Newell Rubbermaid Jobshttp://newellrubbermaid.jobs2012-05-20 16:55:29.266376CANNoneReference Code:1203126 Newell Rubbermaid is a global marketer of consumer and commercial products that touch the lives of people where they live, work and play. We are committed to building consumer and commercial Brands That MatterTM while leveraging the benefits of being one company: shared expertise, operating efficiencies, and a culture of innovation. Our globally recognized brands include Sharpie, Paper Mate, DYMO, EXPO, Waterman, Parker, Rolodex, IRWIN, LENOX, Rubbermaid, Graco, Calphalon, Goody and Teutonia. Position Objective: To maximize profitable sales and grow market share for designated categories. Liaise with Wal-mart Buying group. Position Responsibilities: Strategic development of Levolor, Rubbermaid Insulated, Cleaning and Rubbermaid Commercial product and promotional programs. Management of multiple tasks related to the preparation and execution of the selling process. (Including line reviews, quarterly business reviews, promotional plans) Work with cross-functional Levolor and Rubbermaid division teams including brand, forecasting, finance and supply chain. Qualifications * University Degree, Commerce or equivalent * 2-4 years of Sales, Management and/or Channel experience * Consumer Products Industry experience, preferably experience with Wal-Mart account.2012-05-18 19:28:54CanadaNewell RubbermaidNone1203126NoneVirtual, CAN28797935http://newellrubbermaid.jobs/xml/28797935/jobCANNoneReference Code:1202936 Newell Rubbermaid is a global marketer of consumer and commercial products that touch the lives of people where they live, work and play. We are committed to building consumer and commercial Brands That MatterTM while leveraging the benefits of being one company: shared expertise, operating efficiencies, and a culture of innovation. Our globally recognized brands include Sharpie, Paper Mate, DYMO, EXPO, Waterman, Parker, Rolodex, IRWIN, LENOX, Rubbermaid, Graco, Calphalon, Goody and Teutonia. Reporting directly to the Human Resources Director, the Human Resources Manager manages all aspects of the HR function, within Canada. The HR manager works closely with the HR Director and Business/Group leads to ensure alignment across Canada on key HR processes, programs and priorities. As strategic partner and advisor to leadership the HR Manager provides direction on employment laws, employee relations, wage and salary administration, employee orientation, employee training and development, safety and health, benefits, and employee policies and programs. The HR Manager has overall responsibility for attracting, developing, and retaining top talent within the group/business they support. This role will be exposed to strategy and business review planning to help drive decision making. Key Accountabilities: * HR Business Partner: will attend staff meetings, assisting Director of HR and department leads with employee relations, staffing and employee performance issues. Additionally, will provide coaching for employees and managers. Will use knowledge of the business and strategy to help guide decisions and recommendations. * Recruiting and onboarding: through a close partnership with the Global Talent Acquisition team will assist with recruiting the best talent for the open position. Ensures job descriptions are current and accurately reflect the work needed to achieve business objectives; prepares job descriptions for anticipated positions. * Compensation and Benefits:responsible for driving the implementation of policies and procedures around salary and bonus administration, and short and long term disability claims. * Employee relations and development:responsible for ensuring positive employee relations and driving employee development, through the Newell Rubbermaid Global Leadership Platform, and employee needs. Responsible for the overall execution of performance management processes to ensure alignment with business goals and objectives. Facilitate classes from Learning & Development Global Leadership platform. * HR Operations:HR presentations, processing requests, evaluating and recommending solutions for day to day problems. * Global participation: Participates and liaises on global teams to harmonize work flow processes and system initiatives to ensure consistency in HR processes and practices in areas such as, but not limited to Safety, HRIS, New Hire orientation, Skill Career Path Assessments of various disciplines, and employee engagement initiatives. * Special Projects:take lead role on committee (i.e. Safety, Investing in Community, Social, Green) in an effort to enhance employee engagement ventures across Canada. Qualifications * University degree * 5-7 years' experience in Human Resources (experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment advantageous) * Previous leadership experience preferred but not required * Experience presenting in front of both large and small groups * Innovative Management * Superior Communication Skills * Conflict Management/Composure * Planning & Organizing skills * Initiative & Follow-up * Judgment/Problem Solving; Technical HR knowledge * Negotiation Skills * Ability to delegate * Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously * HRIS system experience * MS Office proficiency Preferred Qualifications: * Consumer Products Industry Experience * Compensation & Benefits Experience an asset2012-05-04 18:19:05CanadaNewell RubbermaidNone1202936NoneVirtual, CAN28436211http://newellrubbermaid.jobs/xml/28436211/jobCANNoneReference Code:1202235 Newell Rubbermaid is a global marketer of consumer and commercial products that touch the lives of people where they live, work and play. We are committed to building consumer and commercial Brands That MatterTM while leveraging the benefits of being one company: shared expertise, operating efficiencies, and a culture of innovation. Our globally recognized brands include Sharpie, Paper Mate, DYMO, EXPO, Waterman, Parker, Rolodex, IRWIN, LENOX, Rubbermaid, Graco, Calphalon, Goody and Teutonia. The overall role of this job is to act as the primary point of contact with customers via inbound call support, servicing placement of orders, product information, warranty claims and other general inquiries. No outbound sales. Qualifications * Minimum of 3-5 years Customer Service experience * Minimum 6 months experience in a call center environment * Fluent in French & English (written and spoken) * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Computer system proficiency (MS Excel, Word, Outlook) * Strong data entry skills * Strong phone etiquette skills, verbal communications, grammatical and professional business skill sets: * Answers calls professionally * Handles and resolves customer complaints * Provides customer with product and service information * Follow up customer calls where necessary * Positive attitude * Knowledge of customer service principles and practices. * Strong attention to detail * Strong listening skills. * Organizational and time management skills. * Leadership, initiative and follow-up skills required. * Outgoing, confident and detail oriented. * Adept at multi-tasking, self-motivated with a strong drive to resolve issues quickly and effectively and work well within a team atmosphere. * High school diploma * Must be able to work from 11am - 7pm. Preferred Qualifications: * Consumer Products Industry Experience * Experience with SAP2012-04-20 20:03:04CanadaNewell RubbermaidNone1202235NoneVirtual, CAN28038917http://newellrubbermaid.jobs/xml/28038917/jobCANNoneReference Code:1201533 Newell Rubbermaid is a global marketer of consumer and commercial products that touch the lives of people where they live, work and play. We are committed to building consumer and commercial Brands That MatterTM while leveraging the benefits of being one company: shared expertise, operating efficiencies, and a culture of innovation. Our globally recognized brands include Sharpie, Paper Mate, DYMO, EXPO, Waterman, Parker, Rolodex, IRWIN, LENOX, Rubbermaid, Graco, Calphalon, Goody and Teutonia. This position reports to the Senior Finance Manager of FP&A and Operations Finance within the Newell Industries Canada Shared Service Team. This position will provide financial support all areas of the business, with a specific focus on supporting the Operations and Shared Service teams. This role will require active involvement in the month end close process, regular operational reporting, working capital management, standard cost determination, gross margin analysis of all Canadian GBUs, and involvement with the forecasting and budgeting process, This individual will be responsible for ensuring compliance with Corporate policy, aligning processes across GBUs and developing and implementing FP&A process improvements. Essential Duties include: * Prepare, review and post monthly journal entries for all Canadian GBUs * Prepare reconciliations and roll forwards of operations related accounts * Forecast, analyze and resolve discrepancies related to all gross margin and operational accounts * Lead specific projects related to duty and freight analysis and forecasting * Work collaboratively with FP&A team to ensure compliance of all requirements for Sarbanes-Oxley * Support all GBUs in the development of standard costs * Lead monthly forecast and variance analysis process for Décor plant * Lead the preparation of monthly operational review package and cost of failure reports for the Décor plant to be presented monthly * Assist with all inquiries made by internal and external auditors as these relate to the reports and analysis done by the department * Assist with inventory reporting, forecasting and budgeting * Provide regular support to shared services supply chain * Assist with collection of data, reporting and measuring of KPIs related to D&T * Support other departments with general ledger account analysis as required * Ad hoc projects as assigned Qualifications * University Degree * 5 + years experience in Accounting/Finance field including cost accounting and/or manufacturing finance * Accounting designation CMA, CGA * Proven ability to drive results and work independently * Solid Business acumen * Ability to interact at all levels of the organization * Superior teamwork & communication skills * Proven self-starter * Sound judgment and problem solving skills * Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously Preferred Qualifications: * SAP experience a plus * Experience working in a manufacturing environment a plus * CPG industry work experience a plus * Hyperion experience a plus2012-04-18 21:02:58CanadaNewell RubbermaidNone1201533NoneVirtual, CAN27985265http://newellrubbermaid.jobs/xml/27985265/jobCANNoneReference Code:1201578 Newell Rubbermaid is a global marketer of consumer and commercial products that touch the lives of people where they live, work and play. We are committed to building consumer and commercial Brands That MatterTM while leveraging the benefits of being one company: shared expertise, operating efficiencies, and a culture of innovation. Our globally recognized brands include Sharpie, Paper Mate, DYMO, EXPO, Waterman, Parker, Rolodex, IRWIN, LENOX, Rubbermaid, Graco, Calphalon, Goody and Teutonia. Job Summary: The Associate Channel Manager is a contributing member of the channel management team responsible for managing a category, brand, or family of related brands within a channel and participating in on-the-job learning and training, under the guidance of a manager. Job Responsibilities: Market, Shopper, and Channel / End-User Insights * Compiles market, shopper / end-user, and channel knowledge gaps and creates a summary for the business to review. * Helps manage timelines, research briefs and deliverables. * Upon approval of research, works with the appropriate cross functional teams to conduct the research. * Helps to compile profiles of competitors and channel customers using primary and secondary research and data. * Gathers competitive and marketplace intelligence and shares with the organization. Channel Strategy * Provide insight to channel/regional strategy for specific channels / customers. * Contributes and executes priorities set by Director, Senior Manager / Manager. * Recommends and tracks success metrics. * Executes strategy as appropriate. Channel Planning and Execution * Contributes to the annual channel management planning process relative to area of responsibility. * Helps align planning process with Newell Rubbermaid and customer planning / line review process. * Understands business, brand, and customer priorities and uses the planning process to find common ground. * Recommends priorities and drives synergies across customers and brands within area of responsibility. * Provides input to help manager conduct a situation assessment, including analysis of primary and secondary data across market, shopper, and the channel / region. * Provides input into channel / regional objectives and strategies within area of responsibility. * Makes initial category management recommendations to optimize performance of shelf set or catalog space, such as optimal SKU assortment, merchandising and shelf/ catalog layout. * Assists in annual plan development and calendar of activities (1-18 months). * Helps recommend a calendar of activities and rationale within scope of * responsibility. * Helps develop program financial and non-financial success metrics based on previous performance. Measures progress and recommends improvements. * Assists in preparation of financial analysis to ensure plans meet GBU financial requirements. * Executes the plan including promotional programs, such as in-store merchandising signage or displays, retailer feature ads, catalog layouts, events (trade shows), and channel-specific marketing support materials. Ensures consistency with brand guidelines and point of sale. * Assists in the line review preparation process, collaborating with Sales and Brand / Product Management. Works with Channel Managers and Sales to drive pre-sell activity with customer, manage/drive expectations, and establish mutual goals for the meeting. * Participates in line review meetings and represents brand and commercial aspects of marketing (if brand team is not present). Pricing and Trade Fund Guidance * Provides input on channel / regional perspective and needs for pricing to Channel Manager. * Collects and analyzes account pricing and distribution for NWL and competitive brands. * Collects retailer margin and pricing expectations * Collects and analyzes channel / regional promotional pricing and pricing activity in line with programming requirements and cost-to-serve, to ensure they are within GBU pricing guardrails. Highlights any inconsistencies to management. * Tracks, analyzes, and reports potential impact of pricing exceptions on channel / region. * Tracks and analyzes NWL brand and competitive price within area of responsibility. Recommends potential pricing actions. * Understands what trade funds or customer program spend is available or needed for programming. * Analyzes the effectiveness of trade spend within area of responsibility. Brand Stewardship and Merchandising Innovation * Supports the analysis of new product launch and merchandising initiatives. * Recommends potential launch activation approaches. * Manages timelines associated with implementation. * Completes forecast tools. Financial Management * Prepares product mix recommendations * For the retail partner/at the customer level, * For the business profitability * Collects and summarizes business risks and opportunities. * Tracks and maintains appropriate cost center budget elements and communicate issues. * Engages in S&OP process to provide input, working with Channel Manager to * Improve forecast accuracy. * Recommend ideas to reduce finished goods inventory and E&O, and identify unproductive SKU's. * Execute and monitor exits and changeovers. Talent Management * Collaborates with Channel Management peers within their division to share and apply best practices. * Completes Performance Management process timely with an actionable development plan. * Develops skills of self. * Recognizes and celebrates success. Qualifications * University or four-year college degree; potentially a recent MBA graduate with previous business experience. Experience * Full time or internship experience with a CPG or durable company, ideally in channel * Management, brand management, insights. or sales. * Participation in a multi-year plan or approach and executing at least one year of the * plan. * Participation on a team of people who achieve results. * Collaborating across functions and with external partners to achieve results.2012-03-29 20:06:18CanadaNewell RubbermaidNone1201578NoneVirtual, CAN27493273http://newellrubbermaid.jobs/xml/27493273/jobCANNoneReference Code:1200982 Newell Rubbermaid is a global marketer of consumer and commercial products that touch the lives of people where they live, work and play. We are committed to building consumer and commercial Brands That MatterTM while leveraging the benefits of being one company: shared expertise, operating efficiencies, and a culture of innovation. Our globally recognized brands include Sharpie, Paper Mate, DYMO, EXPO, Waterman, Parker, Rolodex, IRWIN, LENOX, Rubbermaid, Graco, Calphalon, Goody and Teutonia. This position will, assist the Sales & Marketing department in preparing for major presentations, trade shows, and Merchandising/Plan-O-Gramming needs. Liaison between Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing to ensure accuracy and easy accessibility of all information to support sales. Assist business unit personnel with key analyses and projects in the areas of sales & marketing. Sales & Marketing monthly SAP report Assist with mix optimization studies Analyze and report on monthly customer POS trends Consumer Insights research to share with sales & marketing teams to leverage and use to take action to drive the business Coordinate Sales & Marketing events Assist with presentation preparation for both Sales & Marketing Assist marketing to develop report and maintain brand metrics, including but not limited to: accurate Category market projections, sku rationalization, and annual marketing business plans. Qualifications * College/University degree or equivalent preferred. * 1-3 years' experience * SAP experience preferred * Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously * Experience in Conflict Management/Composure * Excellent communication skills (bilingualism is an asset) * Excellent Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills * Results Driven * Detail-oriented * Consumer Products Industry Experience2012-03-10 20:43:30CanadaNewell RubbermaidNone1200982NoneVirtual, CAN27060469http://newellrubbermaid.jobs/xml/27060469/jobCANNoneReference Code:1201052 Newell Rubbermaid is a global marketer of consumer and commercial products that touch the lives of people where they live, work and play. We are committed to building consumer and commercial Brands That MatterTM while leveraging the benefits of being one company: shared expertise, operating efficiencies, and a culture of innovation. Our globally recognized brands include Sharpie, Paper Mate, DYMO, EXPO, Waterman, Parker, Rolodex, IRWIN, LENOX, Rubbermaid, Graco, Calphalon, Goody and Teutonia. This position reports to the Senior Finance Manager of Rubbermaid Consumer Products, Newell Industries Canada. Responsibilities include driving financial results and delivering solid business analytics for the GBU. This role will require active involvement in the business, managing deliverables for all business cycles including month end, budget, forecast, and strategic planning forOffice Products. This individual will interact daily with many levels and functions within the organization including supply chain, sales, and marketing. This individual will be responsible for ensuring compliance with Corporate policy, aligning processes across GBUs and implementing BP&A process improvements. Duties include: * Managing month end and forecast process * Full balance sheet and P&L responsibilities * Critical role in budgeting and strategic planning cycles * Preparing and analyzing customer and product line P&L's * Proactively review product profitability & category profitability with management * Manage budgeting & forecasting of departmental expenses * Ensure investment spending is driving shareholder value * Active participation in monthly "Billing meeting" sales reviews * Responsible for compiling and presenting monthly reports * Participate in monthly close and operating review meetings * Identify and communicate business risks and opportunities * Ad hoc projects as assigned Qualifications * University Degree * 10+ years experience in Accounting/Finance field * Accounting designation, CA, CMA, CGA * Solid Business acumen * Ability to interact at all levels of the organization * Superior teamwork & communication skills * Proven self-starter * Sound judgment and problem solving skills * Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously * Preferred Qualifications: * SAP experience a plus2012-03-08 20:21:51CanadaNewell RubbermaidNone1201052NoneVirtual, CAN27014768http://newellrubbermaid.jobs/xml/27014768/jobCANNoneReference Code:1200977 Newell Rubbermaid is a global marketer of consumer and commercial products that touch the lives of people where they live, work and play. We are committed to building consumer and commercial Brands That MatterTM while leveraging the benefits of being one company: shared expertise, operating efficiencies, and a culture of innovation. Our globally recognized brands include Sharpie, Paper Mate, DYMO, EXPO, Waterman, Parker, Rolodex, IRWIN, LENOX, Rubbermaid, Graco, Calphalon, Goody and Teutonia. This position is designed to assist the Walmart sales team in managing business that resides in multiple merchandising categories. The daily responsibilities primarily focus on replenishment/supply chain working with Walmart replenishment to understand the flow of goods. This position also requires extensive sales analysis and ability to communicate effectively with people across many functional areas. Reporting * Run customized Retail Link reports to support Account Managers in analyzing current business at Wal-Mart Canada (Vendor Performance Scorecards, weekly, monthly and Year To Date POS, Market Basket Data) * Maintain standard reports to track business (Lost Sales, In-stock %, Fill rates etc.) * Identify opportunities and improve business with Replenishment team * Diagnose success of tabs and promotional activities Supply Chain * Forecasting - comparison of forecasts in Wal-Mart system vs. actual orders, Work with internal demand planning team to assess item level forecasts * Monitor PO's to ensure on-time delivery Account Support * Attend Monthly team meetings * Attend meetings with Account Manager at Wal-Mart Canada * Back-up for Account Manager as secondary contact to Wal-Mart personnel such as Buyers, Buyer's Assistants, Replenishment Managers, and Analysts etc. * Assist Account Managers as required, such as create New Item setup, Line Review Preparation etc. Store Checks * Conduct regular Walmart store walks to: * Monitor Integrity of planogram * Investigate competitive pressures in store * Assess promotional execution * Participate in new store openings * Conduct regular competitive retailer store walks to: * Compile/maintain pricing information * Assess promotional activity Qualifications * College diploma or equivalent * 2+ years CPG experience * Supply Chain/Sales analysis background preferred * Demonstrated communication and teamwork abilities * Ability to work independently * Excellent organization and administrative skills * Proficient in Excel * Retail Excel experience a plus2012-03-03 00:07:13CanadaNewell RubbermaidNone1200977NoneVirtual, CAN26904045http://newellrubbermaid.jobs/xml/26904045/job