Merchandising Manager – Audio
Van Nuys, CA
 
AVAD LLC is a leading distributor of premium home audio/video components and architectural solutions. We are currently seeking a talented individual to join our team as an Audio Merchandising Manager to join the National purchasing organization. The Audio Merchandising Manager will be responsible for globally managing the business that is under their purview. Other day to day responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
 
Vendor Relations


Manage vendor relationships on a day to day basis


Represent AVAD in regular meetings with the vendor community


Create a cooperative and collaborative relationship with each vendor


Create a relationship with vendors that sets an expectation of accountability by those vendors.


Sales


Drive sales for vendors that fall within the assigned category


Drive AVAD company sales goals within the specified category


Work collaboratively with AVAD marketing to drive sales


Ensure the product on the web-site is accurate and current with most updated information


Work collaboratively with AVAD sales organization to drive sales.


Category Management


Responsibly manage assigned category inventory dollars to maximize sales while attaining company DIO goals


Maximize vendor rebate and co/op funds by working closely with vendor to attain mutually agreed upon purchase goals.


Supply accurate forecasts to the vendor where applicable


Ensure that appropriate levels of inventory are in stock in all locations at all times


Ensure AVAD achieves their DIO goals


Monitor inventory levels in the B warehouses and work with Sales to comply with Company inventory levels


Work with Regional purchasing coordinators to reduce inventory in the D warehouses and work with the Vendors to maintain appropriate inventory levels


Work with vendors to DOA products to reduce B Warehouse levels

Location: Campbell, CA

Department:

Relocation Provided: No

Education Required: High School Diploma/GED

Experience Required: 1 - 3 Years

Position Description:
SUMMARY
Drives Company truck or automobile over an established route(s) to deliver products and/or picks up returned merchandise. Associate collects money, gives change and makes approved pickups or deliveries. Fulfills all shipping and receiving functions within the warehouse.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Must maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing and immediately notify management of any change in its status.
Maintains a professional appearance and follows the customer service philosophy of the Company.
Drives Company vehicle to deliver to customer’s place of business.
Follows a specific route per a generated delivery manifest. Collects checks and cash from customers as directed by the delivery manifest.
Records and completes entries on delivery manifest in accordance to procedural guidelines.
Informs management of any concerns or issues that might affect the efficiency of the route.
May be requested to pick up merchandise from vendor(s) or perform other duties in accordance to business need.
Responsibility may include the operation of power and manual lift equipment (i.e. forklifts, electric carts, electric pallet jack, order selector, hand truck, pallet jack and push carts).
Each piece of equipment has a specific certificate, and an associate may not operate powered equipment without the proper certification.
Picks up and returns authorized merchandise (RMA’s).
Informs regular customers of new products, services or specials when instructed to do so, usually by distributing flyers or other information.
Acts as a liaison for our customers, vendors and WORLDPAC, by listening to any complaints the customer may have and resolves the complaint within the scope of their responsibilities or reports information to management for resolution.
Performs routine inspection on vehicle before departing each day, as per the Delivery Driver Daily Checklist. Keeps vehicle clean inside and out.
Keeps vehicle fueled in accordance to management instructions and business needs and notifies management of needed repairs.
Follows all safety rules and applicable laws.
Must be able to regularly lift, carry and or move up to 50 pounds.
Position will require responsibility for picking up or delivering merchandise between WORLDPAC location and/or feeder points. At feeder points, may be responsible for distribution of merchandise.

 
Spherion is a staffing and recruitment industry leader with thousands of satisfied clients nationwide. We offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work for our clients in either full-time or temporary positions. We pride ourselves on our strong commitment to client satisfaction, and our focus on helping our employees find their next job.
Spherion is currently working with a large organization in efforts to assist them in finding hard working On Call Warehouse Clerks needed ASAP in Louisville, KY!! 



This is a temporary Position
Must be able to work Friday November 13,2009
THIS IS A DAYTIME POSITION WITH START TIMES AS EARLY AS 3:00AM
SHIFTS WILL VARY FROM 4-6 HOURS AND DEPEND ON WORKFLOW!!!
General Warehouse: $9.25 an hour



 
 
Job Description:
 


Provide quality and correct products to customers in a consistent manner


Process products received from and sent to customers


Ensure products are in good shape and correctly labeled


Visually inspecting products to detect scratches, dents, and breakage


Place products in mailers for shipment to customers


Work in a fast-paced environment

 
Commercial Parts Pro  
  
Advance Auto Parts is a Fortune 500 company with over 75 years as an aftermarket automotive retailer. 

We are currently interviewing for a Commercial Parts Pro to support our rapidly growing Commercial Sales Program. You will be joining a successful Commercial Sales team that is well trained, motivated, and focused on providing a Superior Customer Experience. We are looking for an energetic, professional individual with sales and/or automotive aftermarket experience to enhance our Commercial Sales Force Team in achieving impressive business results.

Firestone Complete Auto Care, a division of Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC employs over 22,000 associates in North America. BFRC consists of more than 2,300 company-owned consumer and commercial stores in the United States and Canada and operates its own credit services and marketing operations. The store channels include Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus, Expert Tire, Mark Morris, Commercial and Farm Stores and GCR Tire Centers.

With 2,300 locations across America and over $2 billion in tire and auto service sales, Firestone Complete Auto Care is the right place to build a career. Join us!!

The Oregon District is Hiring now!

As a Technician, you will diagnose and repair automotive systems.

Major activities include:
Assisting (not training) technician mechanics in performing technical activities.
Diagnoses and repairs to specifications – brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning and computer systems.
Adequately explains technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals which may include employees and customers on an as-required basis.
Continuously learns new technical information and techniques in formal training sessions in order to stay abreast with rapidly changing automotive technology.
Keeps store management aware of mechanical repair problems as they occur.
Maintains an organized and neat bay.

Description
 
Workforce: Management Consulting
 
Organization: Supply Chain Management - Sourcing and Procurement - Source to Pay Solutions
 
Locations: USA - New York, Reston/DC, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Detroit (Location Negotiable)  
 
Accenture is one of the leading providers of management consulting services worldwide with more than 15,000 consultants in 49 countries. Our management consultants create, design and build new business models and help our clients integrate and operate them.  You'll have the opportunity to turn theory into practice and shape strategies right through from inception to execution. How?  By acting as a trusted advisor in identifying and creatively solving complex problems, designing/restructuring critical processes, and fundamentally transforming the way a company operates, in order to help them become a high-performance business.  Our suite of services deliver tangible business outcomes for our clients and are built on both industry and business expertise.
 
The professionals in our Supply Chain Management service line work with clients across a broad range of industries to develop and implement supply chain operations strategies that enable profitable growth in new and existing markets. Committed to helping clients achieve high performance through supply chain mastery, we combine global industry expertise and skills in supply chain strategy, sourcing and procurement, supply chain planning, manufacturing, product lifecycle management, fulfillment, and service management to help organizations transform their supply chain capabilities.
 
For more information on our Supply Chain Practice - http://accenture.com/Global/Services/By_Subject/Supply_Chain_Mgmt/default.htm
 
Management consulting professionals focus on strategy and take responsibility for organizational change and business transformation.  Supply Chain Management professional's help clients develop strategies and operating models that integrate planning, procurement, product design, manufacturing and fulfillment functions within an organization, as well as connect suppliers and customers across the extended supply chain.  As part of the Supply Chain practice, the Source to Pay Solutions Consultant will focus on optimizing client's Source to Pay process by providing an operational solution with technology as a key enabler, while utilizing industry leading methodologies and solutions. Our skilled professionals use their experiences with leading supply chain software to develop solutions that meet our client's needs.
 
This consulting role will allow the combination of business process design work along with application of procurement technology to business operations. We need people who are able to challenge conventional thought, offer unique perspectives and conceive more innovative solutions for our clients, while applying deep skills in procurement process and technology to achieve client / program objectives.
 
Source to Pay Solutions professionals must have proven expertise in procurement software, specifically SAP SRM.  Additional awareness of Emptoris, Aravo, and Buyer Portal solutions are also helpful.  Integrating with such software with ERP packaged software such as SAP, Oracle, MAXIMO or Peoplesoft is often required.
 
Source to Pay Consultants must be professionals who have an interest in how the procurement applications interact with business processes.  In addition, they need to apply their technical skills in system development, management skills in program direction, and be able to exhibit leadership in process re-engineering and implementation of process, technology, and organizational change.  Finally, consultants need to have a working knowledge of the entire Source to pay process.
 
Key responsibilities may include:
 

Application design and architecture components
Process and functional design activities
Creating functional requirements as an input to application design
Developing and testing detailed functional designs for business solution components and prototypes
Application build, test, and deploy activities
Planning and executing data conversion activities
Driving test planning and execution
Guiding team through problem definition, issue identification and work plan development using problem solving principles and past experience
Performing/interpreting value analysis to identify value creation opportunities for clients
Ability to travel up to 100%

Cracker Barrel is born and bred in quality. In fact, quality is our way of life. You'll find it at the heart of our home cooked meals, and at the foundation of our growing success. Thanks to an exceptional team of hardworking individuals in over 580 locations throughout the US and our team of professionals at our corporate headquarters in Lebanon, TN, we have been voted by Restaurant and Institutions magazine as American's #1 family dining concept 18 years in a row. What does it take to have one of the best restaurants in America? It takes individuals who pride themselves on their strong leadership talents, demonstrate innovative ideas and have an unparalleled passion for their work.


The Director of Food and Beverage Strategic Sourcing is responsible for managing the performance of the Food & Beverage Team by providing strategic direction, technical guidance and establishing aggressive but attainable objectives. In this role you will also be responsible for:
 Overseeing strategic calendar timing, commodity purchase timing, planning/ projections and overall business management of department.
Negotiating terms and conditions, analyzing proposals and providing results in accordance with approved purchasing strategies.
Managing direct reports consistent with expectations of department and company's Mission Statement. 
Creating an environment that gives individuals on the team developmental opportunities while achieving defined goals, as well as holding them accountable.
Developing and leading cross-functional teams for continuous improvements of business processes and outcomes.
Monitoring others in advanced techniques of forecasting and analysis.
Evaluating potential margin initiatives in support of department and company initiatives.
Working with the Product Development, Quality Assurance, Marketing, Finance, and Operations departments in resolving issues and capturing opportunities. 
Assuring that company policies are adhered to.    Qualifications:Nine years of direct and relevant work experience with a track record of strong performance.
Restaurant industry or Finance / Accounting, foodservice distribution, food processing experience preferred.
Astute business acumen, analytical and numerical reasoning skills. 
Ability to lead and develop team of sharp individuals towards meeting personal and company objectives.  Ability to build internal alliances and create strong external business relationships.
Ability to positively and proactively interface with internal departments to coordinate accomplishments.  Excellent written, oral and presentation skills.
Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.  Ability to develop future leaders in the company. 
Ability to maintain professional and positive business relationships both internally and externally.
 

Is the service center you work in SLOWING DOWN?
 
Due to an increase in business, Leachman Buick GMC is seeking a talented service technician to add to our service staff. For over 65 years, Leachman Buick GMC has set the standard in South Central Kentucky in service excellence, and with the average vehicle in South Central Kentucky climbing over 73,000 miles, business has never been better!
 

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Carlile Transportation Systems, one of Alaska’s largest motor carrier and full-service logistics providers, has an opening for a Logistics Coordinator for our terminal in Fairbanks, Alaska.  This position will work closely with and report to the Fairbanks Terminal Manager and the Anchorage Logistics Manager.  Position is full time, Mon - Fri (additional hours and weekends as required). 

Essential Job Duties
·         Coordinate shipments per established guidelines
·         Schedule and track shipments, internal and external
·         Generate freight quotations
·         Field incoming calls and emails, responding appropriately  to customer inquiries
·         Enter orders received verbally and via fax/email into the computer system
·         Attend planning and prioritization meetings with high level customers
·         Work closely with operations and warehouse personnel to facilitate requests
·         Other duties as assigned