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The Customs Analyst is responsible for supporting TaylorMade Golf's trade compliance functions across North American operations, with involvement in global import and export activity as needed. Reporting to the Customs Compliance Manager, this role assists in ensuring compliance with U.S. CBP, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), and Mexican customs regulations. The Customs Analyst plays a key role in HTS classification, country of origin (COO) determination, FTZ administration, and the maintenance of internal compliance systems and databases. This position works closely with freight forwarders, customs brokers, internal stakeholders (Fulfillment, Operations, Finance, Legal), and external partners to support timely and accurate customs clearance. Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities: HTS Classification & Country of Origin Classify products to the 10-digit HTS level for U.S. and Canada; support UK and other regions as needed Determine country of origin for imported goods; maintain COO documentation and declarations Maintain and update internal HTS classification database; provide updated parts databases to customs brokers Collaborate with Product Development and Costing teams to classify new products accurately and support landed cost analysis Audit HTS classification and FTA eligibility data to ensure ongoing accuracy; support Post Summary Correction (PSC) submissions as needed Import & Export Compliance Communicate regularly with U.S. and Canadian customs brokers to ensure CBP and CBSA regulatory requirements are met and entries are filed accurately and on time Support oversight of daily cross-border processes between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, including documentation review and issue resolution Assist with management of in-bond shipments from foreign suppliers to the manufacturing facility Support export compliance for shipments from North American facilities to Rest of World (ROW) destinations, including Liberty, CBD, and GSN lanes Submit miscellaneous customs documentation including Antidumping/Countervailing filings, Letters of Authorization, and Wood Packaging certifications Monitor and support Mexico-U.S. cross-border valuation and perform reconciliation audits Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Support Support day-to-day FTZ operations including admissions, transfers, and withdrawals in compliance with CBP FTZ regulations Maintain accurate FTZ inventory records and assist with reconciliation and periodic reporting requirements Coordinate with the customs broker and internal operations teams to ensure proper classification and status designation for FTZ merchandise Assist in preparation and submission of FTZ activity reports to CBP as required Support FTZ audits and compliance reviews; help develop and maintain FTZ operating procedures and work instructions CTPAT & ISA Compliance Support maintenance of CTPAT security profiles for the U.S. importer and Mexican manufacturing facility, including vendor questionnaires and audits Assist with ISA annual risk assessments, notification letters, and audit documentation Duty Programs & Financial Compliance Support the duty drawback program; assist with data gathering, documentation, and broker coordination for drawback submissions Assist in administering the CAPEX assist program; coordinate with Finance and Sourcing to maintain asset logs and report assists to Customs Support the GSP eligibility determination process; maintain worksheets and vendor declarations; provide updated qualifying product lists to brokers Support ACE program oversight; audit data and assist with monthly reporting to Finance Systems, Reporting & Process Improvement Maintain brokerage-related key performance indicators (entered value/duty) in Domo Support maintenance of data in ERP and compliance systems (Oracle, Refco, or equivalent) Assist with development and documentation of customs compliance procedures, manuals, and work instructions Support internal automation initiatives related to commercial invoicing and country of origin management Train relevant personnel on shipping software platforms including UPS WorldShip, FedEx, and DHL as needed Performs other related duties and assignments as required. Knowledge and Skills Requirements: Strong working knowledge of U.S. HTS classification, country of origin rules, and CBP import regulations Familiarity with USMCA preferential tariff requirements and supporting documentation Knowledge of FTZ regulations and operating procedures preferred Understanding of CTPAT, ISA, duty drawback, and other trade compliance programs Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint); experience with trade compliance or ERP systems (Oracle a plus) Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate clearly with brokers, vendors, and internal stakeholders Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment Ability to work collaboratively across functions and with external partners Education, Work Experience, and Professional Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, International Trade, or related field required 3+ years of experience in customs compliance, trade compliance, or import/export logistics Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) Preferred Experience with HTS classification and country of origin analysis required FTZ operational experience preferred Experience with CTPAT compliance and ISA programs 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 $75,000 - $85,000. 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-CL1 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 The Marketing Coordinator will focus heavily on Entertainment products such as trading cards, trading card games, table-top games and collectibles. They will contribute to marketing initiatives and execute effective marketing campaigns. They will be responsible for creating and organizing marketing assets for campaigns across social media, email and websites based on target audiences. The Marketing Coordinator will also be responsible for reaching out to influencers, shops, and other industry contacts to promote Upper Deck according to marketing campaigns and overall business objectives. The ideal candidate must have a strong work ethic centered on excellent organizational skills and the ability to develop and maintain positive, collaborative relationships and communications with internal and external partners. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned. Works with Marketing team to develop ideas and strategies that promote Upper Deck products through various marketing channels. Helps facilitate asset ideation, creation and execution that meets internal and external guidelines. Ideate organic promotional ideas that provide community engagement and program awareness Collaborate with Social Media Manager to contribute material for UD blog, website and other editorial needs Coordinates contests and promotional sweepstakes programs, including obtaining legal approvals, acquiring and delivering sweepstakes prizes, coordinating related promotional events and interfacing with sweepstakes winners. Track and maintain inventory of all marketing materials Develop creative briefs and manage timelines for production of printed assets, including signage, mailings, catalogs, print ads, promos, etc Works closely with brand and design team to deliver campaign objectives for products. Assist with email blasts, press releases and product announcements. Ensures social media calendar is updated and on track for Entertainment campaigns. Assist with events, including signage, digital assets, contests and network outreach. Must be willing to travel to special events and trade shows. Maintains friendly relationship with industry contacts. Help research, source and manage interaction with influencers. Assist with compiling and reporting key marketing metrics and analytics. EDUCATION/YEARS EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field. 2-3 years of marketing experience. Experience with Entertainment Trading Cards and Collectibles. Experience in Trading Card Game Industry. 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 Excellent organization and project management skills Outstanding written and oral communication skills Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities and adhere to deadlines Team player with excellent interpersonal skills Solid research and analytical skills Creative, problem solver, detail oriented Experience with Microsoft Suite: Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel Experience creating and/or editing videos is a plus Photoshop or Illustrator experience is a plus Solid knowledge in all relevant social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc Experience with WordPress Blog publishing a plus Ability to interface with internal and external parties at all levels Ability to perform duties under minimal supervision and utilize independent judgement. Hands-on, energetic and motivated self-starter
Under the general supervision of the NAM Material Planning Manager, Planning Analyst (Master Scheduler) is responsible for creating and maintaining the Master Production Schedule for one or more product categories. This position is responsible for submitting monthly buys in support of NAM forecast needs while managing overall inventory. This position independently manages inventory levels, production builds, and purchase orders and pro-actively works to identify and resolve gaps. This position acts as a liaison between Purchasing, Sales Operations, and Production to ensure necessary supply chain priorities are in place to support NAM sales forecast. Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities: Creates and maintains Master Production Schedule for one or more product lines. Product categories in accordance with business unit sales forecasts, Sales & Operations Plan (S&OP), safety stock requirements, and Available-To-Promise (ATP) performance targets: Ensures all planning system parameters are respected and planned accurately. Maintains the Materials Requirements Plan (MRP) and provides Purchasing with procurement plan summary on weekly basis. Manages all buy requirements and demand triggers to ensure support of business. Manage inventory levels throughout the supply chain. Provides direction for purchases to international and domestic vendors. Maintains safety stock levels and complying with safety stock polices. Identifies and address all inventory excess and or inventory shortage issues promptly. Reconciles supply and demand by using supply chain system and reconciling data against the S&OP. Manages inbound supply and make decisions on air conversions to cover supply gaps where business cases exist. Pro-actively identifies and resolves conflicts regarding material and capacity availability and ATP integrity. Analyzes weekly reports on back-order status for all product categories and creates supply plan to cover backorder, in turn providing ATP promising. Manages product life cycle from product qualification to product closeout and provides prompt communications when deviations from plan occur. Creates and aligns open to buy and open to air plans and manages within an overall budget. Follows the flow of materials from Procurement through incoming receipt and inspection to ensure workflow that supports monthly needs. Supports monthly S&OP, Inventory Reviews, and OTB reviews. Drive continuous improvement through collaboration with operations, planning, and sales teams. Performs other responsibilities as required. Knowledge and Skills Requirements: Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Strong Excel and data management skills required. Knowledge of MRP software. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills. Ability to develop and maintain professional and constructive cross-functional relationships. Ability to work across teams and manage priorities to accomplish multiple tasks is required. Demonstrated ability to plan, evaluate, and effectively present ideas and concepts. Good analytical skills, with good understanding of math and statistics. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to attend to multiple concurrent tasks. Ability to take initiative and work independently, with minimal day-to-day supervision. Passion for sports required, with passion/interest/knowledge for golf strongly preferred. Education, Work Experience, and Professional Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or closely related field 3-5 years of experience in scheduling/planning; inventory management; production/material control including extensive use of computer databases and inventory management systems Experience with MRP systems (Oracle and Planning Central) Experience with repetitive Just-In-Time (JIT) systems desirable APICS certification desirable 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 $75,000 - $85,000. 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-CL1 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.
We are searching for a Product Photographer and Photo Retoucher with DigiTech / Digital Tech / DAM skills who will handle the retouching, editing, color correction, sizing, metadata, and archive for TaylorMade photography assets as well as help lead the way for TaylorMade product photography, in studio. This role at TaylorMade Golf is to collaborate with our teams to enhance and perfect images by our content team photographers. It is also to be a lead contributor in our product photography that is captured in the TaylorMade Content Studio. The role involves tasks such as color correction, image manipulation, and removing imperfections. The Photo Retoucher collaborates closely with the product marketing team, photographers and designers to ensure consistency and accuracy across all edited images. Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities: Retouch and enhance photos to meet the highest quality standards. Perform color correction, image manipulation, and compositing. Remove imperfections, blemishes, and unwanted elements from images. Collaborate with photographers, designers, and other team members to understand project requirements and deliver on time. Maintain consistency and accuracy across all edited images. Ensure images are optimized for various platforms, including web, print, and social media. Follow all department-defined file naming, tagging, coding structures, and practices for archiving images. Stay up-to-date with the latest retouching techniques, software, and industry trends to continually improve the quality of our work. Shoot product photography in the TaylorMade Content studio and/or environmental settings. Source props for photo shoots as needed. Ensure all photography meets quality standards and aligns with project goals and brand guidelines. Ability to handle sensitive information, confidentially, and exercise good professional judgment. Performs other related responsibilities as required. Knowledge and Skills Required: Proficiency in Adobe creative cloud (Photoshop, Lightroom) and other photo editing software. Strong understanding of color theory, composition, and lighting. Excellent attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics. Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Knowledge of additional software such as Lightroom, Capture One, or similar. Basic understanding of photography principles. Experience working with Sony Mirrorless Cameras or equivalent. Education, Professional Certification and Work Experience: 3+ years of retouching experience with major brands, creative agencies, and/or post houses. BA degree in Web Design, Graphic Design, Media, Marketing, or similar preferred Work Environment / Physical Requirements: Normal office conditions; consistent use of computer and other office equipment. Able to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruption. Able to work extended hours as necessary. Light physical effort is equal to frequent lifting or moving of lightweight materials. 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 $76,000 - $86,000. 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-CL1 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.