Job Description:
Cricket Communications, a subsidiary of Leap Wireless headquartered in San Diego, CA, is an affordable wireless service providing flat-rate unlimited products over high-quality, all-digital wireless networks that feature the latest technology. Cricket serves customers across the United States and is a pioneer of unlimited wireless services with no long-term commitments or credit checks required. Cricket offers customers access to a variety of the latest phones and mobile applications such as unlimited text, instant and picture messaging, Mobile Web, popular games and ring-tones. We are a fast growing, entrepreneurial, fast-paced, fun place to work. We offer competitive pay; performance-based bonuses; free mobile phone and service; paid time off; and advancement opportunities. Cricket values diversity and inclusion - when everyone is included, the possibilities are UNLIMITED! To learn more about other career opportunities, Cricket Culture and benefits please visit: http://www.mycricket.com/aboutcricket/careers/.
Position Overview
Responsible for understanding the detailed reporting required and analysis for various programs defined by the Supply Chain team and provide analysis against existing business systems, platforms, and processes to determine the optimal implementation path. Create business requirements for Supply Chain reporting and contribute to on-time, on-quality, and on-budget project launches. Analyze and understanding the data being reported. Go to resource for system, platform and process knowledge for the organization at large.
Develop Supply Chain Reporting
Develop and maintain daily and weekly reporting of on-hand and shipment data on all phones and accessories. Develop enhanced reports that detail inventory on-hand stock for both phones and accessories by sales and fulfillment channel outlining overall inventory statuses including on-hand, in-transit, and expected DOH by inventory location. Enhance the current reporting to better identify "critical" items proactively vs. reactively and build automated reporting dashboards. Develop and produce monthly summary reports that can be used in the Supply Chain process. Implement standardized reporting and production planning for handsets and accessories both manually developed and extracted from JDA tool.
Create, Automate and Maintain Reporting
Create and execute the automation (where possible) of current manual reports and develop automated reporting from JDA demand planning and fulfillment tool. Produce automated (where possible) daily updates to purchases, deliveries and open orders. Develop automated (where possible) exception based reporting for inventory supplies. Create automated (where possible) report to track and recommended packaging goods needed to kit devices.
Develop and Maintain Reporting Tools
Create automation of data entry to manual reporting templates for all products Develop standardized and automated reports from JDA to track KPI achievement. Create standardized tools for gathering channel level inputs Ensure data accuracy and timely delivery of reporting templates Correct any data integrity issues with data required for forecasting.
Manage Core Supply Chain Projects
Develop standardized dashboard type reporting for at risk items Lead the technical business requirements for the development and implementation of the new JDA and Oracle modules. Complete special projects as assigned during the year.
Required Qualifications BS/BA Finance or related field or Equivalent Work Experience Experience in reporting, data management, and data mining 5-7+ years experience in reporting and analytics, etc. Strong analytical skills Data Mining and Data Scrubbing Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite to include:
Access - Data base design, input, output models
SQL - Reporting
Business Objects
Excel - Advanced Modeling
Visio - Process flow and Integrated Graphical Outputs
Ability to implement and deliver on aggressive timelines Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Preferred Qualifications Wireless/prepaid wireless, other telecom, and database design
Our full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision Domestic Partner Coverage Company Paid Life Insurance Company Paid Dependent Life Company Paid Disability 3 Weeks Vacation Sick time Holiday Pay Jury Duty Pay Travel Accident Insurance 401(k) with Company Match Employee Assistance Program Tuition Assistance Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption Assistance Fitness Reimbursement Group Auto & Home Insurance Discount Discounted Phones & Service for Immediate Family We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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Job Description:
Cricket Communications, a subsidiary of Leap Wireless headquartered in San Diego, CA, is an affordable wireless service providing flat-rate unlimited products over high-quality, all-digital wireless networks that feature the latest technology. Cricket serves customers across the United States and is a pioneer of unlimited wireless services with no long-term commitments or credit checks required. Cricket offers customers access to a variety of the latest phones and mobile applications such as unlimited text, instant and picture messaging, Mobile Web, popular games and ring-tones.
We are a fast growing, entrepreneurial, fast-paced, fun place to work. We offer competitive pay; performance-based bonuses; free mobile phone and service; paid time off; and advancement opportunities.
Cricket values diversity and inclusion - when everyone is included, the possibilities are UNLIMITED! To learn more about other career opportunities, Cricket Culture and benefits please visit: http://www.mycricket.com/aboutcricket/careers/.
Position Overview
The Architect III - Data Modeling & Design will be a key member of the Enterprise Data Management team responsible for enterprise database modeling and design deliverables for implementations, upgrades, assessments, and integration projects across the company. Provide experience with Data Management and Data Modeling capabilities to help customers address their complex business challenges - from enterprise value maximization and business case development, to program management and system configuration. Produce deliverables such as defining corporate data strategy and architectures, developing and maintaining enterprise data model, designing, modeling, and maintaining assigned enterprise database platform (OLTPs, ODS, Staging, and EDW/OLAP) models.
Essential Functions Accurately plans and manages the end to end delivery of Data Modeling related projects (enhancements, rollouts, upgrades). Ensures production of timely and high quality deliverables pertaining to Data Modeling capabilities and applications. Monitors project progress and status, conducts regular project reviews and provides regular project status reports. Participates in the shaping of Data Management strategy and architecture as we sunset legacy DB systems and move to more strategic Data platforms. Partner and work with IT Applications developers and IT Infrastructure/Operations DBAs to implement DB models. Develop and work with internal business customers to foster and grow focus on importance of Data Management, especially, Master Data Management, Data Quality, and Data Stewardship. Use industry best practices to develop database architectures and designs for large and medium sized complex web, database and data warehouse applications using standard software engineering tools. Develop complex components. Research and evaluate new tools and technology for use. Be a mentor to development staff. Manages expectations in relationship to timeline deliverables. Familiarity with TM Forum and its framework (NGOSS) and Model (SID) highly desirable. Experience in using and administrating corporate Enterprise Architect (MDG plug-in) or Rational toolset (Rational Apex, Rose, SoDA, ClearCase, etc.) highly desirable.
Key areas of focus include Enterprise Data Modeling strategy, design, and implementation, with an emphasis on developing the Cricket Enterprise Data Model. Database design and modeling of key corporate database platforms across the enterprise including OLTP, ODS, Staging, and DW/OLAP databases. In depth experience with Object Oriented Analysis & Design, Object Oriented Programming, UML, Design Patterns, Database Design, Data warehouse Design, Web Services, and Service Oriented Architecture.
Departmental Functions The Architect Data Modeling & Design leads and coordinates the technical effort in support of both Project Managers and the Program Manager and is responsible for deriving and translating business requirements; ensuring the data architecture integrates system components, including hardware, software, data, and procedures, to satisfy system requirements; applying architectural and engineering concepts to create database designs that are appropriately scalable, maintainable, securable, reliable, extensible, flexible, available, manageable, etc; ensuring that new databases are implemented to conform to enterprise data model, current strategies, and identify evolving business requirements. Serve as the lead technical resource and reference for the new databases, and help define appropriate customer support responses, as well as dealing directly with customers on high-level issues. Providing oversight and guidance of new database initiatives ensuring adherence to architectural principles. Be responsible for the timely delivery of defined database capabilities, which includes managing the expectations of management, communicating decisions and issues, and presenting critical information. Responsible for evaluation of external interfaces, broad database functions and issues, and implementation strategies, and is responsible for the integrity of the data architecture across the functional areas (architecture, system engineering, software development, and test engineering). Work with other architects on planning and implementation of the technical Enterprise Architecture, including both short and long term strategies for retiring certain legacy systems, integrating existing systems and new systems implementation recommendations. Participate in architectural governance activities, e.g. developing policies, procedures and standards for consistent use of reusable services within projects. Understand architectural best practices, processes and standards and apply them across a breadth of technologies to orchestrate solutions. Lead the evaluation of software vendors targeted for possible integration into the systems or environment, including strategic applications, tools and utilities Maintain an ongoing awareness of emerging developments and trends in technology that could impact current projects and influence new projects.
Education:
B.S. in Computer Science or related discipline or equivalent experience.
Industry Experience:
8 + years experience in data architecting, designing and implementing cross platform solutions in large enterprises. 3+ years in database development and 3+ years experience architecting enterprise-level database applications, integrating proprietary and vendor-provided components.
Job Experience Required:
1- 3 years Demonstrated experience in database application design, service-oriented architecture (SOA) and implementation projects for a large IT organization. Systems integration methods and technologies 1 -3 years Experience with Object Oriented Analysis & Design, Object Oriented Programming, UML, Design Patterns, Database Design, Data warehouse Design, Web Services, and Service Oriented Architecture. 1 -3 years Experience in development standards and frameworks such as BPMN, DoDAF-MODAF, TOGAF, Zachman, SysML, DDS or UML4ODP. 1 -3 years Expertise in using and administrating corporate Enterprise Architect (MDG plug-in) or Rational toolset (Rational Apex, Rose, SoDA, ClearCase, etc.) highly desirable. 1-3 years Broad set of skills to create a solution that provides interoperability and efficiency, and a cohesive infrastructure to support the goals of the business Experience deploying and supporting servers in a 7/24 production environment. Broad architectural experience, across OS (Windows, UNIX), Database (Oracle, DB2, SQL Server), application server (J2EE, .NET) and other technologies (MQSeries, JMS, Struts, Junit, etc.) Superlative written, verbal, and diagrammatic communication skills
Job Experience Preferred:
3 years experience in Telecom or related industry. Experience with Java, TIBCO, BEA Weblogic, and/or IBM WebSphere is highly desirable.
Our full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision Domestic Partner Coverage Company Paid Life Insurance Company Paid Dependent Life Company Paid Disability 3 Weeks Vacation Sick time Holiday Pay Jury Duty Pay Travel Accident Insurance 401(k) with Company Match Employee Assistance Program Tuition Assistance Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption Assistance Fitness Reimbursement Group Auto & Home Insurance Discount Discounted Phones & Service for Immediate Family
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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Manager Sales Finance
Overview: This position supports Marketing Operations. The positions primary function is advanced business reporting and analytics, financial performance review and key performance indicators (KPIs). This position will also be responsible for financial forecasting and budgeting. The position will work closely with Corporate Financial Planning, Field Finance and marketing Operations to ensure alignment of company objectives and performance measurement against objectives. This position works frequently with Cricket's Business Intelligence tools and processes as well as the Oracle financial reporting tool. The ability to extract data, formalize into a coherent analysis and findings and make recommendations to management is a must. Ideal candidate is very self motivated and can partner with peers in small teams and is effective in cross functional and matrix environments. The ability to perform complex financial analysis and manage large amounts of data is a key requirement of this function. The position will interface directly with Corporate Accounting and Corporate FP&A teams to ensure monthly close and forecasts are accurate and timely. This position will also partner closely field finance organization to insure alignment of corporate objectives.
Education: BA/BS Accounting, Finance, Business or related discipline or equivalent experience required MBA a plus.
Experience required: Minimum 6 years experience in financial planning (or equivalent) roles with progressive responsibilities and experience preparing financial and economic analysis, analyzing results against plan. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools and methods Knowledge of financial & other database reporting/query software, specifically Hyperion Essbase. Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills Portfolio management and decision-making in resource constrained environment Risk assessment and mitigation Project and/or process management experience and refined negotiating skills. Good interpersonal and presentation skills. Must be flexible and have excellent time management skills to prioritize and meet tight deadlines. Industry experience in Telecommunications preferred
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
