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The Assistant Buyer is an entry omnichannel merchandising professional responsible for owning and driving key components the end-to-end product lifecycle across stores and digital channels. This role is highly detail-oriented and performs work directly related to merchandising and category operations and performs analysis and exercises independent judgement in making recommendations that directly influence merchandising, assortment, and financial decisions. The work is focused on flawless coordination, execution accuracy, and on-time delivery of product and program initiatives.

Working close partnership with the Buyer or Senior Buyer, the Assistant Buyer exercises judgement to prioritize initiatives, identify business risks, determinate corrective actions, and ensure accurate execution of assortment execution, vendor coordination, item setup, and go-to-market activities.

This role is designed as a development path toward an Omnichannel Associate Buyer role and provides foundational exposure to vendor management, cross-functional collaboration, and category operations. The Assistant Buyer brings strong energy, ownership, and a growth mindset, continuously improving in service of internal partners, frontline teams, and customers while building core retail fundamentals and trend awareness.

Key Responsibilities

Product Lifecycle Coordination & Execution

• Lead coordination and execution of the product lifecycle from item setup through launch and in-season execution across channels.
• Ensure item data, attributes, costs, retails, and timelines are accurate and complete in all systems. Investigate discrepancies and recommend corrective action.
• Manage product setup, maintenance, and change requests with merchandising standards and timelines.
• Oversee milestone deliverables including samples, approvals, and packaging inputs to ensure alignment with launch and financial objectives.
• Manage timely product launches and assortment updates across store and digital platforms and communicate potential risks or delays.
• Identify process inefficiencies and suggest improvements to support operational effectiveness.

Category & Business Support

• Prepare, review, and analyze reports related to sales performance, inventory levels, promotional activity, and vendor funding to develop.
• Summarize key findings and provide insights to support category discussions and planning decisions.
• Administer and reconcile vendor funding programs, identifying discrepancies and recommending resolution to protect margin performance.
• Maintain documentation of vendor agreements, costs, and program details.
• Evaluate and support execution of promotional and assortment changes, providing recommendations to align with category objectives.

Vendor & Cross-functional Coordination

• Serve as primary contact for routine follow-up regarding documentation, samples, timelines, and data accuracy.
• Participate in vendor meetings and line reviews to gain exposure to assortment and cost discussions.
• Coordinate deliverables across cross-functional teams including Merchandising Planning, Demand Planning, Space & Visual Planning, Owned Brands, Product Development, Sourcing, QA, Store Operations, Digital, and Marketing.
• Use independent judgement to prioritize requests, escalate issues appropriately, and maintain alignment on timelines.

Go-to-Market & Launch Support

• Contribute to planning and lead coordination of go-to-market activities including product launches, resets, and seasonal transitions across channels.
• Prepare launch materials, product information, and execution checklists to ensure operational readiness.
• Partner with Digital and Store Operations teams to confirm accurate product presentation and setup.

Professional Development & Retail Fundamentals

• Build foundational knowledge of retail fundamentals, merchandising processes, and category performance drivers.
• Conduct competitive research and share insights on trends, pricing, and assortment positioning.
• Support assortment reviews and product audits.
• Develop understanding of category KPIs, margin structure, and merchandising strategy.

Qualifications

Experience

• 0–3+ years of retail, merchandising, buying, or related business experience preferred.
• Experience working with product data, reporting, data analysis, or operational coordination processes is a plus.

Skills & Capabilities

• Strong attention to detail and organization skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data and summarize findings in a clear, business-focused manner.
• Sound judgement in prioritizing tasks and escalating issues.
• Ability to manage multiple timelines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets and ability to learn merchandising systems
• Collaborative communication style with cross-functional partners.

Development & Success Profile

• High-potential future Associate Buyer with strong growth mindset.
• Brings positive energy, ownership, and commitment to the team and business.
• Takes accountability for mistakes and quickly applies learnings.
• Uses their voice to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Eager to learn the business and excel at retail fundamentals.
• Curious about trends, products, and customer needs.
• Motivated to continuously improve in service of internal partners, frontline teams, and customers.

Company: G2G Ventures, PBC

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager, Brand & Creative

Location: Santa Monica, CA – Hybrid (in-office approximately 3 days per week)

Reports To: VP of Brand

About Us:

Counter is a startup revolutionizing the beauty industry by defining the standard of “clean.” Our premium skincare, makeup, and body care formulations combine uncompromising safety, efficacy, and environmental responsibility. And our vision transcends products. We are committed to inspiring confident women (and others) to recognize their collective power to create meaningful change. Our innovative community-commerce ecosystem connects customers, beauty enthusiasts, and loyalists, allowing each person to align with our brand in ways that authentically reflect their values and aspirations. From our formulas to our advocacy efforts to our community connection, we lead clean.

Role Overview:

We’re looking for a highly organized Assistant Project Manager, Brand & Creative, to support the execution of brand and creative marketing initiatives across the brand. This role will serve as the operational backbone of the Brand team— helping move projects from concept to launch while ensuring timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables remain aligned.

You’ll work closely with creative, marketing, social, PR, and product teams to ensure campaigns, launches, and brand initiatives are delivered seamlessly. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is exceptionally detail-oriented, and loves bringing order and clarity to complex projects.

This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who wants to build deep experience in brand marketing, creative production, and campaign execution within the beauty industry.

Responsibilities:

Project & Campaign Management

• Work closely with the Director of Integrated Marketing to manage timelines and workflows for brand and marketing initiatives including product launches, promotional roll-outs, campaigns, social shoots, and events.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders across creative, marketing, PR, social, product, and ecommerce teams
• Track deliverables, dependencies, and approvals to ensure projects launch on time

Creative & Content Operations

• Partner with the creative team to manage asset production timelines (campaign photography, video, digital assets, social content, contracts
• Review creative briefs and project requests to ensure complete and clear intake of all requests
• Maintain organized asset libraries and ensure teams have access to approved creative
• Coordinate reviews and feedback cycles across stakeholders

Content & Production Coordination

• Support planning and logistics for campaign shoots and content production
• Track deliverables from external partners such as photographers, stylists, and production teams
• Ensure assets are delivered in the correct formats and specifications for all channels
• Understanding of all phases of creative project development and design, from launch strategy through design and implementation.

Team Operations:

• Maintain project management system, currently in Monday
• Help establish clear workflows and processes for the brand team
• Help track approvals, feedback cycles, and revisions across stakeholders
• Prepare project status updates and flag risks or delays early

Skills & Abilities:

• Resourceful, deeply organized, self-starter who understands the fast-paced nature of a direct-to-consumer brand and is able to manage multiple deadlines and priorities, and adapt to rapidly changing priorities
• Understanding of all phases of creative project development and design, from launch strategy through design and implementation
• A strong work ethic and deep commitment to producing quality, best-in-class work
• Ability to uphold values and creative excellence of the brand, while ensuring project deliverables and objectives are met with timeliness and attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, can-do attitude, and inquisitive nature

Requirements:

• 2–3 years of experience in project management, marketing coordination, or creative operations.
• Beauty, fashion, or consumer brand experience is a plus.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working cross-functionally.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
• Experience with project management tools (Asana, , or similar).
• Familiarity with digital asset management platforms such as Brandfolder is a plus.
• Desire to work collaboratively in a dynamic startup environment.
• Passionate about working for a values-driven brand.
• Proficient in Office Suite.

Benefits:

G2G Ventures offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Open PTO policy, encouraging employees to take the time they need to rest and recharge
• Paid company holidays
• Hybrid work environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Opportunities to grow within a fast-moving, mission-driven startup

This position is also eligible for participation in the company’s annual bonus program, based on individual and company performance.

Equal Opportunity

G2G Ventures is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

About Lalo:

Lalo is a modern family brand designing thoughtfully made products that support families through the earliest stages of life. We are a fast-growing, design-driven company where ideas move quickly and ownership matters. Our work balances creativity with operational rigor to build high-quality products through close collaboration, high standards, and a shared commitment to doing our work well.

About the Role:

The Product Development Coordinator supports the Category Lead(s) in bringing products from concept through launch by providing strong coordination, organization, and follow-through. This role ensures the Category Lead(s) has clear information, reliable tracking, and day-to-day support to lead effectively and keep cross-functional partners aligned.

This is an early career role designed for someone who is eager to learn how products are developed in a fast-paced, startup environment. No prior product development experience is required.

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative & Operational Support

• Support the Category Director by tracking projects, timelines, and key milestones across assigned categories
• Maintain product development trackers, sample logs, and PD documentation
• Provide administrative and project support across Category, Design, Product Engineering, Operations, Marketing, and CX teams
• Prepare monthly reports on product performance and customer insights to share crossfunctionally
• Support Operations in new item setup by providing accurate product specifications and details

Planning & Product Development Support

• Assist with market, competitive, and category research for new products
• Support product development activities by tracking sample reviews, feedback, and revisions
• Help maintain product specifications, materials, and documentation
• Assist with tracking product testing, safety documentation, and compliance requirements in coordination with Quality and vendors
• Evening availability (depending on location) will be required weekly as needed for meetings (virtual) with overseas suppliers

Launch Support

• Support product launches by helping coordinate timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional handoffs
• Assist in gathering and organizing launch-ready product information and documentation
• Track readiness across key launch milestones and flag risks or delays
• Support post-launch documentation updates and follow-ups as needed

Required Qualifications

Who you are: You’re detail-oriented and organized, and a strong communicator. You’re proactive, curious, and energized in a fast-moving environment, and you care about learning, growing, and supporting others. You’re excited to grow your career as part of a thoughtful, collaborative, and ambitious team.

• Bachelor’s degree
• 0-2 years of experience in an administrative, coordination, or support role, preferably within a product-focused environment
• Exceptional organizational skills and a strong attention to detail
• Proficient in GSuite and Excel
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively
• Strong communication skills, capable of working collaboratively within a team

Why Join Lalo?

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall well-being
• 401(k) Retirement Plan to help you plan for the future
• Remote-First Work Environment
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (and we encourage you to use it)
• Complimentary access to Lalo products for your own family
• Join a fast-growing organization that offers meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and take on new challenges
• Be part of a team that values thoughtful collaboration, accountability, and respect

About Us

Spencer's is a premier luxury spa group in the New York City area dedicated to providing top-tier wellness treatments in an elegant, design-forward setting. Our brand is synonymous with relaxation, exceptional service, and an unparalleled guest experience.

Position Overview

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a highly organized and proactive Inventory, Sourcing, and Product Manager to lead and execute new product launches, supplier strategies, and inventory management optimization.

Key Responsibilities

Product Management & Launch

• Lead the planning, development, and execution of new product launches from concept through market introduction.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timelines, quality standards, and launch objectives are met.
• Monitor product documentation, specifications, and lifecycle management processes.

Sourcing & Supplier Strategy

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that ensure product quality, cost efficiency, and reliable supply.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable pricing and terms.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support long-term business objectives.
• Monitor supplier performance, lead times, and quality standards.

Inventory Management

• Oversee inventory planning and forecasting to maintain optimal stock levels while minimizing excess or obsolete inventory.
• Implement processes to improve inventory accuracy, turnover, and supply chain efficiency.
• Analyze inventory data and trends to inform purchasing and product planning decisions.
• Collaborate with operations and finance teams to align inventory strategies with demand and budget targets.

Operational Improvement

• Develop and refine systems, tools, and reporting to improve product sourcing and inventory management processes.
• Identify cost savings opportunities and operational efficiencies across the supply chain.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and applicable regulations.

Requirements & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product management, sourcing, inventory management, or supply chain roles
• Strong analytical skills with experience using inventory or ERP systems
• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts
• Experience leading new product launches or product lifecycle management
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment while maintaining attention to detail

Role Purpose

The Senior Manager, Loyalty & CRM is responsible for executing and scaling the company’s owned retention programming, including loyalty and lifecycle CRM, to improve customer retention, frequency, and lifetime value.

This role plays a critical execution and learning role in Loyalty Chapter 2, supporting the design, testing, launch, and optimization of a new loyalty value proposition, while operating CRM as the primary activation and experimentation engine.

The role sits within Omni-Customer Intelligence, Analytics & Loyalty and partners closely with Performance Marketing, Digital Commerce Operations, and IT.

Scope & Mandate

• Execute loyalty and CRM programming as always-on retention engines
• Support Loyalty Chapter 2 value proposition launch and scaling
• Operate lifecycle CRM programs that drive repeat behavior
• Enable test-and-learn loops that inform customer intelligence and growth decisions
• Ensure loyalty and CRM activation align with enterprise economic guardrails

Key Responsibilities

Loyalty Redesign and Programming Execution

• Execute the day-to-day operation of the loyalty program
• Support new loyalty value proposition testing, launch readiness, and rollout
• Manage loyalty benefits, offers, and engagement mechanics
• Monitor loyalty performance and surface insights to the Senior Director
• Ensure loyalty activation aligns with defined economics and retention goals

CRM & Lifecycle Activation

• Own CRM lifecycle execution across email, app, and other owned channels
• Build and manage lifecycle journeys (onboarding, repeat, reactivation)
• Partner with Performance Marketing and Commerce to integrate CRM touchpoints
• Ensure CRM is used as an activation and learning layer, not just a messaging channel

Testing, Learning & Optimization

• Execute test plans defined by the Customer Intelligence team
• Partner with Analytics to evaluate performance and customer response
• Translate learnings into program refinements and recommendations
• Maintain discipline around test design, controls, and measurement

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Partner with:
• Performance Marketing on targeting and lifecycle alignment
• Digital Commerce Operations on loyalty and CRM integration on-site
• IT on activation enablement and platform coordination
• Ensure operational readiness for launches, promotions, and peak periods

Vendor & Platform Coordination

• Manage day-to-day execution with CRM and loyalty vendors
• Coordinate campaign builds, deployments, and QA
• Ensure vendors execute against defined priorities and standards
• Escalate issues and opportunities with clarity and solutions

Explicit Role Boundaries (Important)

This role does:

• Execute loyalty and CRM programming
• Operate lifecycle journeys and owned channel activation
• Support loyalty testing, launch, and optimization
• Drive retention-focused execution and learning

This role does not:

• Own loyalty strategy or economics
• Own customer segmentation or modeling
• Own media investment or acquisition strategy
• Own e-commerce optimization or merchandising
• Own martech platform architecture or engineering

Success Metrics

Primary KPIs

• Customer retention and repeat rate (program-level contribution)
• Loyalty engagement and member participation
• CRM lifecycle performance (conversion, frequency lift)
• Quality and velocity of testing and learning

Secondary KPIs

• Campaign execution quality and timeliness
• Cross-channel integration effectiveness
• Operational readiness and reliability

Ideal Background

• 6–9+ years in CRM, loyalty, lifecycle marketing, or retention roles
• Experience executing loyalty or retention programs in retail or omni-channel environments
• Strong operational and program management skills
• Comfortable working in evolving, low-maturity environments

Leadership & Working Style

• Strong executor with learning mindset
• Detail-oriented but commercially aware
• Comfortable operating within guardrails
• Collaborative, pragmatic, and accountable
• Energized by building something that scales

Reporting Relationship

Reports to: Senior Director, Omni-Customer Intelligence, Analytics & Loyalty

Sportsman's Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer

City Personnel is partnering with a fast-growing consumer products organization to identify a creative and results-driven Beauty Care Product Manager. This role is ideal for a professional who understands the balance between product innovation, retail strategy, and execution within the beauty and personal care space.

The Beauty Care Product Manager will play a key role in bringing new beauty, personal care, and wellness products to market — overseeing the process from early concept development and formulation coordination through retail launch and ongoing product performance. This position offers strong ownership and visibility within a dynamic, growth-focused company supplying major national retail partners.

Company & Position Highlights

• Category Focus: Develop beauty, personal care, and wellness products for a nationally recognized retail partner
• Product Ownership: Lead initiatives from concept development through commercialization and lifecycle management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with R&D, packaging, quality, marketing, sales, and external manufacturing partners
• Growth Opportunity: Join an expanding organization with strong long-term advancement potential
• Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Salary Range: $75,000–$95,000 annually, based on experience

Key Responsibilities of the Beauty Care Product Manager:

• Lead end-to-end product development initiatives across beauty, personal care, and wellness product categories
• Coordinate formulation development, packaging timelines, product testing, and regulatory documentation
• Manage new product introductions, product line expansions, and SKU optimization strategies
• Collaborate with internal teams and external manufacturing partners to ensure quality standards and successful product launches
• Conduct trend analysis, market research, and competitive evaluations to inform product innovation
• Support retailer onboarding processes, compliance documentation, and product item setup requirements
• Analyze POS and sales performance data using tools such as Nielsen, Retail Link, or similar analytics platforms
• Partner with sales and marketing teams on packaging development, presentations, sampling programs, and launch strategies
• Prepare executive-level materials, including product proposals, category reviews, launch summaries, and Quarterly Business Reviews

Qualifications of the Beauty Care Product Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
• 5–8+ years of product development experience within beauty, personal care, wellness, or consumer packaged goods industries
• Demonstrated success launching products into national retail accounts
• Strong understanding of product formulation coordination, packaging development timelines, regulatory requirements, and retail calendars
• Experience managing multiple SKUs within deadline-driven product pipelines
• Proficiency with POS data analysis and retail analytics tools such as Nielsen or Retail Link
• Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, particularly Excel
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills and experience working cross-functionally across departments
• Experience supporting mass, drug, grocery, or specialty retail channels preferred

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Job Title: Automotive Training and Development Consultant

Duration: 12 Months (Possibility of extension)

Location: Detroit, Michigan

Client is looking for an Automotive Training & Development Consultant located in the Detroit, Michigan area.

This position is responsible for analysis, research, development and delivery of manufacturing processes and technical launch training with on-site support to OEM vehicle assembly plants in the US, Canada and Mexico.

Roles and responsibilities include:

• Provide on-site training and support at each of the OEM vehicle assembly plants
• Instruct and consult plant process and repair personnel to improve their understanding of the vehicle and its highly intricate and interconnected systems and subsystems
• Present and demonstrate efficient and effective methods of diagnosing and correcting vehicle assembly, vehicle electrical systems and sub-system deficiencies
• Conduct root cause analysis to accurately identify the cause(s) of assembly and vehicle deficiencies
• Act as the training liaison between product/manufacturing engineering and general assembly by creating, designing and developing training materials related to vehicle assembly process, electrical harness manufacture, vehicle electrical system architectures and schematics
• Communicate and share lessons learned, developed training materials and information gathered in support of one plant project with remaining plants on a timely basis
• Analyze and identify future training needs for each of the OEM vehicle assembly plants
• Support and participate in plant launch meetings and provide training reports to Raytheon management, the OEM management and OEM launch teams
• Interface with engineering, component suppliers and vendors to validate and develop training materials for the manufacturing process, vehicle and vehicle electrical sub-systems prior to the Start of Regular Production (SORP)
• Research and compile manufacturing processes and technical information to be included in training course materials, such as, but not limited to engineering schematics, work in process service information, engineering documents, engineering math data and manufacturing reports

Required Skills:

• Minimum four years of experience as an automotive instructional designer, training developer, automotive instructor and/or manufacturing instructor
• Demonstrated knowledge of automotive systems from an advanced diagnostics perspective
• Demonstrated knowledge of OEM manufacturing tracking and reporting systems
• Demonstrated knowledge of OEM manufacturing dynamic vehicle testing systems
• Ability to develop professional training materials using pre-launch documents
• Ability to read and interpret a digital multimeter, OEM diagnostic scan tool and other automotive related diagnostic test equipment
• Ability to effectively conduct one-on-one and group presentations Ability to interpret early engineering level electrical schematic diagrams
• Ability to read OEM supplier electrical harness prints
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Extensive travel flexibility. Upward of 75% travel, depending upon launch
• Ability to work independently without supervision
• ASE certifications
• Demonstrated presentation skills delivering process and technical training
• Automotive technical assistance center experience

Required Education:

• Associate's degree or Certificate in Automotive Technology, engineering or other related discipline
• High school diploma with eight years of experience as an automotive instructional designer, training developer, automotive instructor and/or manufacturing instructor may be considered in lieu of an associate’s degree

Job Description:

Job Title: Automotive Training and Development Consultant

Duration: 06 Months

Location: Dallas, Tx

This position is responsible for analysis, research, development and delivery of manufacturing processes and technical launch training with on-site support to OEM vehicle assembly plants in the US, Canada and Mexico.

Roles and responsibilities include:

• Provide on-site training and support at each of the OEM vehicle assembly plants

• Instruct and consult plant process and repair personnel to improve their understanding of the vehicle and its highly intricate and interconnected systems and subsystems

• Present and demonstrate efficient and effective methods of diagnosing and correcting vehicle assembly, vehicle electrical systems and sub-system deficiencies

• Conduct root cause analysis to accurately identify the cause(s) of assembly and vehicle deficiencies

• Act as the training liaison between product/manufacturing engineering and general assembly by creating, designing and developing training materials related to vehicle assembly process, electrical harness manufacture, vehicle electrical system architectures and schematics

• Communicate and share lessons learned, developed training materials and information gathered in support of one plant project with remaining plants on a timely basis

• Analyze and identify future training needs for each of the OEM vehicle assembly plants

• Support and participate in plant launch meetings and provide training reports to Raytheon management, the OEM management and OEM launch teams

• Interface with engineering, component suppliers and vendors to validate and develop training materials for the manufacturing process, vehicle and vehicle electrical sub-systems prior to the Start of Regular Production (SORP)

• Research and compile manufacturing processes and technical information to be included in training course materials, such as, but not limited to engineering schematics, work in process service information, engineering documents, engineering math data and manufacturing reports

Required Skills:

• Minimum four years of experience as an automotive instructional designer, training developer, automotive instructor and/or manufacturing instructor

• Demonstrated knowledge of automotive systems from an advanced diagnostics perspective

• Demonstrated knowledge of OEM manufacturing tracking and reporting systems

• Demonstrated knowledge of OEM manufacturing dynamic vehicle testing systems

• Ability to develop professional training materials using pre-launch documents

• Ability to read and interpret a digital multimeter, OEM diagnostic scan tool and other automotive related diagnostic test equipment

• Ability to effectively conduct one-on-one and group presentations Ability to interpret early engineering level electrical schematic diagrams

• Ability to read OEM supplier electrical harness prints

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Extensive travel flexibility. Upward of 75% travel, depending upon launch

• Ability to work independently without supervision

• ASE certifications

• Demonstrated presentation skills delivering process and technical training

• Automotive technical assistance center experience

Required Education:

• Associate's degree or Certificate in Automotive Technology, engineering or other related discipline

• High school diploma with eight years of experience as an automotive instructional designer, training developer, automotive instructor and/or manufacturing instructor may be considered in lieu of an associate’s degree

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in both classroom and plant settings. Working in plant areas may involve exposure to various automotive fumes, fluids, noise, smells, sharp edges and bump hazards that require continuous use of personal protective equipment, i.e., safety glasses, gloves, and head protection

• Classroom work may involve standing, sitting, walking, occasional lifting (overhead, waist level) from floor, bending, frequent near vision use for reading and computer use

• Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects

• Duties may involve moving materials weighing up to 35 pounds on a regular basis such as automotive components and equipment, as well as papers, files, boxes, computers, etc. Less frequent requirements for moving materials weighing over 35 pounds do exist with the assistance of lifting and moving equipment, i.e., hoists and lift tables

• Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 70% of the work period while working in the plant areas as well as operating equipment such as computer keyboard, monitor, projector, calculator, printer, and standard office equipment

Title: Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Exteriors

Location: Fremont, CA

What to Expect

As a Mechanical Design Engineer of the Exterior Engineering Team, you will be responsible to design, prototype, validate, release, and launch components for current and future vehicle programs.

Exteriors covers a diverse family of components including Front & Rear Fascia Assemblies, Underbody, Underhood and other trim components.

You will be part of the team working on complex exterior vehicle systems in terms of styling, function, and quality. You will utilize your expertise in one or more of these commodities and develop as a vehicle engineer, designing and delivering components and exterior systems.

You will collaborate and work cross functionally with many other Vehicle Engineering teams to develop parts and assemblies from the concept phase to launching.

You will be part of Tesla’s Vehicle Engineering organization reporting to the Manager of Exterior Engineering Team.

What You’ll Do:

• Concept engineering and feasibility
• Packaging and layout within vehicle architecture
• Design to deliver customer-driven exterior system targets for craftsmanship, function, cost, and weight
• Participate in the iterative process with the Tesla design/styling studio to deliver the optimal balance of form vs. function vs. cost
• Detail design including surface development, structures, datum strategy, attachments, GD&T
• Utilize DFSS methodologies as appropriate during the design, validation and launch of the program
• Interpret CAE simulation results and integrate recommendations into product design
• Collaborate with key suppliers for DFM, MoldFlow and tooling design approvals supporting injection trials for part appearance and functional validation
• Work with plastics engineering to improve designs for optimum layout of plastic assembling and paint lines
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the Tesla Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Procurement groups to ensure system manufacturing, assembly feasibility and serviceability

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Catia V5/V6 experience is preferred. Experience and proven expertise using other CAD software are acceptable
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals
• Basic knowledge of large plastic part design, plastic painting, injection molding and processing
• Evidence of following the design process from initial concept stages through tooling release and production launch
• Experience managing suppliers for product development
• Exposure to a mix of design challenges for variety of materials and processes such as stamping, injection molding, casting, composites
• Understanding the fundamental differences in design and engineering between low and high-volume production, as well as entry and premium vehicle requirements
• Experience with DFSS methodologies during the design, validation and launch of automotive programs
• Familiarity with the development of specifications, DFMEAs, DVP&R’s and other technical documents

Allara is a comprehensive women's health provider that specializes in expert, longitudinal care that supports women through every life stage. Trusted by over 60,000 women nationwide, Allara makes expert healthcare accessible by connecting patients with multidisciplinary care teams that have a deep understanding of hormonal, metabolic, and reproductive care. Allara provides ongoing support for hormonal conditions like PCOS, chronic conditions like insulin resistance, and life stages like perimenopause, helping patients see improved health outcomes. As one of the fastest-growing women's health platforms in the U.S., Allara is bridging long-overlooked gaps in healthcare for women.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a highly motivated, analytically strong, and execution-oriented Sr Analyst of Strategy & Operations to join our team. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role that sits at the center of strategy and execution. You'll partner closely with leaders across the organization to identify opportunities, solve complex problems, and translate insights into operational improvements that move the business forward.

In this role, you'll blend structured analysis with hands-on execution. You'll lead analytical deep dives that uncover critical performance drivers and build decision models to guide prioritization across the entire operations department. You'll also play a key role in driving operational excellence mapping workflows, improving processes, and helping teams work more efficiently and effectively. And as we continue expanding our clinical offerings, you'll help bring new service lines to market through strong project management and cross-functional coordination.

If you're energized by ambiguous problems, excited to work across teams, and passionate about using both data and strong operational instincts to improve business performance and expand market reach we'd love to hear from you.

Location: Hybrid (NYC). We value in-person collaboration and aim for at least three days per week in our NYC office, with flexibility as needed.

Your Impact

Enable data-driven decision making

• Size problems and opportunities through structured, first-principles analysis
• Build decision models, including sensitivity and scenario analyses
• Conduct ad-hoc deep dives across the Operations department to uncover drivers behind performance trends and KPIs
• Synthesize insights and translate them into clear, actionable recommendations
• Own and optimize executive-level reporting and dashboards
• Drive operational excellence
• Map current-state workflows and identify bottlenecks, pain points, and constraints
• Define target-state processes that improve efficiency and customer experience
• Write clear SOPs, checklists, and playbooks, and support training and adoption
• Identify automation and offshoring opportunities to reduce cost-to-serve
• Collaborate cross-functionally to execute on impactful operational and CX initiatives

Support service line launches and major initiatives

• Support planning, coordination, and execution for new service line or clinical expansion launches
• Build operational readiness plans, launch checklists, and playbooks
• Coordinate across teams to ensure smooth and on-time launch delivery
• Measure post-launch performance and identify opportunities to scale impact

Required Qualifications

• Bring 2-3 years of experience in consulting; a strong plus for strategy and ops experience within digital health in addition
• Structured problem solving: Ability to frame ambiguous problems, evaluate options, set baselines, define success metrics, and drive toward a clear, testable plan.
• Advanced quantitative analysis, modeling, and synthesis skill: Experience building advanced Excel/Sheets models, validating assumptions, and translating data into clear recommendations. Comfortable with business intelligence tools and pressure-testing outputs. SQL is a strong plus.
• Excellent project management toolkit: Ability to develop project plans, manage dependencies, and land milestones on time with clear accountability.
• Systems thinking and scalability: Focused on designing solutions that scales, with thoughtful people/systems/tooling approach.
• Learning agility: Ability to ramp quickly on new domains and tooling, absorb feedback, and iterate to improve outcomes.
• Strong communication: Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information for diverse audiences.

What Allara Offers

Compensation & Career Growth

• $110-120K with opportunities for advancement
• Equity
• Professional development & employee learning programs

Work Environment & Flexibility

• Hybrid (3 days) from our office in NYC
• Unlimited PTO & 11 company holidays
• Annual onsite in NYC

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long- and short-term disability coverage
• Annual employee wellness stipend

Family & Future Planning

• 401(k) plan
• Parental leave & family planning support benefits

Additional Perks

• Company-issued laptop
• Annual work-from-home stipend
• A collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on improving patient care

At Allara, we believe in celebrating everything that makes us human and are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We embrace diversity and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we can serve our members. We're an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against candidates or patients based on race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.