Hendrick MotorsportsLocation: 4400 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
Summary: The Apparel Program Manager is responsible for executing a range of responsibilities for corporate and track apparel – processing purchase orders, product receiving, warehousing inventory, and systems management. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining positive relationships internally and with suppliers/vendors, serving as the point of contact for all campus and track apparel needs. Key functions of this role include quantity forecasting, process development, vendor account management, inventory systems management, and budgetary control.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Lead operational processes to acquire, inventory, and distribute apparel varieties and other branded product.
- Administer purchasing procedures including requisition, purchase order issuance, order status monitoring/expediting, receiving, and billing statements.
- Build, foster, and maintain positive relationships with supplier base and internal network.
- Directly manage primary accounts and apparel partnerships, including corporate apparel partner(s), corporate uniform partner(s), and track apparel partner(s).
- Execute purchase transactions and activity reporting in D365 ERP system.
- Lead RFP/RFQ processes, vendor selection process, and price negotiations.
- Prepare product forecasts, accounting for seasonal or market conditions and internal trends and requirements.
- Perform scope of activity analysis for expense/budget control and replenishment planning.
- Resolve issues with supplier – delivery, pricing, product quality.
- Oversee return and replacement of damaged or rejected product.
- Assist with budget development for active and developing apparel programs.
- Assume lead role in product selection, product changes, and/or apparel program launches.
- Develop effective distribution procedures and policies and coordinate seasonal distribution events.
- Understand internal account structure and corporate purchasing policies.
- Lead implementation of barcoded/ tracked inventory system and elevate physical storage concepts.
- Coordinate routine services such as dry cleaning and alteration.
- Responsible for understanding brand standards and adhering to art development and release protocols.
- Responsible for understanding partnership and product agreements, and monitoring activity/spend in applicable circumstances.
- Responsible for being up-to-date and knowledgeable of all safety standards and compliance related to [track] apparel.
- Prepare presentations and analysis as requested by management.
- All other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
- Analytical Skills - possess critical thinking and reasoning skills to solve a problem.
- Accountability - ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
- Accuracy - ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Analytical Skills - possess critical thinking and reasoning skills to solve a problem.
- Oral Communication - ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
- Customer-Oriented - ability to take care of customers’ needs while following company procedures.
- Detail-Oriented - ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
- Honesty/Integrity - be truthful and seen as credible in the workplace.
- Judgment - the ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
- Listening - utilize active listening skills.
- Organized - possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
- Safety Awareness - ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
- Technical Aptitude - ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
- Time Management - ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
- Working Under Pressure - ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver time-sensitive projects on-time and on-quality.
- Demonstrated ability and desire to perform in a high paced, high precision manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work in computer applications and transaction processing.
- Demonstrated ability to self-direct.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Critical thinking skills.
- Flexible and creative thinking.
- Ability to stand, crouch, reach, and lift 50+ pounds for 6+ hours a day.
Desired Education:
o GED
o High School Diploma
o Associate Degree
√ Bachelor Degree
o Master Degree
o Doctorate Degree
Desired Work Experience:
o up to 3 years
√ 3-5 years
o 5+ years
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree or 3+ related experience preferred Working knowledge of ERP systems, specifically inventory management is required. Demonstrated ability in identifying and implementing structure in otherwise flexible/fluid operations. Highly organized with strong attention to detail. Ability to persist and succeed with cross-functional communication within scope of responsibility. Must have independent problem-solving skills and the discipline to follow-up and follow through until problems are resolved.
Certificates and Licenses:
√ Valid Driver’s License
√ Forklift certification
Computer Skills:
Intermediate knowledge in Excel and spreadsheet creation. Functional knowledge of ERP system and time tracking applications, with ability to become super user of core programs used in operation.
Communication Skills:
Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to communicate effectively with customers and company personnel. Strong written and oral communication skills are required
Attendance Expectations:
The position requires regular and predictable attendance. Scheduled shifts may include evening hours, weekends, and holidays.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to stand, walk, manually manipulate, reach outward, reach above shoulder level, and lift/carry up to 50+ pounds frequently. This position will frequently push/pull up to 100 pounds. This position will occasionally sit, climb, crawl, squat, kneel, and bend.
Environment Demands:
Duties are performed primarily indoors. May have some outdoor exposure. May have exposure to loud noises and fumes. Frequently interacts with managers, employees, partners, and vendors.
Verbal and Writing Ability:
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees.
Math Ability:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations.
Core Values
Hendrick Motorsports expects all employees to exemplify the following core values:
Integrity
We believe in doing what is right for fellow team members and our clients. We will uphold the core values of Hendrick in every action we take and every decision we make.
Winning
We are passionate about continuing the Hendrick tradition of winning. We are empowered to overcome obstacles, and we do what it takes to satisfy our clients, lift up our team, and build performance.
Teamwork
We believe that people are the most important part of Hendrick. We believe through trust and respect everyone achieves more. We will work together to use our diverse individual talents and skills.
Enthusiasm
We genuinely desire our clients to know that we value them and care about them. We will recommit ourselves every day to exceeding the expectations of our clients.
Accountability
At all levels, we will live up to our commitments and hold one another accountable. We take ownership of problems and challenges that confront us and ensure that they are resolved to the satisfaction of all parties.
Improvement
We will continuously take the initiative to find ways to do our work better, smarter, and faster. We will help each other improve. We will use Hendrick resources to seek opportunities for growth and development.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor. This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of the company.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job cannot be performed remotely.
Hendrick is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf.
