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Our internal consulting agency is seeking a Senior Workfront & Adobe Fusion Architect to join their team in an ongoing contract or full-time capacity if desired. 

Role Type: Senior Individual Contributor (Non Manager) 

Team: Adobe Practice - Operational Readiness & Optimization 

Location: Remote within the US| Travel ~1020% 

Hours: Weekly hours can be flexible, up to 40 hours/week. 

Role Overview
We are hiring a Senior Workfront & Adobe Fusion Architect to serve as an embedded consulting delivery resource within our Adobe Operations & Workflow practice. This role is both strategic and extremely hands on designed for someone who can assess each client's individual systems, make intelligent architectural recommendations, and personally build and validate the solution in Workfront and Fusion.

The ideal candidate has architected and led Workfront/Fusion solutions at scale, guided enterprise decisioning, defined standards, and influenced governance while also being a practitioner who lives in the platform (configuring workflows, building Fusion scenarios, optimizing reporting, and troubleshooting issues directly). This role exists because we need someone who can do what our strongest practitioners do: lead AND build.

Key Responsibilities
Delivery Capacity + Hands On Execution (Critical)
"    Hands-on Workfront configuration: request queues, routing logic, templates, custom forms, dashboards, portfolio/program structures, access models, layout templates, and operational governance.
"    Hands-on Fusion integration development: building, testing, troubleshooting, and optimizing scenarios using OOTB modules, APIs, JSON patterns, and webhooks.
"    Hands-on workflow optimization: improving routing logic, reducing bottlenecks, validating end to end processes, and tuning operational throughput.
"    Hands-on advanced reporting: creating text mode fields, calculated metrics, KPI models, operational dashboards, and portfolio-level reporting frameworks.
"    Hands-on troubleshooting & UAT: replicating issues, validating fixes, documenting requirements, and ensuring production readiness.
"    Hands-on prototyping: demonstrating feasibility by building live or near live prototypes in Workfront/Fusion.

Architecture & Platform Leadership
"    Serve as a Workfront Architect with 3+ years of architecture/technical lead experience in enterprise environments.
"    Own the architecture, configuration, and integration strategy across multiple business units with both global standardization and necessary BU flexibility.
"    Define and govern enterprise Workfront standards (objects, workflows, templates, statuses, routing logic).
"    Design scalable workflows across portfolios, programs, and delivery teams.
"    Advise clients on customization vs. standardization decisions to maintain governance and usability.
"    Ensure Workfront operates as a scalable enterprise platform, integrated with DAM, AEM, and broader MarTech/ops ecosystems.

Integrations & Automation
"    Lead integrations with AEM Assets (DAM), AEM (CMS), and enterprise systems requiring metadata, content, or workflow coordination.
"    Design and implement fusion automation using Workfront Fusion, APIs, JSON payloads, and webhooks.
"    Optimize integrations for operational efficiency, error-handling, governance, and scalability.

Business-Facing Consulting & Advisory
"    Lead discovery sessions, operational assessments, and roadmap development.
"    Make strategic recommendations based on each clients unique systems, constraints, and operational maturity.
"    Guide architecture decisions, governance frameworks, and executive-level alignment.
"    Facilitate workshops with PMO, marketing ops, creative ops, and cross-functional teams.

Practice Development & Enablement
"    Create reusable accelerators: text mode libraries, workflow templates, Fusion patterns, reporting models, maturity frameworks, and governance checklists.
"    Upskill internal teams on hands-on Workfront/Fusion delivery methods and enterprise best practices.
"    Support cross-solution alignment with AEP, AEM, Marketo, Campaign, and related teams.

Client Enablement
"    Deliver structured documentation, playbooks, process maps, and handoff materials.
"    Establish intake committees, governance councils, and operational working sessions.
"    Coach client teams toward self-sufficiency and sustainable platform ownership.

Required Qualifications
"    Active Adobe certifications required: 
o    Adobe Workfront Core Developer Expert (AD0 E903) or Workfront Core Developer Professional
o    Adobe Workfront Fusion Developer Expert (AD0 E907) or Fusion Developer Professional
"    Must be a hands-on practitioner. Direct, recent configuration experience in Workfront and Fusion is non-negotiable.
"    3+ years in an architect or technical lead role, owning enterprise Workfront/Fusion solutions, standards, and integration strategy.
"    5+ years Workfront experience building complex configurations in large, multi-group or multi-instance ecosystems.
"    24+ years Fusion automation experience, including JSON/API integrations.
"    Proven ability to make strategic recommendations based on client systems not just admin execution.
"    Mastery of advanced reporting (text mode, calculated fields, KPI modeling).
"    Excellent client-facing communication, discovery leadership, and BA documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications
"    Additional Workfront certifications (Administrator, Architect).
"    Experience integrating Workfront with Adobe Experience Cloud (AEM, AEP, Marketo, Campaign).
"    Familiarity with PMO frameworks (Agile/SAFe) or marketing/creative ops org design.
"    Experience with Power BI/Tableau reporting pipelines.

What Success Looks Like
"    Contribute meaningfully to the evolution of our Adobe practice by introducing scalable frameworks, repeatable assets, and delivery standards that raise our overall maturity and accelerate client outcomes.
"    Faster delivery velocity through high-impact, hands-on execution.
"    Scalable workflows adopted across teams with measurable reductions in operational friction.
"    Fusion automations that stabilize operations and reduce manual effort.
"    Clear governance increasing consistency, transparency, and efficiency.
"    KPI/reporting frameworks that drive better decisions across creative, PMO, and operational teams.

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data.

Benefits

Del Real Foods is seeking a Manager, Growth to lead insights, analytics, and consumer-centric growth initiatives across the business. Reporting to the Head of Innovation, this role will be responsible for transforming data into actionable strategies that drive profitable and sustainable expansion. This position sits at the center of Marketing, Sales and Innovation — identifying opportunities, prioritizing growth levers, and ensuring decisions are grounded in strong consumer and commercial insight. The ideal candidate is analytically rigorous, strategically curious, and deeply focused on unlocking growth through data-driven decision-making.

General Overall Duties

Some of the duties of this position are those described below. This job description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿 & 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽

• Lead development of consumer, shopper, and category insights that inform brand, innovation, and channel strategy
• Synthesize syndicated data (e.g., IRI, Nielsen), panel data, retailer data, and internal sales performance
• Identify whitespace opportunities across segments, geographies, and price tiers
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable business recommendations

𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

• Support the Head of Innovation in building long-term growth frameworks and annual growth plans
• Identify priority growth drivers across Product Mix and Innovation
• Develop business cases for new product launches and expansion initiatives
• Partner with Finance to evaluate ROI and margin implications

𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗣𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁

• Partner with Marketing to validate concepts using consumer insights
• Support post-launch analysis and optimization of new products
• Identify portfolio gaps and rationalization

𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

• Serve as a strategic thought partner to Marketing, Sales, and Executive Leadership
• Elevate the organization’s analytical capabilities and growth mindset
• Drive alignment around fact-based decision-making

Specific Skills and Abilities Required

• Clear growth priorities grounded in strong data and consumer understanding
• Improved visibility into business performance and profitability drivers
• High-confidence investment decisions supported by robust business cases
• Strong alignment between growth strategy and commercial execution
• Measurable increases in profitable revenue and sustainable market share

Additional Required Skills

• A passion for rich, vibrant and the insanely crave-able world of good REAL food.
• Has the ability to turn strangers into Familia
• Someone who would proudly and passionately celebrate the Hispanic culture through REAL food.

Education/Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Growth, Insights, Strategy, Revenue Management, or Analytics within CPG or food
• Deep experience with syndicated data and retailer analytics
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of margin structures
• Experience synthesizing complex datasets
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders through insight-driven storytelling

If you're looking for that next step in your career, make it famous! To us, famous isn't about standing out in the crowd. It's about feeling good where you stand right now. Famous Footwear is your place for athletic, fashion, and casual shoes for the whole family from hundreds of name brands.

As a full-time Assistant Store Manager, you are passionate about providing the best shoe store experience for the whole family through customer engagement. You do this by acting in the role of the store leader in the absence of the Store Manager. You are a people leader, developing your ability to motivate a team to achieve sales targets and growth goals. Through personal demonstration, training, and development, you support an in-store culture where customers say, \"I'll take it\" and are loyal to your store, our brands, and our company. You are enthusiastic about the product and presentation of your store, staying up to date on trends, and supporting the education of the store team to do the same. Most importantly, you LOVE shoes, and regardless of your style, you help every person who enters your store experience a little bit of that Famous Feeling.

• Inspire the Customer Connection: You'll inspire associates with integrity and drive, fostering a culture of caring and camaraderie focused on customer relationships, operational excellence, and flawless delivery of both. To help your team be their best, you infuse coaching moments for the selling behaviors behind our Customer Connection.
• Champion Talent Discovery: You'll be enthusiastic and proactive about seeking out and networking with exceptional external talent, knowing that each hire has the potential to elevate the store's sales growth. Collaborate with the Store Manager to interview and hire individuals passionate about creating top-notch customer experiences driven by attentiveness to service and determination to sell.
• Ace Retail Operations & Support Staffing Levels: You'll know retail operational fundamentals like the back of your hand and put in the work so the store runs like a tightly laced sneaker. From pricing to shipping processing and inventory, you've got daily operations dialed in, leveraging our store standards as the framework of success to keep our famous styles easily shoppable. You'll support staffing levels set by the Store Manager considering Associate availability, peak days, and seasonal hiring needs.
• Leverage Insights to Deliver Results: Taking accountability for your goals and their impact on your location's overall performance, you'll bring your best to each day. Drive sales with purpose and determination to achieve goals and, in partnership with the Store Manager, apply insights and observations to continually improve results. Every shoe sale counts!
• Be a Culture Builder: You'll support a work and team environment where diversity and inclusivity are valued as our team superpower, ensuring each associate feels included and respected. Maintain and encourage a positive and proactive mindset, even in the face of challenges, you're the type of person who leads by example and uplifts and supports others. Your elevated level of engagement will be a tool to increase retention and improve Associate effort and performance.
• Be our Store Manager's Right Hand. When the Store Manager is away, you will step into their shoes, further developing and refining your already strong people leadership and store management skillset. Your high standards will keep you sticking to policies and ensure compliance of all company programs through training, ongoing development, and consistent inspection and follow-up. Accurately assess strengths and opportunities of team to develop internal talent in partnership with the Store Manager.

Other responsibilities may be performed as needed to ensure the needs of the business are met.

• Our Shoe Discounts. No matter your style, we've got your perfect fit covered with a 30% Associate Discount across Caleres's retail stores - Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, and Allen Edmonds.
• Career Development and Learning Opportunities. We provide education assistance of up to $7500 per year for full-time associates and provide opportunities for associates who want to grow their careers at our corporate offices.
• Relaxed Dress Code & Small Team Environment. You will be a valued member in a supportive and hands-on setting. Our relaxed dress code policy lets you showcase your authentic self while you work.
• Daily Access to Pay. Love an early pay day? Get paid as you earn (without the fees) with Dayforce Wallet
• Ease of Transferring Locations. We have over 850 store locations you can easily transfer within.
• Employee Assistance Programs. Receive 24/7 access to a comprehensive suite of individual support options, including emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources and more, via online & phone.
• Benefit Offerings: PTO, Health, and Retirement for eligible full-time associates. To learn more details about our Total Rewards program, visit Qualifications & Education:
  • Has a High School Diploma/GED.
  • Has at least 1 year of sales experience (retail sales preferred).
  • Demonstrates experience in interviewing, hiring, and training people.
  • Exhibits an ability to lead, manage, motivate, and communicate positively with store Associates at all levels.
  • Displays ability to train, coach and develop Associates to provide an engaging customer experience and execute operational tasks.
  • Exercises independent judgment and discretion partnering with Store Sales Manager, as needed.
  • Demonstrates strong cognitive skills, including problem solving analysis, decision making, and financial and quantitative analysis.
  • Has advanced working knowledge of general retail practices and procedures.
  • Can work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.
  • Has basic computer skills.
  Physical Requirements and/or Environment:
  • Ability to regularly lift up to 40 lbs. from floor level to above shoulder height utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques.
  • Ability to meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting.
  • Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time.
  • At least 1+ years of Sales Experience required, preferably retail sales.
  • Demonstrates an advanced understanding of the general retail practices and procedures, essential for maintaining seamless operations.
  • Experienced as a team leader, bringing the energy and enthusiasm needed to lead, motivate and communicate effectively with associates to achieve goals together.
  • Brings valuable experience in interviewing, hiring, and training teams, showcasing a knack for identifying and nurturing talent.
  • Excels in mentoring and training associates on both selling techniques and operational processes, ensuring a well-rounded and high-performing team.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule includes holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.

  Famous Footwear is part of Caleres Inc., a diverse portfolio of 15 global footwear brands including Sam Edelman, Naturalizer, Vionic, Dr. Scholl's, Allen Edmonds, and many more. Caleres' legacy includes more than 140-years of craftsmanship, a passion for fit and business savvy, with a mission to continue to inspire people to feel greatfeet first.

  Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. We believe our company should be as diverse as the consumers we serve. We seek and engage talented individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles, and belief systems.

  Caleres and Famous Footwear are invested in our Associates. We regularly review our pay matrices and update appropriately based on need. Starting pay is determined by several factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual pay rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Please visit to review all associated benefits.

  Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer: Please beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate Caleres contacts will use @ email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a Caleres employee, please refer to our fraudulent recruiting statement found here.

Under the direct supervision of the Team Leader (TL), this is a non-exempt leadership role. The primary responsibilities of the Keyholder are to ensure world-class customer service, POS sales, facility security and maintenance, and processing merchandise. The Keyholders goal is to ensure the efficient and cost effective operation of the GICF retail stores through security of corporate assets, customer relations, sale of donated goods, and accurate cash register operations, in order to maximize profitability and increase training opportunities.

Essential Functions/Duties:

1. Ensures 100% world-class customer service

2. Opens and closes as required including assigning POS drawers, providing change for cashiers, documenting Team Member absence, assigning duties as applicable.

3. Handling and processing of incoming donation flow in and out

4. Ensures loss prevention and risk management policies and procedures.

5. Ensures a neat, clean, organized, and safe facility.

6. Assists in the proper inventory control and rotation of apparel and hard goods in a timely manner to ensure a full and fresh inventory.

7. Keeps abreast of merchandise knowledge, industry trends and competitive pricing.

8. Ensures statistical counts (i.e., donor counts, apparel hung, rotation count, etc.) are completed in an accurate and timely manner. Completes register pulls, readings, cash reports, daily activity reports, transmittal of reports and daily deposits in accordance with Goodwills policies and procedures as required.

9. Performs assigned duties within the framework of our Guiding Principles and Core Values.

10. May be asked to participate in activities outside of Goodwill.

11. Attends in-service and related training as assigned by the TL.

12. Performs other duties as assigned by the TL.

Qualifications/Competencies:

1. Experience in business setting preferred.

2. G.E.D. or high school diploma preferred.

3. Basic computer skills required.

Physical Requirements:

1. Able to bend, reach and stand for extensive periods of time and lift up to forty pounds. May be required to lift heavier goods/items with the assistance of another team member.

2. Able to perform tasks that require repetitive motion; i.e., tagging or hanging clothes. Manual dexterity is required.

Special Requirements:

1. Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends.

2. Must have a reliable means of transportation.

Critical Performance Factors:

1. Efficiency (Location vs goal)

2. Transaction Value (Location vs goal)

3. Donor Value (Location vs goal)

4. Sales per Labor Hour vs LY (Location vs goal)

5. Sales vs Budget (Location vs goal)

6. Payroll as a percent of revenue (Location vs goal)

7. Retention (New Hire 90 day retention and annual retention vs LY)

8. Customer Service (Internal and External)

9. Operations - GGC Internal Audit metric score

10. Safety GGC Safety metric score

11. Attendance - Works schedule as assigned, notify leadership as needed with no recurring issues

12. Quality of Work (Attitude, sense of urgency, image, productivity, individual safety performance)

13. Customer Service (10 second rule internal and external customers, smile, integrity of process and feedback)

14. Work Quantity One-Day Processing, consistently meets production count goals

Education and/or Experience: High School education or equivalent is required. A minimum of two (2) years retail and one (1) year supervisory experience. Prefer working experience with people who have disabilities and/or previous Goodwill experience.

Math Ability: Level 3: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have beginner knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has supervisory responsibilities but no subordinate supervisors.

Purchasing Authority: No Purchasing Authority

Senior Loan Officer

Thrive Lending | Non-Del Mortgage Brokerage | Multi-State Platform

About Thrive Lending

Thrive Lending is a modern mortgage brokerage built for high-performing Loan Officers who want elite compensation, operational support, and real growth leverage.

We are a Non-Delegated brokerage with the ability to fund loans in-house, giving our Loan Officers the flexibility of a broker model with the speed and control of direct funding.

Currently licensed in:

CA, WA, ID, CO, TX, GA, TN, AL, FL, OH, VA, OK, KY, NC, MS

Our vision: Scale from $125M+ in funded volume to $1B+ by attracting and supporting top-tier sales talent.

Why Senior Loan Officers Join Thrive

1⃣ Elite Compensation Structure

• 200 bps Loan Officer comp
• 50 bps company margin
• $500 revenue share per closed loan from referred LOs ($200 for loans under $200K)

You keep control of your production while building long-term residual income.

2⃣ In-House Processing

• Dedicated processing support
• Faster turn times
• Cleaner files
• Better communication
• Allows you to focus on sales, not babysitting files

3⃣ Non-Del Broker Model (With In-House Funding)

• Competitive rates
• Multiple lender flexibility
• Control over loan structure
• Speed and pricing power to win more deals

4⃣ Modern Sales Platform

• CRM systems and AI tools
• Proven daily lead generation structure
• Sales coaching & weekly training
• Structured production framework
• Recruiting support if you want to build a team

This is not a “sink or swim” brokerage. We help Loan Officers grow.

5⃣ Leadership That Produces

Thrive is led by active top-producing leadership who understand:

• Market cycles
• Recruiting
• Sales psychology
• Lead generation
• Scaling a pipeline

You are not reporting to executives who have never originated loans.

Who This Is For

We are looking for experienced Loan Officers who:

Close $10M+ annually (preferred)

Have an established referral network

Want higher compensation

Want to scale beyond personal production

Value culture, accountability, and growth

Are licensed in one of our current states

What You’ll Gain

• Higher net income
• Strong operational backing
• Ability to build a team under you
• Revenue share income
• A growth-minded culture
• Clear path to leadership opportunities

What This Is Not

Not for brand new LOs

Not for hobby producers

Not for those looking for a salary

This is a performance-driven platform built for professionals.

How to Apply

If you are a producing Loan Officer ready to increase your income and scale your business:

Send a direct message or apply through LinkedIn.

All conversations are confidential.

Position: Senior Associate Actuary

Location: Fairfield County, CT (Hybrid)

Salary: $140,000–$200,000 + Bonus

Actuarial Summary:

This exciting opportunity is designed for an actuarial professional with strong property and casualty experience seeking exposure to reserving, pricing analytics, and enterprise risk management within a collaborative and data-driven environment. The Associate Actuary will play a key role in supporting reserve reviews, pricing analyses, and capital modeling initiatives while leveraging advanced analytics and external market data to inform business decisions.

The position offers hands-on analytical responsibility, visibility with senior leadership, and the opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives through actuarial insight, predictive modeling, and modern data tools.

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications:

Conduct quarterly reserve reviews and monitor portfolios of Workers’ Compensation claims, analyzing paid and incurred development patterns for medical, indemnity, and expense components

Analyze statistical data, claims experience, and market trends to support pricing strategies and develop premium and loss projections for financial and underwriting planning

Evaluate trends using external economic indicators including industry benchmarks, medical CPI indices, and wage data to enhance reserving accuracy

Assist in developing and enhancing actuarial tools and models to improve the efficiency and accuracy of reserving and pricing analyses

Develop and enhance reporting tools and analytics capabilities in partnership with data and operational reporting teams

Build and implement models leveraging large datasets, statistical methods, and predictive analytics to support business decision-making

Translate complex analytical findings into clear insights through business-friendly communication and data visualization tools

Support capital modeling initiatives and assist with enterprise risk management processes, including maintaining risk registers and monitoring emerging risks

Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field

ACAS preferred; candidates with significant progress toward ACAS (5+ CAS exams) will also be considered

5+ years of actuarial experience within the property and casualty insurance industry

3+ years of Workers’ Compensation experience strongly preferred

Experience with Power BI or similar data visualization tools preferred

Experience with Python, R, SQL, or similar programming tools for statistical analysis is a plus

Familiarity with machine learning or predictive modeling frameworks is a plus

Category Strategy Manager (CSM) is responsible for planning and developing the assigned Lifestyle category/section merchandising program. Responsible for establishing the merchandise assortment, buying program and in-store presentations to the end of achieving targeted sales, profit and turnover. Directs and controls product selection, promotion and advertising plans. Formulates and prepares the financial forecasts for the sales and profit of all stores in respective categories' operations.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions:

Develops purchasing plans and programs to implement corporate policies & Objectives.

Develops additional or alternate sources of supply (product) for important material (merchandise); secure sources for new or improved materials (product); maintain a list of approved Vendors.

Develops a good business relationship with Vendors, working together to get the best results for the customer in terms of quality and price.

Conduct quick, efficient, and thorough negotiations confirming costs, deliveries, specifications and all other details and, as needed, resolve any discrepancies.

Visit Stores*: Check on merchandise assortment and displays; Stock levels; Customer Service; and Consults with respective Dept. Managers for help to resolve issues or offer suggestions for improvement. *CSM should have their own reliable transportation to be able to make trips to stores and other business needs.

Stays up to date on new product offerings/programs and will conduct own research to determine product demand. This includes travel to the continental USA and possibly to Japan for trade shows, company stores, and market research.

Stays up to date on new developments relative material and supplies in order to make recommendations to reduce costs and improve methods.

Maintains purchase records as are needed by the position and other departments (commodity items).

Approves invoices for payment and verifies receipt of material (merchandise) or services, checking on accuracy of unit process and extensions.

Responsible for calculating retail, taking into consideration price elasticity, competitive impact, cannibalization, affinity and other factors.

Prepares and provides purchase analysis and cost data for use in scheduling, planning, budgeting and other functional activities.

Generates collects data and generates reports to analyze and evaluate product performance.

Inventory Control: Calculate turns to identify problems and put into place measurable controls.

Work with advertising and marketing to promote respective products and programs.

Understands and abide by all corporate policies and procedures.

Other Duties / Responsibilities:

Position is exempt. Hours CSM must work are flexible based on business needs. Usually M-F, but due to inventory, special events, store visits, trade shows, business trips may require additional hours and different shifts.

Maintains high ethical standards in work place.

Maintains good communication with associates and management.

Complies with all Health and OSHA requirements.

Other task as assigned by respective Division Manager.

Personal Requirements:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Able to meet and manage deadlines.

Oral Communication Speaks clearly in all situations; listens and asks questions; Respond well to questions.

Written Communication Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written communication.

Good Numeric Skills Add, subtract, multiply and divide with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percent.

Analytical - Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Notices discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information.

Adaptability Changes approach or method to fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Quality Accurate and thorough; Pays attention to details; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity Works quickly; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.

Attendance/Punctuality Consistently at work all the time.

Interpersonal Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; A good disposition.

Professionalism Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats all with respect and consideration; Accepts responsibility for own action; Follows through on commitments.

Initiative Volunteers readily; Seeks increased responsibilities; Seeks solutions on own; Offers useful suggestions; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Problem solving Identifies and resolves problems within scope; refer other problems to superior.

Organizational Support Follows policies and procedures; Supports Company goals and values.

Safety and Security Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions;

Skills and Abilities:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education & Experience:

2-year college degree preferred but not required.

High degree of prioritization and accountability

Strong work ethic supported by a pleasant and positive attitude.

Skills and Knowledge:

Proficient in Microsoft Office Word and Excel, Publisher, Power Point and other computer applications.

Good understanding in costing, margin, shrink and how it relates to profitability and ties into the company profit and loss statement.

General understanding of price elasticity, price affinity and price cannibalization.

General knowledge of supply chain management (logistics).

Able to multi-task and work in a fast pace environment and remain organized.

Certificates & Licenses:

Driver's license (with a good driver's record)

Language Ability:

Ability to effectively communicate and respond professionally both verbally and in written english.

Ability to interact with all levels of management.

Work Environment:

Indoor (Artificial Lighting; Air Conditioned)

Outdoor

Noise Level is moderate

Physical Demands:

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands Lift/Carry:

Stand O (Occasionally) 10 lbs. or less F (Frequently)

Walk O (Occasionally) 11-20 lbs. F (Frequently)

Sit F (Frequently) 21-50 lbs. O (Occasionally) w/assist

Handling/Fingering F (Frequently) 51-100 lbs. N (Not Applicable)

Reaching Outward F (Frequently) Over 100 lbs. N (Not Applicable)

Reach Above Shoulder O (Occasionally) Push/Pull:

Climb O (Occasionally) 12 lbs. or less F (Frequently)

Crawl O (Occasionally) 13 25 lbs. F (Frequently)

Squat or Kneel O (Occasionally) 26 -40 lbs. F (Frequently)

Bend O (Occasionally) 41-100 lbs. O (Occasionally) w/assist

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5+ hrs./day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 5.5+ hrs./day).

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day)

Other Physical Requirements:

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)

Sense of Sound (Hear oral communication and buzzers/alarms)

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for monitoring costs associated with products in both development and construction phases, collaborating with other departments to identify and implement new and more cost-efficient methods and materials, sourcing new vendors and trades, vendor/trade negotiations to obtain reduced costs, and purchase order/work order execution. Duties include:

Controlling and Reducing Costs

• Choose vendors using a balanced approach, including quality, cost, and service.                                    
• Procure contracts and material costs at the lowest possible cost while maintaining quality and service standards.                                    
• Work with other departments to value engineer new product and projects.
• Provide support and feedback for purchasing strategy adjustments.
• Work with peers to come up with ideas to cut costs; motivate each other to achieve these goals.                                    
• Complete detailed estimates of costs and quantities of residential products using comparative and differential estimating techniques in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.                                    
• Design and implement strategies that reduce build-times, cost, and maintain or increase quality standards.                                    
• Directly responsible for purchasing information accuracy on sales documents (option prices, custom option costing and pricing, selection, colors, etc.).

New Communities

• Provide accurate quantity takeoffs for new plans.                                    
• Create accurate material list for each new plan.                                    
• Create accurate contract budget for each new plan.                                    
• Negotiate with trade contractors and vendors to deliver high value.
• Create accurate lot premium budget for each new subdivision.

Variance Reporting

• Track VPOs on a dialy basis on the VPO Log.                                    
• Forward all "VPO Approved" e-mails to the appropriate Superintendent to make them aware of the extra material thiat is ordered.                                    
• Review the VPO Log at month end and give recommendations for changes to improve future variances.                                    
• Submit Variance Report to the Purchasing Manager by the 25th of the month for all homes closed in the previous month.                                    
• Process Exception Reports within 3 to 5 hours of receipt from Accounting (submit to Construction by 12PM and to Accounting by 1:30PM).

Hard Costs

• Complete all hard cost updates by the assigned deadline.
• Bid lumber by the assigned deadline.                                     
• Run and review Hard Cost Report (following Hard Cost Process exactly).                                    
• Run and review Option Price Updates (following Option Price Update Process exactly) and turn into Purchasing Manager 3 days prior to option price deadline.                                    
• Enforce vendor increase policies.                                    

Custom Options

• Track custom option requests and status on Custom Option Tracker.
• Estimate custom options (ensure all estimates are completed within 3 days of the request or within 5 days for structural requests that require a drawing).
• Responsible for the accuracy of all custom option estimates for Sales.

House Release

• Follow House Release process exactly to ensure correct variance reporting.
• Provide detailed Load Budget Request Sheet to Accounting with proper expectations when asking for budgets to be loaded.

Cost Cuts

• Strive to achieve cost cut goals each quarter through negotiating and value engineering.                        
• Record progress on Cost Cut Tracker.

Vendor Paperwork

• Update Vendor Paperwork Tracker every Thursday.                                    
• Record date of the most recently signed Schedule A for all vendors.

Rebates

• Ensure that Hakes Brothers is submitting and collecting on all rebate programs on a quarterly basis by the 10th of the month.

Builder of Choice

• Help Hakes Brothers become the Builder of Choice for our trade contractors. Manage trade contractors and supplier relationships so they can accomplish their jobs effectively and efficiently. Work with trade contractors to create value for them, as well as for Hakes Brothers. Be firm but fair; be consistent and reliable;instill discipline; give ample lead times; provide proper materials to execute the job; pay on time; be a good listener, and show respect.

Manage Professional Relationships

• Cooperate with other departments and work to better the overall culture at Hakes Brothers.

Professional Appearance / Team Player

• Always look, dress and speak professionally.                                    
• Be a Leader. Be an example to other Purchasing Agents. Be the top performer of each of the Purchasing Agent responsibilities. Be a positive voice for the company.

Vehicle

• Must own or have access to vehicle for daily work.                                    
• Must carry a valid driver's icense and auto liability insurance.

Other

• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Required: High School diploma or GED

Experience / Qualifications

• Preferred: At least two years' relevant experience

Skills / Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail                                    
• Excellent problem-solving skills                                    
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills\

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas under consideration in all types of weather                       
• Ability to work in various weather conditions - heat, rain, cold, etc.

About the Company

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you! Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience. Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.

About the Role

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will lead strategic Industrial Construction and Facilities Engineering sourcing projects for new and existing sites across Ross' supply chain network. Their primary goals will be to help Ross mitigate risks, procure materials, equipment and services at the best value and be a strategic advisor to internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive Strategic Sourcing and Sourcing Process Execution
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for Industrial Construction categories (e.g., steel structures, concrete, MEP systems, site services, etc.) and Facilities Maintenance categories (e.g., conveyor systems, fork trucks, racking, etc.). Analyze historical data to determine the highest risk and cost categories.
• Partner with Property Development, Engineering, Project Management, Legal, Risk Management and Finance teams to understand project needs. Manage expectations and set achievable milestones to arrive at the agreed upon goal.
• Develop and manage sourcing project timelines and lead socialization meetings. Update stakeholders regularly on project progress, risks and mitigation strategies.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard qualified suppliers and contractors. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure performance and compliance. Develop and monitor supplier KPIs, coordinate regular QBRs and Top to Top meetings.
• Support the budgeting process and develop bottoms-up (quantity based) estimates.
• Develop RFPs and vendor response comparison tools (quantitative and qualitative). Work with Property Development, Engineering, Loss Prevention, IT and Legal stakeholders to understand requirements to be included in the RFP packages.
• Manage competitive events or sourcing process end to end with minimal supervision. This would include market research, RFP development, internal and external communication management, stakeholder alignment, etc.
• Conduct detailed market and vendor research to communicate findings through research summaries. Evaluate vendor core competencies and competitive positioning using open-source data and industry benchmarks.
• Proactively identify alternate sourcing opportunities across multiple Construction and Facilities Engineering material, equipment, parts and service categories. Analyze market trends and cost drivers to inform sourcing decisions.
• Drive cost savings initiatives through value engineering, competitive bidding, and strategic negotiations.
• Create presentations to communicate findings and vendor recommendations to stakeholders, to help with decision making.
• Serve as an escalation channel for internal stakeholders, to improve vendor service levels. Maximize Ross' position of leverage in any negotiation scenario.
• Support the Facilities Engineering team with sourcing requirements for Material Handling Equipment (MHE) repair, refurbishment and replacement.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Supply Chain, Construction Management, Business, Economics, Finance or Engineering (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years category management / strategic sourcing experience in Industrial Construction and Facilities Engineering. Multiple Construction and Engineering sourcing category experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of program or project management experience in a cross functional environment (technical and non-technical teams).
• Strong knowledge of corporate finance - budgeting, cash flow, P/L statements, balance sheets.
• Strong experience with construction cost estimating and budgeting as well as working with raw material / market indices and determining fair purchase prices.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience with Construction Management Software such as Procore, as well as Sourcing / Contract Management Software such as Coupa.
• Familiarity with LEED, OSHA, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Certifications preferred - CCPS, CCM, CPSM.
• Consulting experience strongly preferred; experience in retail is a plus.
• Proficiency with contract writing and management strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of DC Operations (e.g. Receiving, Sorting, VAS, Pick/Pack, Shipping).
• Strong Excel (Pivots, VLookups, Data Tables) and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience in working with raw material / market indices and determining fair purchase prices.
• Must have a data driven approach to solving problems.
• Must be inquisitive to learn the business and "ways of working" before recommending improvements.
• Requires very strong quantitative skills and experience structuring ambiguous problems.
• Must have very close attention to detail and the drive to achieve accurate results with minimal supervision. Must evaluate all vendor material and contracts with a critical eye to identify risks to Ross.
• Must be able to multi-task, prioritize, work independently and keep a high level of focus.
• Must be able to listen, understand, and communicate with employees at all levels of the company. Requires strong written and verbal business communication skills.
• Needs to be able to build effective working relationships within Ross and drive continuous improvement.

Required Skills

• Strong project management, communication and prioritization skills.
• Deep industry knowledge and strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to operate at both the tactical and strategic levels of the organization.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in retail.
• Consulting experience.

Pay range and compensation package

The base salary range for this role is $108,800 - $165,950. The base salary range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.

Equal Opportunity Statement

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position.

Senior Product Manager, Insights & Advanced Analytics

Austin, TX (Hybrid) | Mobility Technology | People‑First Culture

Our client is transforming automotive retailers into the mobility networks of the future. Launched in 2016, they manage tens of thousands of vehicles for dealerships across North America and have been recognized by Built In as one of Austin’s Best Startups to Work For five years in a row. They operate with a people‑first culture, flexible scheduling, unlimited PTO, a strong DEI commitment, and accessible, supportive leadership.

They are hiring a Senior Product Manager, Insights & Advanced Analytics to build and scale their intelligence and analytics product line. This senior individual contributor role reports directly to the Chief Product Officer and sits at the intersection of data, economics, and product strategy.

What You’ll Own

• Intelligence & Analytics Product Strategy

Develop monetizable analytics products by transforming fleet data into decision‑grade insights embedded directly in the platform.

• Enterprise Reporting

Own and evolve the reporting roadmap across dealer groups and OEMs. Standardize metrics, reduce custom reporting, and ensure accuracy, consistency, and trust.

• Productized Decision Systems

Identify key economic decision points and build forward‑looking capabilities such as lifecycle optimization, utilization forecasting, pricing analysis, and revenue impact modeling.

• Monetization & Customer Value

Define packaging and pricing for advanced analytics. Validate demand early and directly link product decisions to measurable customer and company financial impact.

• Cross‑Functional Leadership

Partner with Data and Platform Engineering on data quality and model robustness, and with Sales and Customer teams to drive adoption and expansion.

What Success Looks Like

• Analytics becomes a meaningful and measurable revenue stream
• Reporting is standardized, trusted, and scalable across enterprise customers
• Predictive and AI‑driven intelligence is embedded in workflows and consistently used
• Customers experience documented gains in utilization, capital efficiency, and margin performance

About You

You think in systems and economic frameworks, not isolated features. You’re comfortable with complex data, probabilistic reasoning, and translating analytical outputs into clear, operational decisions. You bring commercial discipline, strong judgment, and a track record of building analytics products that change customer behavior and deliver financial results.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of Product Management experience with analytics, reporting, or intelligence products
• Experience owning a monetized data or analytics product with measurable revenue impact
• Background serving enterprise or OEM‑level customers
• Strong quantitative skills, including comfort with forecasting and economic trade‑offs
• Ability to interrogate data using SQL or comparable tools
• Proven ability to define economic success metrics and tie product direction to financial outcomes
• Experience developing pricing and packaging strategies for data‑driven products

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a quantitative field
• Experience building predictive, optimization, or simulation systems
• Background monetizing analytics products in B2B environments
• Experience in mobility, asset‑heavy, or capital‑intensive industries

Benefits

• Competitive salary with bonus eligibility
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Unlimited PTO and flexible work
• LinkedIn Learning access and tuition reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Modern Austin office with free parking
• Supportive, people‑first workplace culture