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Systems Engineer - Network

Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Systems Engineer - Network Location: Beachwood, OH. Summary Statement: You will be working with a team of experts to develop, maintain and support Penske's cutting-edge network, storage, and server-based technologies. What You Will Be Doing: A System Engineer ? Network?s main responsibility is to provide day-to-day support of the Company?s wide area and local area networks. They support, monitor, and maintain network hardware and WAN connectivity to ensure maximum operability. The System Engineer ? Network is responsible to install and maintain remote locations networks. They manage and administrate the Company?s DNS, Cisco and Aruba devices to ensure proper connectivity. The incumbent monitors network stability and performance; bring nonperforming sites to the attention of management. They participate in DR testing and maintain detailed documentation of the primary and redundant network infrastructure. A System Engineer ? Network will participate in multiple projects that have department or division-wide implications and impact. Such efforts will require cross-function involvement with IT groups and includes travel 5-10%. They are responsible for the creation of project plans, timelines, milestones, goals, and ownership. The position requires the ability to participate in afterhours tasks such as on-call responsibilities and organizational outage windows. Major Responsibilities: Technology: ? Management, maintenance, updating, and support of Company?s WAN. ? Identification and correction of location network connectivity issues ? Understanding and execution of TCP/IP skills and IP address subnetting ? Manage traffic in and out of network hardware (routers) to ensure maximum utilization Project Management: ? Participate in the development and planning of projects. ? Identify and recommend solution to meet customer needs and implement chosen solution. ? Manage projects from identification of need to implementation and ongoing monitoring of system/solution performance. Analytics: ? Involved in analyzing system/software performance and adjust network specifications based on any identified problems ? Analyze network connectivity to ensure that hardware is utilized at its highest capacity ? Perform network analysis and disaster recovery planning and testing for the Company?s WAN environment. Customer Experience: ? Communicate with client groups on a regular basis to determine needs ? Work closely with customer?s leadership and project team during scope development and option analysis phase. ? Manage the projects and/or solutions to client group expectations Qualifications: Associates degree required, advanced degrees preferred Cisco (CCIE/CCNP/CCDA/CCDP) ? preferred 3-5 years of functional experience 1-2 years of project management (including mid-to-large scale projects, and managing multiple projects at one time) Experience and full fluency in the following hardware/software (depending on role): Cisco tools (routers, switches) Solarwinds Network Management Tool MPLS Site to Site Site-to-Site VPN implementations Infoblox IPAM Management IP Addressing schemes. Bandwidth / Circuit monitoring tools. Microsoft office applications (including Visio) Router, Switch and IP configuration experience is required Wireless Infrastructure knowledge is preferred including but not limited to Autonomous and Lightweight Architectures, 3G/4G/5G, 802.1x and other security conscious implementations including VPN solutions. ?Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job. ?Willingness to work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, travel as necessary, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required. Physical Requirements: The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines. While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Transportation Sourcing Specialist

Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Transportation Sourcing Specialist Location: This position can be located in Dearborn, MI, Beachwood, OH, Reading, PA, or Duluth, GA. Position Summary: Primary responsibilities include Transportation Procurement services. Managing transportation bid activity and analysis, rates in TMS, carrier new on-boarding and negotiations and ensuring transportation providers maintain Penske/Customer contracting compliance standards. Responsible for documenting and understanding customers? transportation requirements as it relates to Sourcing. Develop RFQ?s, identify and engage carriers, and negotiate the best rates and service possible for Penske?s customers. Identify continuous improvement opportunities. Study and understand transport market rate and capacity trends to ensure carrier coverage and mitigate cost impacts to the customer. Be comfortable managing crossing border transportation. Major Responsibilities: Establish and grow relationships with truckload, LTL, intermodal, and other transport carriers in North America to support customer requirements Manage RFQs to establish the best rates possible and secure capacity Participate in carrier engagement to ensure customer business to supported Initiate and oversee contracting process for new transportation providers Support carrier training and on-boarding to ensure compliance with Penske and customer requirements. Ensure all tariffs built in our transportation management system are accurate and reflect negotiated rates Use transport data and analytics to identify customer-specific cost and service opportunities Proactively develop and present savings proposals Work closely with Penske sales executives to respond quickly to perspective customer Requests for Quote Work closely with the Operations teams to trouble shoot issues and provide adequate carrier capacity Other Sourcing related projects as assigned by your supervisor Qualifications: 3-5 years of transportation purchasing experience including negotiating rates and service levels with carriers across multiple modes, including TL, LTL, Intermodal, and Expedite High School Diploma or equivalent required Bachelor?s Degree in Logistics, Transportation, or related field preferred Working Knowledge of carrier operations, rate structures, contracts, and tariffs required Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to negotiate effectively with senior executives Ability to complete multiple, complex, tasks and assignments Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Strong oral and written communications skills are required Proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required. Physical Requirements: -The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. -The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines. -While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg. -Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Transportation Sourcing Specialist

Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Transportation Sourcing Specialist

Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Transportation Sourcing Specialist

Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Staff Systems Engineer - Networking

Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Staff Systems Engineer - Networking Beachwood, OH Position Summary: Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), and customer or cloud data communications networks. Perform network modeling, data analysis, and planning of the global data network. Incumbent will design networks and ensure a secure data networking environment. Incumbent will research and recommend network and data communications hardware, software and remediation tasks to Data Communications leaders, acts as a consultant to the business in regards to the overall performance, health and maintenance of the data network. The position requires deep technical knowledge, knowledge of emerging trends, and the ability to interface with teams to drive efforts to completion. Major Responsibilities: Technology ? Analyze business requirements to develop technical network solutions ? Understand emerging trends regarding data networks and deployments ? Perform network modeling, analysis, remediation and planning ? Analyze, engineer, and execute software functions as it relates to network equipment and data communications. ? Solve complex problems with many variables ? Upgrade network hardware and software components as required Project Management ? Develop test plans, implementation plans, and project timelines for various projects. ? Identify and recommend solution to meet customer needs, and implement chosen solution. ? Manage projects from identification of need to implementation and ongoing monitoring of system/solution performance. ? Develop technology roadmaps Analytics ? Involved in analyzing system/software performance and adjust network specifications based on any identified problems ? Analyze network connectivity to ensure that hardware is utilized at its highest capacity ? Perform network analysis and disaster recovery planning and testing for the Company?s WAN environment. ? Establish baselines for network and application performance. Customer Experience ? Communicate with client and vendor?s groups on a regular basis to determine needs for short term and future growth. ? Work closely with customer?s leadership and project team during scope development and option analysis phase. ? Other projects as assigned by leadership. Leadership qualities we are looking for are: Accountability ? taking ownership responsibilities for positive and negative outcomes. Collaboration ? need to collaborate internally across departments and externally with vendors, third-party companies, and contractors. Know how to find common goals and create partnerships for the most successful outcome. Flexibility ? able to adjust to evolving circumstances and make changes to accommodate both situations and people. Self Management ? ability to regulate behaviors, thoughts, and emotions in a productive way. Self Motivation ? personal drive, initiative, and commitment to achieve goals, project deliverables, etc. Leading others - ability to manage effective teams and or work groups. Communication skills ? Strong ability to communicate at all levels of IT and with stakeholders, customers, vendors and other companies. Qualifications: ? At least 1 vendor accreditation at the highest level, typically Cisco (CCIE/CCNP/CCDA/CCDP) ? preferred ? Associates degree required, advanced degrees preferred. ? 10+ years? experience in network architecture ? Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of LAN/WAN support and engineering design for voice, data and video networks at Access, Aggregation, and Core network locations as well as Wi-Fi. ? Thorough understanding of modern service provider TCP/IP data networks using standards and technologies including but not limited to: MPLS, BGP4, EIGRP, QOS ? Specific MPLS knowledge across the Architecture/Design/Implementation roles including but not limited to VPN routing/forwarding, BGP integration, hub/spoke architectures on both LANs and WANs. ? Wireless Infrastructure knowledge is required including but not limited to Autonomous and Lightweight Architectures, 3G/4G/5G, 802.1x and other security conscious implementations including VPN solutions. ? Superior knowledge, skills and experience with Cisco & Aruba hardware, routing & security hardware, software, protocols etc. ? Understanding and familiarity with cloud solutions for enterprise networks ? Router, Switch and IP configuration experience is required both Architectural and hands-on. ? Strong working knowledge of structured cabling systems, network facilities, electrical, UPS, etc. ? Ability to work alone as an individual contributor, as a technical lead and as a participant in a team environment. ? Experience and full fluency in the following hardware/software: ? - Cisco tools (routers, switches, wireless access points, and WLSE) ? - Cisco Nexus NXOS and/or Cisco ACI ? - InfoBlox DNS/DHCP ? - CA Spectrum, Cisco Prime, Solar Winds knowledge ? - MPLS and Site-to-Site VPN implementations ? - IP Addressing schemes. ? - IP Multicast ? - Bandwidth / Circuit monitoring tools. ? - Microsoft office applications (including Visio) ? Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job ? Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required. Physical Requirements: -The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. -The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines. -While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg. -Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer. About Penske Truck Leasing Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P., headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania, is a partnership of Penske Corporation, Penske Automotive Group and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. A leading global transportation services provider, Penske operates a premier fleet of vehicles and serves its customers from locations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. Penske?s product lines include full-service truck leasing, contract maintenance, commercial and consumer truck rentals, used truck sales, transportation and warehousing management and supply chain management solutions.

Senior Engineer

Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Senior Engineer Location: Columbus Oh. or Beachwood, OH Position Summary: The Senior Engineer is responsible for preparing logistics analysis and engineering work involving all aspects of transportation, and warehouse design. They design, develop or implement comprehensive supply chain solutions to solve complex supply chain initiatives or problems, for customers, development activities and request for proposals. These solutions might involve the use of multiple modes and service lines. They use methods or tools under the guidance of their manager to create models, tools or processes that will be used by Analysts and Operations daily. They work on multiple projects or solutions concurrently in a self-directed manner with little supervision. They have had experiences working on various teams, in different phases of the process with multiple customers. They focus on complex analytics, strategic network designs or implementations of solutions. Major Responsibilities Conducts logistics analysis in support of both operational and new sales projects. Conducts the development and implementation of engineering solutions, including programming/software development. Provide maintenance and support activities for all existing solutions, including software maintenance as needed. Preparation of technical and user documentation for all solutions. Prepare the results into documents and presentation formats. Develop a solution approach with Product Line Manager in the region. Develop an operations improvement approach with the regional operations Works on multiple projects or solutions concurrently Performs a wide range of tasks without much supervision or direction, able to work independently Participates in cross-functional groups to create the expected customer outcomes Works effectively as a team member accomplishing assigned goals Interacts with internal and external customers on an as needed basis Lead smaller projects or specific elements of larger projects Direct interfaces with the customer during the implementation or development process. Interacts with customers to collect data, understand what the customer does, what their business model is and what their expectations are Meets customer deadlines by providing required designs and analysis Develops an understanding of the customers' needs and take actions to ensure that such needs are met Supports the preparation of results into proposal documents or other engineering reports and presentations for customers and management Ensures a solution will meet financial goals and provide cost savings Often tasked with reducing overall cost for the projects for which assigned Estimates cost savings when developing solutions Participates in the selection process including on-boarding and training assistance of new associates Mentors and guides newer associates Able to resolve situations quickly, communicate status of problem, and work with the appropriate subject matter expert until it is fixed with the guidance of a more senior level associate Helps design solutions and processes for specific customer needs Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor Qualifications: 5+ years of experience as a Logistics Engineer or comparable experience designing, developing, implementing and executing supply chain solutions. Bachelor?s degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Management Science, Computer Science or other quantitative discipline required. Master?s Degree preferred. Strong understanding of transportation, supply chain and logistics concepts Effective communication skills both written and verbal, and with internal and external customers required Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint) as well as Minitab. Skills in MS Project and Visio a plus. Must be able to effectively use supply chain network modeling design tools Ability to analyze data and conduct extensive research required Excellent analytical/problem solving capabilities Excellent presentation skills Must demonstrate strong written, oral, and interpersonal communications skills, particularly when problems arise that may affect solution outcome and/or project schedule. Customer orientation Team player Must be able to work somewhat independently and concurrently on a range of unstructured tasks/projects and properly prioritize work, all with limited supervision or direction Developed time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required. Physical Requirements: -The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. -The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines. -While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg. -Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Supply Chain Manager

Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Supply Chain Manager Location: Dearborn, MI Shift: Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 days WFH Position Summary The Supply Chain Manager 2 is responsible to provide tactical direction and leadership to ensure customer requirements are met. Responsible for day-to-day execution of all account activities. Monitors carrier performance to optimize value delivered to the customer. Quickly resolve any operations issues to eliminate production loss or transportation service failures & communicate with customer. Major Responsibilities: ? Responsible for all parts control and/or load control center activities. Often requires daily analysis of customer transportation needs. Responsible to monitor the carrier and / or supplier bases to ensure customer demand is being met in a timely manner. Develop action plans to address issues affecting supply chain network. ? Seek internal operating efficiencies through process / system improvements. Reduced cycle time and/or cost of operations. Identify new business opportunities, work with SAE to expand service offerings. Identify and deploy continuous improvement (AC/FC). ? Conduct performance review, corrective action, and goal setting for team of salaried and hourly employees. Provide career development, mentoring, and promotional opportunities to direct reports to create future leaders. Deploy and maintain staffing and development strategies. PCM, CDP, succession planning of all positions. ? Responsible for the formalization of comprehensive project plans, clarifying timelines, milestones, goals and ownership. Intervene when necessary to resolve issues between project managers, operations, functional teams and customers. Work closely with customer's leadership and project team during scope development and option analysis phase. ? Understand how customer, supplier and vendor fleets work together and affect overall supply chain performance. Recommend vendors and suppliers necessary to deploy logistics solution. Create and foster a relationship with the customer's logistics manager to facilitate operational stability. Manage the clients' expectations regarding our team's satisfactory performance & service execution. Work closely with customer's leadership and project team during scope development and option analysis phase. ? Review operating metrics and fix out-of-tolerance results. Communicating all progress on a set cadence with customer and up through Penske covering KPI?s and continuous improvement initiatives. Thoroughly review account budget for accuracy and report inconsistencies and analysis. Identify issues and resolve with leadership. Continually evaluate account to assess whether deliverable will meet customer's needs at the contractual rates. ? Other Projects as assigned Qualifications: ? High School Diploma or equivalent required ? Bachelor's degree preferred with a concentration in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or equivalent ? 3 years of functional experience in multiple supply chain service lines (transportation, warehousing, LLP, etc) required ? 2 years of supervisory or equivalent experience ? Experience with root cause analysis preferred ? Must be able to identify interim solutions or containment action plans that have overall network implications ? Strategic direction of location, aligning local customer expectations with Statement of Work. ? Must be able to ensure succession planning of key positions, deployment of staffing model and developing future leaders. ? Ability to manage multiple projects with a sense of urgency while maintaining a high degree of accuracy ? Excellent interpersonal and communication skills ? Working knowledge of financial management (P&L experience preferred). ? Strong problem solving skills. ? Strong analytical and presentation skills, written/oral communication and organizational skills required. ? Must have a strong understanding of operations and supporting technology, especially web based applications ? Must have a successful track record of building relationships with stakeholders or customers that have resulted in high customer satisfaction ? Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job ? Willingness to travel as necessary, work the hours necessary to accomplish the job duties, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening. Physical Requirements: -The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. -The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines. -While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg. -Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer. About Penske Logistics Penske Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Penske Truck Leasing. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske Logistics provides supply chain management and logistics services to leading companies around the world. Penske Logistics delivers value through its design, planning and execution in transportation, warehousing and freight management. Visit www.PenskeLogistics.com to learn more.

Operations Supervisor (Supply Chain / Logistics)

Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Operations Supervisor Shift 9:30am - 18:30 (9:30 am - 6:30 pm) Location: Beachwood, OH. Are you an energetic and team-oriented leader focused on commitment to customers, dedication to excellence and innovation? Do you have a proven ability to supervise processes as well as activities and tasks? Do have a demonstrated ability and desire to succeed, grow, learn, and apply new skills? Do you a have proven record to motivate, engage, coach, and communicate with team members? Do you have a demonstrated ability to drive process improvement and lead change? Penske Logistics is seeking a proven leader with relevant experience and skills to join our team of transportation and logistics professionals. We are seeking a candidate to supervise a planning team at one of our locations. The Operations Supervisor provides direction at a single location, leading staff to ensure customer requirements are achieved while meeting our Penske goals and objectives. Position Summary: Provide operational leadership to individual contributors and hourly workforce to ensure the execution of daily tasks and activities including route planning, track & trace, and customer service operations in a manner consistent with company services and cost objectives. Supervises most processes directly including people, systems, customer needs, equipment, etc. workforce and equipment scheduling. Responsible for performance management of direct reports. making corrective action and disciplinary decisions up to written warning level. Involved in the hiring process and customer meetings as necessary. Major Responsibilities: People Establish and sustain that all supervisors and associates are trained and competent and understand how their work relates to the customers' business objectives Establish and sustain that performance standards are communicated that are specific and measurable Interview hourly associates and provide recommendations for hire Monitor attendance, productivity, and other performance standards and provide coaching and counseling to associates Motivate and engage associates by focusing on team accomplishments and recognition Assist in the onboarding and training of new associates Operations Supervise logistics operations including customer service, freight planning, dispatch and proper documentation and procedure control Conduct team meetings Evaluate and recommend changes in preferred work methods to increase productivity of planning operations. Provide relief coverage for operational duties when associates utilize time-off or are absent from the shift Have a thorough working knowledge of the site's operating systems in order to ensure operational compliance and correct exception resolution Complete all necessary records and reports in a timely and accurate fashion Finance Ensure compliance with financial policies & procedures such as tracking extra spend, returns, damages, etc. Understand the relationship between decision-making and profitability Closely manage associates' working hours and activities to minimize overtime and to meet or exceed productivity targets Safety Ensure day-to-day management and associate activities are aligned with the location safety strategy Provide associates with communication, training, feedback, and direction to ensure safe performance Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies and company policies and procedures Conduct safety observations Growth / Customer Experience Understand the location-specific customer goals & objectives and work to meet and exceed these expectations daily Ensure the customer knows that we are committed to helping them meet their objectives Determine areas that could benefit from Continuous Improvement efforts Fleet/Assets Properly plan work assignments to ensure effective use of account equipment Work with hourly associates to ensure they understand safe and efficient operation of equipment Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor Job Qualifications: 2 - 4 years related functional experience Demonstrated leadership qualities with strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to connect, build rapport and maintain solid relationships with associates, Company leadership, internal and external customers. ? Must have ability to work efficiently and independently with strong time management and organizational skills Strong written/oral communication skills and the ability to actively listen are required Ability to manage through a problem, think critically, and make decisions independently Ability to drive process improvement and lead change Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required Must demonstrate ownership & responsibility to run the operation with a sense of urgency High School Diploma or equivalent required Bachelor?s Degree preferred Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening required. Physical Requirements: The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines. While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Supply Chain Manager

Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Supply Chain Manager 1 Reading, PA Position Summary: The Supply Chain Manager 1 is responsible to provide tactical direction and leadership to ensure customer requirements are met. Responsible for day-to-day execution of all account activities. Monitors carrier performance to optimize value delivered to the customer. Quickly resolve any operations issues to eliminate production loss or transportation service failures & communicate with customer. Major Responsibilities: • Responsible for all parts control and/or load control center activities. Often requires daily analysis of customer transportation needs. Responsible to monitor the carrier and / or supplier bases to ensure customer demand is being met in a timely manner. Develop action plans to address issues affecting supply chain network. • Seek internal operating efficiencies through process / system improvements. Reduced cycle time and/or cost of operations. Identify new business opportunities, work with SAE to expand service offerings. Identify and deploy continuous improvement (AC/FC). • Conduct performance review, corrective action, and goal setting for team of salaried and hourly employees. Provide career development, mentoring, and promotional opportunities to direct reports to create future leaders. Deploy and maintain staffing and development strategies. PCM, CDP, succession planning of all positions. • Responsible for the formalization of comprehensive project plans, clarifying timelines, milestones, goals and ownership. Intervene when necessary to resolve issues between project managers, operations, functional teams and customers. Work closely with customer's leadership and project team during scope development and option analysis phase. • Understand how customer, supplier and vendor fleets work together and affect overall supply chain performance. Recommend vendors and suppliers necessary to deploy logistics solution. Create and foster a relationship with the customer's logistics manager to facilitate operational stability. Manage the clients' expectations regarding our team's satisfactory performance & service execution. Work closely with customer's leadership and project team during scope development and option analysis phase. • Review operating metrics and fix out-of-tolerance results. Communicating all progress on a set cadence with customer and up through Penske covering KPI’s and continuous improvement initiatives. Thoroughly review account budget for accuracy and report inconsistencies and analysis. Identify issues and resolve with leadership. Continually evaluate account to assess whether deliverable will meet customer's needs at the contractual rates. • Other Projects as assigned Qualifications: • High School Diploma or equivalent required • Bachelor's degree preferred with a concentration in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or equivalent • 3 years of functional experience in multiple supply chain service lines (transportation, warehousing, LLP, etc) required • 2 years of supervisory or equivalent experience • Experience with root cause analysis preferred • Must be able to identify interim solutions or containment action plans that have overall network implications • Strategic direction of location, aligning local customer expectations with Statement of Work. • Must be able to ensure succession planning of key positions, deployment of staffing model and developing future leaders. • Ability to manage multiple projects with a sense of urgency while maintaining a high degree of accuracy • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Working knowledge of financial management (P&L experience preferred). • Strong problem solving skills. • Strong analytical and presentation skills, written/oral communication and organizational skills required. • Must have a strong understanding of operations and supporting technology, especially web based applications • Must have a successful track record of building relationships with stakeholders or customers that have resulted in high customer satisfaction • Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job • Willingness to travel as necessary, work the hours necessary to accomplish the job duties, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening. Physical Requirements: -The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. -The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines. -While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg. -Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

OTM - IT Solutions Analyst II

Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

OTM- IT Solutions Analyst II - (Oracle Transportation Management) Beachwood, OH OTM - IT Solutions Analyst II (Must have OTM exp) Summary Statement: Working with a diverse team, you will lead the technical design of complex components that support our business critical applications, while mentoring other developers on best practices in an effort to deliver our next generation of innovative solutions to our customers What You Will Be Doing: As a Software Engineer II, you will be leading the effort to develop, enhance, and support applications in a fast-paced development environment; while working with senior members of the staff on medium to large sized projects in a diverse range of topics to produce deliverables. You will be maintaining and modernizing our existing systems as well as working on new applications. Working in our collaborative environment you will have the opportunity to further develop your skills while also acting as a mentor and guide a team of software engineers on development best practices and ensure code quality through code reviews. Penske Responsibilities: • Be the primary contact and lead support associate for one or more critical applications and processes, resolving customer issues in a timely manner. • Play a critical role in supporting the application lifecycle (develop, test, release and support) based on detailed requirements and guidance from senior engineers/architects and management. • Collaborate with technical/business leaders and product owners to acquire and understand requirements / acceptance criteria. • Produce deliverables for medium to large sized projects with clean, well-documented and easily maintainable code that adheres to defined coding standards. • Participate in Design and Deploy Tollgate reviews and gain buy in from cross-functional teams including QA, Architect, Security, Webmaster and Operations. • Effectively document systems, software architecture and processes, including application documentation, dependency diagrams, etc. • Write unit / UI tests to identify defects and leverage CI/CD for building and deploying code. • Triage production issues and work with multiple teams to perform problem analysis • Lead the backend database design effort and where applicable collaborate with product owners and designers on UI/UX design. • Assign projects and review deliverables from onshore and offshore software engineers. • Provide constructive input to department management regarding team members assigned to project • Participate in the hiring process to assist in assessing candidate technical skills and independently conduct new hire interviews. • Other projects as assigned Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or equivalent years of software development experience • Techno-Functional experience in Oracle Transportation Management (OTM). • Experienced with all the modules and functionalities of the Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) which includes Order Management, Shipment Management, Contract and Rate Management, Business Process Automation, Configuration and Administration, Financials and Fleet Management. • Experience in configuring rates and Itinerary to handle different scenarios in OTM. • Good experience in configuring and managing agents, SQL programming and oracle packages. • Knowledge of technical project management • 8-10 years experience of appropriate programming languages dependent upon the role (.Net, Java, RPG etc...) • Full stack development experience in technologies such as React, Angular, jQuery, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Spring framework, Spring-MVC, myBatis, RESTful API’s. • 1-2 years of experience working with Agile teams • In-depth knowledge of appropriate design frameworks and patterns and experience in implementing them in software development. • Knowledge of industry wide technology strategies and best practices. • Expert knowledge of the full system development lifecycle. • Familiarity with front-end UI/UX design • Ability to independently conduct new hire interviews • Ability to work independently and direct work to other team members. • Expert knowledge of relational database design and implementation. • Ability to estimate and lead medium to large sized projects. • Ability to research emerging software development frameworks and tools • Strong problem solving and analytic skill. • Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments simultaneously and effectively in a cross-functional team environment • Solid written and oral communication skills; ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language • Experience in DevOps Tools and automation • Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job • Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required. Physical Requirements: -The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. -The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines. -While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg. -Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Storage Administrator - SAN , VMware

Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Storage Administrator Beachwood, OH About Penske: Most people know us for our big yellow trucks. But we?re so much more than that. At Penske we have a 50-plus year history of leading the transportation and supply-chain industry, delivering world-class and award-winning technology solutions and the key to our success is our people. We are experiencing rapid business growth and have added headcounts to IT teams across the organization to keep up with this expansion. Going into Spring/Summer 2024, we are hiring immediately for full-time, long-term roles. At Penske you will ensure our technology solutions keep our company and our customers moving forward. What You Will Be Doing: The Storage Administrator will provide infrastructure services focusing on installing, configuring, recovering, and automating various technologies related to our Cyber Vault solution. This role will be responsible for providing expertise and guidance for installation and upgrade projects using multiple technologies to keep our Cyber Vault solution current. This position must sit out of our corporate location in Beachwood, OH. Penske Responsibilities: ? Support and maintain enterprise-class open-system infrastructure services which include server virtualization, backup/recovery, and networking. ? Monitor, manage and take actions on Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery and CyberSense, or equivalent solutions and provide regular reports to stakeholders. ? Work with cross-functional teams for Cyber Recovery testing and training exercises. ? Create/update automation scripts for management and operation of Cyber Vault solution. ? Create/update environment documentation, knowledge base, SOP and diagrams as the environment evolves and changes. ? Participate in knowledge sharing sessions and keep current with changes in the industry/technologies. ? Work with other IT operations groups to identify and resolve issues, identify on-going infrastructure upgrade and implementation projects that have an impact on our cyber recovery strategy and take appropriate actions. ? Work closely with the project team and report clearly and accurately to management ? Build and maintain stable working relationships internally. ? Other projects/tasks as assigned. Penske Qualifications: ? A Bachelor?s degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or equivalent years of system administration experience is required. ? 3-5 years of experience in VMware virtualization (vSphere, vCenter, vSAN, VxRail, RPVM) and Data Domain administration is required. ? 2+ years of experience in networking and SAN storage provisioning/administration is preferred. ? Working understanding of common scripting/automation languages (Bash, Python, Java, Ansible). ? Associate Cyber Resilience Professional (ACRP), VMware Data Center Virtualization (VCTA-DCV), or similar certifications are a plus. ? Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills with ability to interact with business stakeholders and IT Management. ? Strong process management capability, problem solving, and analysis skills. ? Demonstrate a customer friendly and motivating personality. ? Must possess good project management understanding and skills. ? Ability to handle multiple priorities. ? Ability to be on-call or work after-hours as required. ? Willingness to travel as necessary. ? Complete Penske employment application, background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required. Physical Requirements: ? The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ? The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines. ? While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg. ? Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Bi-Lingual Supply Chain Manager (Spanish)

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Bi-Lingual Supply Chain Manager (Spanish) Location: Dearborn, MI Shift: Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 days WFH Position Summary: The Supply Chain Manager is responsible to provide tactical direction and leadership to ensure customer requirements are met. Responsible for day-to-day execution of all account activities. Monitors carrier performance to optimize value delivered to the customer. Quickly resolve any operations issues to eliminate production loss or transportation service failures & communicate with customer. Major Responsibilities: ? Responsible for all parts control and/or load control center activities. Often requires daily analysis of customer transportation needs. Responsible to monitor the carrier and / or supplier bases to ensure customer demand is being met in a timely manner. Develop action plans to address issues affecting supply chain network. ? Seek internal operating efficiencies through process / system improvements. Reduced cycle time and/or cost of operations. Identify new business opportunities, work with SAE to expand service offerings. Identify and deploy continuous improvement (AC/FC). ? Conduct performance review, corrective action, and goal setting for team of salaried and hourly employees. Provide career development, mentoring, and promotional opportunities to direct reports to create future leaders. Deploy and maintain staffing and development strategies. PCM, CDP, succession planning of all positions. ? Responsible for the formalization of comprehensive project plans, clarifying timelines, milestones, goals and ownership. Intervene when necessary to resolve issues between project managers, operations, functional teams and customers. Work closely with customer's leadership and project team during scope development and option analysis phase. ? Understand how customer, supplier and vendor fleets work together and affect overall supply chain performance. Recommend vendors and suppliers necessary to deploy logistics solution. Create and foster a relationship with the customer's logistics manager to facilitate operational stability. Manage the clients' expectations regarding our team's satisfactory performance & service execution. Work closely with customer's leadership and project team during scope development and option analysis phase. ? Review operating metrics and fix out-of-tolerance results. Communicating all progress on a set cadence with customer and up through Penske covering KPI?s and continuous improvement initiatives. Thoroughly review account budget for accuracy and report inconsistencies and analysis. Identify issues and resolve with leadership. Continually evaluate account to assess whether deliverable will meet customer's needs at the contractual rates. ? Other Projects as assigned Qualifications: ? Must be Bi-Lingual (Spanish) ? High School Diploma or equivalent required ? Bachelor's degree preferred with a concentration in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or equivalent ? 3 years of functional experience in multiple supply chain service lines (transportation, warehousing, LLP, etc) required ? 2 years of supervisory or equivalent experience ? Experience with root cause analysis preferred ? Must be able to identify interim solutions or containment action plans that have overall network implications ? Strategic direction of location, aligning local customer expectations with Statement of Work. ? Must be able to ensure succession planning of key positions, deployment of staffing model and developing future leaders. ? Ability to manage multiple projects with a sense of urgency while maintaining a high degree of accuracy ? Excellent interpersonal and communication skills ? Working knowledge of financial management (P&L experience preferred). ? Strong problem solving skills. ? Strong analytical and presentation skills, written/oral communication and organizational skills required. ? Must have a strong understanding of operations and supporting technology, especially web based applications ? Must have a successful track record of building relationships with stakeholders or customers that have resulted in high customer satisfaction ? Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job ? Willingness to travel as necessary, work the hours necessary to accomplish the job duties, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening. Physical Requirements: -The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. -The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines. -While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg. -Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Load Planner (Supply Chain/Logistics)

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Load Planner (Supply Chain/Logistics) Reading, PA Position Summary: Penske Logistics is looking for a Load Planner to become part of an excellent team. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is self-motivated, has strong analytical and computer skills, strong attention to detail and is enthusiastic to work in a customer-centric environment. This position coordinates all processes and functions of load planning and freight movement. SHIFT: Monday-Friday 10am-7pm (Hybrid: in office 3 days, WFH 2 days) 1 Saturday a Month Major Responsibilities: Process customer orders, plan & optimize shipments into loads, tender freight to third-party carriers Update Transportation Management System with current shipment information. Provide detailed instruction to various customers & associates from other shifts by phone and e-mail Provide visibility to management and the customer by tracking, process over-sight, auditing, researching and troubleshooting operational issues or functions. Complete daily logs and trackers Handle rate negotiations with carriers on a spot rate basis Identify cost savings opportunities for the customer Coordinates with carriers to ensure on-time delivery by tracking trucks for pick-up, estimating times of arrival and delivery, and recovering loads when necessary Provides load exception investigation and reporting Weighs alternative financial decisions before taking action Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor Qualifications: Bachelor?s Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management preferred Two (2) plus years of experience in Transportation/Supply Chain preferred Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize time sensitive situations in a fast paced environment Excellent problem solving and analytical skills Advanced desktop computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Outlook required Strong customer focus Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with customers as well as Penske associates Ability to adapt in a dynamic environment Strong organizational skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Must be able to learn and regularly operate various computer systems across different platforms Ability to work First, Second and Third Shift as needed. Flexibility with scheduling required. Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job. Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, criminal history, and drug screening) required. Physical Requirements: -The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. -The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines. -While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg. -Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Supply Chain Coordinator

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Supply Chain Coordinator Location; Dearborn MI Shift: Monday - Friday 1400-2200 (2pm - 10pm) Hybrid: Team is Currently in office 2 days and WFH 3 days but it could change at the direction from Ford. Position Summary: This position coordinates all processes and functions of a department. Provides visibility to management by tracking, process over-sight, auditing, researching and trouble-shooting operational issues or functions. Reconcile inventory and material flow through a warehouse or manufacturing site. Generates reports and analyzes order and inventory data. Investigates and resolves discrepancies, uploading correct information to all systems and user communities. Refers to financial and operational standards to make decisions impacting delivery dates and overall customer requirements. Interacts with vendors and suppliers on behalf of the customer to ensure network efficiency. Major Responsibilities: ? Track shipments to ensure shipment deadlines are met. Work with suppliers and carriers to correct part/shipment issues. ? Timely and accurately communicate and document critical information to internal associates and the customers. ? Identify cost savings opportunities for the customer. ? Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor. Qualifications: ? High School diploma or equivalent required ? 1 year of Transportation Management experience preferred, with a focus on shipment coordination ? Must also be able to learn and regularly operate multiple company and customer transportation management and inventory systems. ? Ability to work independently, customer service, dealing with others, multi-tasking skills, organizational skills, team player, flexibility required, verbal & written communication skills, excellent with numbers and time management, strong problem solving skills required ? Advanced computer skills including Excel and Outlook required ? Experience using office tools such as MS Office or Google Suite ? Ability to work in non-climate controlled conditions required ? Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job ? Willingness to travel as necessary, work the hours necessary to accomplish the job duties, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening. Physical Requirements: -The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. -The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines. -While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg. -Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Operational Technology Engineer, Security Engineer

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Sabey ? Operational Technology Security Engineer Operational Technology Engineer, Security Engineer Seattle, WA, Tukwila, WA Helping companies build security teams As the Security Engineer, you will work to ensure the configuration of OT systems aligns with business needs, validation, security, and compliance requirements while maintaining operational support and inspection readiness. This is a full-time, 5 days a week onsite job. Applicants must be able to commute to Tukwila, WA, or relocate. There is no sponsorship or C2C. You must currently live in the U.S. Pay Range: $90,000 to $110,000, plus benefits. What to Expect: Develop and implement an OT systems roadmap in line with the company?s strategy. Collaborate with other business departments to translate business needs into OT systems configuration. Manage routine operational support and performance of OT systems within scope. Confirm compliance of OT systems with local, global, industry, and regulatory policies and guidelines; participate in audits as required. Support Project Management in delivering capital projects on time, within budget, and according to scope and specifications. Act as the System Owner for site OT systems or ensure the agreed delegation of system owner responsibility within site departments. Represent OT in customer meetings to receive/deliver information, requests, and requirements. Manage system SOPs and Disaster Recovery; support the establishment of Business Continuity Plans (BCP). Liaise and manage external vendors for OT systems (maintenance contracts, support services, etc.). Partner with IT to ensure well-defined IT requirements and deliverables (IT infrastructure and hardware, IT security and compliance/vulnerabilities remediation). What you will need: Bachelor?s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is required. Minimum of 2 years in OT work and 5 years in general security. Proven ability to identify, direct, and implement OT solutions aligned with site business goals, to enhance technical and operational performance, quality, and profitability. Collaboration in cross-functional environments with local and global stakeholders. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to articulate complex technical topics in business to non-technical terms. Thorough attention to detail and a strong focus on planning. Have a proactive ownership attitude and mindset. Kw: security engineer, operations, operational technology, operational systems, electrical engineering, global, business continuity plans (bcp), security compliance, it infrastructure, it hardware

Associate, Lab Technician (QC)

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Associate, Lab Technician (QC) On-site Ogden, Utah, United States Supply Chain, Quality & Product Safety Full time Description *This position is based in Ogden, UT at AG1?s QC lab facility and requires a full-time, onsite working schedule. ABOUT US At the heart of AG1 lies a commitment to our mission to empower people to take ownership of their health. Since 2010, we've dedicated ourselves to bringing Foundational Nutrition to people around the world. Our ethos is deeply rooted in science, with an unwavering dedication to continuous improvement. We leverage and contribute to the latest research to deliver a powerful, straightforward solution for optimal health to our customers. We harness the finest ingredients so that every scoop of AG1 gives you the nutrients you need with the simplicity you want in a daily routine. Likewise, our organization puts the same energy into creating an environment that is a reflection of the cultural values that define who we are and how we work together. These seven values? One Spectacular Life, Customer Centric, Radical Ownership, High Performance, Courage, Good Humans and Continuous Improvement?are a representation of the high standards we set, and hold ourselves accountable to, when it comes to building our global team. THE ROLE We are seeking a dynamic and driven Associate, Lab Technician (QC) to join our growing Quality team in Ogden, Utah at AG1?s QC lab facility. Reporting to the QC Lab Manager, your primary responsibilities will revolve around performing general lab activities in addition to conducting basic chemical testing on a variety of dietary supplement and ingredient substances, including raw ingredients, finished products, and stability samples. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional organizational skills, thrives in collaborative environments, and has a deep passion for chemistry, food science, and laboratory operations. WHAT YOU?LL DO Support in conducting basic chemical analytical testing on samples submitted to the laboratory using official documented test methods. Maintain full traceability of analysis, including documenting all testing and related activities by means of lab notebooks, reports, logbooks, etc. Operate a variety of instrumentation and lab equipment including FTIR, HPTLC, lab hoods, balances, pipettes, and glassware to ensure accurate testing procedures. Support in coordinating 3rd party testing and managing in-house stability studies Accurately interpret and report test data as indicated in AG1?s ingredient specifications, ensuring consistency and reliability. Work at a steady pace to deliver test results promptly. Assist in handling and preparing reagents, solvents, and solutions, while maintaining an organized chemical inventory. Collaborate with other members of the QC lab team to execute initiatives and troubleshoot issues. Uphold cleanliness and organization within the lab and work areas, ensuring that all equipment is properly clean, stored, calibrated and maintained for optimal performance. Assist in the organization and management of raw material inventory, including proper storage and labeling of materials. Communicate and coordinate with cross-functional teams including RNI and the AG1 Product Development Lab. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR 1-2 years of laboratory experience, preferably in the nutraceutical or pharmaceutical fields. B.S. Degree in Chemistry or a related physical science field or working towards. Understands basic laboratory techniques and equipment operation, showcasing the ability to effectively utilize instrumentation and conduct analytical testing. Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to follow precise instructions and protocols. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Effective communication and teamwork abilities, facilitating collaboration with colleagues. Dedication to maintaining a safe and clean work environment, prioritizing the well-being of oneself and others in accordance with established safety protocols and regulations. The Laboratory Technician will work in a laboratory setting, with regular exposure to chemicals, raw materials and ingredients used in quality control. The position may require occasional lifting of materials up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods. Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided and must be worn as necessary to ensure safety. WHAT?S IN IT FOR YOU? Competitive compensation and performance-based incentive plans. A strong company culture that is enforced through the hiring process to ensure values alignment and a highly collaborative team. A mission-driven approach to everything that we do, with an overall goal to significantly improve our customers? health and wellness. A high-growth, dynamic environment with opportunities for your direct impact to be felt. Paid holidays, company-wide mental health days, and unlimited PTO. In-person team meetups for optimal collaboration, team building and accelerating productivity. A work environment and culture that is based on high performance, productivity and continuous improvement. The opportunity to work with passionate, high-growth, business-minded colleagues who bring their all to our mission each and every day. Access to AG1 products and branded swag. All other benefits and insurances as required by law, based on your specific country of residence. AG1 is dedicated to providing equitable and competitive compensation & benefits packages. For this particular role, the base salary range is $38,000 - $62,500 and will ultimately be decided at the offer stage, based on an individual candidate?s level of skills and experience aligned with the needs of this role. Base salary is only one component of total compensation for this position. We provide a competitive mix of base salary, performance bonus, and stock option allocation for eligible roles. AG1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to inspiring fulfilling lives, starting with a focus on health and we believe this starts in the workplace. We do this by providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where all team members can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and make a difference in the world together. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Raw Material Specification Specialist (Contract)

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Raw Material Specification Specialist (Contract) Remote United States Supply Chain Contract ABOUT US At the heart of AG1 lies a commitment to our mission to empower people to take ownership of their health. Since 2010, we've dedicated ourselves to bringing Foundational Nutrition to people around the world. Our ethos is deeply rooted in science, with an unwavering dedication to continuous improvement. We leverage and contribute to the latest research to deliver a powerful, straightforward solution for optimal health to our customers. We harness the finest ingredients so that every scoop of AG1 gives you the nutrients you need with the simplicity you want in a daily routine. Likewise, our organization puts the same energy into creating an environment that is a reflection of the cultural values that define who we are and how we work together. These seven values? One Spectacular Life, Customer Centric, Radical Ownership, High Performance, Courage, Good Humans and Continuous Improvement?are a representation of the high standards we set, and hold ourselves accountable to, when it comes to building our global team. THE ROLE We are looking for a contract Specifications Specialist. The Specifications Specialist will be responsible for reviewing AG1 raw material specifications and providing recommendations to make the necessary updates to ensure consistency and excellence in product quality and engineering which ensure the specifications are flexible enough to help the sourcing team find multiple suppliers to source the ingredients. The Specifications Specialist will work in close collaboration with the Quality and Procurement teams to support the specifications development and improvement of raw materials and their suppliers both internally and with AG1?s contract manufacturers. This is a 3-month long contractor engagement and is 100% remote. WHAT YOU?LL DO Build Product Specifications designed for Quality Control to support the manufacturing of AG1 products. Review updated raw material documentation for changes compared to the previously accepted versions. Regularly engage with AG1 quality personnel to ensure they provide updated documentation in a timely manner. Work with the AG1 personnel to ensure external partners have the most up-to-date raw material documentation. Logging, tracking and maintaining product specification records in the PLM database. Plan and maintain the flow of electronic controlled documents, department files and resources materials with a high degree of accuracy and recall. Familiar with relevant international regulations, standards, and industry best practices to ensure AG1 quality compliance practices are current and effective. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as Product Development and Innovation to provide recommendations and a thorough review of the specs. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR 3-5 years of experience in the food, pharmaceutical or related manufacturing industry; preferably within the Dietary Supplement industry. Bachelor?s degree in biology chemistry, food science, or microbiology; preferred. Demonstrated knowledge in GMP?s, GLPs, quality systems, HACCP, sanitation, and allergen management, as well as FDA regulations. Excellent analytical capability with strong attention to detail and knowledge in food safety. Excels in complex problem solving and critical thinking, particularly in troubleshooting issues with microbial growth, allergen and botanical reactions, and testing. Ability to meet deadlines and establish goals and objectives in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in proofreading, data entry and issue spotting, and verbal/written communication skills. Ability to address gaps in processes and propose effective improvements. AG1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to inspiring fulfilling lives, starting with a focus on health and we believe this starts in the workplace. We do this by providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where all team members can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and make a difference in the world together. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Director, Software Engineering

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Director, Software Engineering Remote United States Digital Innovation Technology, Technology Full time ABOUT US At the heart of AG1 lies a commitment to our mission to empower people to take ownership of their health. Since 2010, we've dedicated ourselves to bringing Foundational Nutrition to people around the world. Our ethos is deeply rooted in science, with an unwavering dedication to continuous improvement. We leverage and contribute to the latest research to deliver a powerful, straightforward solution for optimal health to our customers. We harness the finest ingredients so that every scoop of AG1 gives you the nutrients you need with the simplicity you want in a daily routine. Likewise, our organization puts the same energy into creating an environment that is a reflection of the cultural values that define who we are and how we work together. These seven values? One Spectacular Life, Customer Centric, Radical Ownership, High Performance, Courage, Good Humans and Continuous Improvement?are a representation of the high standards we set, and hold ourselves accountable to, when it comes to building our global team. THE ROLE AG1 is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Software Engineering to join our team. Our company is dedicated to providing the best experience to our customers through innovative technology solutions. As the Director of Software Engineering, you will report to the VP of Engineering and lead our in-house and contracted engineering teams in developing and maintaining our core website, full stack development, infrastructure, mobile, and quality engineering. Your role will involve partnering with business stakeholders, Technical Product Management, Design, Applications and Systems, Data Engineering, and Architects to deliver high-quality technical products that align with our business goals. AG1 is fast-moving and constantly evolving. We're looking for an Engineering leader who can provide critical leadership, introduce new experiences using engineering, and create innovative features that unlock value for our customers. WHAT YOU?LL DO Lead multiple engineering squads composed of full time and contractors focused on Acquisition, Retention, and Core Systems. Lead and manage the engineering team to deliver high-quality technical products within specified timelines and budgets. Expand our full-time engineering team by recruiting for multiple leads, seniors, and mid-level full stack engineering openings. Manage the development and maintenance of website and mobile application components, infrastructure, and quality engineering processes. Mentor and cultivate our in-house engineering team proficient in technologies such as React, Next.js, Typescript, Node.js, GitLab/GitHub, and Terraform. Drive an engineering culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and experimentation. Lead the engineering roadmap & identify and execute against innovation opportunities. Collaborate with cross-functional technology team leads to shape the product vision and bring the vision to life. Develop resource plans and budgets for new features and enhancements. Manage vendor relationships and evaluate external technology partners. Communicate engineering progress, status, and risks to executive stakeholders. Establish and maintain engineering standards, practices, and procedures, introducing ways to continuously improve and enhance the engineering capability. Ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices, DevOps principles, and CI/CD pipelines for streamlined development. Implement security best practices to ensure data and system integrity. Champion Agile methodologies to ensure our engineering teams thrive in an adaptive environment, delivering high-quality solutions swiftly in response to evolving requirements. Ensure compliance with software development and data privacy regulations. Optimize technology infrastructure to support business growth and user demand. Stay updated on technology trends and propose improvements to the technical stack. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Bachelor?s or Master?s degree in Computer Science or a related field. At least 10 years of experience in software development, including a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role overseeing full stack development. Proven experience leading teams larger than 15, demonstrating the ability to scale and optimize engineering operations for maximum efficiency and impact. Proven experience growing, leading, and managing engineering teams, with a track record of delivering high-quality technical products. Proficiency in leading teams using React/Next.js, python, Node.js, Terraform, and Typescript. Preferred experience with e-commerce and subscription technology. Experience implementing and leading SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) and DevOps practices to ensure system reliability, scalability, and automation. Familiarity with error and performance monitoring tools. Experience developing and leading teams within AWS - utilizing services like Lambda, WAF, SQS, SNS, App Sync, API Gateway, Eventbus, and DynamoDB. Knowledge of third-party integrations using CMS platforms like Sanity. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and address technical challenges and opportunities. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Familiarity with Vercel is a plus. Experience with GTM (Google Tag Manager), A/B testing tools, pixels, and 3rd party tracking is a plus. WHAT?S IN IT FOR YOU? Competitive compensation and performance-based incentive plans. A 100% remote working environment (excluding Laboratory positions), which has been implemented from day one. A strong company culture that is enforced through the hiring process to ensure values alignment and a highly collaborative team. A mission-driven approach to everything that we do, with an overall goal to significantly improve our customers? health and wellness. A high-growth, dynamic environment with opportunities for your direct impact to be felt. Paid holidays, company-wide mental health days, and unlimited PTO (based on your country of residence). In-person team meetups for optimal collaboration, team building and accelerating productivity. A work environment and culture that is based on high performance, productivity and continuous improvement. The opportunity to work with passionate, high-growth, business-minded colleagues who bring their all to our mission each and every day. Access to AG1 products and branded swag. Monthly telecom stipend to offset some of the costs of home internet/wifi for eligible team members. All other benefits and insurances as required by law, based on your specific country of residence. AG1 is dedicated to providing equitable and competitive compensation & benefits packages. For this particular role, the base salary range is $200,000 - $230,000 and will ultimately be decided at the offer stage, based on an individual candidate?s level of skills and experience aligned with the needs of this role. Base salary is only one component of total compensation for this position. We provide a competitive mix of base salary, performance bonus, and stock option allocation for eligible roles. AG1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to inspiring fulfilling lives, starting with a focus on health and we believe this starts in the workplace. We do this by providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where all team members can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and make a difference in the world together. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Data Scientist, Advanced Marketing Measurement

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Data Scientist, Advanced Marketing Measurement Remote United States Finance & Accounting, Data & Analytics Full time ABOUT US At the heart of AG1 lies a commitment to our mission to empower people to take ownership of their health. Since 2010, we've dedicated ourselves to bringing Foundational Nutrition to people around the world. Our ethos is deeply rooted in science, with an unwavering dedication to continuous improvement. We leverage and contribute to the latest research to deliver a powerful, straightforward solution for optimal health to our customers. We harness the finest ingredients so that every scoop of AG1 gives you the nutrients you need with the simplicity you want in a daily routine. Likewise, our organization puts the same energy into creating an environment that is a reflection of the cultural values that define who we are and how we work together. These seven values? One Spectacular Life, Customer Centric, Radical Ownership, High Performance, Courage, Good Humans and Continuous Improvement?are a representation of the high standards we set, and hold ourselves accountable to, when it comes to building our global team. THE ROLE AG1 is seeking a Data Scientist, Advanced Marketing Measurement to join our team. As a data scientist specializing in marketing measurement, you will be responsible for developing and implementing advanced analytics and modeling techniques to help us understand the impact of our marketing campaigns and optimize our marketing strategies. You will also be versed in retention and LTV modeling and own our model for that. This role will work closely with our marketing teams to gather and analyze data, build predictive models, and deliver actionable insights. Reporting to the Senior Director, Growth Analytics, the ideal candidate is skilled in interpreting and working with highly complex data and demonstrates strong critical thinking, problem solving skills, and business partnership capabilities. WHAT YOU?LL DO Collaborate with data engineering team to build an internal attribution model. Be the point person for our external MTA and MMM models. Own our LTV and retention model. Roam our data and look for insights that drive better performance. Solve ad hoc data problems that arise. Supporting the team in identifying input levers within their channels to optimize metrics and performance at the creative level. Onboarding and management of a test and experiment platform. Forecasting financial impact of cross channel media. LTV by channel, partner, creative and tactic and lead metrics that impact LTV (i.e. M1 retention, M2 retention, etc). Reporting on the shifts in media investment, new customers and sessions each week to understand the impact to main funnel metrics (i.e. CPM, CTR, CPS, CVR, CAC). Layering on demographic data to support channel insights and optimizations. Gather and analyze data from various sources, including CRM, web analytics, and media platforms, to identify trends and opportunities for growth. Build predictive models to forecast customer behavior and inform marketing strategies. Conduct attribution analysis to determine the impact of each marketing touchpoint on customer behavior. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and changes in marketing measurement best practices, and share insights / recommendations to ensure our strategies are always relevant and effective. Support other related work as directed by the heads of the department. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR 7+ years of experience in data science, marketing measurement, or a related field. Bachelor degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science is preferred; or major in science or engineering or engaged in data statistics, analysis, modeling related working areas after graduation. However, a Bachelor or other tertiary qualification is not required - we welcome other backgrounds. Expert-level proficiency in data analysis tools such as Python, R, SQL, and/or SAS. Strong analytical skills and ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. Knowledge of marketing landscape and industry trends. Strong attention to detail and a proven ability to manage multiple work streams at once. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present data and insights to senior leadership and stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Comfort operating in ambiguous and changing situations to deliver on the right results. Excited to be collaborating with performance marketing teams in a global, high growth, late-stage private or public, consumer-focused company. A full life outside of work with personal passions and hobbies! The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a consistent ?can-do? attitude. WHAT?S IN IT FOR YOU? Competitive compensation and performance-based incentive plans. A 100% remote working environment (excluding Laboratory positions), which has been implemented from day one. A strong company culture that is enforced through the hiring process to ensure values alignment and a highly collaborative team. A mission-driven approach to everything that we do, with an overall goal to significantly improve our customers? health and wellness. A high-growth, dynamic environment with opportunities for your direct impact to be felt. Paid holidays, company-wide mental health days, and unlimited PTO (based on your country of residence). In-person team meetups for optimal collaboration, team building and accelerating productivity. A work environment and culture that is based on high performance, productivity and continuous improvement. The opportunity to work with passionate, high-growth, business-minded colleagues who bring their all to our mission each and every day. Access to AG1 products and branded swag. Monthly telecom stipend to offset some of the costs of home internet/wifi for eligible team members. All other benefits and insurances as required by law, based on your specific country of residence. AG1 is dedicated to providing equitable and competitive compensation & benefits packages. For this particular role, the base salary range is $160,000-$185,000 and will ultimately be decided at the offer stage, based on an individual candidate?s level of skills and experience aligned with the needs of this role. Base salary is only one component of total compensation for this position. We provide a competitive mix of base salary, performance bonus, and stock option allocation for eligible roles. AG1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to inspiring fulfilling lives, starting with a focus on health and we believe this starts in the workplace. We do this by providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where all team members can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and make a difference in the world together. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Senior Director, FP&A

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Senior Director, FP&A Remote United States Finance & Accounting, Finance Full time ABOUT US: At the heart of AG1 lies a commitment to our mission to empower people to take ownership of their health. Since 2010, we've dedicated ourselves to bringing Foundational Nutrition to people around the world. Our ethos is deeply rooted in science, with an unwavering dedication to continuous improvement. We leverage and contribute to the latest research to deliver a powerful, straightforward solution for optimal health to our customers. We harness the finest ingredients so that every scoop of AG1 gives you the nutrients you need with the simplicity you want in a daily routine. Likewise, our organization puts the same energy into creating an environment that is a reflection of the cultural values that define who we are and how we work together. These seven values? One Spectacular Life, Customer Centric, Radical Ownership, High Performance, Courage, Good Humans and Continuous Improvement?are a representation of the high standards we set, and hold ourselves accountable to, when it comes to building our global team. THE ROLE: We are looking for an experienced and driven Senior Director, FP&A to join our growing Finance team. Reporting to the VP, Finance, you will be pivotal in helping shape the financial future of our organization. Our ideal candidate possesses a unique blend of financial acumen, strategic thinking, and leadership skills and is someone who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. As a leader on the Finance team, you should have a passion for driving financial excellence and be adept at translating financial data into actionable insights that guide strategic decision-making. This is a highly critical and visible role in the organization that will be pivotal in influencing and shaping the financial trajectory of our organization. WHAT YOU?LL DO: Lead the development and execution of the company's corporate financial planning strategies Collaborate with executive leadership to align financial plans with overall business objectives. Provide insights and recommendations to optimize financial performance. Lead the annual budgeting process and regular forecasting cycles, while driving a continuous improvement mindset across the team Work closely with department heads to establish budget targets, monitor financial performance against plans, routinely tracking against actuals and deliver on the established financial goals Work collaboratively with other departments to gather relevant data, conduct in-depth financial analysis, and provide insights to support key business decisions, acting as a strategic business partner and key stakeholder. Use advanced analytical rigor to interpret financial data, identify trends, and offer strategic recommendations to senior leadership. Implement and maintain best practices to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting processes. Develop and implement strategic, measurable, goals and continuously monitor and track performance Establish and maintain a robust reporting framework to clearly and accurately communicate financial insights to stakeholders and leadership. Mentor and lead a high-performing FP&A team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture. Provide guidance and professional development opportunities to team members. WHAT WE?RE LOOKING FOR: 10+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, with a minimum of 6 years in a leadership role. FP&A leadership experience in high growth businesses, particularly those with complex physical supply chains Experience setting budgets and driving C-level accountability to deliver them through a robust operating cadence Strategic mindset with a focus on driving business performance. Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights. Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey financial information to diverse stakeholders. Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Competitive compensation and performance-based incentive plans. A 100% remote working environment (excluding Laboratory positions), which has been implemented from day one. A strong company culture that is enforced through the hiring process to ensure values alignment and a highly collaborative team. A mission-driven approach to everything that we do, with an overall goal to significantly improve our customers? health and wellness. A high-growth, dynamic environment with opportunities for your direct impact to be felt. Paid holidays, company-wide mental health days, and unlimited PTO (based on your country of residence). In-person team meetups for optimal collaboration, team building and accelerating productivity. A work environment and culture that is based on high performance, productivity and continuous improvement. The opportunity to work with passionate, high-growth, business-minded colleagues who bring their all to our mission each and every day. Access to AG1 products and branded swag. Monthly telecom stipend to offset some of the costs of home internet/wifi for eligible team members. All other benefits and insurances as required by law, based on your specific country of residence. AG1 is dedicated to providing equitable and competitive compensation & benefits packages. For this particular role, the base salary range is $165,000 - $205,000 and will ultimately be decided at the offer stage, based on an individual candidate?s level of skills and experience aligned with the needs of this role. Base salary is one component of total compensation for this position. We provide a competitive mix of base salary, performance bonus, and stock option allocation for eligible roles. AG1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to inspiring fulfilling lives, starting with a focus on health and we believe this starts in the workplace. We do this by providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where all team members can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and make a difference in the world together. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Senior Analyst, FP&A - Supply Chain

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Senior Analyst, FP&A - Supply Chain Remote United States Finance & Accounting, Finance Full time At the heart of AG1 lies a commitment to our mission to empower people to take ownership of their health. Since 2010, we've dedicated ourselves to bringing Foundational Nutrition to people around the world. Our ethos is deeply rooted in science, with an unwavering dedication to continuous improvement. We leverage and contribute to the latest research to deliver a powerful, straightforward solution for optimal health to our customers. We harness the finest ingredients so that every scoop of AG1 gives you the nutrients you need with the simplicity you want in a daily routine. Likewise, our organization puts the same energy into creating an environment that is a reflection of the cultural values that define who we are and how we work together. These seven values? One Spectacular Life, Customer Centric, Radical Ownership, High Performance, Courage, Good Humans and Continuous Improvement?are a representation of the high standards we set, and hold ourselves accountable to, when it comes to building our global team. THE ROLE The Supply Chain Finance team at AG1 leads the development of the overall budget, rolling forecast and mid- to long-range planning, and financial planning of operational projects. We are looking for a Senior Analyst, FP&A - Supply Chain who will contribute to these efforts by delivering mission-critical analytics and insights to leadership and key stakeholders. This role will provide dedicated FP&A support to our Supply Chain team, analyze KPI performance, and own monthly variance reporting within Supply Chain. This role will partner closely with the members of our Supply Chain team to gain key inputs and provide reporting and analytics to support scalable business operations. Reporting to the Senior Manager, FP&A - Supply Chain, the ideal candidate is someone who is highly analytical, detail-oriented and excited to work in a high-growth, dynamic environment. This role will serve as a key business partner to the Supply Chain and Finance teams and various business partners across the company, and will require exceptional analytical, organizational, and collaborative skills. WHAT YOU?LL DO Provide FP&A business partnership to the Supply Chain team, from manufacturing to customer delivery, by supporting financial and KPI forecasting. Support the Tracking & Monitoring (T&M) process for the Supply Chain team through KPI and financial initiative tracking. Support Productivity (cost savings initiatives) for the Supply Chain team, highlighting areas of opportunity. Partner with Supply Chain and Data teams to ensure data integrity of reported actuals. Develop and iterate on analysis and reporting in partnership with Supply Chain and Data teams to identify and contextualize cost and performance trends. Develop scalable financial models and reports that support monthly business reviews, annual planning and budgeting, rolling forecasts, and monthly/weekly forecasting processes. Perform quantification of risks and opportunities including dynamic changes in the business, vendor and risk management, and macro supply chain events. Closely collaborate within FP&A, leadership team and cross-functionally to proactively find opportunities for improvement and provide strategic analysis, insights, reporting, and analytics that influence business decision-making. Prepare monthly variance analysis and deep dive reviews to improve the accuracy of our forecasting and financial reporting in partnership with our Accounting team. Champion for the FP&A team within other areas of the company for such needs as process and systems improvements, data integrity and timelines. Look to automate, streamline and improve all FP&A processes. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR 2-5 years of experience in FP&A and/or Accounting. A background and experience partnering with Supply Chain is highly preferred. Experience with NetSuite ERP is highly preferred and experience with FP&A planning tools is a plus. Knowledge in all things MS Office and Google Suite. Experience building complex financial models that are scalable and conducive to interdepartmental inputs. Intellectual curiosity and ability to switch gears in a dynamic environment. Natural inquisitiveness to deeply understand drivers and variances of business operations. Takes a proactive approach to setting and achieving goals and communicating progress and findings. Ability to analyze large data sets to gain business insights to support decision making and forecasting. Strong time-management and people skills, flexibility, and multitasking ability. Acute attention to detail and accuracy with desire to take ownership in a results oriented environment. Impeccable organizational skills with strong interpersonal and communication abilities. Ability to work closely with leadership teams. A no-compromises approach to the quality of your work and always a team player to support the quality of the FP&A team?s work. WHAT?S IN IT FOR YOU? Competitive compensation and performance-based incentive plans. A 100% remote working environment (excluding Laboratory positions), which has been implemented from day one. A strong company culture that is enforced through the hiring process to ensure values alignment and a highly collaborative team. A mission-driven approach to everything that we do, with an overall goal to significantly improve our customers? health and wellness. A high-growth, dynamic environment with opportunities for your direct impact to be felt. Paid holidays, company-wide mental health days, and unlimited PTO (based on your country of residence). In-person team meetups for optimal collaboration, team building and accelerating productivity. A work environment and culture that is based on high performance, productivity and continuous improvement. The opportunity to work with passionate, high-growth, business-minded colleagues who bring their all to our mission each and every day. Access to AG1 products and branded swag. Monthly telecom stipend to offset some of the costs of home internet/wifi for eligible team members. All other benefits and insurances as required by law, based on your specific country of residence. AG1 is dedicated to providing equitable and competitive compensation & benefits packages. For this particular role, the base salary range is $83,500 - $115,000 and will ultimately be decided at the offer stage, based on an individual candidate?s level of skills and experience aligned with the needs of this role. Base salary is only one component of total compensation for this position. We provide a competitive mix of base salary, performance bonus, and stock option allocation for eligible roles. AG1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to inspiring fulfilling lives, starting with a focus on health and we believe this starts in the workplace. We do this by providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where all team members can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and make a difference in the world together. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Tableau Analyst

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Tableau Analyst Location: Reading, PA. Shift: Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 days WFH (8am - 5pm) Position Summary: A Penske Logistics Tableau Analyst manages multiple streams of data, develops visualizations, and implements strategic solutions. This work brings insights, which drive actions for the larger team. This role can support multiple accounts in the Freight Management space. Good communication, time management, and attention to detail are essential. This role frequently collaborates with other groups to find solutions and share best practices around visual reporting and metrics, and requires cross-functional engagement with both internal and external stakeholders. A successful Tableau Analyst provides tactical support to enhance the strategic mission of the team, ensuring customer goals are met, in partnership with leaders and colleagues. They are enthusiastic about metrics, supply chain, and/or data. They are curious thinkers, creative problem solvers, and are eager to grow their career in a supportive and highly collaborative environment. Major Responsibilities: Gathers and evaluates customer requirements, and developing solutions that fit customer needs. Manages data streams for enhanced reporting capabilities Understands data structure and business context well enough to join and blend data where necessary Maintains advanced reporting and visualizations through Tableau Manipulates and prepares data, including using ETL tools (such as Alteryx, Tableau Prep, or Talend) to clean and load data into SQL databases or flat files Builds new visualizations or leverages existing templates to create meaningful insights for the account stakeholders Handles own time management, including some project timelines, while balancing recurring tasks and projects Communicates clearly and provides regular updates to team members, stakeholders, etc. as it applies to project progress Uses Lean tools and other skills to improve processes, isolate root cause of problems, and find solutions for customer requests Thoroughly tests and vets all completed work before it reaches the end user, ensuring continuity of reporting across platforms Resolves situations quickly, communicating status of problems, and working with the appropriate subject matter experts, as needed, to find solutions Documents processes and creates standard operating procedures, providing training to various audiences on processes and changes Other projects and tasks as assigned Qualifications: 1-3 years comparable work experience ? specific to Transportation Management Systems Bachelor's Degree preferred: Business Administration, Logistics & Supply Chain Management preferred Fundamental understanding or desire to learn transportation, supply chain and logistics concepts are required. Tableau visualization experience required Please be prepared to share a Tableau portfolio if you have one (Tableau Public or just images). Strong written and oral communication skills required Intermediate experience with Excel preferred Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint required. System aptitude, problem solving, ability to work within multiple applications Consistently demonstrates proven ability to learn and use necessary tools Ability to follow processes and standard procedures required Experience with Transportation Management systems preferred Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer Headquartered in Reading, Pa., Penske Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Penske Truck Leasing. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske Logistics provides supply chain management and logistics services to leading companies throughout the world. Penske Logistics delivers value through design, planning and execution in transportation, warehousing, international freight forwarding and carrier management. Visit www.PenskeLogistics.com to learn more.

Industrial Engineer - Warehouse Operations

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Industrial Engineer - Warehouse Operations Kinloch, MO Position Summary: The Industrial Engineer (IE) is responsible for preparing analyses and implementing projects involving all aspects of warehousing to support the customer. This includes developing solutions or request for proposals by designing, developing, analyzing and/or implementing comprehensive supply chain solutions to determine optimal warehouse design, functional requirements, material handling equipment applications, work measurement and labor standards, incentive systems, slotting, operational planning and improvement through data collection, statistical and mapping analysis, and designing customized solutions. The IE will also participate in location startups, process improvement teams and cost saving initiatives. Major Responsibilities: Analyzes the distribution processes and identifies areas for improvement Develops new methods / tools to improve processes, oversees implementation of change, develops metrics to evaluate the new process and evaluates the cost benefits Monitors and updates Labor Management system to ensure system performance and data integrity Creates and maintains flow diagrams for warehouse processes Evaluates facility design for best cube, capacity, and thru-put and develops recommendations for improvements Develops metrics to monitor organizational compliance with processes for quality and productivity and ensures that appropriate action plans are developed for continuous improvement Designs, implements and/or analyzes one customer solution at a time with supervision as assigned Performs SKU analysis to determine slotting and Material Handling Equipment (MHE) requirements Prepares facility layout and design to maximize efficiency. Maintains the facility AutoCAD drawing Works effectively as a team member accomplishing assigned goals Participates in cross-functional groups to create the expected customer outcome Interacts with internal and external customers on an as needed basis and that is determined by their role in the project Works within budget guidelines provided Ensures solution will meet financial goals and provide cost savings Meets customer deadlines by providing required designs, analysis or implementations Develops an understanding of the customer?s needs and take actions to ensure that such needs are met Understands what the customer does, what their business model is and what their expectations are Interacts with the customer by phone, email or in person in an as needed basis Able to resolve situations quickly, communicate status of problem, and work with the appropriate subject matter expert until it is fixed with the guidance of a more senior level associate Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor Qualifications: 2 to 5 years comparable experience designing, developing, implementing and executing supply chain solutions in at least one service line is required Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Management Science, Computer Science or other quantitative discipline required; Master?s Degree preferred. Fundamental understanding of transportation, warehousing, supply chain and logistics concepts including Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement Effective communication skills both written and verbal, and with internal and external customers required. Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint) as well as Minitab. Skills in MS Project and Visio a plus. Ability to analyze data and conduct extensive research required Excellent analytical/problem solving capabilities Developing presentation skills Must demonstrate aptitude for developing written, oral, and interpersonal communications skills, particularly when problems arise that may affect solution outcome and/or project schedule. Customer and team oriented Must be able to work somewhat independently and concurrently on a range of unstructured tasks/projects and properly prioritize work, all with some supervision or direction Time management and multi-tasking skills Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required. Intermediate computer skills in assisted drafting equipment software (CAD), network modeling and warehousing design tools preferred Physical Requirements: The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines. While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Customer Service Associate - Logistics

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Customer Service Associate - Logistics Dearborn, MI Position Summary: A Penske Logistics Customer Service Associate monitors delivery schedules to assure timely delivery of materials and products to customer locations. Manage time sensitive information and transactions in order to ensure on-time delivery by tracking shipments for pick-up, estimating times of arrival and delivery, and recovering loads when necessary. Candidate must have proven communication with a strong focus on internal and external customer service to meet business needs. SHIFT: This is for 3 rd shift. Wednesday through Saturday 8pm-6am. (4 days a week/10-hour shift). The Position is currently work from home. Major Responsibilities: ? Use TMS system to enter & process customer orders ? Work closely with common carriers to ensure on-time deliveries by checking shipment status daily and maintaining transportation relationships. ? Communicate with associates from other shifts ? Complete daily logs and checklists ? Work with customer to resolve any transportation issues ? Identify cost savings opportunities for the customer ? Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor Qualifications: ? At least 1 year of customer service experience required ? Bachelor?s Degree or some college preferred / High school diploma or equivalent necessary ? Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize time sensitive situations in a fast paced environment ? Advanced computer skills including Excel and Outlook required ? Must also be able to learn and regularly operate multiple company and customer owned transportation systems & applications ? Excellent problem solving and analytical skills ? Ability to adapt in a dynamic environment ? Ability to work First, Second and Third Shift as needed. Flexibility with scheduling required ? Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job ? Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening required. Physical Requirements: -The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. -The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines. -While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg. -Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Load Planner (Supply Chain/Logistics)

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Load Planner (Supply Chain/Logistics) Dearborn, MI Position Summary: Penske Logistics is looking for a Load Planner to become part of an excellent team. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is self-motivated, has strong analytical and computer skills, strong attention to detail and is enthusiastic to work in a customer-centric environment. This position coordinates all processes and functions of load planning and freight movement. SHIFT: We have 2 shifts: 7 ? 15:30 (7am - 3:30pm )and 10:30 ? 19:00 (10:30 am - 7pm) Major Responsibilities: Process customer orders, plan & optimize shipments into loads, tender freight to third-party carriers Update Transportation Management System with current shipment information. Provide detailed instruction to various customers & associates from other shifts by phone and e-mail Provide visibility to management and the customer by tracking, process over-sight, auditing, researching and troubleshooting operational issues or functions. Complete daily logs and trackers Handle rate negotiations with carriers on a spot rate basis Identify cost savings opportunities for the customer Coordinates with carriers to ensure on-time delivery by tracking trucks for pick-up, estimating times of arrival and delivery, and recovering loads when necessary Provides load exception investigation and reporting Weighs alternative financial decisions before taking action Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor Qualifications: Bachelor?s Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management preferred Two (2) plus years of experience in Transportation/Supply Chain preferred Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize time sensitive situations in a fast paced environment Excellent problem solving and analytical skills Advanced desktop computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Outlook required Strong customer focus Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with customers as well as Penske associates Ability to adapt in a dynamic environment Strong organizational skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Must be able to learn and regularly operate various computer systems across different platforms Ability to work First, Second and Third Shift as needed. Flexibility with scheduling required. Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job. Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, criminal history, and drug screening) required. Physical Requirements: -The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. -The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines. -While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg. -Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Load Planner (Supply Chain/Logistics)

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Load Planner (Supply Chain/Logistics) Smyrna, TN Load Planner Location: Smyrna, TN. 37167 Hours: 10 AM -7 PM with 1 Hour Lunch Days: M-F possible Saturdays if needed by customer - Position is required to be on site Position Summary: Penske Logistics is looking for a Load Planner to become part of an excellent team. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is self-motivated, has strong analytical and computer skills, strong attention to detail and is enthusiastic to work in a customer-centric environment. This position coordinates all processes and functions of load planning and freight movement. Major Responsibilities: Process customer orders, plan & optimize shipments into loads, tender freight to third-party carriers Update Transportation Management System with current shipment information. Provide detailed instruction to various customers & associates from other shifts by phone and e-mail Provide visibility to management and the customer by tracking, process over-sight, auditing, researching and troubleshooting operational issues or functions. Complete daily logs and trackers Handle rate negotiations with carriers on a spot rate basis Identify cost savings opportunities for the customer Coordinates with carriers to ensure on-time delivery by tracking trucks for pick-up, estimating times of arrival and delivery, and recovering loads when necessary Provides load exception investigation and reporting Weighs alternative financial decisions before taking action Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor Qualifications: Bachelor?s Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management preferred Two (2) plus years of experience in Transportation/Supply Chain preferred Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize time sensitive situations in a fast paced environment Excellent problem solving and analytical skills Advanced desktop computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Outlook required Strong customer focus Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with customers as well as Penske associates Ability to adapt in a dynamic environment Strong organizational skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Must be able to learn and regularly operate various computer systems across different platforms Ability to work First, Second and Third Shift as needed. Flexibility with scheduling required. Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job. Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, criminal history, and drug screening) required. Physical Requirements: -The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. -The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines. -While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg. -Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Logistics Analyst

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Logistics Analyst Location: Medina, MN Position Summary: The Logistics Analyst is responsible for data distribution and utilization of continuous improvement tools to aid in supporting our customers supply chain solutions in current and future operations. A Penske Logistics Analyst will work collectively as a liaison between Operations and other Penske support groups. This position will provide technical support, documenting and creating process flows, compile and deliver customer reports/metrics and error management resolution. Shift: Monday thru Friday normal business hours Major Responsibilities: Responsible for providing technical support and prioritization related to system solutions. Responds to user inquiries, isolates problems, and supports implementation. Penske user and customer point of contact for review of existing system solutions and feedback/coordination of possible solutions. Ensure that system changes are accurate with limited impact. Applies established business rules for daily error management. Follow tasks/projects through to completion following project management principals Document process flows to better engage end user requirements and translate to systems development/engineering as needed Handles reoccurring tasks which may include generating daily reports, pulling relevant data from transportation/business intelligence systems and formatting data for easy interpretation Meet customer deadlines and provide required metrics/reports through data extraction Maps and documents standard operating processes and participate in process improvement teams Be able to resolve situations quickly, communicate status of problem, and work with the appropriate internal subject matter expert to resolve problems and support implementations Interacts with the customer by phone, email or in person on an as needed basis Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor Qualifications: 1 year comparable work experience High school diploma or equivalent required Some college preferred Fundamental understanding of transportation, supply chain and logistics concepts Strong written and oral communication skills Strong problem solving and time management skills required Ability to work effectively in a team environment Ability to work independently with minimum supervision Candidate must possess strong computer skills to include: Access, Excel, Microsoft Word Consistently demonstrates proven ability to learn and use necessary tools Ability to follows process and standard procedures Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required. Physical Requirements: -The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. -The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines. -While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg. -Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Senior Supply Chain Manager

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Senior Supply Chain Manager Location: Reading, PA Hybrid Position: 3 days onsite and 2 days WFH Position Summary: The Senior Supply Chain Manager will manage one or more customer accounts and execute the day to day operations which have Penske-wide implications and impact. The position will be the primary operational and strategic account owner as viewed by both Penske and Customer. This position will provide tactical direction and leadership to Supply Chain Managers and staff to ensure customer requirements are met. Ensure all inventory and material discrepancies are resolved quickly and accurately to eliminate production loss or transportation service failures. Create and foster a relationship with the customer?s Senior managers to facilitate operational stability and vertical growth. Major Responsibilities: ? Drive continuous improvement at all locations, including both customer and Penske processes. Understand the strategic needs and align resources to develop solutions. Review operating metrics and fixes out-of-tolerance results. Look for opportunities to grow existing operation. ? Responsible for day-to-day execution of all account activities. Monitors carrier performance to optimize value delivered to the customer. Quickly resolve any operations issues to eliminate production loss or transportation service failures & communicate with customer. Provide leadership to team members in identifying project risks early and guide them in developing appropriate mitigation plans. ? Create and administer training and development plans for Supply Chain Manager as well as high performing staff members. Ensure team has a strong focus on details and is thoroughly trained in the problem resolution process. Drive consistency across all operations, including individual and operational performance standards. ? Understand how customer, supplier and vendor fleets work together and affect overall supply chain performance. Recommend vendors and suppliers necessary to deploy logistics solution. Create and foster a relationship with the customer's logistics manager to facilitate operational stability. Manage the clients' expectations regarding our team's satisfactory performance & service execution. ? Interview and select salaried associates up to and including Supply Chain Managers. Ensure each associate understands their individual role and responsibilities, as well as the group's role and responsibilities required to achieve and maintain a safe work place. Conduct performance review, corrective action, and goal setting for team of salaried and hourly employees. ? Provide career development, mentoring and promotional opportunities to direct reports to create future leaders. ? Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies and company policies and procedures. Stay current on the customer's industry, bringing fresh thinking to institutionalized processes. ? Other Projects as assigned Qualifications: ? Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required ? Concentration in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or equivalent referred ? 5 years of functional experience in multiple supply chain service lines (transportation, warehousing, LLP, etc.) ? 3 years of managerial or supervisory experience ? Analysis and design experience ? Engineering and IT awareness, including supply chain modeling ? Multiple supply chain service line experience (Transportation, Warehousing, LLP, etc) ? A strong understanding of operations and supporting technology, especially web based applications ? Knowledge of Transportation Management and systems ? A strong understanding of operations and supporting technology, especially web based applications. ? Must be able to work with other departments to increase overall productivity for the company ? Ability to manage multiple projects with a sense of urgency while maintaining a high degree of accuracy ? Ability to meet & exceed weekly and monthly performance goals. ? Successful track record of building relationships with stakeholders or customers that have resulted in high customer satisfaction. ? Problem Solving / Process Improvement ? Strong analytical and presentation skills, written/oral communication and organizational skills. ? Skill in the operation of MS Office software programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. ? Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job ? Willingness to travel as necessary, work the hours necessary to accomplish the job duties, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening. Physical Requirements: -The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. -The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines. -While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg. -Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Tableau Business Analyst

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Tableau Business Analyst Beachwood, OH Position Summary: A Penske Logistics Business Analyst (FM Operations Support- Tableau Focus) manages multiple streams of data, develops visualizations, and implements strategic solutions. This work brings insights, which drive actions for the larger team. This role can support multiple accounts in the Freight Management space. Good communication, time management, and attention to detail are essential. This role frequently collaborates with other groups to find solutions and share best practices around visual reporting and metrics, and requires cross-functional engagement with both internal and external stakeholders. A successful Business Analyst provides tactical support to enhance the strategic mission of the team, ensuring customer goals are met, in partnership with leaders and colleagues. They are enthusiastic about metrics, supply chain, and/or data. They are curious thinkers, creative problem solvers, and are eager to grow their career in a supportive and highly collaborative environment. Major Responsibilities: Gathers and evaluates customer requirements, and developing solutions that fit customer needs. Manages data streams for enhanced reporting capabilities Understands data structure and business context well enough to join and blend data where necessary Maintains advanced reporting and visualizations through Tableau Manipulates and prepares data, including using ETL tools (such as Alteryx, Tableau Prep, or Talend) to clean and load data into SQL databases or flat files Builds new visualizations or leverages existing templates to create meaningful insights for the account stakeholders Handles own time management, including some project timelines, while balancing recurring tasks and projects Communicates clearly and provides regular updates to team members, stakeholders, etc. as it applies to project progress Uses Lean tools and other skills to improve processes, isolate root cause of problems, and find solutions for customer requests Thoroughly tests and vets all completed work before it reaches the end user, ensuring continuity of reporting across platforms Resolves situations quickly, communicating status of problems, and working with the appropriate subject matter experts, as needed, to find solutions Documents processes and creates standard operating procedures, providing training to various audiences on processes and changes Other projects and tasks as assigned Qualifications: 1-3 years comparable work experience ? specific to Transportation Management Systems Bachelor's Degree preferred: Business Administration, Logistics & Supply Chain Management preferred Fundamental understanding or desire to learn transportation, supply chain and logistics concepts are required. Tableau visualization experience required Strong written and oral communication skills required Intermediate experience with Excel preferred Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint required. System aptitude, problem solving, ability to work within multiple applications Consistently demonstrates proven ability to learn and use necessary tools Ability to follow processes and standard procedures required Experience with Transportation Management systems preferred Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required EEO Statement Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reading, Pa., Penske Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Penske Truck Leasing. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske Logistics provides supply chain management and logistics services to leading companies throughout the world. Penske Logistics delivers value through design, planning and execution in transportation, warehousing, international freight forwarding and carrier management.

Software Engineer II (webMethods)

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Software Engineer II (webMethods) Beachwood, OH You may know Penske for our big yellow trucks. But did you know we?re an industry-leading technology innovation company? At Penske we have a 50-year history of leading the transportation and supply-chain industry, delivering world-class and award-winning technology solutions. And, it starts with our associates. No matter what your skills or technology stack, our IT team is for you. You?ll work and grow alongside great people and on really cool projects. We inspire our IT experts to push the boundaries, create possibilities, be innovative, and, most of all, to have fun. Ultimately, you?ll help develop and ensure our technology solutions keep our company and our customers moving forward. Do you have what IT takes? Summary Statement: Working with a diverse team, you will lead the technical design of complex components that support our business critical applications, while mentoring other developers on best practices in an effort to deliver our next generation of innovative solutions to our customers What you will be doing: As a Software Engineer II, you will be leading the effort to develop, enhance, and support applications in a fast-paced development environment; while working with senior members of the staff on medium to large sized projects in a diverse range of topics to produce deliverables. You will be maintaining and modernizing our existing systems as well as working on new applications. Working in our collaborative environment you will have the opportunity to further develop your skills while also acting as a mentor and guide a team of software engineers on development best practices and ensure code quality through code reviews. Penske Responsibilities: ? Be the primary contact and lead support associate for one or more critical applications and processes, resolving customer issues in a timely manner. ? Play a critical role in supporting the application lifecycle (develop, test, release and support) based on detailed requirements and guidance from senior engineers/architects and management. ? Collaborate with technical/business leaders and product owners to acquire and understand requirements / acceptance criteria. ? Produce deliverables for medium to large sized projects with clean, well-documented and easily maintainable code that adheres to defined coding standards. ? Participate in Design and Deploy Tollgate reviews and gain buy in from cross-functional teams including QA, Architect, Security, Webmaster and Operations. ? Effectively document systems, software architecture and processes, including application documentation, dependency diagrams, etc. ? Write unit / UI tests to identify defects and leverage CI/CD for building and deploying code. ? Triage production issues and work with multiple teams to perform problem analysis ? Lead the backend database design effort and where applicable collaborate with product owners and designers on UI/UX design. ? Assign projects and review deliverables from onshore and offshore software engineers. ? Provide constructive input to department management regarding team members assigned to project ? Participate in the hiring process to assist in assessing candidate technical skills and independently conduct new hire interviews. Penske Qualifications: ? Bachelor?s Degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or equivalent years of software development experience ? 8-10 years experience of webMethods development ? 1-2 years of experience working with webMethods administration ? Full stack development experience in integration technologies such as MQ Series, API?s and Kafka. ? Knowledge of event driven architecture strategies and best practices. ? In-depth knowledge of webMethods installation and maintenance in Windows and Linux environments. ? Expert knowledge of relational database design and implementation. ? Experience in Source Code management tools and automation ? Expert knowledge of the full system development lifecycle. ? Familiarity with My webMethods ? Ability to independently conduct new hire interviews ? Ability to estimate and lead medium to large sized projects. ? Ability to research emerging software development frameworks and tools ? Strong problem solving and analytic skill. ? Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments simultaneously and effectively in a cross-functional team environment ? Solid written and oral communication skills; ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language ? Ability to work independently and direct work to other team members. ? Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job. ? Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required. EEO Statement Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The associate must regularly lift and /or move up to 25lbs/12kg. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the associate is regularly required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.