Sole Source Or Single Source Procurement Jobs in Usa

There has never been a more exciting time to join Request Foods. We’ve been selling products to many of the world’s leading food companies, retailers and restaurants for over 35 years. A privately owned and financially sound company, we do our best to run our business based on Christian values. Whether it’s cooking up great tasting food, assisting in customer support, providing quality and production leadership, or supporting administrative or technical activities, a career at Request Foods is a great opportunity. At Request, we’ve achieved success by treating our employees with integrity, trust and respect. If you’re passionate about food, and the people who help produce it, then Request Foods might just be for you.

The Senior Director of Supply Chain will lead end-to-end supply chain strategy and execution to drive profitable growth, operational excellence, and market expansion. This role calls for a proven supply chain leader with deep food industry experience, strong strategic and analytical skills, and a track record of building high-performing teams while optimizing complex supply networks across sourcing, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, inventory, and demand planning. The role reports directly to the President.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Instill a relationship-based, performance-driven leadership mindset across the Supply Chain organization, emphasizing critical thinking, accountability, and strong business acumen.

• Foster a center-of-excellence culture within supply chain operations by leading, coaching, and developing high-performing, action-oriented teams focused on continuous improvement.

• Inspire, develop, and empower Supply Chain, procurement, logistics and scheduling teams to achieve operational excellence and business success, supporting the company’s long-term growth objectives (2X top line by 2030).

• Develop and execute a comprehensive supply chain strategy aligned with company goals, customer requirements, and regulatory standards, encompassing sourcing, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, inventory management, and demand planning.

• Leverage data analytics, forecasting tools, and market intelligence to optimize supply chain performance, manage risk, improve service levels, control costs, and enhance scalability.

• Build strong partnerships with suppliers, co-manufacturers, logistics providers, and key internal stakeholders through regular business reviews, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) across the supply chain to drive reliability, efficiency, cost optimization, and customer satisfaction.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Quality, Operations, and R&D to ensure alignment between demand planning, production capacity, inventory strategies, and customer fulfillment requirements.

• Provide accurate supply chain forecasts, capacity plans, and risk assessments to senior leadership to support strategic decision-making and growth planning.

• Lead contract negotiations and supplier management processes, ensuring continuity of supply, quality compliance, and competitive cost structures.

• Partner with Sales to ensure supply chain readiness for new product development, commercialization, and scale-up, enabling innovative solutions that meet customer and market needs.

• Develop and implement processes, technologies, and systems (ERP, planning tools, automation, reporting) to enhance supply chain visibility, efficiency, and professionalism.

• Evolve the Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics and scheduling organizational structures to support future growth strategies, including talent development and succession planning.

• Design and implement leadership development and training programs for the Supply Chain organization in collaboration with corporate training resources.

• Advance integrated supply chain and sales strategies within the Cold Quest business unit, to support speed-to-market and operational agility.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. A master’s degree (MBA or MS in Supply Chain/Operations) is preferred. Professional certifications such as APICS/ASCM (CSCP, CPIM), Six Sigma, or PMP are a plus. Industry board or association involvement is encouraged.

• Minimum of 15+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, operations, or logistics, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing complex, multi-functional teams.

• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing supply chain organizations.

• Strong strategic planning, financial acumen, analytical, and critical thinking skills to optimize cost, service, quality, and scalability.

• Demonstrated success in developing, executing and optimizing supply chain strategies, budgets, and capital plans in a competitive, regulated environment.

• Experience in food manufacturing, distribution, cold chain, and regulatory compliance is strongly preferred.

• Experience working with large-scale retailers, distributors, and co-manufacturers in the food sector.

• Proven track record supporting new product introductions, commercialization, and go-to-market readiness from a supply chain perspective.

• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Highly results-driven, resilient, and adaptable, with a passion for operational excellence in the food industry.

• Ability to navigate complexity and change in a fast-paced growth environment.

• This position will be based in Holland, MI, and is expected to be an onsite position, with the ability to travel as needed to suppliers, manufacturing sites, and industry events.

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• Paid Paternity Leave
• Wellbeing programs
• Immediate Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Profit Sharing

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

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

Location: Carlstadt, NJ

Full-Time – Onsite Work Environment

About Our Client

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

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

Position Overview

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

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

Objectives of this role

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

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

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

Required Skills and Qualifications

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

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

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

Benefits Package Offered

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

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

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Director of Purchasing to lead strategic sourcing, vendor management, and procurement operations across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute purchasing strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers and vendors
• Oversee the end-to-end procurement process and maintain accurate inventory levels
• Analyze spend data and identify opportunities for savings and process improvements
• Lead a team of purchasing professionals and collaborate with internal stakeholders

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
• 7+ years of purchasing or procurement leadership experience
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Proficiency in procurement software and data analytics tools
• Proven ability to drive cost reduction and efficiency initiatives

This temporary role supports a Global Travel Sourcing team by driving hands-on contract remediation and execution work for a multi-brand ground transportation program. You’ll help reduce a large backlog of expired/expiring/informal agreements by coordinating documentation, validating details, and partnering with internal teams and vendors to ensure contracts are accurate, complete, and compliant—reducing operational, financial, and audit risk.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and remediate high volumes of contract documents, including Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), one-off agreements, amendments, extensions, and related materials.
• Coordinate reviews and execution steps with cross-functional partners (e.g., Legal, Finance, Operations) and external vendors to keep agreements moving to completion.
• Gather, compile, and validate information tied to vendor spend, contract coverage, and pricing to identify gaps or near-term risks.
• Track expirations, renewals, and extensions; maintain organized records; and follow up proactively to ensure contracts are executed ahead of operational need.
• Maintain centralized contract documentation and update trackers/dashboards; support reporting and status updates for leadership and stakeholder forums.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience).
• 3+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, contract negotiation, and/or contract administration within ground transportation, logistics, mobility services, or related travel operations.
• Experience supporting contract remediation/execution work across MSAs, SOWs, amendments, extensions, and documentation review in a corporate or multi-stakeholder environment.
• Strong communication skills and high attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple items at once and drive follow-ups to closure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel for tracking and coordination; familiarity with procurement/sourcing/contract management systems is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work with urgency and structure while adhering to defined governance and compliance standards.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity.

Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Selections Specialist, Inventory Analyst (eCommerce Innovation Team)

Role Overview

An Austin-based grocery retailer is seeking an L4 Contractor to support the Selection function within the eCommerce Innovation team. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate item selection data at the store level, ensuring product information is correctly mapped, and keeping the selection single source of truth up to date. The position plays a key operational role in enabling accurate online assortment and a consistent customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Upload and maintain store-level item selection within online grocery systems
• Map items to accurate product descriptions, attributes, and identifiers
• Maintain and update the Selection Single Source of Truth (SOT)
• Add new items to selection and remove discontinued or inactive items
• Validate selection data for accuracy and completeness
• Identify discrepancies between systems and resolve or escalate as needed
• Follow documented SOPs and support ongoing process improvements
• Partner with internal teams to ensure smooth execution of selection updates

Required Qualifications

• Experience working with item master data, selection, assortment, or product content in retail or eCommerce environments
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume, recurring data updates
• Comfort working in spreadsheets and operational tools (Excel required)
• Ability to follow structured processes and meet weekly deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting grocery, retail, or large-scale eCommerce platforms
• Familiarity with selection management tools, product catalogs, or item master systems
• Experience maintaining a defined source of truth across multiple systems

Work Style

• Highly detail-oriented and execution-focused
• Comfortable with repetitive, precision-based work
• Organized, process-driven, and proactive about identifying data issues
• Clear communicator when coordinating updates or flagging discrepancies

• Project Management experience delivering large and/or complex cross-functional initiatives
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint for dashboarding and executive reporting
• Proven track record of managing multiple workstreams, dependencies, and decision gates
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate governance meetings and drive closure on action plans
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple timelines and priorities
• Ability to translate operational complexity into clear, actionable insights for leadership
• Experience with RAID log management and risk/issue escalation processes

Key Responsibilities

• Own the integrated initiative plan across all charters (Ops, Supply Chain, Merchandising); consolidate actions, owners, due dates, dependencies, and decision points into one master plan
• Run operating cadence and governance; facilitate weekly/biweekly reviews and keep teams aligned to meeting agenda pillars
• Drive closure on Retail Ops Charter actions; track and unblock items including ROM schedule reviews, delivery window standardization, truck completion visibility/automation work, dairy breakdown workflow teardowns, and store-tier labor frameworks
• Manage cross-functional dependencies; ensure Retail Ops actions relying on Supply Chain/Transportation/Tech (e.g., delivery windows, Transview/SAGE integration) have clear handoffs, timelines, and escalation paths
• Coordinate scorecard and dashboard alignment; ensure consistency between front-page dashboards, top-item dashboards, and executive scorecard; establish shared definitions (e.g., ORAD vs OTIF) and a single source of truth
• Maintain issue/risk management and escalation; keep RAID log current and escalate blockers (late deliveries, under-scheduled hours, misaligned delivery windows, change-out week labor gaps) with recommended options
• Track value and outcomes; translate initiative progress into expected outcomes (e.g., OOS recovery value, productivity gains) and communicate status to leadership
• Develop standardization and playbooks; partner with Retail Operations leaders to document repeatable operating guidelines (e.g., delivery window principles by department, scheduling best practices, dairy coverage guardrails by tier)

About Matlen Silver

Experience Matters. Let your experience be driven by our experience. For more than 40 years, Matlen Silver has delivered solutions for complex talent and technology needs to Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders. Led by hard work, honesty, and a trusted team of experts, we can say that Matlen Silver technology has created a solutions experience and legacy of success that is the difference in the way the world works.

 

Matlen Silver is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

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At The Matlen Silver Group, Inc., W2 employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance (single and family coverage)
• 401(k) plan (employee contributions only)

Company Description

For over 125 years, 1901 Inc. has been building Wisconsin's future through exceptional mechanical, electrical, and plumbing solutions. While our technical expertise and reputation for excellence open doors, it's our people-first culture that keeps them open. Join a collaborative team where integrity, respect, and growth aren't just values on a wall - they're how we work every single day.

Job Description

Transform complex electrical systems into buildable reality as our BIM Coordinator for Electrical. You'll be the technical expert who bridges design and construction, creating precise 3D models, coordinating systems to avoid conflicts, and generating the fabrication and installation drawings that guide our field teams. If you're detail-oriented, technically skilled, and energized by the challenge of solving spatial puzzles that make construction smoother, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact on every project.

What You'll Accomplish

3D Modeling & Coordination

• Lead coordination of electrical and low voltage systems, identifying and resolving conflicts before they reach the field
• Develop detailed 3D models in Revit that serve as the single source of truth for project execution
• Collaborate with mechanical, plumbing, and structural coordinators to ensure seamless system integration
• Utilize Navisworks for clash detection and coordination with project teams

Fabrication & Installation Support

• Create precise spool drawings for pipe and hanger fabrication that optimize shop efficiency
• Generate clear installation drawings that guide field teams through complex electrical installations
• Develop point layouts for hanger placement using total station technology
• Produce detailed drawings for underground, overhead, in-wall, and architectural electrical systems

Field & Technology Integration

• Set up and support Trimble technology on-site based on project needs
• Work with 3D scans and point clouds using Recap Pro to capture existing conditions
• Bridge the gap between office modeling and field reality, ensuring designs are practical and constructible

What You Bring

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks required (we'll train the right candidate who has foundational experience)
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, specifications, and electrical drawings
• Knowledge of 3D scanning technology and point cloud processing using Recap Pro preferred
• AutoCAD Fabrication experience a plus

Experience & Knowledge

• Electrical field installation experience preferred but not required
• Understanding of electrical system design, coordination, and installation practices
• Experience with mechanical systems coordination valued

Professional Qualities

• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple project deadlines
• Self-motivated problem-solver who thinks critically about constructability
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments where communication is key
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new technologies and techniques

Additional information

Competitive salary, benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability, 401(k) with company match & profit sharing, paid time off, ongoing training, and professional development - all while working hard alongside people

Who We Are

At Feetures, movement is our business. And we believe that a meaningful business begins with authentic values—and our values were forged by the bonds of family.

What started as a bold idea around a kitchen table has grown into a fast-moving, purpose-driven brand redefining performance. As a family-owned company in North Carolina, we’re fueled by the belief that better is always possible—and that energy drives both our products and our culture.

Movement is at the heart of everything we do. From our socks to our team and to our communities, we are always pushing forward. If you are ready to grow, challenge the status quo, and help shape the next chapter of a brand that is always in stride, come move with us. Feetures is Meant to Move. Are you?

Role Summary:

The Data Analytics Manager is responsible for owning and optimizing the organization’s end-to-end data ecosystem, ensuring that data infrastructure, governance, and analytics processes effectively support business operations. This role leads the design and management of the data stack—from source system integrations and NetSuite Analytics Warehouse to reporting and business intelligence tools—while establishing strong data governance standards, quality monitoring, and documentation practices. The manager also oversees and mentors analytics team members, prioritizes analytics requests, and coordinates cross-functional data workflows. Acting as the central authority for data reliability and insights, the role ensures consistent metric definitions, scalable data models, and accurate reporting while translating complex data into clear, actionable insights for business stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Data Architecture & Tooling

• Own the end-to-end data stack — from source system integrations and the NetSuite Analytics Warehouse to downstream reporting layers
• Evaluate, select, and implement tools that improve data accessibility, reliability, and performance
• Ensure alignment between data infrastructure and evolving business needs across distribution operations
• Design and maintain scalable data models, SuiteQL queries, and saved searches within NetSuite

Data Governance & Quality

• Define and enforce data standards, metric definitions, and naming conventions across all business domains
• Establish data ownership, lineage documentation, and access governance policies
• Implement monitoring and alerting for data quality issues across source systems and the warehouse
• Build and maintain a data dictionary that serves as the single source of truth for the organization

Orchestration of Analysts & Systems

• Manage and mentor the Data Analyst and Business Analyst — prioritizing requests, unblocking work, and validating outputs
• Triage and prioritize the analytics request queue in alignment with business stakeholders and IT leadership
• Coordinate cross-functional data workflows and ensure handoffs between systems and analysts are clean and documented
• Serve as the escalation point for data discrepancies, report failures, and analytical questions from the business

Qualifications:

Required

• 3-5 years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or data engineering
• 2+ years in a lead or management role overseeing analysts or data team members
• Strong proficiency in SQL; experience with SuiteQL or similar ERP query languages
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite, including Analytics Warehouse, saved searches, and reporting
• Proven track record establishing data governance standards and documentation practices
• Experience integrating and managing multiple data sources across SaaS and ERP platforms
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders

Preferred

• Experience in distribution, wholesale, or supply chain environments
• Familiarity with SaaS BI platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker, or embedded analytics)
• Exposure to scripting or automation (JavaScript, Python, or similar) for data workflows
• Background working within IT-led or hybrid IT/Analytics teams

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life & Disability insurance
• 401(K) with company match

Company Paid holidays and PTO:

• Feetures offers 20 PTO Days which are available to you on day one of employment and are available to all employees, no matter your role. After working at Feetures for 5 years, your PTO days will increase to 25 days. Days can be used for vacations, appointments and sick days.
• We offer 10 company paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year.

Perks:

• Parking provided (Charlotte office and onsite at Hickory office)
• Employee Engagement team
• Monthly stipend to pursue an active lifestyle

Feetures is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages all applicants to apply regardless of age, race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or parental status, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy or other reasons protected by law.

Role Summary

The Director/Sr Director, Enterprise Data, Analytics & Integrations owns the enterprise data and reporting strategy for a large, distributed retail footprint (~900 locations). This leader is accountable for modernizing and operating the end-to-end analytics ecosystem—from ingestion and integration through semantic modeling, governance, and executive reporting—while partnering deeply with business stakeholders to drive measurable outcomes (sales, margin, inventory productivity, labor efficiency, customer experience).

This role builds and scales a pragmatic operating model (often a BI/Analytics “Center of Excellence” approach) to ensure consistent metrics, trustworthy data, disciplined governance, and high adoption across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Data & Reporting Strategy

• Define and execute a multi-year enterprise data and reporting strategy aligned to corporate and retail operating priorities (store ops, merchandising, supply chain, finance, digital/eComm).
• Establish a single source of truth for KPIs and retail performance management (enterprise metric definitions, hierarchies, dimensional models, semantic layers).
• Build a roadmap for self-service analytics that balances empowerment with governance, standardization, and security (COE patterns, standards, training, adoption).

Retail Analytics Platform Ownership (Oracle Retail Insights + Power BI + Fabric)

• Lead the functional and technical ownership of Oracle Retail Insights as a core retail BI/warehouse capability, including data sourcing, transformations, and retail-ready reporting content.
• Own enterprise reporting and visualization strategy in Power BI, including dataset design, semantic models, performance tuning, governance, and release management.
• Drive the adoption and operationalization of Microsoft Fabric (OneLake/lakehouse patterns, ingestion, transformation, warehousing, real-time/stream needs where applicable) to modernize data workflows end-to-end.

Integrations & Data Movement (Oracle Katalist and broader ecosystem)

• Own integration strategy and execution to connect retail applications, legacy systems, and cloud platforms—ensuring scalable, supportable interfaces and high-quality data synchronization.
• Establish integration standards (API strategy, event vs. batch patterns, SLAs, monitoring/alerting, incident response) and ensure resilience for store-critical and enterprise-critical feeds.
• Partner with application owners and vendors to prioritize integration backlog and deliver at retail speed (testing discipline, cutover planning, rollout across 900 locations).

Data Governance, Quality, Security, and Compliance

• Stand up data governance practices: data ownership, stewardship, data quality rules, lineage, controlled metric definitions, and change control.
• Ensure appropriate security and privacy controls (role-based access, sensitivity labels where used, auditability), especially for customer/loyalty and employee-related data.

Business Partnership & Value Realization

• Serve as a strategic partner to senior business leaders—translating business goals into analytics products and integration capabilities.
• Build a cadence of value measurement (adoption, time-to-insight, KPI improvements, reduced manual effort) and communicate progress through executive-ready dashboards and narratives.
• Lead prioritization across competing demands with a clear “enterprise first” lens.

Vendor / MSP Management and Financial Stewardship

• Manage systems integrators/MSPs delivering data engineering, BI development, and integration services—ensuring quality, velocity, security, and cost control.
• Own budgets and vendor contracts; establish outcome-based SLAs, performance scorecards, and governance routines.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years in enterprise data/analytics and/or integration leadership, with 5+ years managing teams and/or MSP/SI delivery.
• Demonstrated success building enterprise reporting strategy, KPI governance, and scalable analytics operating models (COE-style governance, enablement, and standards).
• Hands-on leadership experience with modern analytics stacks, including:
• Power BI (semantic modeling, governance, tenant/workspace standards, enterprise rollout)
• Microsoft Fabric (end-to-end analytics workflows across ingestion, transformation, warehousing/lakehouse, and reporting)
• Oracle Retail Insights (retail analytics/BI, data sourcing, retail hierarchies/metrics, operational reporting)
• Strong integration leadership: API-based integrations, ETL/ELT patterns, orchestration, monitoring, and SLAs.
• Proven ability to influence and partner across business and technology (merchandising, store ops, supply chain, finance, digital).
• Experience operating in a multi-site retail environment (hundreds of stores/locations strongly preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle retail ecosystem components and retail data models (merchandise, inventory, pricing, promotions, loyalty/customer).
• Experience implementing or scaling a data governance program (catalog/lineage, DQ rules, stewardship).
• Familiarity with low-code or orchestration integration platforms (including Katalist capabilities where applicable).
• Background in product management for data/analytics (roadmaps, backlogs, adoption).

Leadership Attributes / Competencies

• Retail-first mindset: understands store operations realities, field adoption, and the need for reliable daily metrics.
• Operating model builder: establishes standards, governance, and enablement that scale across functions and geographies.
• Execution + strategy: can set a vision and deliver tangible value iteratively.
• Vendor leadership: drives outcomes with MSPs/SIs through disciplined governance and measurable performance.
• Data trust champion: relentlessly improves data quality, reliability, and clarity of definitions.

POSITION SUMMARY: In this role, you will ensure accurate cost estimation for metal fabrication and manufacturing projects. This role involves evaluating project requirements, analyzing specifications, sourcing material costs, and collaborating with various departments to ensure that estimates align with the company’s financial goals and the scope of work. The Estimator will be responsible for preparing bids, cost analyses, and supporting project teams with cost-related inquiries throughout the project lifecycle.

ESSENTIAL DUTIESAND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cost Estimation: Develop accurate cost estimates for steel fabrication, manufacturing, and installation projects by assessing material quantities, labor costs, equipment needs, and other project-specific requirements.
• Project Analysis: Review blueprints, project plans, specifications, and other relevant documents to determine project scope, requirements, and potential challenges.
• Material Sourcing: Identify and source the appropriate materials for each project, considering cost, quality, and delivery schedules.
• Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, engineers, procurement teams, and contractors to ensure accurate costs and maintain effective communication throughout the project.
• Bid Preparation: Prepare competitive bids for tender submissions by gathering all necessary cost data and ensuring adherence to client specifications and project timelines.
• Risk Assessment: Evaluate potential risks and contingencies that could impact the project’s budget and schedule and incorporate these into the final estimate.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate records of estimates, revisions, and project data for future reference and audits.
• Client Relations: Participate in meetings with clients to explain estimates, adjustments, and clarify any questions regarding the cost of the project.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be able to perform each essential duty daily.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Business, or a related field (preferred). Experience in estimating structural/miscellaneous metals can be substituted.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in structural steel takeoffs and bid proposals.
• Apply manufacturing standards to determine shop and installation hours.
• Full-time, office based, occasional job site visits.
• Strong knowledge of materials, fabrication techniques, and industry standards.
• Proficiency in estimation software, i.e. Bluebeam, Tekla, Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and project specifications.
• Ability to analyze complex project data and propose solutions to cost challenges.
• Capable of managing multiple estimates simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Works well with a cross-functional team, providing valuable input to ensure project success.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis in conjunction with the official Company doctor and clinic.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time while working at a desk or computer, with regular use of hands and fingers for typing, using a computer mouse, and handling documents.
• Occasional lifting and moving files, supplies, or materials typically up to 40 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Primarily works in a standard office environment with minimal exposure to temperature changes.
• Job site visits as needed will include outdoor environments and/or work from site trailers. Outdoor temperatures are unregulated, meaning depending on the season and location temperatures could be hot or cold in the immediate areas where work assignments must occur.
• Shop visits as needed will include industrial manufacturing environments with heavy machinery, forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such head protection, eye protection, and steel-toed footwear in designated areas.

EEO:

SME Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non-job-related characteristic as directed by law.