MEA Strategic Solutions

01/18/2022

We have been engaged to help a fantastic pureplay, growing and profitable online retailer in New Brunswick, NJ find a Project Manager with experience managing the implementation of a new ERP. If you have experience with any ERP (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Epicor, MS Dynamics), then we would like to speak with you.

I know this company and management team very well, and this is an incredible growth opportunity. To accommodate today's changing work environment, they have offices in Midtown Manhattan and New Brunswick, NJ and will be flexible regarding some remote options, although its not 100% remote. This is a full-time, permanent position with excellent compensation and benefits.

OVERVIEW:

The IT Sr. Project Manager helps to oversee the portfolio of diverse projects that span the client's ERP selection, partner selection, and implementation partner; which include any or all of the ERP projects. The strategy is to build a digital commerce platform that facilitates a unified experience for our customer that spans the entire shopping experience integrated to a single backend ERP solution for all brands.

This role is broad in scope and will require collaboration with cross-functional teams, external vendor partners, and remote IT teams located in a variety of different time zones and geographies. In addition to strong project management skills.

Responsibilities
Full project life cycle ownership/oversight of the portfolio: from pipeline, discovery and initiation through development, test and deployment phases
Prepare estimates and detailed project plan for all phases of the project; procure adequate resources (both internal and external) to achieve project objectives in planned timeframes
Participate and/or drive proof-of-concepts, vendor selections and request for proposals for evaluation and selection purposes
Manage the day-to-day project activities and resources. Provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks and issues
Oversee the scope change control process for the projects

Skills & Experience
3+ years of experience in a project management role
Experience driving cross-functional projects with senior leadership interaction.
Good understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies
Experience in managing product backlog, prioritizing user stories, and executing projects in an agile development environment.
Excellent organization and collaboration skills
Project Management Certification (PMP) preferred
If you would consider making a change, please submit your resume in confidence for immediate consideration.

12/28/2021

Vice President of Human Resources

MEAStrategicSolutions has been engaged to find a VP of Human Resources for a major Greater NYC fashion retailer. This is a confidential search, but we will be be happy to reveal more in a phone call. Below are the basic qualifications.

Position Summary
The Vice President of Human Resources (VP of HR) is responsible for supporting the business through the leadership of all human resources functions of the company. This individual works as a strategic business partner with executive leadership, senior management, the company management team, and the HR team to provide an innovative and integrated Human Resources/People strategy that drives recruitment of the best talent, creates a culture of learning and development, and ensures that all of the company’s HR goals and objectives are identified, developed, planned for, and met. The VP of HR leads all initiatives in the areas of talent acquisition, leadership development, succession planning, organizational development, training, employee benefit programs, and employee engagement and retention strategies. The VP of HR oversees all compliance and regulated processes including ERISA plans, FMLA, disability, worker’s compensation claims, and all leave administration. The VP and HR Manager manage all employee relations issues from minor day-to-day issues to major investigations, including EEOC charges, OSHA complaints, and any legal actions that result from an employee/employer action. The VP is accountable for staffing, developing, managing, and evaluating the performance of the HR team.

Position Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks
1. Partner with the company’s executives and senior leaders to drive innovative and strategic human resource solutions that support the goals of the business.
2. Manage and develop the HR function, ensure that the HR Department executes efficiently and effectively on company initiatives, and always maintain a customer service focus.
3. Ensure that all employee relations issues are handled appropriately and promptly. Conduct thorough investigations, resolve issues, and report on all outcomes, adhering to company policies and procedures, and applicable state and federal laws.
4. Direct all Talent Acquisition responsibilities, design and implement creative, progressive, and effective talent strategies, review and introduce new recruiting tools, sourcing tools, applicant tracking systems, and candidate assessments. Build excellent relationships with hiring managers across all levels of the organization.
5. Develop performance management strategies and design, develop, and implement effective performance evaluation programs for all positions within the company organization.
6. Develop and implement succession planning programs that identify high potential (HIPO), talent, address competency and talent gaps across the organization, and research, select and implement assessments that identify skills, abilities, competencies, and knowledge of individuals at all levels of the organization.
7. Analyze and assess training and development needs, build Individual Development Plans, and implement enterprise training and development programs, that address both individual and organizational needs identified through Succession Planning and other programs across the organization.
8. Design, develop and administer and manage employee recognition programs that recognize behaviors and contributions to the company, that go above and beyond the requirements of an individual’s specific job and/or role in the organization.
9. Develop company/employee benefit plans; oversee benefit administration and annual open enrollment.
10. Develop, communicate, and administer all policies and practices pertaining to employment, assuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
11. Develop and oversee the HR operating budget.

Position Qualifications
1. A minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience in retail.
2. A bachelor’s degree is preferred,
3. Must have in-depth knowledge of human resources core competencies; knowledge of applicable federal and state employment/labor laws; and demonstrated experience in investigating and resolving employee relations issues.
4. Must have demonstrated strengths in employee relations, compensation, recruitment/retention strategy, benefits administration, analytical skills, and customer service focus.
5. Must be strategically oriented and have the interpersonal and leadership skills to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
6. Must possess the demonstrated ability to establish and maintain credibility with management and employees as a trusted problem solver with strong consultative and coaching skills.

If you would consider making a change for the right opportunity, please submit your resume in confidence for immediate consideration.

12/21/2021

Are you an HSE professional that might be looking for a change? We have a great opportunity in central NJ that maybe of interest to you.

If you would consider making a change, please click on the link below for more information.

Thank you.

​ Environmental Health and Safety Engineer MEAStrategic Solutions has been engaged by a fantastic pureplay, growing online retailer and 3PL in New Brunswick, NJ to find an Environmental Health and S

12/15/2021

We are looking for a Sr. Director, IT Product Management - Merchandising Systems for an outstanding west coast supermarket chain. This is a hybrid role, so you can live anywhere on the west coast from Seattle to San Diego.

For more information, please click on the link below.

Thank you,

MEA Strategic Solutions, LLC

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11/17/2021

MEA is hiring again!

We have been engaged to find an Accounts Receivable Analyst for our client in Commack, NY (Long Island). The company and management team are awesome and everyone we've placed there loves it.

The job pays up to $25/hr (DOE), with full benefits, and you only need two years of experience! This is a great opportunity for someone who is early in their accounting career.

Please take a look at the responsibilities below.

https://meastrategicsolutions.catsone.com/careers/9963-General/jobs/14817643-Accounts-Receivable-AR--Analyst/

10/15/2021

MEAStrategic Solutions has been engaged to help a fantastic pureplay, growing online retailer and 3PL in the Greater New York City find an Environmental Health and Safety professional. This is an incredible growth opportunity with an awesome company.

To accommodate today's changing work environment, they have offices in Manhattan and central New Jersey, and will be flexible regarding a hybrid remote schedule. It is a full-time, permanent position with excellent compensation and benefits.

The Environmental Health and Safety Engineer contributes to the success of our client by ensuring regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, and DOT), accident prevention and after injury management. This person will work to support the implementation of the company’s EHS Management System companywide.

The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in employee safety and environmental regulations as well as have OSHA, EPA, and DOT compliance experience and be highly skilled at implementing processes that will lead to sustained EHS performance improvements.

The candidate is expected to provide collaborative, proactive, and creative problem-solving abilities to develop best-in-class EHS programs for the improvement of the overall strategy and EHS management system.

Key Responsibilities
• Implement, execute, ensure compliance with the divisional EHS policies and procedures, and all federal, state, and local OSHA/EPA/DOT regulations (i.e. Lockout, Haz Com, Machine Safety, SARA, RCRA, etc.)
• Manage local EHS budget
• Lead the development and implementation of the EHS Annual Operating Plans and EHS Action Plans for the location
• Achieve annual targets rates for Lost Time, Recordable, Severity, and Environmental
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state occupational safety and environmental regulations
• Develop, implement, execute, and manage strategies to prevent workplace injuries, environmental incidents
• Identify unsafe equipment operation and conditions while demonstrating knowledge of appropriate corrective action for unsafe conditions or equipment use
• Exercise a leadership, coordination, and communication role with the location leadership to drive continuous EHS improvement across the location
• Complete root cause analyses and develop corrective action plans to address root basic causes and management system weak-spots through the use of industry-recognized cause analysis techniques
Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with 5 years’ work experience in EHS (work experience will be considered as a substitute for education)
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills including public speaking skills and presence in meetings and training environments
Preferred Job Qualifications
• Safety management experience in a related industry (ie: consumer packaged goods, distribution/transportation, 3PLs, retail, restaurant, manufacturing, or grocery industry)
• Safety degree and/or related certification is a plus
• ASP, CSP, CIH, and/or CHMM desirable, but not required
If you would consider making a change, please submit your resume in confidence for immediate consideration.

07/02/2021

Accounts Receivable Analyst

We have been engaged to help a growing, exciting cosmetic firm find an Accounts Receivable Analyst. This is a growing, successful business that will provide stability and a wonderful career path.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and deposit daily cash deposits.
AR collections and post payments.
Enter finalized cash receipts and update accounts receivable ledger.

Obtain and email invoice copies for customers, as requested.

Process credit card deposits.
Research and process charge backs, returns, and other discrepancies on payments.

Analyze AR Aging to keep the customer balances current.

Answer accounts receivable phone inquiries, emails in regard to credit cards, shortages, statements.

Call and or email correspondence to customers as necessary in order to update accounts, past due collections etc.
Place outstanding customers to collections according to company policy.


Skills and Qualifications:

2 years of experience in accounts receivable

Beginner to Intermediate Excel skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are key

Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
Excellent data entry skills

Attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality

Effective organizational and time management skills

If you would consider making a change, please submit your resume in confidence for immediate consideration.

05/18/2021

05/13/2021

We're hiring a Civil Design Engineer in Marietta, GA. This is a great opportunity for a junior engineer to learn or further your experience in residential construction.

If you interested, you can see more details and apply by clicking the link below.

Civil Design Engineer MEA Strategic Solutions has been engaged to find a Civil Design Engineer with residential construction experience in Marietta, GA.  Our client is an engineering firm that h

05/11/2021

Business Analyst with Retail experience.

We have been engaged to help our client find a Business Analyst with retail or supermarket experience located in their Carson, CA offices. The company is a well known supermarket chain that is part of much larger parent company located primarily on the west coast.

Summary
The Retail Business Analyst will part of the Information Technology team within the Merchandising Analytics & Consumer Insights organization. The successful candidate will possess a strong mix of technical skills and business acumen that allows them to disseminate the needs of the business into technical requirements, and vice-versa, for the delivery of actionable insights.

The individual will have exceptional organizational skills, the ability to analyze online statistics, and oversee projects with multiple deliverables and deadlines. You will be able to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines successfully, while not sacrificing the quality of the tasks performed. This is a very hands-on position with shifting priorities, you must be a team player who is willing to roll up your sleeves to get the job done.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Support business's strategic pricing & item assortment teams.
Partner with Merchandising teams to optimize and continuously improve price generation systems.
Support Store initiatives
Support retail systems like Aisle iQ, BUYiQ, and handheld/mobile applications that operate ordering, inventory, price check, signage, and other retail solutions.
Support business analytic solutions including Power BI, Pivotal Tools, etc.
Write SQL simple queries to extract relevant data for analysis.
Produce workflow documents to drive solutions that consider people, process and technology components.
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor’s degree
3+ years of retail experience grocery retail a plus
3+ years of experience in business or merchandising analytics, business intelligence, or comparable
Excellent written and oral communication skills
If you would consider making a change for a great opportunity, please submit your resume for immediate consideration.