sourcing buyers.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred with a minimum of 5 years of related supply chain functions experience. Supervisory skills desired.

Must have hands-on experience developing and implementing supply chain process improvements.

Experience building and fostering strategic working relationships.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to facilitate change.

Strong analytical, decision-making and project management skills required.

Our products are designed to meet the diverse needs of consumers and our benefits are designed to meet the diverse needs of our associates. We have developed a benefits package that is sure to fit your way of life. Our low-cost medical and dental coverage and onsite wellness program will help you lead a healthy lifestyle. We offer a 401k plan with an employer match, making it possible to save for retirement. Most positions offer a flexible work schedule, work from home options, and a 37.5 hour work week. We provide a generous vacation package and even allow paid time off to volunteer in the community. New Balance encourages its employees to take advantage of our tremendous training and development programs, as well as our tuition reimbursement plan. We are a business casual environment where our employees are encouraged to wear NB product which can be purchased with our significant employee discount. Parking is free at all of our facilities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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E-Center Sales and Reservations – Uhaul

“If you are a team player, hard-working, enthusiastic, and have a good attitude, then a career as an E-Center Sales & Reservations representative is for you. For many people, work at home is an ideal situation and for some, it might be their only practical option.

As a remote (work from home) team member you will receive incoming calls from customers calling specific U-Haul moving centers across the U.S. and Canada or from customer calling the U-Haul Company’s toll free number: 1-800-GO-UHAUL.
You will have the flexibility and the comfort of working from your own home and with your own familiar equipment.
You will answer general product/rental inquiries and secure and/or schedule reservations for U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing devices and storage rooms.
You will maintain close working relationships with U-Haul staff and personnel while also assisting customers with their moving and storage needs.

Qualifications:

Must be highly PC literate
Ability to download software is required
Applicants must have good verbal skills
Fluent in the use of Instant Message
Ability to type 25 words per minute is essential
General knowledge of United States geography is required
Your workstation must be in a private, quiet area away from others in your residence and background noise.
Highly motivated and dependable
Prior call center experience is preferred

Requirements:

This is a work from home (WFH) position, when you telecommute from home you must have:

Your own computer with Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 operating system (not compatible with MAC operating systems)
A reliable cable or DSL broadband internet connection and you must purchase your own USB headset
You must be able to download software, a VOIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) phone system is used, and a landline or cell phone is NOT needed for this position.
Broadband or High Speed Internet is required. (A wired connection is required.) Cricket, Air card, satellite or other non-wired ISP connections are not allowed
Minimum up load and down load speed: 1Mbps or greater. To run a speed test navigate to http://www.speedtest.net/ and click on “Begin Test”.