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Welcome to Professional Careers Celebrating Our 23rd Anniversary in 2008! |
Welcome to our current openings that we are working on for our clients. All positions are full time.
To apply for a position, please forward your resume as an MS Word document. Send to vicki@procareer.com
Please include the job number in the subject line.
I personally read every resume that is submitted.
Due to sheer volume of resumes received it is impossible to respond to each one personally. I do understand the frustration that comes from submitting a resume and not getting a response. Please know that if your background looks like a possibility for the position that I WILL BE IN TOUCH - electronically or by phone. Match making is my mission....
In that we are currently representing several clients who are restricting their search to local candidates, we must respond accordingly.
If you are not personally contacted or do not receive an email from me, please understand that we have a sufficient number of prospects from which to choose who' fit to a tee' the specifications given by our clients or who are in the right geographic location.
All of the positions we are representing require US Citizens or Green Card holders. We do not handle entry level opportunities.
Continue to watch the postings as requirements change weekly.
You are welcome to call me personally with questions about an opportunity - 1-910-328-4888. Please understand that I will not reveal our client's identity until we have your resume. You have my promise that I will not disclose your identity to any one without discussing it with you first!
Vicki Sturgill, CPC
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SAP Business Analyst
(Job Number: VS-IL47W)
NEW SAP global rollout, Ground floor opportunity!! Milestone incentives. Excellent benifits. Call for details.
This position is responsible for performing functional analysis, requirements, definition for SAP configuration and testing. Serves as subject matter expert associated with content, processes, and procedures associated with SAP (Must have SCM-DP Configuration and Demand to Build thread along with Forecasting).
Description and Responsibilities
. Performs analysis of business requirements and develops solutions for the business function(s). This involves partnering with business leaders to effectively translate business and functional needs into technical requirements. May involve reengineering processes.
Defines and configures SCM-DP module according to business requirements and tests configurations. Conducts prototypes, develops functional specifications, data mapping, function mapping, setting of configuration tables, and setting of transaction/control tables.
Implements and modify SCM-DP module and resolve implementation issues. May involve user documentation, data interface design, data migration and reconciliation.
. Educates others in the workflow, business processes, and reporting metrics enabled by SAP. Coordinates, implements, and communicates system change requirements.
Up to 40% Travel at times.......Zero at other times.
Required Skills:
Must have: SCM-DP configuration, Demand To Build Thread, Master Recipes, Bills of Material, Graphical Capacity experience, MRP knowledge.
Nice to have: Experience with data loads, QM experience, BI experience.
Requires technical and business knowledge in multiple disciplines/processes. Performs work that is complex and varied. Incumbent can discern key aspects of a problem and develop an integrated solution within a broad technical and business context of significant impact. May provide guidance/training on SAP projects and assist with the transfer of knowledge and technical skills.
Up to 40% Travel at times.......Zero at other times. Three to Five years SAP experience.
Bachelor of Science degree required
Industry: Retail
Pay Rate: $85,000.00 - $115,000.00 Plus Bonus
Start Date: ASAP
Emp. Type: Full Time..............Paid Relocation
Travel: Up to 40% travel
Location: Chicago, IL - Melrose Park Area
Job Number: VS-IL47W
Retail Business Analyst
( Job number VSJW-CA26W)
Work with retail operations business partners to define system requirements for the store systems platform. Work with the application developers/external partners to define solutions to meet the requirements. Manage small to medium size projects from requirements through implementation. Ensure that IT services are aligned with the corporate business direction.
Responsibilities
Take the lead in working with business partners to evaluate business processes and identify opportunities for applying technology.
Work closely with business partners to ensure appropriate participation in and coordination of development and/or system integration projects.?li?Work with IT management and development staff to ensure business requirements are clearly documented and that the solutions meet the requirements.
Manage expectations relative to delivery of IT projects.
Participate in project management activities, including estimating, developing, and monitoring project plans for medium sized projects, often spanning multiple application areas.
Manage budget related to area of responsibility.
Keep up with current trends in technology as they relate to the retail operation business areas.
Willingly share knowledge and experience within the IT team.
Prepare regular status reporting and updates to management.
Provide production support to areas of responsibility.
Required Skills:
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS
BS or BA with 5+ years of relevant retail and functional experience in a retail operation business environment.
Must possess a strong attention to detail; superior follow-up skills and be result oriented with effective oral / written communications ability; interacts well with all levels in IT and business.
Excellent negotiation and facilitation skills. Able to effectively present complex solutions to technical and non-technical staff at all levels of the organization. Effective at building consensus across the organization.
Knowledge of stores systems (POS, Labor Scheduling, Time & Attendance), Logistic systems (WMS, TMS), Merchandising systems, Financial systems and HR systems preferred.
Industry:
Retail
Pay Rate: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 DOE
Emp. Type: Full Time..........Paid Relocation
Travel: No Travel
Location: San Francisco, CA
Job Number: VSJW-CA28W
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LAN Specialist
(Job Number VS-IL12W)
Position Description:
The Local Area Network Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, administering and maintaining the headquarters’ servers and related infrastructure, firewalls and Local Area Networks. The LAN Specialist collaborates with other Information Technology and user personnel throughout the corporate and divisional locations to provide cost efficient, reliable main-stream infrastructure solutions that connect PC workstations, promote LAN-to-LAN connectivity, and support the PCs’ connectivity to other host processors. All activities must result in a high level of user satisfaction.
Job Description and Responsibilities
Administration: Manage user accounts, authorizations, and security privileges in accordance with corporate policies, procedures, and standards; facilitate inter-network connectivity consistent with the corporate enterprise computing objectives; ensure data recoverability through appropriate backup and recovery policies and procedures; monitor the overall health of the server hardware & software, firewall and LAN environments to ensure sufficient capacity, performance and availability; conduct purchase order receipt verification; complete required project reporting; document appropriate physical and non-physical server/LAN attributes; document backup and recovery procedures and compliance (server names, server configurations, organizational structures); formally communicate to IT management the health status of the network environments on a monthly basis, or more regularly, if required.
Development and Implementation: Collaborate with other IT and user personnel to ensure that the selection of network operating systems, file services, print services, and software products conform to corporate computing objectives, standards, and procedures, and to preserve the integrity of the corporate assets; participate in the evaluation of network hardware and software to determine the appropriate hardware and software for the network environment; establish standard workstation configurations; participate in project management activities as they relate to the implementation of the infrastructure. Configure and install server and related infrastructure hardware and software according to standards.
Problem Resolution: Diagnose reported server/network problems, both hardware and/or software, and effect appropriate resolutions with a high level of user satisfaction; work directly with vendor and/or manufacturer technical support personnel to diagnose problems and research resolutions; anticipate problems and resolve before they escalate into an outage; accurately document as required the nature of the problem with supporting details, and actions taken as part of the resolution.
Inquires: Maintain sufficient familiarity with the IT infrastructure/LAN hardware and software products in order to promptly and accurately answer questions on function and use.
Machinery/tools/office equipment which must be used in order to perform the essential functions of the job (please be specific):
Intel-based PCs/laptops
Compaq-based servers (blade and rack-mount)
Network appliance
Storage Area Network (SAN)
Backup hardware/software
Required Skills:
Job Requirements
Special physical requirements for performing the essential functions of the job (e.g. must lift 50 lb onto waist high shelves):
Must be available to travel to other domestic and international sites when required.
Must be able to work during non-business hours when required.
4 years of relevant LAN experience and proven administrator skills are required, along with a high degree of customer service orientation.
Bachelors Degree preferred. MCSE certification preferred.
Minimum Acceptable: High school degree with appropriate formal technical training and relevant experience.
Preferred Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Windows O/S (W2K/W2K3)
Proficient managing infrastructure in an Active Directory environment; working knowledge of network management tools
Proficient in configuration, installation & management of NAS & SAN environments with a minimum of 800 users.
Proficient in configuration, installation & management of virtualized environments
Proficient in communication protocols, IP routing
Proficient in network implementation and support
Proficient in configuration, installation & repair of network, server hardware, software & peripherals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Pay Rate: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00
Emp. Type: Full Time......Local Candidates only.....NO paid relocation
Travel: No Travel
Location: Melrose Park, IL
Job Number: VS-IL12W
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Business Systems Analyst / SAP SD / MM / LE / PP
(Job Number VSPM-KY97W)
MAJOR POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the continued improvement in the utilization the SAP system particularly in the areas of Customer Service, Sales and marketing. The individual will be professionally skilled with the SAP ERP system specifically in the areas of SD: Sales and Distribution (sales orders, available to promise, deliveries, billing, inventory, credit, pricing and rebates, sales and operations planning, and demand transfer to materials management/production planning) and MM: Material Management. Individual will be also responsible for the implementation of e-Commerce, integrating company’s software with SAP
Responsibilities include the development of necessary functionality to allow for business process operations, training and support, evaluation of the effective utilization of the software within the business and the development of strategic plans to improve the business utilization of the software and improvements to the business process.
The individual should be thoroughly familiar with SAP SD and LE (Logistics Execution) configuration, have experience in mapping business processes to SAP, have experience in training the user community in SAP, have experience in trouble shooting the SAP product and providing production support and have strong communications skills. ABAP programming would be a plus but not necessary. Should be able to write detailed program specifications or the ABAP programmer.
The position will require 50% travel, both domestic and international
Required Skills:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
BS Engineering or Computer Science
Formal training in SAP configuration particularly in SD/LE, MM and PP: Production Planning modules
Process Industry and/or Consumer Products industry experience a plus
Experience completing a minimum of two SAP project implementations preferred
Thorough knowledge of SAP ERP system SD and MM
Pay Rate: $100,000.00 - $105,000.00
Emp. Type: Full Time.......................Paid Relocation
Travel: Up to 50% travel
Location options: Louisville, KY, Charleston, TN, Plainfield, NJ and Rochester, NY
Job Number: VSPM-KY97W
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EDI Data Integration Manager - Memphis, TN
(Job Number VSML-TN1W)
EDI experience is a MUST. Translation tool experience (they use GENTRAN), Informatica Experience, SAP would be nice to have, This is a manager role but they need someone with the technical experience to show the team that they know what they are doing as well as having management experience.
Job Description
The Data Integration Manager directs, manages, and coordinates the development and enhancement of data integration solutions to support current and future group business operations and strategies.
Data integration includes data transferred between internal systems and between external trading partners. He/she provides management direction and leadership regarding business system solution planning, systems design, systems construction, and systems testing as a global group shared service function.
The Data Integration Manager is responsible for establishing effective and efficient data integration policies and processes following demonstrated best practices. He/she will build, lead and coach a professional staff with sufficient skills and experience for world class data integration systems development and support.
Works with the Applications Development Services Team on overall Service vision and strategy.
Responsible for all job functions of subordinate department personnel.
Sets department goals and objectives and drives organization toward achievement of those goals and objectives
Works with Enterprise Architecture team to develop scalable and flexible IT solutions. Ensures adherence to agreed on architecture standards and guidelines.
Required Skills:
Bachelor's degree required.
Master's degree in business management and/or information technology fields preferred.
Equivalent experience (6-8 years) in combination with other degrees will be considered.
Required Experience
Preferred Skills and knowledge include:
EDI Experience
SAP Business Connector
SAP XI Platform
Multiple SAP Development projects
Professional Certification in Application Development
Management Experience in Distributed IS organizations
Pay Rate: $95,000.00 - $106,000.00
Emp. Type: Full Time...........Paid Relocation
Travel: No Travel
Location: Memphis, TN
Job Number: VSML-TN1W
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Red Prairie WMS Business Analyst
(Job Number VSJW-UT89W)
NEW exciting opportunity in highly successful retailer!!!!!!!
Provide analysis and management skills to define business and system requirements for retail systems. Manage small to medium size projects from requirements through implementation. Ensure that IT services are aligned with the corporate business direction. Define business requirements, evaluate software, test and implement solutions. Some travel required.
Responsibilities:
· Work closely with business partners to ensure appropriate participation in and coordination of development and/or system integration projects.
· Work with IT management and development staff to ensure business requirements are clearly documented and that the solutions meet the requirements.
· Manage expectations relative to delivery of IT projects.
· Participate in project management activities, including estimating, developing, and monitoring project plans for medium sized projects, often spanning multiple application areas.
· Manage budget related to area of responsibility.
Generous salary and bonus
Prefer regionally local prospects or those with ties to the area.
Relocation assistance is available.
Required Skills:
· Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of retail and system experience.
· Experience and knowledge of Red Prairie WMS application.
· Must possess a strong attention to detail; superior follow-up skills and be result oriented with effective oral / written communications ability.
· Able to effectively present complex solutions to technical and non-technical staff at all levels of the organization. Effective at building consensus across the organization.
Generous salary and bonus
Prefer regionally local prospects or those with ties to the area.
Relocation assistance is available.
Industry:
Retail
Pay Rate: Generous salary and bonus
Start Date: ASAP
Emp. Type: Full Time.............Paid Relocation
Travel: No Travel
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Job Number: VSJW-UT89W
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Point of Sale Retail Systems Analyst
(Job Number VSJW-GA96W)
Exciting team position in successful global retail business. Promising career path for candidate skilled in business and system process analysis, definition, testing and documentation. Great benefits and working environment.
US Citizens or Green card holders only.
Prefer local or regionally local candidates with ties to the area.
Required Skills:
1 to 3 years experience in working with 3rd party retail software implementations, integrations and upgrades. Point of Sale and/or store systems experience is REQUIRED. Some travel required! 25% or less. Need to know PL/SQL and SQL Server. Java experience is desired, but not required.
US Citizens or Green card holders only.
Prefer local or regionally local candidates with ties to the area.
Industry:
Retail
Pay Rate: $45,000.00 - $48,000.00 + incentive bonus
Start Date: ASAP
Emp. Type: Full Time.......Paid Relocation
Travel: No Travel
Location: Savannah, GA
Job Number: VSJW-GA96W
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Retail Project Manager
(Job Number VSJW-CA25W)
Newly created position in highly successful retailer!
Manage Projects from vendor package selection to implementation, including planning and monitoring project plans, assess risks and develop effective prevention and remediation strategies. Facilitate business requirements gathering with internal analyst and business team. Work with vendor and business to ensure business requirements are clearly documented and that the solutions meet the requirements. Identify deviation from requirements and understands impact, propose solutions and resolve to appropriate levels for resolution. and guide the implementation of an entire business application. Facilitate appropriate levels of analysis for the big picture. Provide leadership and direction to an internal team of architects, engineers and analysts. Activities include project planning, budget and expense control, task management, issue management, meeting facilitation and coordination. Work closely with business partners to ensure appropriate participation in and coordination of development and/or system integration projects. Manage expectations relative to delivery of project.
Required Skills:
Bachelor's degree with Retail industry knowledge of supply chain management, inventory management, merchandise planning, retail operations, financial management and human resource management systems. General understanding of database design, data communications, application development. Must have excellent project management experience specifically with implementing packaged solutions. Effective presentation, oral and
written communication skills.
generous salary and bonus.
Prefer regionally local prospect or those with ties to the area.
Relocation assistance is available.
Industry:
Retail
Pay Rate: $75,000.00 - $120,000.00 generous salary and bonus.
Start Date: ASAP
Emp. Type: Full Time.......Paid Relocation
Travel: No Travel
Location: San Francisco, CA
Job Number: VSJW-CA25W
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JAVA Developer - eCommerce
(Job Number VSJW-CA24W)
Exciting opportunity to join highly successful international retailer! Full time position! Looking for the very best talent available. Work as part of a team to design and develop eCommerce, content tools and Call center applications. Work closely with technical team on joint development effort. Mentor team members through all stages of the development process. Keep up with current trends in technology in eCommerce and Web development. Provide production support.
Full details available to qualified prospects!
Required Skills:
BS degree with a minimum of 7 years of experience with Java developing front end applications. Must be skilled at working with ATG or similar eCommerce product. RETAIL industry background and knowledge is required. Must have an in-depth understanding of eCommerce and web technology. Additionally must know 3 tier web architecture and have experience with Object Orientated design.
Industry:
Retail
Pay Rate: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 Plus Bonus
Start Date: ASAP
Emp. Type: Full Time...........Paid Relocation
Travel: No Travel
Location: San Francisco, CA - San Francisco Bay area
Job Number: VSJW-CA24W
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SAP PP-PI Business Analyst
(Job Number VS-IL46W)
NEW SAP global rollout, Ground floor opportunity!! Milestone incentives. Excellent benifits. Call for details.
This position is responsible for performing functional analysis, requirements, definition and ERP module configuration and testing. Serves as subject matter expert associated with content, processes, and procedures associated with ERP (specifically SAP-PP-PI).
Description and Responsibilities
. Performs analysis of business requirements and develops solutions for the business function(s). This involves partnering with business leaders to effectively translate business and functional needs into technical requirements. May involve reengineering processes.
Defines and configures SAP/PP-PI module according to business requirements and tests configurations. Conducts prototypes, develops functional specifications, data mapping, function mapping, setting of configuration tables, and setting of transaction/control tables.
Implements and modify SAP/PP-PI module and resolve implementation issues. May involve user documentation, data interface design, data migration and reconciliation.
. Educates others in the workflow, business processes, and reporting metrics enabled by SAP. Coordinates, implements, and communicates system change requirements.
Up to 40% Travel at times......Zero at other times.
Required Skills:
Must have:SAP PP-PI configuration, Master Recipes, Bills of Material, Graphical Capacity experience, MRP knowledge.
Nice to have: Experience with data loads, QM experience, BI experience.
Requires technical and business knowledge in multiple disciplines/processes. Performs work that is complex and varied. Incumbent can discern key aspects of a problem and develop an integrated solution within a broad technical and business context of significant impact. May provide guidance/training on SAP projects and assist with the transfer of knowledge and technical skills.
Up to 40% Travel at times......Zero at other times.
Three to Five years SAP experience.
Bachelor of Science degree required.
Industry:
Retail
Pay Rate: $85,000.00 - $115,000.00 Plus Bonus
Start Date: ASAP
Emp. Type: Full Time........Paid Relocation
Travel: Up to 50% travel
Location: Chicago, IL - Melrose Park Area
Job Number: VS-IL46W