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We are looking for an Analyst for a very important client

In this critical role, you will be a key business partner to R&D leadership, combining financial acumen, project management rigor, and data-driven insights to optimize resource allocation and accelerate the development of next-generation products. You will play a central role in managing R&D budgets, tracking project performance, and supporting the transition toward a more structured, outcome-based investment framework.

This position is based in San Diego, CA, with the expectation of in-office collaboration. Given the strong partnership with the Japan R&D and finance teams, the role requires flexibility to work evening hours to align with Japan time zones when and as needed.

What You'll Do:

Optimize R&D Investments

· Develop robust business and financial models to evaluate the viability and ROI of R&D projects.

· Support prioritization of initiatives based on strategic and financial impact.

Drive Operational Efficiency

· Analyze R&D spending, headcount utilization, and CapEx/Opex mix to identify optimization opportunities.

· Build scalable, repeatable processes to improve visibility and governance across project portfolios.

Lead Budget Planning & Forecasting

· Partner with engineering, product, and finance teams to manage annual and quarterly planning cycles.

· Own consolidation, variance tracking, and reporting through Oracle EPM and related systems.

· Support alignment between global and Japan R&D organizations on resource allocation and spend control.

Deliver Actionable Insights

· Build executive-ready presentations in PowerPoint, highlighting key metrics, trends, and recommendations.

· Develop and maintain Excel-based dashboards, templates, and cost models for ongoing financial performance tracking.

Strengthen Cross-Functional Alignment

· Serve as a liaison between Japan-based leadership and global R&D finance teams.

· Communicate clearly and proactively to ensure decisions are backed by data and aligned with global objectives.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

· 5-10 years of experience in Accounting or FP&A, business operations, or project management, ideally supporting R&D or technology organizations.

· Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to design and deliver clear, executive-level presentations.

· Strong system orientation, including hands-on experience with Oracle EPM, ERP, or related financial planning systems.

· Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and the ability to translate data into clear business narratives.

· Process-oriented and highly organized, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines.

· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; able to synthesize complexity into clarity.

· Willingness to work evening hours to collaborate effectively with Japan counterparts.

· San Diego-based — in-office presence required for collaboration and alignment with local leadership.

Bonus Points:

· Experience in the semiconductor or embedded software industry.

· Exposure to software project planning, capitalization, or R&D portfolio management.

· Familiarity with tools like Power BI, SmartView, or other data visualization platforms.

30-40 hours per week

About the Role & Team

At Disney, we‘re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, direct-to-consumer streaming services, products, parks and experiences, and our television shows and networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.

The Distribution Legal group negotiates and provides legal counsel for the distribution of The Walt Disney Company’s world-class feature films, television content and online direct-to-consumer offerings. We represent Disney’s expansive portfolio of brands from the Walt Disney Studios (including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, Twentieth Century Studios and Searchlight) television entertainment, sports and news (including ABC Entertainment, ESPN, ABC News, Disney Channel/Disney Junior/Disney XD, FX Networks, National Geographic Channel and Freeform), and our innovative direct-to-consumer offerings (including Disney+, ESPN+, STAR+ and ABC News Live).  The role is for the legal team supporting Disney Platform Distribution.

This team is the legal hub for Disney content distribution on a global scale, including theatrical distribution, television network distribution, over-the-top distribution of direct-to-consumer offerings via video streaming platforms, physical home video, electronic home video (“EHV”), transactional video-on-demand (“TVOD”), subscription video-on-demand (“SVOD”), ad-supported video-on-demand (“AVOD”) and linear television. The group also advises business executives on distribution technology matters, related legal and policy matters, and handles content protection.

The Distribution Legal group is seeking a Sr. Paralegal to work in a fast-paced environment on innovative, high-profile, industry-leading content distribution matters for Disney Platform Distribution, including Internet and television distribution of Disney’s portfolio of motion picture and television titles on a linear (free, basic, pay), SVOD, ADVOD and direct-to-consumer basis (e.g., Hulu, Star, and Disney+). We’re looking for a bright, energetic, self-motivated and reliable person who can work closely with attorneys, and with other internal groups, and will exercise the highest level of ethics and discretion.

What You Will Do:

• Work closely with attorneys and directly with business units on drafting, negotiating and closing license agreements:

  • with distribution licensees in the U.S. and Canada for linear broadcast, basic cable and pay television with accompanying video-on-demand usage rights;

  • for the acquisition of motion picture and television content to support the strategic distribution activities of Disney Platform Distribution on a global basis;

  • for the acquisition and distribution of television formats with third parties and Disney business units worldwide; and

  • with Disney and third-party distribution licensees in the U.S. and Canada across a wide variety of traditional and new platforms and business models, including direct-to-consumer applications and paid subscription platforms such as SVOD and ADVOD.

• Provide in a clear, concise manner, advice and counsel to business and legal personnel regarding distribution issues and analysis of contractual provisions, rights and restrictions, and where necessary, interface with and seek advice from lawyers and executives from relevant internal groups (network and studio legal and business affairs, sales, technology, regulatory, antitrust counsel, labor relations, privacy, music, affiliate relations, ad sales and operations, etc.).

• Provide ongoing oversight of legacy agreements, including legal issues related to distribution relationships, e.g., MFN compliance.

• Maintain various departmental charts and input information into databases on a regular basis.

• Work independently and manage negotiations with minimal supervision while ensuring Company’s policies, procedures, intellectual property rights and other key concepts are properly addressed.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• At least 3 years of paralegal experience

• Outstanding drafting and legal writing skills

• A deep interest in entertainment, media and technology industries, and willingness to learn about new areas

• Ability to work independently or under limited supervision

• Team-oriented and have the ability to take a solutions-oriented approach to legal issues

• Ability to multi-task and work quickly and collaboratively under tight deadlines

• Extreme attention to detail with accurate input and proofreading skills

• Self-motivated, with outstanding interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate complex concepts and issues effectively with colleagues, counterparts and management

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other office-related software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with entertainment, media and technology issues in television is preferred, but is not required

• Some prior exposure to copyright law, intellectual property licenses and Internet and mobile platforms is preferred

Required Education:

A Bachelor’s Degree and/or qualifications to be a paralegal by certification or education and work experience as set forth by the American Bar Association and/or any applicable state codes. (JD’s will be considered)

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What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one.  We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success.  We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

JOB PURPOSE

Lead the development and execution of American Honda’s Power Sports and Products brand strategy across licensing, sponsorships, brand ambassadors, and partnerships to drive business growth and enhance overall brand value, while ensuring alignment with internal stakeholders and global counterparts.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop and execute annual strategic roadmap for licensing, sponsorships, brand ambassadors, and partnerships aligned to business objectives
• Create and manage tracking tools, timelines, and reporting to ensure execution of strategic initiatives
• Track and report royalty revenue in partnership with finance to ensure achievement of financial targets
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, licensees, and sponsors
• Collaborate with Auto division counterparts to align strategies and maximize cross brand opportunities
• Partner with Legal and IP teams to manage contracts and ensure compliance for all business relationships

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS

Minimum Educational Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Minimum Experience
• 10+ years of relevant experience

Other Job Specific Skills
• Strong strategic thinking and business planning capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and budgets simultaneously
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong decision making and presentation skills
• Proven project management and implementation experience
• Ability to analyze market trends and competitive landscape

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Travel approximately 1 to 2 times per month, including occasional weekends
• Primarily desk based work with frequent computer use
• Possible exposure to on road and off road environments
• Overtime as required based on business needs

What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards: 

• Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility
• Education Reimbursement for Continued learning
• Training and Development Programs 

Additional Offerings:

• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

Who We Are

We are an international group of consultants united in the goal of helping our customers revolutionize their approach to business challenges with the use of digital technologies. Combining automation and software development with “traditional” engineering, the companies we work with are able to obtain visibility into their own operations and control.

Who We’re Looking For

Though over 1,700 strong (and growing!), Radix operates like anything but a large company. When you join our company, you will help us as a Senior Planning Analyst:

The Senior Planner is responsible for establishing and maintaining disciplined project planning and controls for complex projects and programs, ensuring predictable execution through integrated schedules, baselines, and structured change control.

Sitting within the BU delivery organization, this role partners closely with Project/Program Managers and delivery leads to create high-quality plans, manage dependencies, track performance, and provide clear visibility into schedule risks and required decisions. The Senior Planner strengthens execution discipline by improving planning maturity, enabling reliable forecasting, and supporting governance cadences.

A critical part of this role is enabling disciplined resource planning and allocation, ensuring staffing assumptions, capacity constraints, and sequencing are visible early and managed through structured planning cadences.

The Senior Planner does not own client relationships, pricing approvals, or delivery outcomes. The role enables delivery success through rigorous planning, transparent reporting, and early risk identification.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Build and maintain integrated project/program schedules, including work breakdown structure (WBS), dependencies, milestones, and critical path analysis.
• Establish and manage schedule baselines, ensuring changes are controlled, documented, and reflected accurately in planning artifacts and reporting.
• Support Project/Program Managers with planning inputs for delivery governance cadence, including progress tracking, variance analysis, and schedule risk mitigation plans.
• Identify schedule risks early (dependencies, resource constraints, vendor delays, scope changes) and recommend mitigation actions with clear impact assessments.
• Develop and maintain resource-loaded plans (where applicable), including role-based demand, staffing assumptions, and capacity constraints across workstreams.
• Partner with Project/Program Managers and BU delivery leadership to drive allocation readiness, ensuring the right skills are planned, secured, and sequenced to meet critical milestones.
• Identify and escalate resource risks early (skill gaps, over-allocation, availability conflicts), proposing mitigation options such as re-sequencing, scope phasing, or alternative resourcing approaches.
• Facilitate planning workshops with delivery teams to validate assumptions, sequencing, and readiness, ensuring plans are executable and aligned with delivery reality.
• Provide structured planning and controls reporting to BU leadership and client PMO stakeholders as applicable (milestone status, variance, critical path, decision logs).
• Support change control processes by assessing schedule impacts of scope changes and providing clear documentation for approval workflows.
• Drive planning discipline and consistency by applying standard templates, schedule quality checks, and planning best practices.
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of planning standards, tools, and practices within the BU.

Required Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in project planning, scheduling, project controls, or PMO controls within complex delivery environments.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage integrated schedules for multi-workstream projects or programs.
• Strong understanding of planning disciplines: WBS, dependency mapping, critical path, baseline management, and variance analysis.
• Experience supporting governance cadences and working with PMs to drive disciplined execution.
• Strong communication skills and ability to translate schedule data into clear insights and decisions.
• Experience operating in matrixed, multi-stakeholder environments (delivery, vendors, client PMO).
• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in asset-intensive or regulated environments.
• Proficiency with scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, or equivalent).
• Experience with integrated cost/schedule reporting and structured change control.
• Relevant certifications (PMP, PMI-SP, Primavera certifications) are a plus.

Success Measures

• Schedule quality and stability (clear baselines, controlled changes, accurate critical path)
• Early identification and mitigation of schedule risks and dependency issues
• Improved staffing predictability: fewer schedule disruptions caused by unplanned resource constraints, late allocations, or skill coverage gaps.
• Improved predictability and transparency in delivery governance
• Reduction of schedule-related surprises and rework
• Positive feedback from PMs, BU leadership, and client PMO counterparts on planning rigor
• Contribution to standardized planning templates and best practices.

Reporting Lines:

This position reports to the BU / Segment Delivery Leader (or designated PMO / Delivery Excellence lead).

Position Type, Work Environment & Travel

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: Full-time

Work Environment: Hybrid / Remote depending on client needs

Physical Demands: Standard office and client-site requirements

Travel: As required for planning workshops, governance milestones, and critical project phases

Join the Pacsun Community

Co-created in Los Angeles, Pacsun inspires the next generation of youth, building community at the intersection of fashion, music, art and sport. Pacsun is a leading lifestyle brand offering an exclusive collection of the most relevant brands and styles such as adidas, Brandy Melville, Essentials Fear of God, our own brands, and many more.

Our Pacsun community believes in and understands the importance of using our voice, platform, and resources to inspire and bring about positive development. Through our PacCares program, we are committed to our responsibility in using our platform to drive change and take action on the issues important to our community. Join the Pacsun Community.

Learn more here: LinkedIn- Our Community

About the Job:

Responsible for creating and executing original design concepts for specified categories within the Division.Contribute to seasonal concepts that are market right through color, fabric, finish, pattern, model and fit.Design products from concept through completion with a focus on function, quality and creativity.Develop product standards and strive for design innovation. Work closely with merchandising and product development counterparts to insure company objectives are met with regard to product timing and integrity.Continually assess the competition to identify opportunities for new businesses in underserved markets.Uphold the highest standards of excellence in communication to establish and maintain strong relationships with both team members and all Pacific Sunwear business partners.

A day in the life, what you’ll be doing:

• Lead denim product development from concept through commercialization, aligned to seasonal calendars and brand vision. Create detailed hand sketches and digital CADs in Adobe Illustrator, clearly communicating silhouette, proportion, wash, and construction intent. Maintain uncompromising attention to detail to ensure execution preserves design integrity from initial concept through bulk production. Analyze sales performance and consumer insights to identify growth opportunities in fits, washes, and emerging categories.
• Drive seasonal denim direction by developing innovative fits, washes, fabrics, and finishes that balance creative vision with commercial viability. Partner closely with mills and vendors to source and develop new denim fabrics, including sustainable and innovative constructions. Identify and implement trim, hardware, and wash techniques that elevate product differentiation while adhering to cost and margin targets. Oversee lab dips, wash developments, strike-offs, and sample approvals to ensure alignment with aesthetic and quality standards.
• Maintain deep awareness of global denim trends, competitive landscape, and cultural influences impacting youth and contemporary markets. Conduct ongoing market research, store visits, and international sourcing to inform product strategy. Continuously evolve core denim programs while introducing new fits, fabrications, and design details that strengthen brand positioning and relevance
• Develop comprehensive and accurate tech packs that clearly communicate garment construction, wash techniques, fit intent, and trim details. Partner closely with Technical Design throughout fittings to refine silhouette, proportion, and overall aesthetic, ensuring consistency with brand standards. Collaborate with Product Development and sourcing partners to troubleshoot construction and wash challenges and ensure timely sample execution. Maintain all design updates within PLM systems to support efficient cross-functional communication.
• Must keep PDM system updated with any and all design changes within designated time frame.
• In addition to the performance of the job responsibilities, mentioned above, this position might be required to perform supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based on the particular requirements of the operation.

What it takes to Join:

• Bachelor’s degree in fashion/design related field and/or equivalent work experience preferred.
• 5-10 years design experience, which includes fabric sourcing, technical design, trim development and color training and practical experience.
• Adobe illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop skills.
• PDM training and experience preferred.
• Timely sense of trends and market direction encompassing color, fabric and silhouette.
• Working knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, textiles and current finishing techniques and processes.
• Computer PC, MAC and CAD experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Developing the Community/ Leadership Qualities:

• Operate with the highest level of conduct, integrity, and confidentiality; setting the example for leaders and associates.
• Develop and nurture strong cross functional partnerships; driving business results and inspiring a culture of transparency, collaboration, and accountability.
• Serve as a Pacsun advocate in the industry and marketplace.
• Recruit, identify, develop, and retain talent that delivers performance excellence.
• As a manager, serve as a leader of company culture, norms, and conduct.
• Ability to balance a strong management presence with a high level of approachability, encouraging and eliciting associate feedback and interaction.

Salary Range: ($79,287-$93,089)

Pac Perks:

• Dog friendly office environment
• On-site Cafe
• On-site Gym
• $1,000 referral incentive program
• Generous associate discount of 30-50% off merchandise online and in-stores
• Competitive long term and short-term incentive program
• Immediate 100% vested 401K contributions and employer match
• Calm Premium access for all employees
• Employee perks throughout the year

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are required by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; as well as reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in open environment with fluctuating temperatures and standard lighting.
• Ability to work on computer and mobile phone for multiple hours; with frequent interruptions.
• Required to travel in elevator or stairwells to attend meetings and engage with associates on multiple floors throughout building.
• Hotel, Airplane, and Car Travel may be required.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. As a National Retailer, occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required during periods of high volume. This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

Other Considerations:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the role.

Job Title: Digital Merchandising 3 - Global Football Merchandising Manager

Location: Beaverton, OR 97005 (Hybrid)

Duration: 6 Months (High Possibility of Extension)

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

For Client Inc. merchants, everything begins and ends with the consumer! The Merchandising team understands consumer needs and market opportunities to craft a significant product mix for each marketplace. We blend art with science to bring Client’s vision to life in all retail environments, leading with our Members and Client Direct digital and physical spaces and expanding to our retail partners. The team has the unrivaled ability to see beyond trends and identify new market opportunities, delivering the right product, at the right price, in the right place, at the right time.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

As a Merchandising Manager on the APLA Global Football Merchandising team, you'll utilize marketplace data, consumer insights, foresight, and hindsight to make decisions, influence and develop seasonal plans to serve our consumer. You'll provide qualitative and quantitative insights to the Consumer Merchandising teams, the counterparts on Global Merchandising teams across Sports and gender constructs. You’ll lead the management of our merchandising KPIs through robust analysis of retail insights and performance. You'll build positive and trustworthy relationships with your partners (including Client Direct Merchants, Marketing, Consumer Planning, and Territory Merchants, among others) to build and land assortments that meet the needs of consumers, take them to a new place, and differentiate the key points of distribution across key cities. You’ll work with your cross-functional team to maintain the optimal balance between a pull and push market.

This role is located in Beaverton, Oregon but works within the Asia Pacific and Latin America geography, whose main goal is to represent and serve the voice of the consumers who inhabit six major markets in this region (Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia and India, Australia & New Zealand, Mexico, and Central and South America).

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You will work closely with fellow merchants and cross-functional teams within Global and Geo Merchandising; Planning, Allocation, and Brand Marketing. We also work with finance, operations and the insights/analytics teams; relying on business reporting for your area which includes quantitative and qualitative metrics on sales, inventory and consumer behaviors.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years experience in merchandising, product creation, and or retail, in a vertical or wholesale environment
• Footwear, apparel and/or equipment merchandising experience
• Understanding of retail key performance indicators and profit based metrics
• Strong strategy building skills that shape the future of the business
• Effective communicator that collaborates and brings people together
• Provides direction and mentorship to teammates
• Values differences and builds strong relationships with high cultural awareness
• Proven balance of art and science in decision-making
• Self-directed, independent, and dedicated
• Cultivates innovation while also ensuring accountability
• Communicates vision and purpose and able to lead effectively in complex situations
• Solves problems using limited information and implements solutions with the ability to foresee most future implications
• Advises others on complex matters requiring in-depth knowledge or conceptual thinking
• Responds with speed and agility, curiosity, and motivation

Job Title: Buyer / Planner - Korean/English Bilingual for an Urban Fashion Retail Chain

Base Salary: $70K to $80K / year with bonus – depends on experience and qualifications

Location: Carlstadt, NJ

Full-Time – Onsite Work Environment

About Our Client

Our Client's Organizagtion is a retail store that specializes in fashion apparel inspired by street fashion. Founded in 1995. The company has grown to operate approximately 30 stores across several states, including New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Virginia, Maryland, and Connecticut. They initially focused on hip hop fashion but has since expanded its product range to include a diverse assortment of streetwear, urban clothing, and accessories, appealing to a wide customer base.

Our client’s organization’s office is located in Carlstadt, NJ, which is known for its great industrial and business office sites in New Jersey. A super easy commute to Manhattan, NY is only a 20 to 25 minute drive via the Lincoln Tunnel. Additionally, the location is about 30 minutes drive to major international airports, 10-20minutes of drive to the well-known shopping malls, restaurants, great cafes, local theaters, and nearby living residences.

Position Overview

Our client is searching for an experienced Buyer/Planner for an Urban Fashion Retail Chain Business with a Korean/American bilingual candidate with Urban Fashion or General Fashion Buying, Merchandising Business Work and Education Background who possesses a proactive attitude, and sharp interpersonal skills will flourish to join their small but dynamic corporate team, along with about 200 employees at the retail shop locations. In this role, you will not only support the corporate office’s Buying Department's strategic initiatives but also share your experience, knowledge, and insights into the Urban Fashion industry’s retail operation.

Our client’s organization is known for its passion and collaborative effort, while your sharp buying and overall merchandise planning meets the Urban Fashion Retail Business’s growth, which offers you a platform to work, contribute, and grow together with the organization and its team members. We are looking for a multitasker with a strong desire to grow, engage actively with our team, and foster enduring relationships with our hundreds of colleagues and executive management.

Objectives of this role

• The Buyer/Planner will be responsible for the evaluation, selection, and purchasing of all merchandise in the categories of responsibility. This candidate must have a solid understanding of the needs of the Urban Fashion customer market trends to exceed sales goals.

• The Buyer/Planner will partner with other internal corporate buying and executive management team, and its store operations and visual merchandising to execute overall strategies.

• Responsible for building, creating, and managing Urban Fashion’s merchandise assortments, categories, and business plans that align with Urban Fashion’s market and consumer trends; assortment creation includes selecting and developing merchandise by considering quality, sourcing, timing, delivery, mix, and price.
• Manage entire product lifecycle from creation, tracking of the purchase orders, samples, merchandising in store, to markdowns and discards.
• Monitor market trends and supply conditions to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
• Lead sourcing of products and procurement activities for assigned categories or commodities, develop and implement procurement strategies to support business objectives.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure optimal terms and pricing, returns and chargebacks.
• Collaborate with internal key stakeholders to understand buying and planning merchandise needs and specifications.
• Ensure supplier compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Issue and manage purchase orders, contracts, and vendor agreements.
• Track and analyze data and key metrics and prepare reports on cost savings, supplier performance, and procurement activities.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives, including cost reduction and retail-chain optimization projects.
• Analyze weekly sales, item performance, and reporting to identify opportunities and strategies to drive sales and margin
• Lead succession and successful buying of categories nd create exclusive products.
• Travel to store locations to review product mix, gather feedback, and identify opportunities to improve business.
• Attend trade shows and travel to vendor locations to grow and maintain professional relationships with external partners, as well as gain insight into new trends and opportunities.
• Partner with planning counterparts to manage the OTB and to identify opportunities in style count, sales goals, and inventory flow, well-planned and balanced inventory control for a successful outcome.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university, a bachelor’s degree in Fashion-Buying-Merchandising-Marketing Business, or a related field in Urban Fashion Buying, educational background preferred.
• At least 5 to 7+ years of experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategies that drive business growth.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Google Suite, and adaptable to learning new systems.
• Highly knowledgeable in Excel’s calculation formula functions used in Fashion Buying and Merchandise Planning.
• Ability to work independently while also thriving in collaborative environments, taking initiative to drive projects forward.
• Strong aptitude for partnering with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals and enhance organizational effectiveness
• Highly Skilled in developing, planning, presenting, and executing strategic initiatives that align with business objectives.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, facilitating clear and effective dialogue with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with prior management experience, fostering team engagement and performance.
• Highly skilled, both educational and professional, in the visualization of merchandise with knowledge of urban-fashion trends, are highly desirable.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving capabilities, strategic thinker with a focus on continuous improvement, strong project management and organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Proven knowledge and skill in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Google Suite, and adaptable to learning new systems, and Knowledge of Excel’s calculation formula functions used in Fashion Buying and Merchandise Planning.
• A proven record of buying and merchandising visualization in the knowledge of urban-fashion trends is highly desirable.
• Proven number track record and background in strategic assortment plans, brand insights, and understanding of product with a data-backed approach are highly desirable.

Benefits Package Offered

• 401K
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & Vacation Days
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Performance Bonus

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range and benefits for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington residents at a base salary of $70,000 to $80,000 per year, based on the level of experience. Pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, the organization offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, which is subject to eligibility requirements.

Build a Career That Matters with One of the World's Most Respected Employers!

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This opportunity is in Norwood, NC, nestled by Lake Tillery in the North Carolina Piedmont region between the Carolina coast and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Norwood is conveniently located within an hour of major cities like Charlotte, Concord, and more! We are proud of our history of building aircraft tires from start to finish - serving the U.S. Military, general aviation, and commercial airline customers in the U.S. and globally.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This role encompasses all aspects of project management, technical specification, design, analysis, installation management, equipment start-up and manufacturing. Automation/Electrical engineers support the manufacturing processes and equipment in one or several manufacturing facilities by designing, specifying, purchasing and constructing Automated/Electrical systems (hardware and software) and components. This engineer is expected to spend a fair amount of time in hands-on technical activities as well. Interaction with all levels of employees will be expected. This is sometimes accomplished through the management of contract engineering resources.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

This position includes roles as the Lead Electrical Engineer and project manager for our Aviation Tire manufacturing facility, supporting efforts to design, build, install, maintain, and modify our manufacturing equipment.

- Create initial designs, assist to define functional specifications for new machines and systems, develop estimates and budget, assure procurement of parts and systems, monitors electrical equipment fabrication, conduct vendor/contractor management, deliver complete and current technical documentation, and oversee installation and startup of projects that range from simple modifications of existing machinery to large-scale expansion projects.
- Have hands-on involvement with equipment and processes by being available to the operators and maintenance personnel and gaining detailed knowledge of the process.
- Provide technical expertise in the maintenance, modification and installation of equipment and machinery in the tire manufacturing process, including technical assistance for problem solving analysis.
- Participate in all facets of project management including: Economic justification, design, vendors/procurement, installation, start-up, qualification, machine acceptance, training for operations & maintenance, project reviews and technical documentation.

- Provide liaison between facility engineering, central quality, methods and purchasing teams, and equipment suppliers to assure good mutual system requirement understanding.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering along with demonstrated successful project management experience. Associates degree with extensive experience may be considered.

Proven electrical design skills, and the ability to deal with electrical, electronic and mechanical tire manufacturing equipment.

Minimum of 5 years industrial electrical design experience, preferably in manufacturing/industrial equipment.

Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to set and achieve goals with minimum supervision. The applicant must be able to develop positive relationships with customers.

Well organized and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Demonstrated solid teamwork, communication, and planning skills required. Previous project management experience or team leadership experience is preferred.

Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and resolve issues. Both written and verbal communication skills are essential. Ability to communicate with French counterparts on technical issues is preferred.

Maintain a high degree of confidentiality in dealing with outside contractors and equipment suppliers.

Experience with AutoCAD electrical latest version and PLC programming (i.e. Allen-Bradley) is required. Robot (Yaskawa), vision system (Keyence or Cognex), and Measurement (laser profilometer) experience is a plus.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint).

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*At Securian Financial the internal position title is Infrastructure Dir."

Mission

"To lead the engineering discipline that ensures Securian's technology platforms and cloud services are built and operated with uncompromising resilience, performance, and quality. This role drives the design and automation of fault-tolerant, high-availability architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP-ensuring the enterprise meets resiliency, scalability, and efficiency expectations at every layer of technology."

Positioning

The Director of Resilience Engineering and Quality Leader is both a strategic peer and technical counterpart to the Infrastructure & Reliability Engineering Leader.

This role provides bench depth and succession coverage for REO's most technically complex domains while driving innovation in reliability, resilience, and performance practices.

• Strategic influence: Shapes cloud reliability, quality engineering, and resilience strategy across REO and Architecture domains.

• Operational authority: Leads Sr. Managers and Managers who own the execution of quality, resilience, and performance engineering capabilities.

• Enterprise collaboration: Works hand-in-hand with Technology, Solution, Business, Data, and Enterprise Architects to embed reliability and resilience as core architecture principles.

Scope of Accountability

Resilience Engineering & Cloud Reliability

• Architect and validate fault-tolerant, regionally resilient architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

• Own resilience automation, chaos testing, and IaC-based recovery validation.

• Lead cross-cloud reliability design reviews and failure-mode analyses for critical systems.

Quality Engineering & Continuous Testing

• Define enterprise-wide quality engineering strategy integrated into CI/CD pipelines.

• Drive automation-first testing (functional, non-functional, performance, resilience).

• Embed observability-driven quality validation and contract testing across services.

Performance, Capacity & Efficiency Engineering

• Oversee predictive capacity planning, scaling automation, and cost/efficiency optimization (FinOps/GreenOps).

• Partner with Platform & Infrastructure teams to tune performance across application and platform layers.

• Measure and report on performance SLIs/SLAs aligned to REO's Reliability Metrics framework.

Cross-Domain Architecture Collaboration

• Partner with Enterprise Architects to codify resilience and reliability standards in technology blueprints.

• Collaborate with Technology & Solution Architects to design service reliability into delivery architectures.

• Engage Data Architects for data resilience, replication, and pipeline reliability.

• Work with Business Architects to align technical reliability goals with critical business outcomes.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead a team of Sr. Managers and Managers, fostering a high-performance, hands-on engineering culture.

• Build and mentor top-tier technical talent in cloud reliability, resilience, and quality automation.

• Partner with HR and REO Enablement to develop succession plans and technical competency frameworks.

Core Technical Competencies

• AWS (primary) - Multi-account design, HA architecture, region failover, resilience automation, Terraform/CDK/CloudFormation.

• Azure & GCP (secondary) - Compute, networking, and reliability constructs; hybrid cloud design and failover integration.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Deep proficiency in Terraform, policy-as-code (OPA/Conftest), drift detection, pipeline integration.

• Reliability & Chaos Engineering - AWS Fault Injection Simulator, Gremlin, steady-state hypothesis design.

• Observability & Quality Automation - OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, CloudWatch, K6, Gatling; CI/CD quality gates and dashboards.

• Performance Engineering - Load, stress, and soak testing automation; performance profiling and SLO alignment.

• Disaster Recovery Automation - Cross-region orchestration, IaC-driven DR runs, replication validation.

• FinOps/GreenOps - Cloud cost and efficiency automation, carbon-aware scaling policies.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Technical Leadership: Operates at the intersection of deep engineering and executive strategy.

• Multi-Domain Collaborator: Integrates reliability and resilience across architecture, operations, and business domains.

• Talent Multiplier: Develops and empowers senior managers, fostering engineering mastery and innovation.

• Credible Technical Authority: Trusted peer to Infrastructure & Reliability Engineering; capable of leading architecture reviews and executive briefings.

• Change Champion: Drives transformation of reliability practices across platforms, pipelines, and teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• 12+ years in cloud engineering, reliability, or platform leadership roles.

• 5+ years leading Sr. Managers/Managers in technical domains.

• Proven expertise across AWS, with working knowledge of Azure and GCP.

• Experience with multi-cloud governance, DR design, IaC at scale, and reliability automation.

• Strong understanding of observability, SRE principles, and REO/ITIL-aligned reliability frameworks.

• Certifications:

  • Required: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional

  • Preferred: AWS DevOps Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect

Success Metrics

• 99.9% availability maintained for Tier-1 workloads.

• 100% coverage of DR automation for Tier-1 services.

• 25% annual increase in automated quality/test coverage.

• 15% annual improvement in resource efficiency and cost performance.

• Documented resilience participation across all enterprise architecture blueprints.

• Positive "technical peer readiness" and succession rating from Head of REO.

Summary Value Proposition

This Director role blends deep AWS reliability engineering expertise, multi-cloud technical breadth, and leadership scale.

It ensures REO maintains both technical depth and leadership redundancy, and it strengthens the bridge between engineering execution and enterprise architecture alignment.

#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes), you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

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Performs advanced technical/engineering problem solving in support of power plant operations. Responsible for technical decisions. Possesses excellent knowledge in functional discipline and its practical application and has detailed knowledge of applicable industry codes and regulations.

Primary duties and accountabilities include:

• Oversee feasibility studies and design activities for new build/commercial projects
• Applies experience to ensure feasibility studies provide accurate assessments of projects and outcomes for business cases
• Coordinate with nuclear & power engineering counterparts to ensure project scope is clearly delineated and understood
• Ensure technical deliverables are reviewed in a timely manner and challenged thoroughly for technical adequacy
• Possess knowledge of design standards/procedures and regulatory guidance applicable to support potential projects that interface with power plant
• Interface with site engineering managers as needed to obtain the information needed to successfully complete assigned projects
• Ensure that engineering activities are conducted in accordance with design standards, company procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Provide in-depth technical expertise to develop, manage and implement engineering analysis, activities and programs
• Provide technical expertise and consultation through direct involvement to identify and resolve equipment and system problems
• Provide complete task management of engineering issues
• Perform engineering tasks as assigned by supervision applying engineering principles
• Accountable for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of work ensuring proper configuration management and assuring that standard design criteria, practices, procedures and codes are used in preparation of plans and specifications
• Perform independent research, reviews, studies and analyses in support of technical projects and programs
• Recommend equipment, new concepts and techniques to improve performance, simplify construction, reduce costs, correct design or material flaws, or comply with changes in codes or regulations
• Has completed assigned skills and knowledge development training to broaden and deepen knowledge in select areas. Assist/mentor junior engineers on technical issues
• All other job assignments and/or duties pursuant to company policy or as directed by management to include but not limited to: (Department duty coverage and/or call out, and positions outside of department in support of outage activities etc.)

Minimum qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (chemical, civil/structural, electrical, industrial, or mechanical) with 5 years technical experience or related engineering experience
• Maintain minimum access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties

Preferred qualifications include:

• Proficiency in leading cross functional initiatives at an asset/plant
• Experience overseeing feasibility studies and design activities for new build/commercial projects. Strongly prefer nuclear plant working experience
• Experience working with NRC regulations and standards
• Possess knowledge of design standards/procedures and regulatory guidance applicable to support potential projects that interface with power plants