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Marketing Mix Data Miner - 2 -3 Month Contract, Chicago Loop. Oct. 28, 2009

Marketing Mix Data Miner - 2 -3 month contract
Chicago loop

Local candidates only
Must be US Citizen, Green Card or PR

This is a 2-3 month on-site contract position for a Firm in the loop. You will serve as a subject matter expert leading quantitative modeling and produce actionable marketing mix analysis for firm’s clients. The Contractor should be self directed with prior experience in developing models for a variety of products. The position will report in to the Marketing Mix Practice Lead within the Customer Intelligence Department.

The Position
* As an integral part of the marketing mix team, identify the business objectives and financial specifics for marketing accountability specific to each client project.
* Strong presentation skill set required of data findings in laymen to external clients and internally across disciplines.
* Determine data sources and efficiency on spend of advertising dollars using analytic skill set to plan and secure the highest return on investment; assess data quality
* Apply deep understanding of mass media planning and buying, retail audits and scanner data, in-store marketing, direct marketing, online media metrics and elements in the marketing mix (including pricing, and distribution) to develop appropriate modeling strategies
* Lead the data setup, statistical analysis and build marketing mix models
* Derive key actionable insights and generate interactive marketing mix optimization tools

Qualifications
* Advanced degree with heavy quantitative coursework (e.g., marketing analytics, statistics, math, economics)
* 8-10 years’ experience in marketing analytics or related field such as advertising, retail marketing, product marketing, direct marketing, online marketing, loyalty marketing, etc. Must have a strong background in understanding marketing analytics.
* 3-5 years’ experience in hands-on marketing mix modeling and time series analysis with syndicated data sources such as Nielsen, IRI; brand health data preferred
* Strong quantitative skills and demonstrable experience in statistical/econometric modeling of marketing investment data
* Previous experience developing marketing models for a variety of products (CPGs, durables etc.) and service providers (financial, insurance, telecom etc.)

Technical Skills
* Good grasp of time series predictive modeling, forecasting, media/channel optimization and how they relate to marketing strategy
* Proficiency with SPSS/SAS, and advanced analytics required

40 hr work week on-site in loop; 2-3 month project; start-time is 9 a.m.; no OT
Closed Thanksgiving Day and day after – ½ day the Wed before
Closed x-mas from 12.24 thru 01.03

Contract 1099 oppty – potential oppty to go full-time after the 1st of the year

Qualified candidate send cover letter and resume to:
Linda@BentonSearch.com

Corporate Quality Project Leader, Haworth, Holland, MI. Oct. 28, 2009

Corporate Quality Project Leader

Haworth is a global leader in the design and manufacture of organic workspace solutions operating from more than 600 locations in 120 countries. After sixty years in business, we remain steered by the people and principles that made Haworth one of the top manufacturers in the business. We are currently looking for a Corporate Quality Project Leader to work in our award winning global headquarters in Holland, MI.

The Role
  • Establishes, implements, monitors, and audits quality systems and procedures specifically designed to improve cost of quality. Utilizes statistical techniques to improve process/product quality and reliability. Coordinates and implements Quality Assurance (QA) activities with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Production. 
  • Serves as leader/project manager for cost of quality projects.

More about the Job
• Requires a current and continuing right to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to travel overnight away from corporate offices, including internationally, up to 20 percent of time.

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Ten years quality/engineering experience
• Three years project management experience.

Other Requirements
• Demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of relationship database software; ability to mine data.
• Leadership and mentoring skills required; ability to encourage member decision-making by assisting with and/or identifying issues, problems, and opportunities.
• PC and keyboard/mouse skills required.

Preferred Qualifications
To be considered for this position the job seeker must meet all of the above requirements. The following qualifications are a plus:
• American Society of Quality Control Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) certificate highly preferred.
• Manufacturing, operations, or supervisory experience highly preferred.
• Graduate degree in engineering or business
• Experience with Six Sigma

Want to join an innovative, global organization where you can use your talents to the fullest? Then apply for this job or learn about other possibilities at Haworth by visiting our website at www.Haworth.com/Careers. Come join an organization that emphasizes people as much as environmental performance!

EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V

QA/QC Manager - Medical Device, Lakewood NJ Area.  Oct. 28, 2009

QA/QC MANAGER- MEDICAL DEVICE
LAKEWOOD NJ AREA

Local candidates only, no relocation (Greater New York City Area).

Join a commercial leader in rotary cutting instruments for the dental industry. The company produces and distributes diamond, carbide, and polymer-resin dental burs in the United States, Canada, and globally to Europe, Asia, South America, and the Middle East. The company has a proud history in the dental community dating back to 1868.

Job Description
The company is currently seeking a Quality Manager to become part of their dynamic team based in Lakewood, NJ.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the management, direction and coordination of all quality activities as well as ensuring that the highest quality standards are harmonized across the Lakewood, NJ and Milan, Italy.

Responsibilities:

  • Establish and Define quality processes and procedures that ensure compliance with national and international standards and legislation
  • Managing and developing quality personnel; ensuring the effective integration of quality personnel into in-process inspection in support of the value stream structure
  • Submits and administers budget and assures performance standard are achieved
  • Liaison with domestic and international customers and vendors to ensure compliance with standards and execution of corrective actions
  • Drive continuous improvement efforts to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and provide quality customer service

Skills
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a technical, scientific, or related field of study is required. A minimum of 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment in regulated industry (medical device, pharmaceutical, etc.).

• Ability to be hands on and manage through others
• Proven ability to implement departmental structural changes and change management initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to effectively influence and build strong working relationships with senior management, manufacturing
• Must demonstrate a keen sense of urgency and commitment to customer service while maintaining a professional demeanor
• Strong analytical and creative troubleshooting skills
• Proven experience in state of the art quality systems, procedure, methods and philosophy
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or ISO 13485 standards
• Proficiently with Microsoft Project, Word, Excel and Access
• Knowledge of international quality systems
• The experience and ability to deal and negotiate with representatives of various government and auditing agencies is an asset
• Ability to multi-task and priorities and respond quickly to a changing regulatory environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Multilingual (Spanish/Italian)desirable

DESIRABLE

Lean Manufacturing Experience
Six Sigma black belt certification

Send a word resume to jthompson@tescareers.com
Jeff Thompson
TES, Inc
440-266-0022
  

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