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Sample Sewer - Seattle, WA

DESCRIPTION Outdoor Research is looking for a contract Sample sewer from June 27 to August 4th. Full time 40 hours per week excluding holidays. Working with Pattern Makers and Designers Skill set. 1.Basic Verbal English (reading nice but not required) 2.Apparel, Gloves, Hats 3.Single Needle Machine 4.Serger Machine 5.Hand cutting fabrics 6.Flatseam (optional)

Financial Planning & Analysis/Treasury Manager - Seattle, WA

DESCRIPTION  Outdoor Research is searching for a team member to provide innovation and inspiration for the relentless adventurer through our values of: A Culture of Respect-We listen, value and empower each other and our fellow adventurers while striving to protect the planet we live on.Innovation that Works-Make it better, not just new or different.Improve Every Day-Sweat the details and strive to be better in everything we do.Beauty in Function-Create differentiation through clean, simple solutions.The Power of the Journey-Through challenges we grow and have fun along the way.The FP&A/Treasury Manager will leverage high emotional intelligence to provide leadership and organizational effectiveness to our worldwide financial planning and treasury systems.  In short, this Manager is responsible for proactively building and maintaining solutions that meet existing business needs, supports the work of our staff and partners and allows us to achieve our strategic direction. The successful candidate understands the increasing complexity of international business and how cash strategy, business strategy, risk management and finance interact. This highly-visible position is critical to the continued success of our worldwide organization. DUTIES   FINANCIAL PLANNINGThis position is responsible for coordinating and managing the global planning processes; driving reporting, forecasting and budgeting process improvements to improve efficiencies Manage the global planning processes including the monthly forecasting and annual budgeting using Prophix and complex Excel models.Develop an annual budget project plan; track and report progress; proactively identify and escalate areas of execution risk.Assist in the development of a rolling three season (18 month) forecast, including working with business leaders and finance team members to establish a process to implement a driver based forecasting model.Work with business leaders to develop a KPI Dashboard for the Executive TeamIdentify methodology and process improvements to drive efficiency and improve accuracy of the planning process.Develop and deliver training programs for the various levels of planning process participants.Work with business leaders to understand material variances and historical trends. Identify areas of risk and initiate ad-hoc analysis to quantify risk.Build strong alliances within finance and with other functional leaders.Serve as FP&A representative on company-wide, cross-functional initiatives.Perform other duties as necessary.  TREASURYThis position is responsible for directing and managing all Treasury activities for the Company, including corporate banking and debt management, daily cash positioning and reporting, reconciliation of bank accounts, troubleshooting of daily transaction issues and execution of foreign currency trades. Oversee day-to-day cash management/treasury functions, including movement of cash, wire transfers, daily cash settlement, reconciliation of cash balances, exception investigation, issue resolution and account follow-up as needed.Set the budget foreign exchange rates in 3 currencies (CAD, CHF, EUR) and execute seasonal hedging strategy to minimize fx rate risk.Review, analyze and forecast cash collections/disbursements, coordinating month-end treasury reporting and cash forecasting. Direct cash management and borrowing strategies, providing insight and recommendations aimed at improving working capital and reducing Company interest expense where possible.Prepare Borrowing Base Calculation and supporting documentation; updating collateral information as needed and identifying and resolving outstanding items/issues as needed. Responsible for all coordination of Bank Reporting to Lenders and Audit Representatives from the bank.Develop, implement and communicate global cash management policies and procedures, identifying strategic needs based on a global liquidity assessment, pursuing and evaluating best practices for funding and capital management.Evaluate bank services and fees; monitor bank performance and make recommendations for savings or added new services. Review bank account openings, closings and authorized signers and mange the database of bank accounts. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 8-10 years relevant experience including 3-5 years management experience. Bachelor's degree in Finance or related business field.CPA or CFA designation preferred.Thorough knowledge of financial and accounting concepts.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Recent experience in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment.  Strong applied mathematical, organizational and critical thinking skills. Experience in analyzing foreign currency exposure a plus.Advanced skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint, experience in Prophix a plusPositive attitude and the ability to project a positive company image.Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a culturally and ethnically diverse workforce.Strong communication and customer service skills.Language Skills Ability to read, analyze and interpret policies and procedures in English.  Ability to effectively respond to questions from managers, lenders and business partners. Swiss German language skills a plus.Reasoning Ability Ability to identify problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.InteractionsThis position primarily interacts with the following internal departments:  allThis position interacts with the following external individuals:  Banks and other lendersMachines, Tools, and Equipment UtilizedThe following list represents the machines, tools, and equipment most frequently used to perform the essential responsibilities of this position:ComputerCalculator Standard Office Equipment (phone, copier, fax)Standard Writing Utensils (pen, pencil) NOTICE: In addition to the above responsibilities, all employees are expected to use company time conscientiously and comply with departmental attendance standards. The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job.  All employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department to review and discuss the essential and nonessential functions of the job.  The employee with a disability can evaluate the job in greater detail to determine if she/he can safely perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.DISCLAIMER: Job profiles are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, skills, efforts, working conditions or similar behaviors, attributes or requirements associated with a job.  A job profile is intended for the purpose of acquainting a person with a brief overview of the position's general direction and scope.

Summer Web Development Internship - Seattle, WA

DESCRIPTION Outdoor Research is seeking a summer intern to join our Information and web development team. Our company's Core Mission is to provide innovation and inspiration for the relentless outdoor adventurer. DUTIES  Main project Data migration of several years of archival product catalog and technical data to a Knowledge Base built on the ExpressionEngine/CodeIgniter platform.   The main users of the application will be the Customer Service group here at OR.The first phase will include data population and normalization from many varied sources including databases, Excel Spreadsheets, PDFs and even hard copies.The second phase will include a user focus group with full-fledged feedback on user interface, data format and application performance.  This is a full-stack application so feedback will come in on all levels.  Prioritize and develop updates based on user need and available resources as time allows. Additional WorkOngoing maintenance on OR's customer-facing web properties and participation in group problem-solving and the AGILE development process.We are a small dev team that handles many different problems.  We work in an AGILE environment with 2-week sprints between each release.  Releases are pushed up within days of being completed so you get to see your efforts hit the outside world right away.  We use a version control system, automated deployment tools and automated QA tools so you would see a lot real world experience in a short time.

Production Engineer - Seattle, WA

DESCRIPTION  Outdoor Research is seeking a new Production Engineer to join our Manufacturing team.  Our company's Core Mission is to provide innovation and inspiration for the relentless outdoor adventurer.  The Production Engineer, reporting to the Director of Operations, will play a key role in the Factory's quest for better operational efficiency, more robust quality processes, smoother design to manufacturing handoff, and will, in general, guide us toward best in class cut/sew manufacturing processes.   We are posting the role as an 8 month contract role, with the option to hire.   This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to help us transform our manufacturing floor.Key qualifications include industrial engineering experience in a standard cost, cut/sew facility, an engineering degree, direct working experience with shop floor control systems, experience in driving quality, and a zest for achieving results while having fun in the process.  Demonstrated capability may be acceptable in absence of an exact qualification.Please visit us at www.outdoorresearch.com for more information. DUTIES   Key Accountabilities:New Product Commercialization•      Responsible for new style set up from design handoff to production commercialization and bulk production.•       Ensure that final design decisions include full consideration of operator skill sets and overall factory manufacturing capability.•       Delineate individual work steps for new styles, develop draft labor standards, and confirm accuracy of raw material usage standards.Manufacturing•       Assess the applicability of current factory machinery in light of production requirements and the most current industry machinery innovation.•      Develop standard operating procedures and training criteria for all production equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.•       Recommend / implement changes to improve throughput efficiency and product costing.•       Implement engineering change recommendation proposals from OR Product Development.•       Interface with Product Development to resolve unforeseen design and construction issues.•       Take lead in determining source of direct labor variances, and recommend solutions for improvement.Quality Control•       Oversee the Outdoor Research Factory quality control program.•       Analyze and document QC data•       Report on quality results to Director of Operations•       Provide insight and advice on changes to manufacturing processes to resolve quality challenges.Continuous Improvement•       Solicit input from factory supervisors, production leads, and line operators to improve quality, and eliminate waste.•      Investigate and recommend new equipment to improve manufacturing efficiency.•       Develop metrics and standard reporting to measure and track key aspects of floor activity.•       Develop and maintain written procedures for all of the above accountabilities. Critical Partnerships1.       Product Development:  Engage Product Development team on commercialization of new products, engineering change orders, and quality issues.2.       Production Supervisors & Leads:  Work daily with production supervisory team regarding product commercialization, quality control, and manufacturing efficiency, labor allocation, material usage, and machinery issues.3.       Raw Material Buying / Scheduling:  Collaborate with Planning on status of new product developments, engineering change orders, and semiannual cost roll.4.       Information Systems:  Work to ensure that the ERP, MRP, Shop Floor Control systems are functioning properly to support job duties, data and file management, and reporting objectives.5.       Quality Control:  Collaborate with production supervisory team, QC Lead, and Planning team on quality specifications, testing protocols, and variances for both raw materials and finished products. QUALIFICATIONS   Education and ExperienceRequired:  •     4 year degree in with emphasis on industrial engineering, or equivalent•       3 years experience in engineering support of sewn product manufacturing and line set up•       Prior experience in an AQL quality protocol environment•       Comprehensive understanding of batch and queue sewing construction techniques•       Up to date knowledge of cutting, sewing, and finishing machinery •       Experience with MRP/ERP/Shop Floor Control software systems•     Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel•       Skilled in statistical analysis•       Able to make clear and convincing presentation of idea/initiatives in written and verbal forms.Preferred: •       Experience in implementation of new ERP, MRP, or Shop Floor Control systems.   •       Experience in a fast growth business•       Experience in the Outdoor Industry•       Ability to speak / translate Asian languages (optional not required)SkillsGeneral:  •       Ability to support a dynamic production plan•       Perform to measurable goals, metrics and key performance indicators•       Strong organizational skills•       Strong  English verbal and written communication skills•       Excellent interpersonal skills•       Strong supervisory and personnel management skills Technical:•       Understanding of MRP, ERP, and Shop Floor software systems•       Microsoft Office Suite, with a focus on ExcelPersonal Attributes•       Passionate about manufacturing•       Goal / Results oriented problem solver•       Embraces metrics and measurable goals and key performance indicators•       Energetic  / enthusiastic /  Team oriented•      Self-starter / Problem-solver with high attention to detail•       Ability to adhere to deadlines•     Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment•       Dedicated to getting the job done, but interested in having ‘fun' at the same time•       Active listener  DISCLAIMER: Job profiles are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, skills, efforts, working conditions or similar behaviors, attributes or requirements associated with a job. A job profile is intended for the purpose of acquainting a person with a brief overview of the position's general direction and scope.

I'll do anything to work at Outdoor Research! - Seattle, WA

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