CAREERS
If you like the great outdoors, you’ll like working at Arctic Cat. We’re always looking for talented people to join our team, so check out our list of current openings below.
Current openings:
- Accounting
- Administration
- Engineering
- Field Test
- MIS
- Parts, Garments, Accessories and Sales Division
- Production
- Purchasing & Materials Management
- Sales/Marketing
- Service/Warranty
ACCOUNTING
ACCOUNTING CLERK
Responsibilities:
SUMMARY:
The individual in this position will complete and submit various tax forms and returns. This includes Qualifying Machinery and Equipment refunds, monthly Sales tax returns, 1099’s and T-4’s. This person will assist in credit card administrative processes and other duties such as expense reports, journal entries, budgets, tax research, Accounts Payable, and preparing various schedules.
Location: Thief River Falls, MN
Reports to: Budget/Fixed Asset Accountant
Skills:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Review free goods clearing/marketing expense clearing accounts and make sure they are properly coded to the correct cost center.
2. Make monthly journal entries.
3. Assist in credit card administrative duties.
4. Assist in budget process by doing historical analysis on Excel.
5. Will be responsible to add finalized budgets into the SAP system.
6. Gather information for sales tax audits.
7. Maintain sales tax exemption certificates file.
8. Electronic filings of IRS 1099’s and Canada T-4’s.
9. Prepare and file Qualifying M & E Minnesota Sales and Use tax refund claims.
10. Assist with accounts payable and expense reports.
11. Prepare monthly Sales and Use tax returns.
12. Work on any other special projects that are assigned.
Education/Experience:
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.
1. Proficient in preparing spreadsheets.
2. Ability to communicate effectively with other departments.
3. Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
4. Be able to work on your own.
EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE:
1. Associates Degree in Accounting
2. 2 years Accounting or Clerical experience
CREDIT ASSISTANT - WEST
Responsibilities:
SUMMARY: The individual in this position will be responsible for credit, collections and finances for shipments of snowmobiles and ATV=s for the NorthWest region of the U.S.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Review Unit shipments and acquire Textron approval for any credit hold dealers.
2. Establish, calculate and input Parts, Garments & Accessories credit line.
3. Responsible for daily review of Parts, Garments & Accessories release hold screen. Hold & release orders based on credit line facility and past due amount.
4. Responsible for collections on past due PG & A accounts. Calculate and arrange payment plans with dealers when needed.
5. Responsible for order entry, shipment, and collection of Rental Accounts
6. Monitor and generate reports for new-dealer set up.
7. Process daily transfers of finished goods between dealers.
8. Prepare Return authorizations and set up traffic/trucking companies for Repossessions.
9. Complete movement of units returned to factory or transferred in the field for dealer returns and buybacks.
10. Complete movement of units on any transaction within the company.
11. Maintain detailed notes for each dealer/customer contact.
12. Answer and direct dealer base questions to proper departments.
13. Monitor the EDI of invoices
14. Special projects as assigned by supervisor
Location: Thief River Falls, Minnesota
Reports to: Credit Manager
Skills:
QUALIFICATIONS 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.
1. Possess good oral and written communication skills.
2. Possess good organizational skills.
3. Ability to assist with problem resolutions.
4. Ability to adapt from one area to another as needed.
5. Ability to accurately complete all job duties in a timely manner.
6. Possess knowledge of computer software.
7. Ability to do data entry.
8. Posses a working knowledge of all office equipment.
9. Ability to work overtime as necessary.
Education/Experience:
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
1. High school diploma or GED preferred.
2. 2 yr accounting degree preferred.
3. General accounting background.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Ability to perform data entry functions.
2. Ability to sit for long periods of time.
3. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
ADMINISTRATION
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Responsibilities:
Summary: Providing administrative support to both the Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officers.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
1. Handles all typing for CEO and CFO.
2. Prepare materials for Board meetings and Annual Shareholder meetings.
3. Order and maintain all Director and VP snowmobiles, ATV's, trailers and PG&A.
4. Approves invoices and submit for payment.
5. Answer phone and screens calls.
6. Sets appointments and keeps calendar.
7. Sets up travel schedules and room reservations.
8. Notarize coporate documents.
9. Maintain Corporate Board meeting books.
10. Complete expense reports for CEO and CFO
11. Assists with investor relations: sending packets and handling phone calls in regards to stock activity. Assists with writing of earnings releases.
12. Processes stock option exercises.
13. Updates and forwards monthly report to Suzuki Motor Corporation.
14. Prepares SEC Documents to include 10K, 10QS, 8KS ad proxies.
15. Sets up and maintains all files.
Location: Plymouth, MN
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer/Chief Financial Officer
Skills:
Qualifications:
1. High School diploma with post- secondary training at a college or AVTI.
2. Several years of secretarial experience preferred.
3. Good typing skills required.
4. Must be a Notary Public.
5. Ability to transcribe from Dictaphone equipment.
6. Familiar with MS word, Excel, Powerpoint and Internet.
7. Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
8. Must be able to work overtime, when needed.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Responsibilities:
Summary: Provides Administrative support to the General Manager of Parts, Garments, Accessories and Sales Division, National Sales Director and Regional Sales Managers.
Essential Job duties and responsibilities:
1. Communicate with outside customers, dealers, District Managers and in-house personnel.
2. Type and mail all correspondence to dealers, customers, District Managers and suppliers.
3. Communicate sales programs to dealers.
4. Assist District Sales Managers in acquiring necessary sales reports.
5. Monitor outside call reports for Managers.
6. Ansser phone calls and screen calls for Managers.
7. Handles all travel arrangements for each of the managers.
8. Sets appointments and keeps calendars.
9. Special projects as needed.
Location: Plymouth, MN
Reports to: General Manager - Parts, Garments, Accessories and Sales Division
Skills:
Qualifications:
1. In depth knowledge of all computer programs to include: Powerpoint, Excel, Word, Lotus notes.
2. Good balance between speed and detail.
3. Able to be flexible both in terms of which projects are priorities and work hours.
4. Solid interpersonal skills and experience interacting with a customer base.
5. Pleasant telephone manner- will field calls from manager dealers, district managers, etc.
6. Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
7. Good typing skills required.
ENGINEERING
NVH GROUP LEADER
Responsibilities:
Summary: The NVH Group Leader supervises a team of NVH engineers and technicians to insure that engineering solutions meet governing authorities and customer expectations as they relate to noise and vibration. This Group Leader will also be responsible to design, test, qualify assemblies, qualify components, qualify complete snowmobiles, qualify complete ATV’s, and other Arctic Cat products for NVH both in the field and test laboratory. This group leader will also provide conceptual design, coordination and supervision of design, and development activities related to sound level and vibration.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
1. Provide N.V.H. engineering solutions that comfortably satisfy noise regulations for Arctic Cat products and meet or exceed customer expectations.
2. Work with engineering teams and associates during design and development phases to meet N.V.H. established targets.
3. Provide technical design guidance for engineering teams on components or
systems that relate to sound and vibration including:
A. Intake systems
B. Exhaust systems
C. Motor mount
D. Hood and console sound abatement
D. Horn and backup signals
E. Others assigned
4. Design and fabricate prototype concepts or components for field and laboratory testing.
5. Coordinate testing of components in field and laboratory per production schedule.
6. Report and maintain all records for testing conducted in the field and laboratory.
7. Is responsible for the testing and development of the complete snowmobile, ATV and other products to meet sound and vibration requirements.
8. Research, design, create, and test innovations and concepts related to sound level
emissions.
9. Keep abreast of new development and manufacturing techniques and material,
utilizing
these in a cost effective manner.
10. Provide sketches and/or components or assemblies for accurate layout.
11. Work with suppliers to implement new designs, procure samples and report the progress of sample testing and evaluations.
12. Write lab test request, conduct the test result evaluation and write follow-up
analysis.
13. Assist test lab personnel with the test item procurement and test instrumentation
set-up.
14. Review and analyze layouts and detailed drawings for accuracy.
15. Assist Quality Control and Production Engineering personnel with sound and vibration related inspection and assembly.
16. Effectively supervise assigned staff.
17. Prepare yearly capital expenditure budget and additional personnel requests.
18. Maintain yearly expense budget for NVH department expenses.
Location: Thief River Falls, MN
Reports to: Director, Snowmobile Product Team Engineering
Skills:
1. Must be able to actively participate in the evaluation, testing, and development of
company products in all types of environment conditions.
2. Knowledge of LMS Pimento System beneficial.
3. Knowledge of Pass-by regulations as applicable to the recreation industry.
4. Must have good communication skills both oral and written.
5. Demonstrated experience with intake/exhaust system design.
6. Demonstrated experience with vibration testing/analysis.
Education/Experience:
1. BSME/MSME preferred.
2. Five years previous supervisory experience and pertinent technical skills.
3. Five to ten years experience in sound and vibration control preferably in Design and Development of four stroke and two stroke cycle engine products.
NVH LAB TECHNICIAN
Responsibilities:
Summary: This position is an entry level role responsible for performing laboratory and field based testing to effectively provide Noise, Vibration and Harshness solutions for Arctic Cat, Inc. engineered products. Provides technical test support during design, development, implementation and analysis of products throughout life cycle.
Location: Thief River Falls, MN
Reports to: NVH Group Leader
Skills:
Essential duties and responsibilities:
1. Key employee identifying and quantifying specific NVH problems as found on high-performance snowmobiles & ATV’s (intake, exhaust, chassis, & drive systems).
2. Recommends solutions to NVH issues to meet requirements of legislation, production schedule, consumer performance and ride quality.
3. Software analysis and manipulation of NVH signature levels, orders, and frequency spectra.
4. Uses 24 channel stationary and mobile on-vehicle data acquisition system to collect engine data, and NVH signature.
5. Operates chassis dyno, creates road load simulations based on collected field data.
6. Performs field tests to and presents subjective and objective data to group leader.
7. Travels in the field to find appropriate conditions for testing.
8. Accountable for meeting project schedule and deadlines.
9. Creates engineering documentation, including test data and engineering reports.
10. Responsible for maintenance of facilities, dynamometer, test equipment, microphones, accelerometers, data acquisition software and computer hardware.
11. Aids in the development of new high performance 2-stroke and 4-stroke exhaust, air intake systems and engine mount systems.
12. Measures and predicts overall vehicle, component acoustic source, orifice and shell noise, and component vibration and comfort.
13. Closely interacts with group leader for technical guidance.
14. Interacts with simulation analyst and CAD designer, validates new designs with lab and field testing.
15. Representative at annual sound audit field testing; creates countermeasures for non-compliant products.
16. Stays abreast of industry trends, technologies and products.
17. Attends industry training and technical seminars.
Education/Experience:
1. AAS MET / BSME or equivalent knowledge.
2 . Able to learn new concepts from experienced employee
3. Able to relate subjective perceptions to objective data.
4. 0 to 3 years relevant experience in powersports product development engineering.
5. Demonstrated interest and experience in high performance motorsports.
6. Able to ride and subjectively evaluate product in terms of ride, handling, noise,
performance and vibration.
7. 0 to 3 years experience with engineering testing including: high speed data acquisition, dynamometer operation, signal processing, data presentation, computer programming, electronic circuits, microphone placement, vibration measurement, tachometers, and transducers.
8. Demonstrated knowledge of high performance 2-stroke and 4-stroke engine fundamentals.
9. Able to diagnose and solve mechanical and electrical problems.
10. Skilled at using hand tools, mills, welders.
FIELD ENGINEER- ENGINE DEVELOPMENT
Responsibilities:
SUMMARY: The Field Engineer develops and provides input in the design of engine system components. System components include engine performance, electronic fuel injection mapping, intake and exhaust development and shape. Development tools include engine dynamometer, field testing and data logging. Candidate is responsible for keeping develop schedule and monitoring design of system components from concept through production.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Design and fabricate prototype concepts or components for field and laboratory testing.
2. Develop, test and analyze components in the field and laboratory.
3. Test and evaluate the electronic fuel management systems on engine dynamometer and actual field conditions.
4. Provide engineering reports on all testing conducted in the field and laboratory.
5. Design and fabricate devices or equipment for testing.
6. Provide sketches of prototype components and/or assemblies for accurate layout.
7. Review layouts and drawings for accuracy.
8. Create concept systems and components to meet proposed objectives.
9. Responsible for testing and evaluating snowmobiles or other products, including competitors.
10. Enjoy working with snowmobiles in all types of environment conditions.
11. Enjoy working as team member.
Location: Thief River Falls, MN
Reports to: Snowmobile Engine Group Leader
Skills:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Ability to ride snowmobiles in varying conditions with an elevated level of riding to satisfy customers’ requests.
Education/Experience:
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
1. BSME or equivalent experience plus 5 years technical experience on design and development of four cycle engines.
2. Prior experience with fuel injection systems.
ENGINE DYNO TECHNICIAN
Responsibilities:
SUMMARY: Perform standardized, prescribed and diverse test assignments on the engine dynamometer. Install, test and make modifications to the engines, exhaust, intake or carburetor systems as prescribed by group leaders and project engineers. Prepare reports and maintain records on the tests conducted.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Perform Standardized, prescribed or diverse test assignments on the engine dynamometer.
2. Make modifications to the engines, exhaust, and intake or carburetor system as prescribed by engine group leader.
3. Recommend changes or features, which improve engine function.
4. Prepare preliminary sketches, specifications and reports for approval.
Location: Thief River Falls, MN
Reports to: Engine Group Leader
Skills:
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Utilizing specific procedures and formulas to conduct tests as outlined, calculated or necessary. Compile and compute accumulated engineering data and outline in written or graphic form.
2. Perform checks to verify accuracy of results and data.
3. Fabricate and assemble components and/or assemblies following detailed instruction or drawing.
4. Analyze compiled data and make modifications and follow up testing and reanalyze.
5. Maintain assigned area and equipment in a clean well functioning manner.
6. Utilizing prescribed test equipment, assist engineer in set up and testing engine vibration.
Education/Experience:
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
1. Qualified applicants will have 3-5 years of experience in 2-stroke engine repair.
2. Computer skills are necessary.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Must be able to lift engines onto test stands.
2. Must be able to stand on concrete from for extended periods of time.
ENGINE ENGINEER
Responsibilities:
Summary: Individual selected for this position will be conducting an in-depth study of designs, costs, manufacturing processes and criteria for current and future ATV engines and transmissions. Develop ATV engine products based on management direction through utilization of assigned designers, detailers, technicians, support groups, outside contract workers and vendors. Coordinate product improvements and innovations to enhance achievement of long term product and corporate objectives. Supervise assigned engineers and technicians in the development of new products. Design engine components using Pro-E.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Research, design and develop prototype models based on corporate objectives, product plan, and customer needs.
2. Supervise assigned engineering designers, detailers, technicians, and contract workers.
3. Manage the product development process for product line through coordination with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Marketing and Service.
4. Use assigned personnel and support groups to efficiently develop working models according to development schedules and cost objects.
5. Develop written field and laboratory test procedures that exceed consumer use patterns to include all temperature, altitude and terrain extremes.
6. Make sure that all require testing is requested, completed, and analyzed on a timely basis.
7. Direct and participate hands-on in the field functional development and final performance specifications.
8. Determine all necessary certification requirements and qualify all models and/or components before manufacturing of production parts. Maintain an awareness of all legislative trends.
9. Maintain documentation and records of all specifications and certifications. Assure confidentiality and security of sensitive designs, test data, prototype models, product plans and costing.
10. Provide punctual and concise design detail to Product Manager, CAD layout and detail staff, and purchasing agents.
Location: Thief River Falls, MN
Reports to: Product Team Manager
Skills:
1. Must have a minimum of twenty (20) years of recreational 4-stroke engine experience.
2. Have knowledge of the complete engine as a system (cylinder/cylinder head, piston and Power train.
3. Experience designing high horse power light weight engines.
4. Work experience with Asian and European 4-stroke manufacturers.
5. Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
6. Project management experience from concept to production.
7. Knowledge of 4-stroke engine design - development, testing and implementation of a project into production.
Education/Experience:
2. BSME or equivalent experience.
3. Demonstrates skills in cost effective material and process selection.
4. Literate in Pro-E CAD systems and capable of design and drafting review, previous experience preferred.
FIELD TEST
MANAGER, PRODUCT AND CERTIFICATION TESTING
Responsibilities:
SUMMARY
The individual in this position is an essential part of the Arctic Cat Engineering and Quality teams responsible for the certification and durability testing of all its products.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Manage the testing and evaluation of all Arctic Cat Products.
2. Serve as an alternate chairperson of product design and safety review teams.
3. Work closely with engineering personnel, develop and maintain a strategic plan for the department that coincides with that of the whole company.
4. Responsible for all aspects of department budget related issues.
5. Develop, train, and maintain department human resources.
6. Responsible for test integrity and analysis of test data.
7. Provide direction to product validation and certification Supervisors
8. Responsible for the confidentiality of all test results and R&D projects.
9. Will be required to participate in activities related to product liability.
10. Must be willing to accept long hours, various shifts and possible extended trips away from home when requested.
11. Represent Arctic Cat as an alternate board member of SSCC; serve on SSCC committees and on the SAE Snowmobile Technical Committee.
12. Must always represent Arctic Cat Inc. in a positive and a professional manner.
13. For testing purposes it is necessary to possess a clean record to be allowed to travel to Canada.
(If selected for interview, you will be required to bring a copy of your record from the Law Enforcement Center. Any employee, who is convicted of an offense during employment which would prohibit travel required for testing, would be laid off or transferred to a different area).
Location: Thief River Falls, MN
Reports to: Director, Product Safety and Validation
Skills:
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
2. Possess exceptional communication and listening skills.
3. Possess and model good working habits.
4. Ability to coordinate and manage multiple teams and projects.
5. Possess above average computer skills in Windows based software and able to write programs.
6. Possess and/or supply a copy of driving record and valid driver’s license.
7. Possess riding and evaluation skills
Education/Experience:
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
1. 8-10 years of prior, professional experience, preferably on Arctic Cat Inc products and familiarity with the mechanical operation of all its systems.
2. Proven successful experience managing a department.
3. Possess Engineering Degree
4. P.E. License helpful, but not required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Capable of operating and performing maintenance on all Arctic Cat Inc products in a wide variety of conditions.
2. Must be agile and able to lift 50 to 100 lb components with assistance.
MIS
SAP BUSINESS ANALYST -FI/CO
Responsibilities:
Summary: A Business Support Analyst provides the first level of support to the SAP user community. It is the responsibility of this person to provide support for reported system problems and requests for system enhancements. This support may be for one or more functional areas of the company. Functional areas are: FI/CO, MM/PP,WM,QM, SD, APO, and BW. Business Support Analysts by functional area determine the necessary configuration changes or programming changes required to support the end users requests for assistance.
Essential duties and responsibilities: The person in the Business Support Analyst position will provide support to the functional areas of the company to which they are assigned by:
1. Providing 1st level of support to end-users.
2. Coordinating problem support and requests for enhancements.
3. Defining or developing new business procedures.
4. Develops business level specifications for new development or changes to custom development and works with the technical application specialist to build and implement changes.
5. Maintains the business operating parameters within the ERP systems.
6. Maintains and establishes new configuration settings of the system.
7. Validates all changes to be made to the system through system testing.
8. Maintains the system test environments with the proper data.
9. Maintains and develops business process/procedure documentation.
10. Validates major SAP releases, versions, upgrades and patched or fixes.
11. Uses SAP development methodology and testing tools.
Location: Minneapolis and/or Thief River Falls, MN
Reports to: Applications Project Leader
Skills:
Qualifications: 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.
1. Work involves the use of personal computers on a network.
2. Required to learn how the company Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system works and be able to use it in day-to-day activity within functional area.
3. Required to use the company’s ERP system for creation of various reports used to support work.
4. Use PC applications such as Word Processors, Spreadsheet/Database programs.
5. Must have a working knowledge of functional areas they support.
6. Must have a working knowledge of the global business processes of the company.
7. Must have good communications with external experts and functional experts within internal departments.
Education/Experience:
1. 4-year degree or equivalent experience in related functional experience
2. Prior experience as a business or system analyst on a SAP system
3. Prior experience as an end user or manager in a related functional area
4. Prior experience as a SAP team implementation member
PARTS, GARMENTS, ACCESSORIES AND SALES DIVISION
DISTRICT SALES MANAGER- KENTUCKY AND PORTIONS OF WEST VIRGINIA, VIRGINA AND TENNESSEE
Responsibilities:
SUMMARY: Responsible for managing ATV dealer sales performance and market position within territory.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Must have strong sales background and in depth knowledge of ATV market.
2. Must meet sales goals established by Regional Sales Manager. These include ATV, dealer recruitments, PG & A sales.
3. Expected to complete weekly itineraries and accomplish daily management activities necessary to complete company goals. Work weekends as appropriate.
4. Assist dealers in product move around as necessary.
5. Assist in all state and dealer promotions as appropriate and in all corporate promotions relating to sales territory.
6. Closely monitor inventory, sales and retail activity of territory dealer base and stay abreast of competitive dealer activities.
7. Keep track of sales trends of other products typically carried by Arctic Cat dealer.
8. Assist Arctic Cat Credit department with repossession and dealer credit problems.
9. Participate in short notice programs and projects.
10. Spot-check programs for fraud, dealer participation.
11. Ensure proper contacts and documentation has been submitted by dealer base.
Location: Within territory
Reports to: Southern Regional Sales Manager
Skills:
QUALIFICATIONS: 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.
1. Must have strong sales background.
2. Must communicate well with dealers, other sales representative, consumers, and company personnel.
3. Strong time management a must.
4. Able to travel anywhere anytime.
5. Organizational skill and discipline.
6. Professional attitude and presence.
7. Must be self-motivated.
8. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
9. Good understanding of fundamental sales & marketing information and calculation techniques.
10. In-depth knowledge of the snowmobile and ATV markets a must.
Education/Experience:
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
1. Bachelor of Science in Business or Marketing preferred.
2. 3-5 years of related experience.
DISTRICT SALES MANAGER - ALBERTA
Responsibilities:
SUMMARY: Responsible for managing snowmobile and ATV dealer sales performance and market position within Alberta.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Must have strong sales background and in depth knowledge of snowmobile and ATV markets.
2. Must meet sales goals established by National Sales Manager. These include snowmobile, ATV, dealer recruitments, PG & A sales.
3. Expected to complete weekly itineraries and accomplish daily management activities necessary to complete company goals. Work weekends as appropriate.
4. Assist dealers in product move around as necessary.
5. Assist in all state and dealer promotions as appropriate and in all corporate promotions relating to sales territory.
6. Closely monitor inventory, sales and retail activity of territory dealer base and stay abreast of competitive dealer activities.
7. Keep track of sales trends of other products typically carried by Arctic Cat dealer.
8. Assist Arctic Cat Credit department with repossession and dealer credit problems.
9. Participate in short notice programs and projects.
10. Spot check programs for fraud, dealer participation.
11. Ensure proper contacts and documentation has been submitted by dealer base.
Location: TBD within the territory
Reports to: National Sales Manager- Canada
Skills:
1. Must have strong sales background.
2. Must communicate well with dealers, other sales representative, consumers, and company personnel.
3. Strong time management a must.
4. Able to travel anywhere anytime.
5. Organizational skill and discipline.
6. Professional attitude and presence.
7. Must be self-motivated.
8. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
9. Good understanding of fundamental sales & marketing information and calculation techniques.
10. In-depth knowledge of the snowmobile and ATV markets a must.
Education/Experience:
1. High school diploma or GED.
2. Bachelor of Science in Business or Marketing preferred.
3. 2-3 years of related experience.
PRODUCTION
AREA ASSEMBLY SUPERVISOR
Responsibilities:
Job Summary:
A supervisor of assembly is an intricate part of Arctic Cat’s management team. This supervisor works directly with the director of manufacturing and all other departments involved. This position is to manage a group of fifty to one hundred assemblers that will produce our product at maximum levels of quality yet at the lowest cost. To apply for this position, please email resume to mlaurent@arcticcatinc.com or fax to 320-202-6916.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
· Understands all facets of manufacturing and allocates work appropriately.
· Instructs, corrects and trains employees in the proper use of equipment and performance of their work.
· As supervisor must lead by example, focus on situation, issue and behavior in need of improvement, take initiative to make things better and maintain constructive relationships with employees, peers and managers.
· Tests machine operations, set up or other equipment.
· Plans, schedules and coordinates the effort of the group.
· Provides necessary assistance to turn out a superior product encouraging employees to do their best.
· Reports poor quality and other matters detrimental to good operations to the plant manager.
· Corrects or reports unsafe work conditions or practices.
· Provide advice to Engineering and Service & Warranty on assembly methods, times, difficulties and techniques.
· Works with Engineering in field test and engineering prototype builds.
· Work with inventory control on accuracy of bill of materials and material delivery timing.
· May perform related work as apparent or assigned.
Location: St. Cloud, MN
Reports to: Plant Manager
Skills:
Qualifications (Knowledge/Skills/Abilities):
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.
1. Ability to train and maintain a high quality of product standards.
2. Excellent product knowledge of assembly and product requirements.
3. Ability to communicate with all personnel. This would include verbal directions and counseling of assembly line workers as well as technical support areas.
4. Strong knowledge of manufacturing system and equipment.
5. Must have knowledge of Material Management Systems including bill of materials and Inventory Replenishment Systems.
Education/Experience:
Education/Experience:
1. Must have two to four years experience working on the assembly line (or equivalent).
2. High School diploma.
3. Previous supervisory experience preferred.?????
PURCHASING & MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
SR. FOREIGN TRADE SPECIALIST
Responsibilities:
SUMMARY:
The Sr. Foreign Trade Specialist has the responsibility for creating the proper company foreign trade policies and procedures. It is the responsibility of the individual in this position to ensure that personnel involved in the process of importing or exporting goods are in compliance with applicable government regulations and procedures.
Location: Thief River Falls, MN
Reports to: Director of Supply Management
Skills:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position is responsible for:
1. Managing corporate compliance to all US Import and Export regulations (19 CFR, 15 CFR).
2. Managing corporate compliance to all Canadian Import regulations (D-Series Memorandum).
3. Developing and implementing compliant processes and procedures for all import/export activities.
4. Auditing internal processes, procedures, and records for compliance to import/export regulations.
5. Serving as primary point of contact for all Customs-related audits and compliance initiatives.
6. Overseeing company C-TPAT program and compliance.
7. Requesting internal advice and formal Customs rulings on HTS classification and origin issues.
8. Filing prior disclosures to US and Canadian Customs, as necessary.
9. Working with outside counsel to resolve compliance issues, as necessary.
10. Managing the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS US) classification database.
11. Managing the Canadian Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS CA) classification database.
12. Managing the Schedule B classification database.
13. Managing the country of origin database.
14. Managing NAFTA, US-Israel FTA, US-Australian FTA certification programs.
15. Selecting and managing cost and performance of all Customs brokers and freight forwarders.
16. Reviewing and approving import and export documentation for compliance and cost.
17. Supervising Foreign Trade Specialist position in performance of related duties.
Education/Experience:
QUALIFICATIONS:
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.
1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
2. 5-7 years experience in international trade, compliance or related field.
3. US Customs Brokerage license preferred
4. Proactive; ability to make decisions without significant management oversight.
5. Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with internal departments as well as outside organizations.
6. Knowledge of personal computers and MS Office applications (especially Excel).
7. Ability to effectively utilize the company ERP system; SAP experience desirable.
8. Working knowledge of the procurement and logistics processes.
9. Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
COMMODITY MANAGER
Responsibilities:
Summary:
Responsible for locating, qualifying, developing, and managing sources for parts within assigned commodity groups. Will negotiate purchase order agreements, implement and administer contracts, coordinate supplier certification programs, resolve supplier issues, and support supply management concepts, goals and procedures. It is the Commodity Manager’s responsibility to assure that all relevant data in the planning systems used to support the material requirements against a production plan/process, or project schedule is available, timely, and correct.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
The Commodity Manager will assure that all components or material for any product, process or project are available at the right time and place, of the specified quality, and are within inventory and unit cost goals by:
Coordinating the process of product, assembly, or part creation through:
1. Attendance at project meetings
2. Attendance of design reviews
3. Review of Engineering Change Orders
4. Providing assistance of supplier technical support
5. Monitoring lead times of their assigned commodities
6. Monitoring price and process trends
Planning, organizing, directing, and controlling sourcing activities that provide for the optimal quality, cost, and delivery for assigned items in line with the company’s new product introduction programs, production requirements, inventory and other supply objectives.
Coordinating the activities of the MRP/SAP planning and Demand Flow Technology (DFT) scheduling and releasing systems to ensure that the appropriate information is produced and the selected suppliers are fully compliant, including:
1. Produce a daily shipment request
2. Produce a 52 week forecast
3. Receive an Advanced Shipping Notice (ASN)
Manage the activities of assigned buyer/planners to ensure effective operational execution for assigned parts/materials/commodities.
Manage ongoing supplier performance in quality, cost, and delivery and conduct corrective action and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve established objectives.
Location: Thief River Falls, MN
Reports to: Director of Supply Management
Skills:
1. Knowledge of purchasing, strategic sourcing, supply chain management, production processes, and inventory management procedures.
2. Understanding the company’s material planning system and using it effectively in day-to-day activity.
3. Strong organizational, planning, analysis, and negotiation skills.
4. PC skills, including fluency in word processing and spreadsheet programs.
5. Understand and use technical information, including CAD system output, hard copy drawings, engineering bills of materials, indented bills of materials, process route sheets and quality assurance instructions.
6. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
7. Ability to work effectively in a cooperative, team-oriented, and fast paced environment.
Education/Experience:
1. BA or BS degree in a business, technical or related discipline.
2. 5-10 years of relevant work experience.
3. Continuing education in purchasing and supply management preferred
Salary Range: DOQ
SALES/MARKETING
MARKETING COORDINATOR
Responsibilities:
SUMMARY: The individual in this position will provide sales and marketing support as well as perform customer service functions for a group of Arctic Cat dealers. Functions include inbound and outbound sales; working with the Sales and Marketing, as well as Parts, Garments and Accessories groups to ensure prompt, economical and timely delivery of Arctic Cat products to its customers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Coordinate efforts with District Sales Managers in setting up new dealer accounts by providing follow-up support regarding Arctic Cat Sales, Inc. policies and procedures.
2. Execute outbound telemarketing sales and related activities plans.
3. Maintain inventory control for both ATV and Snowmobile units.
4. Initiate, schedule, and complete all field transfers of units.
5. Process dealer returns and buybacks.
6. Maintain regular communication with District Sales Managers regarding issues in the field.
7. Enthusiastically assist Regional and District Sales Managers and Dealers to help assure increased Retail Sales Activity.
8. Answer technical parts and accessories questions for dealers.
9. Respond to consumer calls and letters in a timely manner.
10. Input sales orders for finished goods as well as parts, garments, and accessories.
11. Assist dealers with order status (i.e. ship dates and backorders).
12. Other duties as assigned.
Location: Thief River Falls, MN
Reports to: Call Center Regional Supervisor
Skills:
QUALIFICATIONS: 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.
1. Self motivated and diligent work habits.
2. Strong organizational, planning, and problem solving skills.
3. Able to efficiently handle multiple tasks.
4. Exceptional work attendance record.
5 Strong verbal and written communication skills.
6. PC skills, including abilities in word processing and spreadsheet programs (ie Lotus Notes, MS Word, Excel, SAP).
7. Professional attitude and presence.
8. Able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
9. Sales related experience wholesale/retail. Ability to travel occasionally during the year.
Education/Experience:
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
1. High school diploma or GED.
2. College degree preferred.
3. Retail Experience helpful.
4. Familiarity with Arctic Cat Dealer base and sales representatives helpful.
SERVICE/WARRANTY
SERVICE TECHNICAL COORDINATOR
Responsibilities:
Summary:
The individual in this position will be responsible for advising Arctic Cat Dealers with assistance in completing proper repair and service procedures for our products. This support is usually provided through a telephone based technical hotline but may also include hands-on assistance in the field. This position has two primary responsibilities. The first is to provide the customer with assistance in the diagnosis and repair of field product service issues. The second is to collect, record and report field service information. This function is accomplished through a variety of computer screens and written reports.
1. Provide technical support, via a telephone, to customers on the operation, service and repair of all Arctic Cat products in a timely, accurate and professional manner.
2. Collect, record and report field product service information in a manner that is legible, complete in detail, accurate and timely.
3. Provide assistance to Dealers in determining the proper application of Arctic Cat warranty policies so as to maintain a proper balance between legal, ethical and customer relation considerations.
4. Provide assistance, as needed, with Dealer product training through participation in factory schools, on-site field training and other activities designated by the company or department.
5. Participate in special projects, assignments and other activities as required by the needs of the department.
6. Other duties as assigned.
Location: Thief River Falls, MN
Reports to: Technical Call Center Supervisor
Skills:
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
2. Ability to travel up to 15% of the work schedule.
3. Possess computer skills to work with the Catmaster program
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or GED.
2. Minimum of a 9 month Technical college diploma with preference for a 2 year Technical college diploma.
3. Prior experience with power recreation products preferably snowmobiles and/or ATV’s.
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