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About Columbia Sportswear

Based in Portland, Oregon, Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ: COLM) is a global outdoor brand that crafts active lifestyle gear fortified with industry-leading technologies and tested in our backyard. Our apparel, footwear, and accessories reflect our Pacific Northwest heritage and indomitable spirit. Over the last 80 years, Columbia and our family of brands, Sorel, prAna, and Mountain Hardwear, have grown to over 10,000 employees and proudly sell products in over 100 countries. At Columbia, we're as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available around the world, we're proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest where the lush forests, snow-covered mountains, rugged coastline, and wide-open spaces serve as our playground. This is where we hike, fish, hunt, camp, climb, shred, paddle, golf, run, and just enjoy the fresh air with friends. We hope to see you out there. Columbia Sportswear Company (the “Company”) is now using LinkedIn's AI Assistant technology as part of our recruiting process. This innovative tool helps enhance efficiency, improve candidate matching and streamline the recruitment process. However, to ensure fairness, a member of the Company’s recruiting team will be involved in every step of the recruiting process. #LifeatCSC

Financial Compliance Analyst II

Bengaluru

2 - 4 years

INR 12.0 - 14.0 Lacs P.A.

Work from Office

Full Time

Job Summary: The Financial Compliance Analyst II plays a critical role in supporting core program operations, assessing and responding to risks, and working directly with many key stakeholders. Leverages experiences and skills to help ensure the SOX program maintains pace with a rapidly evolving business environment and helps continuously improve the program. Responsibilities: Builds a strong understanding of the business in order to evaluate processes, identify risks, and design and implement effective internal controls. Supports annual risk assessment and scoping process. Helps to maintain SOX documentation, including risk and control matrices, narratives, and business process flowcharts. Performs annual reviews of key third party service providers and audit reports. Administers the quarterly control self-assessment program. Helps facilitate a peer testing program that supplements the control testing performed by management testing team. Supports and coordinates aspects of control testing performed by management testing, internal audit, and external auditors. Assists in innovating the use of the SOX compliance tool, AuditBoard. Supports and leads periodic issue and status communications. Performs other duties as assigned. Additional Requirements: Bachelor s degree, applicable certification or equivalent experience. Typically requires 2-4 years of professional experience, and general proficiency with tools, systems, and procedures required to accomplish the job. Travel: None Work Schedule: Standard Hours Career Band: Professional Jobs on this career band have a knowledge management focus and are primarily responsible for results achieved through their own work. Requires the application of theoretical knowledge, typically gained through formal education or equivalent work experience that provides knowledge of and exposure to fundamental theories, principles and concepts of a defined profession. Jobs at higher career levels may guide small teams in their area of subject matter expertise. Jobs at the at the most senior levels of this career band set disciplinary strategy within their areas of expertise. Criteria Management Requirements: Problem Solving: Solves a variety of problems that may be somewhat difficult and varied in nature. Consults with staff members on more complex issues. Decisions: Exercises judgment within defined parameters to make decisions on tasks with limited scope or complexity. Receives moderate level of guidance and direction on complex tasks. Knowledge: Working knowledge of the principles, practices and concepts within own job discipline; has broadened capability through practical experience in applying theories. Business Acumen: Understands key business drivers; demonstrates knowledge of the organization and processes; uses this understanding to accomplish their own work. Communication Influence: Explains and simplifies complex information to others; leads the coordination of information to ensure ongoing process or program execution. Impact: Impact is typically limited to the department. Leadership: No supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment: Typical Office Other Work Environment Requirements: Typical Office: Operates in a typical office environment, routinely uses computer and other standard office equipment. Other Physical Requirements: 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 collaboration and the ability to communicate with others to exchange information while in a typical office setting. Collaboration is generally conducted in person unless the role has been pre-approved for remote work. #LI-CC1 This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the positions scope and function in the company.

Colorist and Trim Developer

Bengaluru

2 - 6 years

INR 7.0 - 11.0 Lacs P.A.

Work from Office

Full Time

Job Summary: The Materials Research Specialist I manages the development of seasonal materials from concept to commercialization within established timelines. Responsibilities: Works within an assigned category, determines seasonal needs, identifies regions/suppliers based on established source plan while utilizing working knowledge of suppliers abilities/limitations and strengths/weaknesses to ensure high standards of performance. Collaborates with global liaison offices in regards to supplier placement, specific performance, aesthetic and testing needs, and offers technical guidance during the development process. Works with costing department for support to ensure costs are analyzed and intelligently negotiated to best possible price, based on current market conditions. Attends assigned category s product creation team meetings and style reviews to communicate development status, performance, and/or potential issues and cost, and stays informed of changes in direction or needs as the seasonal line plan evolves, then works with liaison offices to execute. Reviews all trials and sales samples, evaluates (performance and aesthetics), and comments to liaison offices to ensure established quality is maintained and fully commercialized prior to first buy. Stays abreast of new technologies in the textile market and pursues innovation at all times. Works with senior materials researchers and testing lab to expand knowledge. Performs other duties as assigned. Additional Requirements: Bachelor s degree, applicable certification or equivalent experience. Typically requires less than 2 years of professional experience where knowledge base is generally acquired from a college degree or equivalent course experience. Requires a Bachelor s degree in textiles and/or a minimum of one year experience in materials development/materials laboratory, sourcing or related field. Must have comprehensive knowledge of textiles, familiarity with textile construction methods and manufacturing, materials testing and appropriate interaction of lab results as they pertain to products. Possess working knowledge of materials and functional aspects of garments Possess strong organizational skills Ability to work under pressure and to meet strict timelines, manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work extended hours if necessary. Possess strong written and verbal communication skills to deal with various levels of management and employees within the organization, as well as vendors. Ability to motivate individuals involved in the development process. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. Travel: None Work Schedule: Standard Hours Career Band: Professional Jobs on this career band have a knowledge management focus and are primarily responsible for results achieved through their own work. Requires the application of theoretical knowledge, typically gained through formal education or equivalent work experience that provides knowledge of and exposure to fundamental theories, principles and concepts of a defined profession. Jobs at higher career levels may guide small teams in their area of subject matter expertise. Jobs at the at the most senior levels of this career band set disciplinary strategy within their areas of expertise. Criteria & Management Requirements: Problem Solving: Works on projects and tasks with limited complexity and solves problems with limited independence. Decisions: Makes decisions within guidelines and policies that impact own work. Receives moderate level of guidance and direction. Knowledge: Obtains fundamental knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures within own discipline or specialty area. Business Acumen: Applies general knowledge of basic business principles developed through education or experience. Communication & Influence: Exchanges straightforward information, asks questions and checks for understanding. Impact: Work performed will have impact to projects within the department. Leadership: No supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment: Active Office Other Work Environment Requirements: Active Office: May be in a more active environment that can be physical or strenuous in nature, frequently uses computer, other standard office equipment, or specialized equipment. Some exposure to noise, dust, odors. Other Physical Requirements: Active Office: Generally less sedentary, may frequently require ability to move about or adjust/move items weighing up to 20 lbs. in all directions; Constantly requires collaboration and the ability to communicate with others to exchange information while in a typical office setting. Collaboration is generally conducted in person unless the role has been pre-approved for remote work. #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 positions scope and function in the company.

Sr. IT Compliance Analyst

Bengaluru

3 - 7 years

INR 8.0 - 12.0 Lacs P.A.

Work from Office

Full Time

As our Senior IT Compliance Analyst, you will play a critical role in supporting the Columbia GFC team in maintaining an effective SOX program by monitoring and assessing IT control design and operating effectiveness You will provide insights that help to optimize our processes and controls You possess the ability to function independently, apply professional judgment, interface with all levels of management, and communicate complex matters clearly and succinctly You will leverage your experiences and skills to help ensure that our SOX program maintains pace with our rapidly evolving business environment You will also be energized by the opportunity to help continuously improve our program Essential Functions/Responsibilities: You will serve as the primary lead of the annual SOX IT control testing program, which includes the following key responsibilities: Build a strong understanding of our business and technology landscape to evaluate processes, identify risks, and assess effectiveness of IT controls that support financial reporting. Provide insights and recommendations to help ensure that SOX documentation remains current, including risk and control matrices, narratives, and process flowcharts. Lead control discussions and walkthrough meetings with control owners and performers for multiple processes across the company. Develop testing protocols and procedures. Perform testing to assess the design and operating effectiveness of IT internal controls. Clearly identify, communicate, and escalate issues and observations with key stakeholders, including Finance leaders, Internal Audit, IT Compliance, and the external auditors. Develop strong working relationships with the Portland-based GFC team, other members of the Bangalore-based SOX testing team, and the broader Accounting and Controllership teams. Assist in innovating the use of our SOX compliance tool, AuditBoard. Support and lead periodic issue and status communications. Leverage strong project/time management skills with the ability to handle and manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency.

Digital Product Development Lead

Bengaluru

5 - 10 years

INR 7.0 - 12.0 Lacs P.A.

Work from Office

Full Time

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. #LI-SA1

Merchandise Manager For Advanced Development

Bengaluru

10 - 12 years

INR 35.0 - 40.0 Lacs P.A.

Work from Office

Full Time

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. #LI-SA1

Sr. Material Specialist For Advanced Development

Bengaluru

5 - 10 years

INR 7.0 - 12.0 Lacs P.A.

Work from Office

Full Time

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. #LI-SA1

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Columbia Sportswear

Columbia Sportswear

Columbia Sportswear

Retail Apparel and Fashion

Portland Oregon

5001-10000 Employees

6 Jobs

    Key People

  • Tim Boyle

    President & CEO
  • Joe Boyle

    Executive Vice President
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Financial Compliance Analyst II (1)
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