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San Diego Hat Company is an international wholesaler that designs and distributes a wide variety of accessories to specialty retail chains and department stores. With more than 30 years of experience, we are an established and growing company with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is that of a small company doing big things—there are few layers, decisions move quickly, and collaboration is at the heart of how we work. We offer a creative, fast-paced environment where team members have the opportunity to make an impact and bring ideas to life. *About the Role* San Diego Hat Company is seeking a Product Developer to join our creative team. This role will support the development and execution of headwear across women's, men's, and kids' categories, working closely with Designers and cross-functional partners to bring products from concept through production. The Product Developer will partner closely with the Design team and report to the Senior Design Director. This position serves as an important link between Design, factories, and internal teams, ensuring products are developed to meet design intent, quality standards, target costs, margin goals, and established timelines. The ideal candidate is creative, commercially minded, hands-on, and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects while proactively solving challenges throughout the development process. *Job Responsibilities* * Follow the product development calendar and key milestones to ensure products and projects remain on schedule. * Partner closely with Designers and Technical Designers to evaluate product concepts and provide recommendations on construction, materials, and other product details based on design intent, target costs, and factory capabilities. * Identify and nominate appropriate factories for tech pack submissions and coordinate requests for samples, lab dips, and other development submissions. * Communicate directly with factories to source new fabrics, materials, trims, and product options based on current trends and specific design requirements. * Manage product development with factories from initial sample through approval, proactively identifying and resolving development challenges. * Request, review, and negotiate factory costs throughout the development process to support target costs and margin goals. * Maintain accurate and up-to-date margin sheets and costing information. * Coordinate sample orders for showrooms, trade shows, sales teams, and customer-specific programs. * Partner with Design and cross-functional teams to review samples and communicate revisions, approvals, and required corrections to factories. * Monitor product quality and identify issues, communicating necessary corrective actions to the appropriate factory or internal team. * Maintain clear and timely communication with internal teams and factory partners throughout the development process. * Manage multiple product development projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail and meeting deadlines. *Qualifications* * 3+ years of experience in product development, apparel, accessories, headwear, or a related consumer products industry. * Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Product Development, Merchandising, or a related field preferred. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. * Familiarity with PLM systems and sample tracking processes. * Experience communicating and working directly with factories and suppliers. * Strong understanding of product costing, margins, and commercial product development. * Understanding of product construction, materials, and manufacturing processes. * Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. * Excellent communication and follow-through skills. * Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently. * High level of attention to detail. * Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed. *What We're Looking For* We are looking for a creative and commercially minded Product Developer who can effectively bridge the gap between Design, Sales, and Manufacturing. The ideal candidate is someone who understands how to take a creative concept and help turn it into a successful, production-ready product. You will work closely with Designers to understand the creative vision, collaborate with factories to determine how best to execute the product, manage samples and costing, and proactively solve challenges along the way. This role is ideal for someone who is creative, hands-on, collaborative, proactive, highly organized, and detail-oriented. You should be comfortable working independently, managing multiple priorities, communicating directly with factories, and working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Work Location: In person
TaylorMade Golf is a global leader in golf equipment, driven by relentless innovation across clubs, balls, and accessories. Our North America Operations team balances service, demand, and supply across a fast-moving, seasonal portfolio. The Senior Manager, Supply Chain Analytics & S&OP is the analytical backbone of TaylorMade's North America Operations team. This role sits at the intersection of Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations — translating complex data into clear, actionable insights that drive cross-functional alignment and continuous improvement across the S&OP cycle. This individual provides leadership visibility into key performance trends through reporting, data validation, and analysis across planning, service, inventory, logistics, and operations. They also lead and develop a team responsible for delivering accurate analytics and strengthening business intelligence capability across the North America Operations organization. Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities: S&OP Analytics & Process: Supports the North America S&OP process by preparing analytics and review materials that align Demand Management, Supply Planning, Sales, Finance, and Operations around demand, supply, service, and inventory considerations. Directs the team's preparation of pre-read materials, variance narratives, and executive-level presentations for monthly S&OP cycles, lessons-learned reviews, and consensus forecast sessions. Develops scenario and trade-off analysis for executive reviews to support decisions on capacity allocation, product priorities, service levels, and inventory balance. Partners with Sales, Demand Management, and Supply Planning to identify root causes of forecast bias, service performance gaps, and planning misalignment. Contributes to S&OP process maturity initiatives — documentation, playbook development, governance frameworks, and continuous improvement. Supports ACE (Automation Creates Efficiency) 2030 initiative by identifying data and reporting opportunities to reduce manual, redundant analytical work across the S&OP cycle. Represents the intelligence function in cross-functional planning forums, ensuring output is clear, relevant, and actionable for business stakeholders. Reporting, Tools & Performance Visibility: Oversees the team's build and maintenance of operational dashboards and reporting tools, including Domo, Excel/Power Query, and ERP data extracts from systems such as Oracle. Partners with Supply Planning to help leadership understand planning, service, and operational performance. Leverages ERP, BI, and reporting tools to automate recurring analysis and support S&OP reviews. Tracks OTTP and OTTR performance, identifying product categories driving service-level gaps against target thresholds. Ensures warehouse and network performance analysis — on-time delivery, PO tracking, receiving timeliness — is timely, accurate, and actionable. Analyzes freight and logistics performance, including mode selection and cost variance, to identify cost-to-serve savings and premium-freight risk. Maintains data quality and validation across planning systems, flagging discrepancies affecting reporting accuracy. People Leadership: Manages and develops a team, setting priorities, reviewing output quality, and building long-term analytical and business intelligence capability. Establishes clear ownership for recurring deliverables while flexing resources to support peak planning cycles and ad hoc requests. Mentors team members on advanced analytical tools and planning concepts, translating insights into practical management recommendations. Performs other related duties and assignments as required. Knowledge and Skills Requirements: Advanced Excel skills (complex formulas, Power Query or equivalent) required. Experience with major ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, or similar) and BI/reporting tools (Domo, Tableau, Power BI, or similar) strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into clear narratives for senior stakeholders, and to coach others to do the same. Experience supporting formal S&OP or Integrated Business Planning (IBP) cycles preferred. Strong cross-functional collaboration skills; comfortable operating as a connector across Sales, Finance, and Operations rather than working in a silo. Prior people management experience, or clear readiness to lead and develop a small team. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to attend to multiple concurrent priorities. Interest in sports strongly preferred; passion/interest/knowledge for golf a plus. Education, Work Experience, and Professional Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field. 7+ years of experience in supply chain analytics, demand/supply planning, or financial planning & analysis, ideally within consumer products, apparel, footwear, or hardgoods. 2-3+ years of people leadership experience. APICS/CPIM, CSCP, or similar certification a plus. Golf industry knowledge/experience preferred. Work Environment / Physical Requirements: Normal office conditions with extensive computer and phone usage. Ability to work extended hours as necessary. Able to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruption. Light physical effort equal to frequent lifting or moving of lightweight materials. Frequent travel may be required. TaylorMade is a performance driven organization and our total rewards approach to compensation is designed to support this. We consider many factors in determining base compensation, including position scope, job related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and work location. The expected annual base pay range for this position is $135,000 - $155,000. Additional benefits, such as health & wellness, performance bonuses, product discounts, holidays, paid time off, etc. may also be offered in accordance with our plans. #LI-onsite #LI-AP1 TaylorMade Golf Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
SUMMARY Overview of the position This position is mainly responsible for general accounting functions for a subsidiary company and works closely with Accounting Team on month-end close, account reconciliations, and cash management. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned. Performs general accounting functions for Upper Deck’s subsidiary company Collect Forever Maintains accounting for owner’s other entities, all done through QuickBooks. Prepares journal entries and assists with month end close process. Maintains accurate records, general ledger accounts and performs monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Cash management. Assists with audits and prepares audit work papers. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION/YEARS EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance (preferred) or equivalent experience. REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of general accounting principles. Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control procedures. Account balancing and reconciling skills. Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and/or projections. Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem solving, troubleshooting and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple, high priority projects with keen attention to detail. Excellent oral and written communication skills with an ability to interface with all levels of the organization. Ability to perform duties under minimal supervision while exercising independent judgment. A high degree of confidentiality required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced knowledge of Excel (Vlookups, Pivot Tables, formulas), experience with JD Edwards OneWorld a plus.
SUMMARY Overview of the position The Project Coordinator position is an entry level opportunity responsible for supporting the Creative Department & Prepress production projects. Responsibilities require partnering with the Director of Prepress & Project Management and Creative Team Leads to ensure compliance with projected timelines and scheduled expectations. The position supports The Upper Deck Company’s business units on all levels of Trading Card projects. Accountabilities include project preparation readiness, and tracking. Fundamental understanding of print production, resource management and comprehensive communication skills are vital to position tasks. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned. Identifying areas for improvement and maintaining processes within the system to ensure efficiency. Responsible for creating weekly reports to evaluate the work and capabilities throughout the company. Creating charts to assess the ebb and flow within the cycle of the workload. Being able to give visibility to level load the workload. Reporting on the cycle durations and keeping an eye on any issues that may impact the release of the product from the master calendar date. Manages communication with Project Managers to ensure the needs and expectations of products are met. Strong organizational, reporting and data skills with the ability to manage multiple high priority projects with keen attention to detail. Responsible for getting all concerns/questions that may arise with knowledgeable answers in a timely manner and being proactive in resolving these issues. Adheres to process procedures and pre-established guidelines, ability to perform duties under minimal supervision while exercising discretion and independent judgment. Attend meetings that may be necessary to resolve challenges that arise during the production cycle. Provides feedback during Production Meetings and assists with maintaining tracking procedures and data entry. INTERACTION This position will interact closely with the Director of Prepress and Project Management, Product Development and Brand, Sports, and/or Entertainment Coordinator, Creative Team Members, and departmental personnel. EDUCATION/YEARS EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or equivalent. College Degree preferred. 1+ years of experience in project coordination, Prepress, Publishing, or relevant duties. REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Familiarity of commonly used project management concepts, practices, and procedures. Accomplished oral and written communication skills. Experience in interacting with Managers and department leads. Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills. Effective organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple high priority projects with keen attention to detail. Professional demeanor; team player orientation. Ability to interface with internal parties at all levels. Ability to perform duties under minimal supervision while exercising reasonable discretion and independent judgment. Hands-on, energetic and motivated initiative-taker with the ability to work additional hours as required. Proficiency in the following software or systems: MS Office, Asana, and Adobe Acrobat.