Simms Fishing Products is a leader in the fishing industry – driven to create growth and vitality in the community. We build trustworthy and angler-driven products. Our employees communicate openly, keep their commitments and inspire trust.   We build for the long haul with products that last and a brand that endures. Our employees are our most important catch.

To be a great fit at Simms, you must embrace the fishing culture and follow our practice to work like we fish – with purpose, passion & curiosity. Be prepared to share your latest fishing adventures.  

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E-commerce Technology Manager  DO NOT DELETE  this will come back, with modifications...

The Simms organization is growing and ready to fill the position of E-commerce Technology Manager with a specialty in Cloud E-commerce with Magento. This is a full-time, in-house position based in Bozeman, Montana.

In this role, you will be a leader on the IT team and will be responsible for the functionality, support, and optimization of Simms customer facing and backend technology platforms.  This role will work full time with the Simms e-commerce and marketing teams. 

The role will work closely with both technical and business staff to maintain a high performing optimized technology environment that drives process improvement.  

Outcomes of this role include:

• Leads all aspects of the e-commerce technical environment and responsible for the technical function of the Simms web environments; has dotted line reporting accountability to the Chief Marketing Officer.
• Leads significant enterprise projects and operational activities pertaining to the cloud/e-commerce/backend environment.
• Produces a reliable, stable, up-to-date, high performance E-Commerce environment.
• Effectively translates business rules, requirements, and customer experience needs into concrete and meaningful information for the business and functional assets in the e-commerce space.
• Collaborates with key stakeholders to optimize and improve business process flows.
• Adds value to technology and business process related projects as a key stakeholder and contributor.
• Optimizes and manages the mix of partner, contractor/consult, and in house technical resources to accomplish the organizations e-commerce and marketing technology goals.
• Produces highly capable stakeholders and systems users through exceptional teaching and training skills.  Can easily demonstrate key technology and testing processes to technical and non-technical users.
• Able to develop, maintain, and measure process improvements pertaining to both the technology and the business environment (i.e., simplified checkout, page speed to CVR ratios, etc.).
• Successfully automates manual processes with a focus and understanding of improvement cycles.

Successful candidates should possess:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in information systems management, computer science, or other technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in an e-commerce team leadership role.
• 7+ years of experience in e-commerce systems administration/engineering/development experience and a strong understanding of cloud and e-commerce/B2C/B2B systems and their application to the business environment is required.  Magento 2.x experience is a plus (MCSS or equivalent preferred).
• 5+ years of experience managing both cloud based and Co-lo based hosting environments and services.
• 4+ years of experience with E-commerce analytics tools such as Google Analytics, New Relic, Dynatrace, etc.
• 3+ years of experience with E-commerce to backend middleware/integration (iPaaS experience preferred).
• 3+ years of experience administering MSSQL, MySQL, or other leading database technology preferred.
• A strong understanding and ability to use and optimize SQL and E-commerce based database platforms.
• 3+ years of experience managing and configuring CDN’s.
• 3+ years of experience managing and configuring application layer security technologies and/or hosted security solutions (certifications preferred).
• 3+ years of experience managing and understanding DNS, routing, and e-commerce grade firewalls.
• A strong understanding of SEO, site search, UX, and site performance, and site monitoring technologies and processes.
• A strong understanding of consumer goods and manufacturing business practices, including order, warehouse, shipping, supply chain, and financial flow.
• Strong communication and teaching skills.
• A willingness and desire to participate in and lead change.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills.
• A process-improvement driven attitude.

Simms offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:  Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life, Short-term & Long-term Disability Insurance, 401K Retirement Plan, Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off.

For consideration, please submit your resume to:  cheri.hollenbaugh@simmsfishing.com

Planner I

The Simms Planning team is growing and we’re looking to fill the role of Planner I. This is a full-time, in-house position based in Bozeman, Montana.

The Planner I is responsible for the accurate creation and maintenance of the operational information and tools critical to the success of Simms’ Planning organization.  Through immersion in the foundational operational infrastructure of the company, the individual plays critical support roles in inventory planning, operational data maintenance, purchasing & supply chain, and business analytics.  Key responsibilities include facilitating inventory and supply chain planning reviews, capacity planning and purchase order communication with external vendors, and ad-hoc business issue resolution within the Planning & Purchasing team.

The individual in this role executes these responsibilities with strong attention to detail, sound operational and mathematical acumen, and effective communication with global vendors and internal stakeholders.  He/She also manages close relationships with the Operations and Product teams, maintains the curiosity required to identify and drive process improvements, and has a strong understanding of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Navision, and other key infrastructure.

Key Competencies of this role include:

• Consistent adherence to key timelines and milestones.
• Extremely high level of attention to detail and obsessive approach to accuracy and error-checking.
• Team player with productive, congenial working relationships across the Simms organization.
• Steady curiosity and demonstrated improvement in the tools and processes related to the role.
• Accurate, consistent product information shared across key stakeholders throughout Simms’ supply chain.
• Solution oriented, proactive approach to problem solving.
• Strong communication skills and responsiveness.

Successful Candidates Should Possess:

• Adept in Microsoft Excel.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication.
• 0 – 2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong academic track record, including a bachelor’s degree and coursework that is relevant to this role.
• Previous industry experience, specifically in a planning related function, is a plus.
• Previous experience with Adobe Illustrator, ERP systems and PLM software is a plus.

Simms offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life, Short-term & Long-term Disability Insurance, 401K Retirement Plan, Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off.

For consideration, please submit your resume to:  cheri.hollenbaugh@simmsfishing.com

Product Developer

The Product Developer (PD) will be a leader of the product creation process to ensure on-time development, engineering, testing, commercialization and accurate specification for all assigned products. The PD will execute in translating 2D design into 3D samples that meet or exceed brief, design intent, costing targets, and adhere to established standards for branding, design, craftsmanship, fit, lab/field testing, quality, and durability.

The Product Developer works autonomously and collaboratively with their immediate manager, and other stakeholders across the product team. The ideal candidate for this role can work across a broad range of product types, and is comfortable diving into new, unknown challenges. The PD is adept in seeking out resources to enhance product creation expertise, including internal coworkers as well as our manufacturers and other external partners. The PD must facilitate positive collaboration across the various functional team(s), and provides critical support in efforts to meet established workflow requirements, budget constraints, sampling standards, fit standards, and milestone dates.

The Product Developer will successfully manage, as assigned, assorted projects to enhance and support the Development process (e.g. process improvement, documentation standards, data integrity). The PD will support the team’s success by mentoring and coaching other product developers on the team.

Outcomes of the role:

• Key player in seasonal prototype and commercialization phases.
• Creates and maintains all specs, BOMS, tech packs, relevant records and a sample archive for all assigned categories.
• Partners closely with the quality team in helping to identify and implement solutions to potential quality risks.
• Cultivation of positive teamwork and inspiration within the category team(s), across the organization, and with external partners through an open, professional and collaborative work style.
• Embraces a ‘fail fast to succeed sooner’ approach to developing protos and new concepts.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Line final samples hit target costs.
• Prototype and commercialization phases hit calendar dates and Simms construction, fit and finish standards.
• Prototype and commercialization phases hit workflow requirements & sampling standards.
• Responsiveness, measured by the # of instances of time sensitive communication, not being addressed withing 24 hours of receipt.

Successful candidates should possess:

• BA in Apparel development or Merchandising preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of Outerwear and Sportswear Apparel Development role for an outdoor, fishing, or lifestyle brand.
• Prior experience in raw materials development, pattern-making, fit, finishes, and trims.
• On the-ground experience working with Asian-based factories and suppliers.
• Excellent communication skills – internal and with global partners.
• Team player and a problem-solver.

Simms offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life, Short-term & Long-term Disability Insurance, 401K Retirement Plan, Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off.

For consideration, please submit your resume to:  cheri.hollenbaugh@simmsfishing.com

Custom Branding Program Representative – Full Time

In this role, the CBP Representative will provide superior customer experiences with our retailers at every touch point, assisting dealers and customers grow their Simms branded logo business through on-time delivery focusing on high-quality branding/logo processes, strict adherence to quality, and timeliness with an eye for detail. This role will average 20 hrs a week, with potential increase of hours during peak periods and reduction in slow periods.

This role might be for you if:

• You enjoy solving problems and you do not get rattled easily. If you do not know the answer, you will dig until you find it yet willing to ask for help and learn from others.
• You like helping people and pay attention to the little things which makes the difference between “pretty good” and “outstanding”.
• You think well on your feet and enjoy learning new things and learn them quickly. When things change, you can roll with the punches.
• You communicate clearly, frequently and can explain just about anything to anyone, and can do so via email or phone.
• Self-motivated, proactive, with an ability to focus and take action on near term and long term goals & tasks

Outcomes of this role include:

• Manage all aspects of retailer Custom Branding Program needs: order placement, product and logo recommendations, fulfillment, issue resolution, program evolution & development
• Effectively balances a variable workload, shifting when necessary to meet the demands of the department and company- This includes assist with processing warranty/repairs, non-logo asap orders and call overflow of all types
• Reviews and confirms retailers’ artwork and images prior to production, driving for accuracy on every order, delivering exactly what is expected
• Persistently aims for and exceed or achieves retailer-provided timelines
• Drive sales growth in the channel, plus maintaining reporting
• Lead seasonal transitions including: CBP Brochure creation, updates to ordering tools, inventory planning
• Proactively partner with production partners to ensure effective communication and processes are in place
• Demonstrate high level of professionalism through timely & effective communication via all channels
• Diligently learns, utilizes, and understands Simms’ system including NAV, Elastic, Artifi, EmbTrak embellishment software, and possesses a working familiarity with programs such as Adobe Illustrator and/or Photoshop
• Support and assist sales management as necessary

Successful candidates should possess:

• Strong customer service experience, preferably in the outdoor industry via retail or in-house sales/service
• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to problem solve and actively listen with a focus on win-win solutions
• Capacity to task switch quickly, balancing a large inbound phone/email workload in compressed timeframes
• Technical aptitude with inventory management systems and programs used to track, manage, and process orders, product returns and inventory assessment
• Obsessive need to ensure all T’s are crossed and I’s are dotted

Simms offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:  Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life, Short-term & Long-term Disability Insurance, 401K Retirement Plan, Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off.

For consideration, please submit your resume to:  cheri.hollenbaugh@simmsfishing.com

Dealer Services Representative

In this role, the Dealer Services Representative will provide superior customer experiences with our retailers at every touch point. The day to day is a combination of customer interaction via email and phone along with complex back-end order processing to achieve on-time delivery. Creating brand loyalty is achieved through expert-level product recommendations, effective preseason and ASAP order management, along with advice and guidance on all things Simms. This role is the ‘go to’ for finding solutions in all situations that may arise, with a win-win solution as the goal.

Outcomes of this role include:

• Provide highest level of customer service in the industry with a positive solution-based answer to all product and service issues
• Builds a trustworthy relationship with each dealer, helping them be successful through support and education of Simms programs and service including seasonal sales programs and ensuring Simms Dealer Policies are adhered to
• Proactively manage open order dollars, focusing on accurate revisions and order release to achieve on-time ship dates
• Educate dealers on the Simms B2B platform to place orders, find marketing collateral, and share additional tools critical for success
• Efficient, timely, and responsive communication, whether via phone or email
• Back orders and open orders processed within expected timelines
• Assist in communication and processing dealer warranty & repairs needed
• Supports Dealers with custom branding orders as needed
• Solution oriented mindset and takes proactive action to document work flow processes and procedures for Dealer Services
• May be called upon to provide outreach and event support for Retail, Dealer and Consumer shows as needed- Includes travel, setup, positive customer interactions, driving sales for and through retailers

Successful candidates should possess:

• Strong customer service experience, preferably in the outdoor industry via retail or in-house sales/service
• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Proven ability to problem solve and actively listen with a focus on win-win solutions
• Capacity to task switch quickly and efficiently, balancing a large inbound email and phone workload
• Technical aptitude with inventory management systems, Excel and other programs used to track, manage and process orders, product returns and inventory assessment
• Very fluent keyboard/typing skills and computer/search navigation
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Embraces change as a constant. Learns new skills willingly and quickly
• Avid angler and/or outdoorsperson a plus

Simms offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life, Short-term & Long-term Disability Insurance, 401K Retirement Plan, Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off. This is a full-time hourly role located at our Bozeman, MT headquarters. Work schedule is 8:00 am – 5:pm, Monday – Friday. No relocation assistance

To apply for this position, please email your resume to:  cheri.hollenbaugh@simmsfishing.com

Production Manager

This leader will be responsible for the evolution of a best-in-class manufacturing facility. He/she will create an environment of continuous improvement, quality, and innovation, in collaboration with the product and operations teams, and will ultimately be accountable for top and bottom-line goals for wader manufacturing.

He/she will lead a highly engaged, purpose driven and collaborative manufacturing team, producing the highest quality waders in the world while meeting safety, delivery, and cost goals. The Production Manager ensures that Simms is an employer of choice in the Gallatin Valley, anticipating and navigating through changes in the overall labor market.

Key Responsibilities and Priorities:

Manages wader production to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals. Creates an engaged culture through a combination of building trust, fostering teamwork, earning respect, and holding people accountable. Works with the Director of Operations to implement production capacity, equipment, and staffing plans.

Maintains a great safety record by participating in safety programs. Coordinates with Product Development on starting production of new products on the factory floor.

Supports efforts and participates in improving processes, quality, workflow, methods, training, efficiency & safety.

Provides and maintains a safe, clean, organized, and well-maintained work environment. Ensures the timely and efficient production of waders & accessories.

Participates in and promotes team involvement in company events. Also engages with Senior Leadership to bring team activity ideas for consideration.

Key Competencies:

• Leadership & Leading Change. Provides clear direction, develops, and promotes trust and mutual respect amongst team members. Inspires team members to succeed in an environment of continuous change and innovation.
• Encourages suggestions and recognizes team members for contributions.
• Communication. Speaks and writes clearly, communicates efficiently, is articulate and possesses good listening skills.
• Planning Skills. Proactively plans factory activity to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Team Development. Promotes teamwork, engagement and alignment with company goals, cross training, and continuing education.
• Problem-solving Skills. Ability to develop action plans to resolve problems Demonstrates persistence to solve tough issues.
• Budget Management. Works with Operations Director and Finance on developing and maintaining production budgets. Evaluates and maintains production incentive program.
• Process Driven. Develops standard work, implements, and promotes lean methodology.
• Safety. Experienced with OSHA safety standards. Promotes a safe work environment, promptly resolves safety issues, takes a proactive approach to safety on the factory floor.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Productivity Index:  R-80%, G-100%, SG-105%
• Quality (30-day Returns for Manufacturing Defects):  R-3, G-1, SG-0
• Wader Production Schedule (actual vs. plan):  R-98%, G-100%, SG-101%
• Trailing 12-month Turnover:  R->30%, G-20-25%, SG-<20%
• Safety (accidents or near-misses/Qtr):  R-1 accident, G-0 accidents, SG-+ safety improvement implemented

Successful Candidates Should Possess:

• Robust leadership expertise & managerial experience
• Experience building teams and increasing employee engagement
• Strong communication skills
• Planning and problem-solving experience & expertise
• Process-driven attitude
• Experience at leading change
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in successfully managing a production operation
• Bachelor’s degree

Simms offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:  Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life, Short-term & Long-term Disability Insurance, 401K Retirement Plan, Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off.

For consideration, please submit your resume to:  cheri.hollenbaugh@simmsfishing.com

Customer Service Representatives

We are continually searching for great talent interested being a part of the Customer Care team here at Simms. If you are very customer-focused and love to fish, you may be a perfect fit for us! Please submit a cover letter and resume by email to cheri.hollenbaugh@simmsfishing.com.

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