Supply Chain Specialist

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1 BROOKLYN TWEED JOB OPENING Supply Chain Specialist Summer 2015 POSITION SUMMARY We are seeking a qualified Supply Chain Specialist in Portland, Oregon for a full-time position beginning in late August The Supply Chain Specialist functions as the primary liaison between Brooklyn Tweed and all of its US-based manufacturing contacts: fiber sources (brokers, ranchers, etc.), spinning mills, dye houses and scouring facilities. This position is responsible for analyzing, maintaining and growing all yarn production processes at Brooklyn Tweed. The Supply Chain Specialist will work closely with our Business Development Officer and Wholesale Specialist to create and implement both short- and long-term strategies for Brooklyn Tweed s yarn production needs as a growing business. This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits. The Supply Chain Specialist will work Monday through Friday from Brooklyn Tweed s headquarters in NE Portland. We are seeking candidates with a high level of organizational skills and strong work ethic who are team players and interested in working for a growing small business in the handknitting industry. If you are a self-motivated person with experience in supply chain management and an interest in fiber production and domestic manufacturing, this position will be a good fit. Ideal candidates will exhibit a friendly spirit and enjoy working with a wide network of diverse clients as well as their fellow team members. See the following pages for a description of exprerience requirements, job responsibilities and guidelines for the application process. HOW TO APPLY the following materials to [email protected]: Resume and Cover letter (PDF Format) References: 3 professional/educational references Completed Application Questionnaire (PDF Format) see page 4 Applicants who are being seriously considered for the position will be contacted by for further information regarding an in-person interview. JOB OPENING: Wholesale Specialist Page 1 of 5

2 PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES Primary Liaison for all manufacturing contacts mills, dye houses, scouring facilities, ranchers, fiber brokers, etc. Tracks and manages all of Brooklyn Tweed s yarn inventory in real-time (including both in-production and sale-ready inventory) Maintains regular schedule of monthly ordering with yarn mills Plan for yarn expansion, using sales data from previous years Regular inventory assessment and management of all yarn lines Maintains sales data for company yarn sales weekly, monthly & yearly Works closely with Brooklyn Tweed s Business Development Officer and Bookkeeper on production budgeting and finances Coordinates and plans production for special projects (large fiber shows, customer collaborations, designer collaborations, specialty orders, etc.) Works closely with Creative Director when new yarn lines are in development provides feedback, researches pricing and availability, maintains development logs for all new and in-progress yarn lines Establishes formal pricing structures for new and existing yarn lines; monitors and maintains pricing based on market cost fluctations in fiber and domestic manufacturing rates Prepares, discusses and presents upcoming order proposals with management Coordinates production timelines with Creative Department for new releases, collection launches, special projects, etc. Manages shade card inventory and places orders for new inventory on an as-needed basis Reviews invoicing for completed monthly spin orders and maintains Invoice Summary for budgeting Reviews and monitors inventory change log each month for accuracy; conducts semiannual inventory counts to verify accuracy of data JOB OPENING: Wholesale Specialist Page 2 of 5

3 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Position Type: Full-time salaried (40 hours per week) Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9AM to 5PM Location: Portland, Oregon Benefits: Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, 401k, Employee discounts on BT yarns and patterns Posting Date: July 1 st, 2015 Target Hiring Date: Mid-August 2015 BASIC REQUIREMENTS Education & Experience Bachelor s Degree or equivalent 2-3 years experience working in supply chain management or related field Project management experience Inventory management experience Required Skills Software/Computers Spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel or Mac Numbers) proficiency required Word Processing (Microsoft Word or Mac Pages) proficiency required Proficiency with dedicated client (Mac Mail or Microsoft Outlook) Proficiency with cloud file servers (Dropbox, etc.) Familiarity with the Mac Platform is preferred but not required Personal Skills A very strong level of organizational skills is required Ability to foster friendly, interpersonal relationships with clients and colleagues A highly detail-oriented approach to administrative tasks is required A creative, thinks outside of the box approach to work Self-starter, motivated to take initiative starting & implementing projects Enjoys problem solving Knowledge of fiber and the handknitting industry is preferred but not required JOB OPENING: Wholesale Specialist Page 3 of 5

4 Application Questionnaire Please fill your answers to the questions in the blanks below, or submit a separate sheet with answer typed there. BASIC INFO Full Name: Web Site or Blog (if applicable): Ravelry Username (if applicable): APPLICATION QUESTIONS Why would you like to work for Brooklyn Tweed? What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? Tell us about your past professional experiences with Supply Chain Management and/or Inventory Management. What are your career goals? JOB OPENING: Wholesale Specialist Page 4 of 5

5 Why do you think you are a great candidate for this position? When faced with a problem, do you tend to prefer taking a tried-and-tested approach, or looking for a new kind of solution? Is it more important that your work reflect your values or your abilities? What is your preference: implementing or innovating? What types of organizational systems or methods do you use, if any, to efficiently manage workload and schedules? Are you familiar with Brooklyn Tweed s products? If so, please explain your experience. JOB OPENING: Wholesale Specialist Page 5 of 5