We are currently recruiting for a Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis as a result of tremendous growth in our business.  In this highly visible position you will report to the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis.  The person selected for this position will be responsible for:

- Managing the financial planning/budget process and leading all short-term and long-range financial planning activities.

- Working directly with business units to provide financial analysis, forecasting and ad-hoc data analysis.

- Understanding the key drivers of the business and be the subject matter expert in the area of costing, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting. 

- Providing monthly analysis related to the financial statements.

- Implementing “Best Practices” as it relates to financial planning and analyses including processes, systems, tools and techniques.

- Define, develop, implement and/or improve methods for measurement, evaluation and reporting on key drivers of the business.

- Managing the standard costing process assuring continued data integrity.

This position is ideally suited for an individual who is analytical, detail oriented, and has a strong accounting/finance background. 

Other requirements include: 

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

- MBA or CPA preferred but not required

- 6-8 years of experience, in roles of increasing responsibility within the finance function of an organization(s), with strong skills in financial planning/analysis, modeling, systems, accounting, reporting and control.

- Knowledge of manufacturing standard costing is a definite plus.

- Working knowledge of ERP/MRP software packages and advanced Excel skills

- The ability to direct the work of others in gathering, analyzing and reporting of different types of various types of financial information.

- Strong intellectual/analytical/quantitative capabilities and business acumen that drive decisions at both strategic and tactical levels.

- Ability to manage and work effectively on multiple projects simultaneously with minimal oversight.

- Strong organizational prioritization and time management skills.

To apply for this position submit your resume via email to jobs@wellpet.com. Please include "Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis" in your subject line.

We have an immediate opening for a Regulatory Affairs Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Director of Quality Assurance, the Regulatory Affairs Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of regulatory compliance, partnering with functional departments internally, managing relationships with external regulators, our legal advisors, consultants and network of customers to deliver on our priorities and address issues as they arise. Detailed responsibilities include:

- Oversee domestic and international regulatory submissions to obtain import permits.

- Implement product specific global regulatory strategies and plans.

- Maintain technical documents in compliance with the FDA, AAFCO and State requirements; ownership of technical package within company’s document management module.

- Supervise staff member in their preparation of license and tonnage submission deliverables to various state and federal regulatory agencies.

- Track incoming questions, document requests, and out of compliance violations from domestic/international regulatory agencies and provide appropriate responses.

- Work with regulatory contacts to support new product introductions and product changes.

- Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with domestic and international regulatory agencies.

- Champion all changes in regulations that impact the business and present findings and recommendations to the leadership team.

This position is ideally suited for an individual who has 5+ years experience in a food industry regulatory role (pet food experience highly desirable) with working knowledge of an effective product commercialization process. Other requirements include: 

- BS in a scientific discipline with a minimum of 5 years experience in a food regulatory role.

- Proficient with Microsoft Office; ERP experience a plus.

- Ability to work independently without requiring close supervision, meeting deadlines and demonstrating strong problem solving skills.

- Excellent organizational and communication skills required (both verbal and written).

To apply for this position submit your resume via email to jobs@wellpet.com. Please include Regulatory Affairs Manager in your subject line. 

Supervise and coordinate both the technical and nontechnical activities that contribute to a safe and well organized laboratory. The ideal candidate would be able to build on the technical and scientific knowledge gained through education, as well as, direct experience gained in the field. The Supervisor would be responsible for organizing ingredient or product testing, development of laboratory procedures, employee training, laboratory inventory, and personnel scheduling.  Specific responsibilities would include:

- Creates a healthy, safe, and productive workplace by effectively and appropriately hiring, training, supporting, and conducting performance reviews of laboratory personnel.

- Manages (plans, organizes, and directs) the daily work activities of a laboratory setting by working independently and as a member of a team, meeting job expectations, and adhering to organizational policies and goals.   The Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for establishing priorities, driving continuous improvement in the laboratory, procedures and methods for sample handling, processing, test analysis and reporting of test results. 

- Consults with the Quality & Food Safety Manager to coordinate new equipment purchase priorities based on budget allowances, condition of existing equipment, and scheduled laboratory activities.

- Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, determines solution and corrects the problems (i.e. Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and coordinates repair of equipment when necessary). 

- Evaluates new equipment and/or methods and demonstrates care and use of equipment when training staff. 

- Organizes workflow and sets productivity goals while monitoring lab turn-around time on samples submitted for testing.

- Communicates thoughts orally and in writing in a clear, well-organized manner that effectively persuades, informs, and clarifies ideas, information, and lab techniques/procedures to staff.

- Practices ethical standards of integrity, honesty, and fairness.

- Monitors and maintains laboratory-related documentation, equipment, retains, and supplies necessary for conducting efficient, safe, cost-effective, and hygienic laboratory operation.

- Maintains compliance with policies, procedures, and record-keeping necessary to meet standards of accrediting and regulatory agencies.

- The Laboratory Supervisor is the back up for the Quality & Food Safety Manager and assumes these duties during any absences. 

Qualifications

- Requires Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or Food Science, and 2 years of progressively responsible supervisory experience.

- Familiarity with ISO 17025 Accreditation preferred

We are currently seeking a Database Programmer Analyst to support and help enhance our front and back-office enterprise business applications services. In this position, you will report to the Manager of Enterprise Application Services and work in the following areas:

1) System administration (ERP, CRM)

2) Database Development (Oracle & SQL Server)

3) Reporting & business analytics development (Crystal Reports, SSRS, Business Objects – Webi )

The position requires at 3-4 years of experience.  The ideal candidate should have a strong background working with databases in either Oracle or SQL Server environments and must be adept at developing stored procedures (PL-SQL and/or T-SQL), triggers, and queries.  In addition, this candidate must be willing to assist with all enterprise level application administration and support.   Candidates will also participate in reporting and business analytic development projects while working with cross functional teams.  Finally, our ideal candidate must have the ability to interact effectively with business end users, grasp both technical and business needs and have strong problem solving skills.

Principal Responsibilities

• Assist with system administration of all enterprise front and back-office applications
• Database Development creating stored procedures (PL-SQL and/or T-SQL), triggers, and queries
• Design, code, test and trouble shoot business reporting for end-users in Business Objects, Crystal Reports, Microsoft Reporting services and or other BI tools.
• Assist with QA and Unit testing of solutions
• Prepare documentation & flow charts of systems, business processes and databases
• Provide off-hours  application and reporting support as needed
• Help Design and develop ETL processes to integrate data among business systems and data warehouse in both Oracle and MS SQL Server environments.

 Qualifications/Requirements

• BA or BS in Information Systems, Information Technology, or Computer Science
• At least  3-4 years Relevant Experience
• Must have solid understanding of relational databases
• Must be adept working in Oracle and/or SQL Server environments using PL-SQL and/or T-SQL
• Programming in VB 6.0, Html, XML, CSS a plus
• Experience  in manufacturing and distribution environment a Plus

Skills:

• Must have passion for business applications support, report writing and database development
• Must possess ability to communicate and interact effectively at both technical and business level
• Must be willing to learn new technology and provide support to our IT organization as needed
• Self-starter with strong work ethic
• Strong team player with ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment
• Excellent verbal , written and presentation skills
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking and project management skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong desire to improve and grow continuously with an Organization

We offer a competitive compensation package as well as medical, dental, life, short and long term disability, 401(k) plan with a company match, and generous paid time off plans.  Please visit us on the web at www.wellpet.com to find out more.  Interested parties may apply on-line by clicking on the following link:  http://wellpet.simplicant.com/job/detail/7533-database-programmer-analyst  

Local candidates only; no phone calls or third parties please. 

We have an immediate opening in our Tewksbury, MA location for an Associate Brand Manager to join our marketing team.  Reporting to the Senior Brand Manager, you will be responsible for contributing to the development and execution of the marketing plans for the Wellness and Old Mother Hubbard brands.  You will support initiatives in collaboration with multifunctional teams, driving top line and bottom line business results by translating marketing strategies and consumer insights into actionable marketing programs.    

 Other responsibilities include:

• Participate in the development of annual marketing plans including the development of marketing strategies and key tactics including consumer and trade promotions, merchandising and pricing initiatives.
• Partner with sales management and international team to identify & execute programs to drive new product success & total brand growth.
• Develop and launch marketing support materials such as price sheets, product brochures, and point of purchase materials and displays to field sales; work closely with agencies & Marketing Communications team on the implementation of product promotional support.
• Support New Product activities from development through launch.  Activities include concept & product development, packaging & launch materials and post launch analysis.
• Analysis of brand & competitive activity.  Monitor brand performance vs. objectives, proactively identify issues and opportunities.
• Prioritize time in the field with distributors, retailers and our sales team to stay on top of latest trends and issues facing our industry and customers at least 2 times a year.
• Maintain a close working relationship with outside agencies such as:  advertising/marketing, public relations, media, package design, and printers.
• Create & manage marketing budgets and other general marketing duties as needed

 This position is ideally suited for an individual who has a general understanding of the business objectives related to marketing / brand management.  

 Other requirements include: 

• 2 + years experience in a Consumer Packaged Goods environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or related area.  MBA preferred.
• Excellent project management abilities, capable of prioritizing and handling multiple projects simultaneously with excellence, under tight time constraints and within budget parameters.
• Well developed verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate and influence cross-functionally.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills plus strong creative instincts.
• Computer proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

 Personal Characteristics: 

• Drive for results: desire to see positive business growth & win in the marketplace
• Excellence in execution: Autonomously completes small & large tasks down to smallest details
• Demonstrates positive attitude, sees challenges as opportunities and translates them into actionable tasks
• Passion for pets

 We offer a competitive compensation package as well as medical, dental, life, short and long term disability, 401(k) plan with a company match, and generous paid time off plans.  Visit us on the web at www.wellpet.com.  To apply for this position submit your resume by email to jobs@wellpet.com Please include “Associate Brand Manager” in the subject line of your email.  Local candidates only; no phone calls or third parties please. 

We have an immediate opening in the Greater Dallas Area for an Account Manager to join our Sales team.   As an Account Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing an account base of pet specialty retailers in your assigned geographic area of Northern Texas, Oklahoma & Arkansas with 50% overnight travel
• The ideal candidate resides in the Dallas, TX area
• Delivering results against set sales and placement quotas
• Reporting on sales activities
• Implementing promotional sales including national promotions and new products
• Conducting product seminars, attend trade shows, dog/cat shows and other events with occasional weekend work

This position is ideally suited for an individual who has excellent verbal & written communication skills, a strong customer focus and is detail oriented & organized.  Other requirements include: 

• A successful sales track record of 2-5 years experience in outside sales, (preferably in the pet industry) with the ability to establish & build strong relationships and grow territories
• BS degree or equivalent experience
• Being self directed, flexible and work independently
• Computer proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and CMS tools

We offer a competitive compensation package as well as medical, dental, life, short and long term disability, 401(k) plan with a company match, and generous paid time off plans.  Visit us on the web at www.wellpet.com.  To apply for this position submit your resume by email to jobs@wellpet.com Please include “Account Manager Dallas” in the subject line of your email.  Local candidates only; no phone calls or third parties please.