Job Summary: The Quality Director, South Asia is accountable to deliver quality products from the region as per organizational expectations. This role provides leadership and strategic direction to the regional QA teams. Manages all aspects of QA for global corporate apparel, equipment, and accessory product lines. Manages a QA team of engineers, auditors and systems evaluators. Responsibilities: Creates a culture of quality and supplier empowerment. Develops and coaches the factory quality system assessment programs. Generates appraisal metrics for the factory source base to practice. Directs the distribution of factory quality performance statistics to internal systems and stakeholders. Develops and implements a regional QA strategic plan. Ensures that QA policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to by vendors and regional QA staff. Promotes and pursues a continuous improvement model that encompasses a quality management process to assure product reliability in manufacturing. Recruits, evaluates, and develops the most effective/efficient team to accomplish strategic goals for the region. Coaches staff and create a learning and sharing environment. Sets team goals and performance metrics. Monitors performance of vendors and regional QA teams to ensure the meeting of procedures and standards. Research failures and takes corrective action to improve future performance. Coordinates vendor chargebacks when applicable. Reports on performance of region. Shares regional corrective action plans and makes recommended changes to corporate policies and procedures People Management Expectations: Translates company strategy into functional and team goals, monitors progress, removes barriers, and identifies and allocates resources. Acts as a change catalyst to meet evolving business needs. This may include organizational, financial, and labor/cost management. Creates a high-performance culture by setting clear performance objectives, providing ongoing feedback, and developing talent to build new skills and capabilities. Drives team engagement and promotes an inclusive work environment using effective communication, team building, and collaboration practices. Maintains efficient operations in compliance with regulations, policies, and safety standards. Additional Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's degree, or applicable certification or equivalent experience. Typically requires 10-15 years functional experience. Experience managing both individual contributors and supervisors/managers. Manages employees in a global sub-function doing similar work or manages multiple teams doing similar work. Strong expertise in technical, engineering, quality, or industrial field. Criteria & Management Requirements: Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves complex technical, operational and organizational problems; applies critical thinking to recommend standards and operating strategies that mitigate risk and propel growth. Business Acumen: Applies knowledge of key business drivers and the factors that maximize performance of area(s) managed; interprets business challenges. Communication & Influence: Influences the opinions and decision-making of others internally at the executive level and externally with key stakeholders. Impact: Guided by sub-functional business plans and strategy, impacts results that are part of an organizational function, brand or region, including direct authority over key work and fiscal year business results. Leadership: Responsible for the management of a sub-function or multiple teams, planning for the multiple department’s needs through team(s) with potential brand or sub-function impact. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. Show more Show less
General Summary: Manages assigned staff and vendors to ensure efficient capacity planning and consistent, sustainable improvement in the sample production execution Responsible for the Sample Room performance and quality of the requests from the Innovation, Design and Licensing teams. Supports supply chain and process improvement initiatives Essential Duties and Responsibilities: STRATEGIC : Finish Goods Factory Management: Collaborates with cross functional department heads to develop and maintain the capabilities to execute the apparel proto/sample process according to the established Rapid Prototyping Strategy. Establishes corrective action plan and follow up to ensure readiness for physical sample production according to our quality standards. Identify processes changes if needed and keep the Sample Development team in HQ updated. Supplier Performance Management: Updates vendor performance matrix and tiering data and communicates to vendors. Leads continuous improvement in sample delivery performance and logistics (shipping document accuracy, etc.). Influence vendors for making the right investment in people and machinery as per evolving needs of our business. Process Management: Ensures that procedures to monitor sample production process are established, understood, and consistently followed by staff and vendors; and implements changes in procedures for process improvement Team development: Responsible for staffing, training and performance management of sample production team. Optimizes staff effectiveness: model company values, support skill development, balance workload and projects. Works with HR & LO Merchandise Director on succession plans and objective performance evaluations. Capacity planning management: Leads efficient and accurate capacity planning through close partnership with vendors, SLO Merchandising Director, HO Proto Development Manager and HO Innovation, Design and Licensing teams. Drives capacity constraint resolution. Production/logistics execution management: Leads Sample production and procurement team and to ensure FGV capabilities to execute the sample request by said delivery date and & logistics (shipping document accuracy, etc.) Drives sustainable improvement in sample execution, quality, delivery and logistics arrangement & documentation. Actively collaborates with key Finished Good and Raw Material Partners, HO Proto Development Manager and HO Innovation, Design and Licensing teams. Including LO QA and Material Teams and Sample Room Production direct reports regularly to support issue prevention, resolution, and process improvement Directs and monitors Sample Room Production and procurement team in ensuring data integrity and visibility on promised ex-factory date with HO Proto Development Manager Monitors key Sample Production reports, and work with staff to proactively identify and address production issues. Visits factories frequently with Sample Production staff to review production status and support issue prevention & resolution Conducts regular business review with FGV’s and RMV’s to ensure they understand the KPI, goals and takes ownership of the sample execution and delivery/logistics performance. Customer Management: Establishes and maintains good working relationships with upstream & downstream partners (HO Planning team, Logistics team & factory production management team, etc.). Competencies: Core Customer Focus Informing Integrity and Trust Interpersonal Savvy Time Management Drive for Results Functional Technical Competencies: Professional Business Acumen Project/Process Management - Professional Problem solving Negotiation Analyzation Competencies: Management Developing Direct Reports and Others - Management Managing Vision and Purpose - Management Motivating Others - Management Reporting Line and S upervisory Responsibility : The Sample Room Capacity and Production Manager position reports to the Regional India Merchandise Director. The role gives significant freedom to the person to set objective and progressive goals during trek conversation with the manager and work on execution strategy. This role currently will have both local and regional supervisory responsibility. Minimum Educational/Experience Requirements: University/College degree in textiles, apparel, business, or equivalent. 10-12 years’ relevant experience in production, merchandising, development or a manufacturing environment, preferably in the garment industry or related soft goods industry. Work experience related to the management of people and the garment construction and costing processes. Knowledge of Apparel Manufacturing and its associated upstream and downstream business processes. Requires a well-developed ability to read, write, and speak English, in relation to topics of a highly complex or technical nature. Ability to lead in ambiguous situations and able to prioritize, organize, provide focus and direction to team. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. Show more Show less
General Summary: As an Sr. Material Specialist for Advanced Development, you will work with the Sample Room Capacity and Production Manager and execute specific Material and Trim Proto requirements against the requested Apparel Sample/Proto requests. Plan and coordinate the needed Material & Trim components from the Raw Material Vendors within our source base with the assigned Finished Goods Vendors. Manage and update the Proto Yardage & Trim requests, coordinate delivery and communication between the Raw Material Vendors and Finished Goods Vendors. You will have to liaise with HO Proto Development Manager, HO Developer and Fit Engineering teams in understanding the component needs for the said Apparel Sample/Proto request. You will work with Raw Material Vendors and Finished Goods Vendor sample room teams to ensure on time delivery of requires Materials and Trims and manage a transparent delivery status. You would be required to work on continuous improvement projects with the Raw Material Vendors to build them as a sustainable partner and suppliers. ___________________________________________________ Essential Duties and Responsibilities: As Sr. Material Specialist for Advanced Development, you are responsible for managing the delivery of Materials and Trims, from the Raw Material Vendor to the Finished Goods Vendors that you work with. You would work with the Raw Material Vendors on their ability to provide the needed material and trims based on Bill of Material requirement of the request apparel styles. You would be required to find solutions to meet the expected delivery and provide alternative solutions should substitute be required by working closes with the regional Material Research and Development teams. You would work with the Raw Material Vendors on a process flow which best aligns with the Columbia’s sample/proto order execution at the Finished Good Vendor. Internal reviews, Trainings and re-enforcement meetings would be required to ensure the process stands test of time. You would be required to work extensively with the Raw Material Vendor to arrange for timely and accurate delivery of Materials and Trims and be in constant communication with the Finished Goods Vendor Sample Room Manager. Engagement with Apparel Sample Production Specialist and HO Developer to understand the styles unique Material and Trim requirements while establishing the appropriate stock levels at the Finished Goods Vendor Sample Room assuring their ability to provide rapid Sample and Prototype delivery. Gain in depth understanding of the Raw Material Vendor capabilities, lead-times and minimum order quantities to best align with the needs of the Finished Good Vendor Sample Room requirements. Use of Enterprise PLM system and Microsoft OneNote tools and PowerBi reports to have a transparent and seamless flow of information. Customer Service to both internal and external customers is a key focus. Secondary Functions/Responsibilities: Work with HO and Asia Material Development and Research teams to provide needed proto yardage request for newly commercialized Materials and Trim Validate seasonal Color direction with the HO Color team assuring that Materials and Trim requests are meeting the seasonal color direction Review proto yardage request are executable within the said capacity and capabilities of the Raw Material Vendors Anticipate and forecast both generic and CSC seasonless Materials and Trims with Raw Material Vendors against Finished Goods Vendor inventory levels Collaborate with regional Merchandising, Material and Quality teams to trouble shoot issues. Review Documents, Tech Packs, and complete logistics and payment formalities, through established debit note processes Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing of textiles and trims or a minimum of 5 years or work experience in apparel manufacturing Ability to communicate extensively with global teams Strong Analytical skills Job Scope: Job involves a moderate degree of complexity in dealing with new and sometimes unique situations, as well as recurring situations. Operates from some established procedures and implements the development of new ones depending on the situation. Job tasks are performed under a moderate degree of supervision. Decisions are made within prescribed company policy guidelines and constraints. Errors in judgment or the performance of job duties may lead to customer non-acceptance, inefficiency and delays in the production process, and a negative impact on the company’s reputation and credibility. Possess deep knowledge of the apparel manufacturing industry. Must have excellent written and verbal communications, organization, and presentation skills in the English language. Must have the capability to troubleshoot and solve problems of moderate complexity or difficulty. Ability to negotiate and influence others is required. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with internal and external contacts: both domestically and internationally. Reporting Line and S upervisory Responsibility : Sr. Material Specialist for Advanced Development (P3) position reports to the Merchandise Manager for Advance development. The role gives significant freedom to the person to set objective and progressive goals during trek conversation with the manager and work on execution strategy. This role currently has no supervisory responsibility. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. Show more Show less
General Position Summary: Supervises all Direct payable activities ( US ) performed in the Global Capability Center with a direct reporting line to the Finance shared services Country Director.. Ensures timely payments of vendor invoices, expenses vouchers, maintains accurate records and control reports. Responsible for developing and implementing department process improvements. Supervisor has authority for personnel actions and oversees most day to day operations of group. Ensures accuracy of work in domestic payable area by hiring, training, evaluating and regularly monitoring the work of all domestic payable staff. Manage a team of five to seven AP Specialists. Strong operational experience in Manufacturing and International Freight (Ocean & Air). Resolve the issues/discrepancies during the month-end close to having an accurate accounting book close. Review Down payments, invoice postings, Chargebacks, and vendor line item reconciliations. Strong knowledge of the impact of General Ledger account entries. Responsible for selecting General Ledger accounts and providing reconciliations to Manager. Review and update current policies, procedures, reconciliations and financial reporting as needed. Able to identify and track current exceptions process & reporting to ensure business improvements have been achieved – establish key metric goals for process improvements. Responsible for communication with Vendors/external & internal stakeholders for topics related to Invoice Rejections, Process updates, Delayed Payments, GL balance variance. Responsible for communication with the supply chain to resolve the internal discrepancy. Supervise the maintenance of accurate balances for subsidiary ledgers and general ledger accounts. Overseeing training of temporary and new hires; distribution of workflow, monthly journal entry authorization and reconciliation. Ensure that the accounts payable and the company’s financial obligations are met efficiently Identify and recommend process improvement opportunities and problem-solving skill. Identify, lead or provide direction on key projects to simplify, control and automate current manual business processes within the domestic payable department & other supporting groups. Establish department goals and monitors quality & performance standards. Help design and develop new tools and process to support the current manual matching process. Participate in annual and quarterly A/P audits verifying account balances and accruals. Maintains and supervises record retention as it applies to domestic payables. Ensure compliance with corporate approval and purchasing policies Effective Communication with Internal & External stakeholders regarding changes to procedures, tools and other items that may impact the processing of vendor invoices & payments. Coordination with purchasing department and internal business units to ensure proper authorization, approval and efficient invoice processing and payment. Oversee accounts payable staff members in providing support to 3rd party vendors for master data updating, invoicing issues, and payment status inquiries. Responsible for coaching , feedback and performance review of the team. Oversee the preparation of periodic reports and reconciliations as required including KPIs for the Accounts Payable team & share regularly with Management. Secondary Functions: Maintain positive and proactive open communication with all company management, staff and other departments in order to contribute to smooth flow of information and efficient operation of the organization. Perform other duties as assigned. Job Scope: Work is moderately complex and occasionally requires independent judgment and decision making. Work is generally performed independently with minimal supervision. Mistakes/errors can delay processing of time-sensitive payments or result in overpayment of invoices. Errors in judgment can adversely affect the image of the company and delay receipt of goods and services from vendors. Poor monitoring of subordinates' workflow can create need for additional overtime. Interpersonal Contacts: Contacts are normally made with others both inside and outside the organization. Internal contacts may include all levels of the organization up to senior executives. External contacts are typically vendor and supplier representatives. Interactions tend to focus on information exchange, problem solving, explanation, discussion and interpretations. Contacts regularly contain confidential or sensitive information. Supervisory Responsibility : Responsibilities include assigning and monitoring, daily workflow as well as providing input on employee evaluations, absences, overtime, hiring, terminations, pay changes, job changes, and training. Ability to deal with day to day personnel issues as they arise. Specific Job Skills: Possess thorough knowledge of accounts payable and accounting procedures and techniques. Possess excellent analytical skills. Good supervisory/management skills required. Possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Possess good organizational skills and ability to pay attention to detail. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. The mental ability to conduct ongoing interpersonal interactions and analyze and solve problems is essential. Thorough knowledge of various computerized accounting and general office software products. Education: Master’s Degree specializing in Finance/ Accounting is preferred. Experience: Requires a minimum of 3 - 5 years experience in a supervisory position in an accounts payable department. Experience in SAP is preferred. Experience with multinational organization strongly preferred. Experience with reporting and data consolidation tools such as PowerBI or BW strongly preferred. Job Conditions: Job requires hours that may occasionally exceed 8 hours per day and/or 40 hours per week during times of peak activity. Evening meetings and/or weekend work occasionally required to collaborate with people in other time zones and to ensure timely project completion. Some job pressure exists in the balancing of several projects with conflicting and sometimes changing deadlines. The ability to sit for extended periods and to bend, kneel, and stoop. Ability to operate telephones and computer hardware and software, including keyboard and 10-key. Exposure to a computer CRT. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. Show more Show less
Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities : Responsible for all accounts receivable duties that pertain to the collection, cash applications, and research into customer claims. Contacts customers on all past due items such as invoices, claims, billings, etc. Documents all correspondence with customers, whether by phone, e-mail, video, related to payment for open items. Identifies, researches, and validates all customer deductions, i.e., claims or short pays, taken on payments. Assist in gathering documents related to billing data (PODs, POs, Invoice copies, etc.) and route to proper owners of the information when unavailable. Claims commonly researched are for shortages, pricing discrepancies, promotional allowances, return of resalable merchandise, return of defective merchandise, and various violations. Generates cash batches in the system to facilitate the application of incoming cash receipts. Utilize tools such as Dunning process, SAP, ESKER to collect receivables. Verifies the accuracy of the payments that have been keyed by the lockbox for all payments. Retrieves any payment remittance information not forwarded by the lock boxes. Researches the individual payments and deductions on each remittance for appropriate coding, value, and accuracy. Processes customer payments received via credit card by submitting confidential information for payment through the banking system. Matches customer debit memos with the incoming claims and then appropriately codes based on the description noted on the claim. Ensures accurate follow-up with the Customer Service Department, IT Department, Distribution Centers, Sales Field Personnel, Sales Representatives, Freight Carriers, and customers. Processes valid claims for crediting and pursues invalid deductions for repayment. Provides the customer with documentation to help them verify and validate their open balances with prAna or SAP, in addition to electronic statements that are sent monthly. Provides information such as open aging reports, invoice copies, Bills of Ladings, proofs of delivery, and credit memos. Reconciles accounts by reviewing aging reports for matching invoices, credit memos, payments, debit memos, etc. Works in conjunction with the Customer Service or Sales Departments for the creation of outstanding account receivable items, billings/credit memos to accurate the account receivable for any errors in those departments, or in the field. Skills needed to be successful in this role: Good oral and written communication skills. Able to articulate and understand persuasive writing to perform the minimum standards of their duties. Confirmed understanding of shipping, receiving, order production, credit, collections, cash receipts and applications, claims investigation, promotions, and compliance issues. Able to work in a high volume and results oriented environment. Able to meet multiple deadlines while ensuring minimal errors. Requires communication with all levels of personnel at the corporate level, the customer base level, and with Sales Representatives. High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation Organizational Skills: Filing, Faxing, Copying, Data Entry, Document Control Software: MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), Windows, Acrobat, Snag It, WinZip Accounts Receivable: Invoicing, Collections, Trial Balance Interpersonal Contacts : Incumbents have regular contact with others, both inside and outside the organization. Position interacts with all levels in the organization including interaction with key executives throughout the business in the US and Canada. Specific Job Skills : Possess strong negotiation, influencing, and business partnering skills. Possess an understanding of financial statement analysis in addition to accounting practices, including accrual accounting methods Ability to analyze accounting and/or credit documents for accuracy & challenge questionable data. Possess an advanced level of computer skills including MS Office Possess excellent written and verbal communications skills. Ability to manage, lead and motivate direct reports. Ability to collaborate remotely with the manager and work remotely from other key inter-company business contacts. Must have excellent organizational skills, the ability to prioritize projects, and attention to detail. Extremely well-developed ability to read, write, and speak English Education and/or Experience : Bachelor’s Degree in Business or relevant educational background Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in an accounts receivable environment with increasingly higher levels of responsibility including management level experience. Preference for credit experience selling to retailers in the footwear, apparel, or outdoor industry. Strong analytical skills with an ability to interpret root cause issues throughout the process. Proficiency in an ERP system, preferably in SAP This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. Show more Show less
General Summary: Responsible to lead the Digital Apparel Development program for Columbia by closely working with internal and external partners. Responsible for supervising the technical engineering functions at FGV’s and the digitization of our Materials & Trim components. Responsible for managing the Digital Apparel Development process by influencing and leading finished goods manufacturers and material suppliers by transforming and maintaining our digital development processes. That our apparel products are commercialized leveraging Digital Development Processes and drives adherence and execution according to the Digital Visual Quality Standards. This role supports that design integrity, quality, and target cost/margin are achieved/exceeded. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: STRATEGIC : Finish Goods Factory Management : Collaborates with cross functional department heads to expand and maintain the capabilities to develop apparel product through a digital process according to the established Digital Development Strategy. Establishes corrective action plan and follow up to ensure readiness adherence according to our Digital Visual Quality Standards. Identify the processes changes if needed and keep the Development team updated. Supplier Performance Management : Updates vendor performance matrix and tiering data and communicates to vendors. Leads continuous improvement in development lead-time and fit approval. Process Management : Ensures that procedures to monitor Digital Development processes are established, understood, and consistently followed by staff and vendors; and implements changes in procedures for process improvement. Vendor Development : Responsible for training and performance management of Digital vendor team. Optimizes vendor effectiveness: model company values, support skill development, balance workload and projects. : Provide seasonal digital development support and executes the long term Digital Development Strategy. Creates and manages key calendar dates for digital development seasonal work and projects Explores software updates and implements versioning across the userbase. Provides technical support to Finished Goods Manufacturing Partners and Global Development teams Maintains digital development infrastructure and user support/troubleshooting Provides on-boarding and training to Finished Goods Manufacturing Partners 3D users Optimize processes around digital development software solutions and reduce the dependency of physical prototypes. Administers digital files storage systems Maintain and update Digital Material and Trim Database Collaborate with software suppliers to support the Digital Product Development Strategy Create strong interactions and drive communication with Finished Goods Raw Material Partners to ensure a coordinated and efficient process Act as the face of Digital Development in Asia Competencies: You are: Possess innovative knowledge of digital development tools and software Possess strong organizational skills and ability to work under pressure, meet strict timelines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Possess advanced written and verbal influencing skills to deal with various levels of management and employees within the organization as well as vendors and worldwide personnel. Ability to drive negotiated deadlines with cross-functional partners through thorough knowledge of downstream dependencies. YOU HAVE Experience in product creation & 3D apparel creation University/College degree specializing in related field and 5+ years of experience in technical Product Development and 3+ years of project management experience Work experience directly related to the apparel product development is required Advanced knowledge of garment construction methods and manufacturing sewing operations, including pattern making, grading, and marking processes Possess innovative knowledge of 3d software (Browzwear, CLO, Opti-tex) Experience in materials and the apparel supply chain Fluent in spoken and written English Reporting Line and S upervisory Responsibility : Supervisor, Digital Product Development (M1) position reports to the Regional India Merchandise Director. The role gives significant freedom to the person to set objective and progressive goals during trek conversation with the manager and work on execution strategy. This role currently has no supervisory responsibility. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.
Job Summary: The Customer Care Specialist I is an introductory customer service position. Handles consumer calls, chats, and email. Participates in feedback and suggests improvements for current practices. Responsibilities: 80% Actively participates in the handling of calls, chats, and email. 5% Escalates issues to senior-level team members. Offers assistance to new team members. 5% Provides feedback through appropriate channels for customer feedback as well as recommendations for department, process, and policy improvements. 5% Proactively participates in career development and training to further knowledge and skills including learning practices and policies. 5% Performs other duties as assigned. Additional Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent experience. Some positions may require 2+ years of technical training. Typically requires less than 2 years of general experience. Work Schedule: Career Band: Support Jobs on this career band require knowledge of processes and procedures essential to complete administrative work. Typically uses administrative, data organizing, customer service and coordination skills to complete work. Jobs often have acquired knowledge about processes or tasks either through specialized education or training and regularly provide process guidance to others (internally or externally). May require vocational, specialized and/or on-the-job training. No formal supervisory responsibility though may provide mentoring and coaching and scheduling for less experienced staff. Criteria & Management Requirements: Problem Solving: Works under close supervision with detailed instructions provided for new work. Resolves routine questions and tasks, and seeks guidance on non-routine tasks and issues. Knowledge: Basic knowledge of specific work tasks and procedures needed to perform own job. Business Acumen: Scope: Applies basic support or technical skills to complete routine tasks. Communication & Influence: Provides process information. Impact: Impact is limited to the accuracy of own job. Leadership: No supervisory responsibilities. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities: Entry of invoice data into the SAP system and perform voucher match procedures for freight. Investigate discrepant invoices for freight as necessary and resolve independently or propose solution to supervisor per departmental guidelines. Log and maintain spreadsheets for adjustments and interest calculations for Expeditor invoices. Manage third party provider for freight invoicing Prepare down payments for freight vendors and send payment remittance after payment is made. Balance spreadsheets/invoices to appropriate registers (finished goods, raw materials , accounts payable and assigned General Ledger accounts). Prepare month end journal entries to General Ledger. Verify, obtain approvals and process debit note payments. Process licensee invoices via email or EDI Monthly reconciliation of assigned general ledger accounts. Filing of international documents according to policy. Secondary Functions: Maintain positive open lines of communication with all Columbia Sportswear management, staff, liaison offices and other departments in order to contribute to the smooth flow of information and efficient operation of the organization. Perform other related duties as assigned. Job Scope: Job involves recurring work situations of moderate complexity with occasional variations from the norm. This position works under some supervision with general instructions provided for new assignments. Work is checked on a regular basis by peers and the supervisor. This position operates from established company/department procedures and policies and may be asked to contribute to the development of new ones. Mistakes/errors may inaccurately represent payments, resulting in the dissemination of incorrect information used to make financial decisions. Errors made in the amount or timing of payments may also adversely affect Columbia Sportswear’s relationship with international vendors and delay in the delivery of raw materials causing production delays. Interpersonal Contacts: Contacts are with others both inside and outside the organization. Internal contacts include other members of the Accounting, International and Global Customs and Trade departments. External contacts are primarily with Liaison Offices. Contacts usually involve information exchange and interpretation or receipt of instructions. Contacts are often made at the supervisor’s or in response to discrepant documents and frequently contain confidential and sensitive information. Approximately 90% of the contacts occur over email for outside the office with 5% over the phone, and the rest occurring face to face. Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibility. Specific Job Skills: Possess working knowledge of general office and accounting procedures. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English. Ability to perform basic math and use computerized accounting systems proficiently. Proficiency and accuracy in data entry and 10 key operations. Ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail. Good interpersonal and communication skills Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent specializing in accounting is preferred Experience: 2 years Accounts Payable experience in general accounting, and on a computerized accounting system required, SAP preferred. Excel spreadsheets intermediate level for routine tasks, pivot tables etc. Job Conditions: Job may require hours that exceed 8 hours per day and/or 40 hours per week and occasional weekends during peak times. Physical ability to use computer hardware/software and 10 key, to perform repetitive hand/wrist motions, to sit for extended periods, and to occasionally lift up to 10 pounds. Exposure to computer CRT. #LI-SA1 This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.
The Manager, Corporate Technology, is accountable for providing technological support for HR and Finance functions. They are responsible for formulating and executing strategies to aid in achieving digital acceleration objectives. This includes ensuring that technology delivery aligns with Business and CDT roadmaps, application standards, and methodologies. Collaborating closely with various global CDT technology and business leaders, they work towards enhancing specific delivery capabilities. Additionally, they oversee and offer support to technical delivery teams while propelling the implementation of new solutions. The primary responsibilities of this role involve delivering high-quality, scalable, and integrated solutions. This includes creating delivery plans, estimates, proposals, and service delivery SLAs. The Manager engages with product and service vendors to synchronize solution roadmaps with vendor product roadmaps and prioritize business and technology needs. They also lead efforts to enhance technology processes and practices by leveraging industry knowledge and expertise. Furthermore, they direct and conduct audit activities to evaluate service operations" effectiveness, compliance, and adherence to delivery and compliance processes. Building and fostering a team focused on product-based agile delivery is another crucial aspect of this role. This involves tasks such as recruitment, training, talent retention, and career development within the technology and engineering domain. The Manager forecasts and establishes a talent pipeline that aligns with the CDT global delivery roadmap. They analyze cost, benefits, risks, and complexity related to technology solutions to provide recommendations that meet or exceed business requirements, optimizing costs and risks. Moreover, the incumbent is expected to translate company strategy into functional and team goals, monitor progress, and allocate resources effectively. They play a pivotal role in creating a high-performance culture by setting clear performance objectives, offering feedback, and fostering talent development. The Manager drives team engagement, promotes an inclusive work environment, and ensures efficient operations in compliance with regulations and safety standards. In terms of qualifications, candidates should possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree, relevant certification, or equivalent experience. Typically, a minimum of 5 years of functional experience is required, along with previous experience in managing individual contributors or departments. Proficiency in tools such as Workday, SAP, and/or UKG, leadership in global project delivery, experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies, and managing within a global workforce are essential skills for this role. This description provides an overview of the Manager, Corporate Technology position, encompassing key responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations. It serves as a general guideline for the scope and function of the role within the company, with duties and responsibilities subject to change as needed.,
Reporting directly to the Finance Country Director(GCC), the Collection & AR Manager is responsible for managing and monitoring customer collections & AR and working directly with the Credit Managers related to Wholesale customers. The Collection & AR Manager closely monitors the customers account receivable situation, collecting & reconciling AR and minimizing past due accounts and assists in managing the overall strategy regarding risk assessment decisions for Collections & Accounts Receivable. The Collection & AR Manager will oversee up to $100M in receivables across thousands of wholesale customers and work cross functionally with Credit, Cash Application, AR, Collections, & disputes with a staff of 5-8 associates. Oversee and assist the Regional Credit Managers (8) with collection of delinquent receivables and facilitating timely release of orders of approximately 2,500 customers. Partner with the Deductions team to collect the maximum amount of customer chargebacks while minimizing impacts to key accounts. Review and communicate with Credit Managers to monitor customers accounts receivable status, taking appropriate actions to prevent potential bad debt via regular reviews of customer credit data which may vary and be complex in nature. Assist in preparing monthly reports including historical accounts receivable aging analysis, estimated cash receipts from customers, probable bad debts, estimated manual credits to customers, and bad debt reserve requirements. Regularly monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) like collection rates, delinquency levels, aging analysis, and customer satisfaction to identify areas for improvement. Assist in recovery of all accounts that have been placed with outside collection agencies or attorneys. Ensure compliance with collection & credit processes as well as adherence to established corporate policies and internal controls including control over all facets of acquiring and maintaining security files. Possess a thorough knowledge of credit and collection techniques and procedures. Extremely well-developed ability to read, write, and speak English. Ability to communicate and understand subjects of a technical or moderately complex nature. Mental ability to conduct complex interpersonal interactions with customers and company personnel. Possess college level math skills and extremely well-developed research and analysis skills. Ability to initiate problem solving methods, make decisions independently, operate independently utilizing discretion, and to effectively manage several projects at the same time. Ability to work effectively under pressure. Possess the ability to read and understand financial statements and credit reports. Physical capability to use telephone, computer hardware and software including keyboard. Type, sit and stand for extended periods of time. Occasionally bend or stoop, and tour customer sites. Requires a Bachelors degree or equivalent specializing in Business Administration, Finance or related field and a minimum of 5 years related credit and collections experience, or equivalent education and/or experience. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.,
As the Senior IT Compliance Analyst at Columbia Sportswear Company, you will be a key member of the Global Financial Compliance (GFC) team, responsible for supporting and maintaining an effective Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program. Your role will involve monitoring and assessing IT control design and operational effectiveness to mitigate the risk of material misstatement and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Your primary responsibility will be leading the annual SOX IT control testing program, which includes tasks such as building a comprehensive understanding of the business and technology landscape, evaluating processes, identifying risks, and assessing the effectiveness of IT controls related to financial reporting. You will provide valuable insights and recommendations to optimize processes and controls, maintaining up-to-date SOX documentation including risk and control matrices, narratives, and process flowcharts. You will conduct control discussions and walkthrough meetings with control owners and performers across various processes within the company. Your role will also involve developing testing protocols and procedures, performing testing to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of IT internal controls, and clearly communicating and escalating issues and observations to key stakeholders. Building strong working relationships with the GFC team in Portland, the SOX testing team in Bangalore, and other Accounting and Controllership teams will be essential. You will actively contribute to innovating the use of the SOX compliance tool, AuditBoard, and lead periodic issue and status communications. Your ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency and strong project/time management skills will be crucial for success in this role. In summary, as the Senior IT Compliance Analyst at Columbia Sportswear Company, you will play a vital role in ensuring the effectiveness and compliance of the SOX program by assessing IT controls, providing insights, and fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders. Your contributions will help drive continuous improvement in the program to keep pace with the rapidly evolving business environment.,
As a Talent Operations Specialist, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Talent Programs, Performance + Planning, and Learning and Development (LLD) functions within our organization. Your responsibilities will include executing various talent initiatives, optimizing performance management processes, and facilitating learning opportunities to enhance employee development and organizational effectiveness. You will collaborate with HR and business leaders to design, implement, and administer talent programs such as succession planning, leadership development, and high-potential identification. Additionally, you will coordinate recruitment efforts to attract and retain top talent through internships, graduate programs, and rotational assignments. Analysis of talent data and metrics will be essential to identify trends, gaps, and areas for improvement in talent programs, with strategic solutions recommended accordingly. Facilitating the performance management process by assisting in goal setting, performance evaluations, and feedback mechanisms will be part of your role. Supporting managers and employees in understanding performance expectations, providing coaching on performance improvement, and recognizing outstanding contributions will also be crucial. Collaborating with HR partners to develop and implement performance improvement plans as needed to ensure alignment with organizational objectives is another key responsibility. You will partner with LLD stakeholders to assess organizational training needs and develop comprehensive learning solutions. Coordinating logistics for training programs, workshops, and learning events, including scheduling, participant communication, and materials preparation, will be part of your duties. Assisting in the evaluation of training effectiveness and making recommendations for continuous improvement will also be essential. Your role will involve collecting, analyzing, and interpreting talent-related data to identify trends, patterns, and insights. You will prepare regular reports and dashboards on talent metrics, program effectiveness, and performance management outcomes for stakeholders. Utilizing data-driven insights to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement in talent operations processes will be a key aspect of your responsibilities. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. - Proven experience in talent management, performance management, or learning and development functions. - Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and draw actionable insights. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and influence stakeholders at all levels. - Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. - Proficiency in HRIS platforms and talent management software is preferred. Attributes: - Strategic Thinker: Capable of aligning talent initiatives with business objectives and driving long-term organizational success. - Customer-Focused: Dedicated to providing exceptional service to internal stakeholders and meeting their talent-related needs. - Adaptive: Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities and requirements. - Continuous Learner: Committed to staying updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in talent management and development. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.,
You will be responsible for managing assigned staff and vendors to ensure efficient capacity planning and consistent, sustainable improvement in sample production execution. Your role will involve overseeing the Sample Room performance and quality of requests from the Innovation, Design, and Licensing teams. Additionally, you will be supporting supply chain and process improvement initiatives. In your strategic capacity, you will collaborate with cross-functional department heads to develop and maintain capabilities for executing the apparel proto/sample process according to the established Rapid Prototyping Strategy. You will work on establishing corrective action plans, ensuring readiness for physical sample production, and identifying process changes when necessary. It will be crucial for you to lead efficient and accurate capacity planning through close partnerships with vendors and various teams within the organization. Your responsibilities will also include updating vendor performance matrix and tiering data, leading continuous improvement in sample delivery performance and logistics, and influencing vendors to invest in people and machinery as per evolving business needs. You will need to ensure that procedures to monitor the sample production process are established, understood, and consistently followed by staff and vendors while implementing changes for process improvement. Furthermore, you will be in charge of staffing, training, and performance management of the sample production team. It will be essential to optimize staff effectiveness by modeling company values, supporting skill development, and balancing workloads and projects. Collaborating with HR and LO Merchandise Director on succession plans and performance evaluations will also be part of your role. Your role will involve directing and monitoring the Sample Room Production and procurement team to ensure data integrity and visibility on promised ex-factory dates. You will need to actively collaborate with key partners, visit factories frequently with Sample Production staff, and conduct regular business reviews to ensure goals are met. The Sample Room Capacity and Production Manager position reports to the Regional India Merchandise Director. This role requires a University/College degree in textiles, apparel, business, or equivalent, along with 10-12 years of relevant experience in production, merchandising, or manufacturing environments, preferably in the garment industry. Strong communication skills in English, leadership abilities, and a focus on continuous improvement will be essential for success in this role.,
About The Role At Columbia Sportswear, our Digital Technology (CDT) team supports the systems that power our global operations. We are looking for a Software Analyst to support our Finance Technology team. This role is ideal for someone with 2–4 years of experience who is eager to grow their skills in system configuration, solution support, and operational delivery within enterprise finance platforms. What You’ll Do Support configuration and setup of finance and accounting systems (e.g., SAP FI/CO, Sovos, Ariba, Concur) under the guidance of senior analysts and architects. Assist in translating business requirements into system configurations and functional documentation. Participate in testing activities, including integration, regression, and functional user testing (FUT). Support day-to-day operations, including issue resolution, data validation, and user access management. Document system configurations, process flows, and support procedures to ensure operational readiness and knowledge sharing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, accounting, and IT, to deliver enhancements and resolve issues. Monitor system performance and assist in identifying and resolving operational issues. Contribute to agile delivery, including sprint planning and backlog grooming, with a focus on delivering incremental improvements. Who You Are A detail-oriented and motivated analyst with a strong interest in enterprise systems and finance operations. A collaborative team member who communicates clearly and works well with both technical and business stakeholders. A problem-solver who enjoys learning new systems and contributing to process improvements. What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, or a related field—or equivalent experience. 2–4 years of experience in software systems analysis or application support, ideally in finance or accounting domains. Exposure to enterprise finance systems such as: SAP FI/CO Sovos, Ariba, Concur Familiarity with financial processes such as general ledger, AP/AR, tax, and expense management. Basic proficiency in: ERP configuration and workflows SQL and Excel for data validation Service management tools (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow) Understanding of agile delivery practices and willingness to learn DevOps principles. Strong documentation, troubleshooting, and communication skills. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.
At Columbia Sportswear, our Digital Technology (CDT) team plays a critical role in enabling global operations through robust, scalable systems. We are seeking a Senior Software Analyst to join our Human Resources Technology team. This role is ideal for a hands-on analyst with 58 years of experience who specializes in system configuration, operational execution, and solution delivery within enterprise HR platforms. What Youll Do Own the configuration and setup of Workday, ensuring alignment with business requirements and compliance standards Deliver functional solutions by translating business needs into system configurations, workflows, and integrations that are scalable and supportable Enable resilient business systems by including enhancements, patches, and upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations Lead operational delivery of application support, including incident resolution, root cause analysis, and performance tuning Perform hands-on testing of system changes, including integration, regression, and functional user testing (FUT) Document and maintain system configurations, process flows, and support procedures to ensure operational continuity and audit readiness Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated, end-to-end solutions Contribute to agile delivery, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and daily stand-ups, with a focus on delivering high-impact, configuration-driven solutions Support data integrity and reporting by ensuring accurate data flows between systems and assisting with data validation and reconciliation processes Who You Are A highly detail-oriented systems analyst with deep experience in application configuration and operational delivery A strong executor who thrives on solving problems through hands-on system work and cross-functional collaboration A clear communicator who can translate business needs into technical configurations and explain system behavior to non-technical stakeholders A proactive team player who takes ownership of system stability and continuous improvement What You Bring Bachelors degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, or a related fieldor equivalent experience 58 years of experience in software systems analysis, with a strong focus on Workday system configuration and support Proven experience configuring and maintaining Workday in one or more of the following modules: HCM Compensation Recruiting Talent Learning Benefits Reporting/Prism Technical proficiency in: Workday configuration and workflow design Service management tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira) Experience with system integrations, data mapping, and troubleshooting across Workday modules Familiarity with agile delivery practices and DevOps principles Excellent documentation, testing, and communication skills This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position&aposs scope and function in the company. Show more Show less
About The Position Although we're an apparel and footwear-focused company, technology is central to everything we do. Columbia Digital Technology (CDT) teams enable digital solutions across four global brands, a global supply chain, and 500+ geographically dispersed stores. These teams support across a range of platforms and services to enhance the consumer experience in an ever-evolving industry. As a Senior Software Engineer – Finance Technology at Columbia, you will play a crucial role in the design, development, and implementation of custom SAP solutions within the Finance and Controlling (FICO) modules. Your expertise in ABAP programming and deep knowledge of FICO functionality will contribute to enhancing our systems and processes, ultimately driving our business success. How You’ll Make An Impact Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze business requirements for SAP FICO module enhancements and customizations Design, develop, and test high-quality ABAP programs and reports to optimize system performance and ensure seamless integration Create and modify SAP FICO module functionalities, including custom enhancements, user exits, and interfaces Troubleshoot and debug existing ABAP programs, identify issues, and implement effective solutions Work closely with SAP functional consultants to translate business requirements into technical specifications and develop appropriate technical solutions Participate in system upgrades, migrations, and integration projects, ensuring compatibility and adherence to best practices Stay updated with the latest SAP technologies and industry trends, applying this knowledge to continuously improve our SAP solutions. YOU ARE Able to effectively conduct technical discussions directly with stakeholders, product owners and scrum teams Exceptional at attention to detail Able to prioritize and complete multiple projects at once A good communicator, both verbally and written A team player able to work effectively with a large, cross functional, globally dispersed team YOU HAVE Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field Experience as an ABAP Programmer Knowledge of SAP data models, master data, and processes Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues independently Effective communication and collaboration skills, both written and verbal SAP certification in ABAP programming or relevant modules is a plus. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.
Summary The Mgr, Corporate Technology, is responsible for delivering technological capabilities in support of HR and Finance. They own and deliver strategies and plans to assist in the delivery of overall digital acceleration objectives. Ensures that technology delivery is aligned with Business and CDT roadmaps, application standards, and methods, and works closely with multiple global CDT technology and business leaders to build specific delivery capabilities. Manages and supports the technical delivery teams and drives new solutions. Responsibilities Delivers high quality, scalable, performant, flexible, comprehensive, and integrated solutions. Builds delivery plans, estimates, proposals, and service delivery SLAs. Engages with product and service vendors to align solution roadmaps with vendor product roadmaps and prioritize business and technology needs. Works with leadership to prioritize work requests. Continuously improves technology processes and practices by applying industry, professional, and technical knowledge. Directs and conducts audit activities of service operations to determine the effectiveness of controls, compliance with management directives, and regulatory requirements. Ensures adherence to delivery and compliance processes. Builds a team focused on a product-based agile delivery, including hiring, training, retaining, and career development of technology and engineering talent. Forecasts and builds a talent pipeline, aligned with CDT global delivery roadmap. Highlights cost/benefits/risk/complexity for technology solutions and provides solution recommendations that meet or exceed business needs, optimizing costs and risks. Performs other duties as assigned Additional Requirements People Management Translates company strategy into functional and team goals, monitors progress, removes barriers, and identifies and allocates resources. Acts as a change catalyst to meet evolving business needs. This may include organizational, financial, and labor/cost management. Creates a high-performance culture by setting clear performance objectives, providing ongoing feedback, and developing talent to build new skills and capabilities. Drives team engagement and promotes an inclusive work environment using effective communication, team building, and collaboration practices. Maintains efficient operations in compliance with regulations, policies, and safety standards. Education Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or applicable certification or equivalent experience Related Experience Typically requires 5 years’ functional experience Experience managing individual contributors and a department or acted as a lead Additional Education Or Specific Certification Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience/certification required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (i.e. Software Applications, Programming Languages, Etc.) Experience with Workday, SAP, and/or UKG Experience leading a team and creating a culture of innovation and trust Demonstrated leadership in successfully delivering global projects Experience leading with Agile, Scrum and related principles and best practices Previous experience managing within a global workforce and an awareness and sensitivity to cultural differences Travel (may require domestic, international and/or overnight) None Work Schedule Standard Hours Remote Work Eligible No Other Click or tap here to enter text. Career Band: Management Jobs in this career band achieve results through the efforts of subordinate employees by directing, leveraging, guiding the work of others and mobilizing resources as the primary focus of their role. Typically manages 2 or more direct reports. Responsible for the monitoring and achievement of operational and/or financial results for area of responsibility to accomplish the vision of the company. Responsible for staffing decisions, such as hiring, firing, rewarding, training, and developing employees. Criteria & Minimum Requirements Problem Solving Identifies and resolves technical, operational and organizational problems; considers multiple sources of information to identify the best course of action for teams managed. Guided by policies, resource requirements, budgets, and the area business plan. Business Acumen Applies understanding of the business and how their own area integrates with others to achieve departmental objectives. Communication & Influence Guides, influences, and persuades others either internally and externally; converts technical information to compelling business context and advice. Impact Decisions impact the finances, operational efficiency and effectiveness of own team and often multiple related teams. Leadership Semi-independent management of roles and responsibilities (primarily professional level roles), planning for the department’s needs and operational issues. WORK ENVIRONMENT Typical Office: Operates in a typical office environment, routinely uses computer and other standard office equipment. GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Typical Office: Generally sedentary for prolonged periods, may occasionally require ability to move about or adjust/move items weighing up to 10 lbs. in all directions; Constantly requires ability to communicate with others to exchange information. This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. Duties and responsibilities may change without notice. At Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC), we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. CSC believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.