Staff Quality Analyst

Philip Morris USA Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of consumer products made for adults, seeks a highly qualified Staff Quality Analyst for our Purchasing department in Richmond, Virginia. This position provides quality assurance expertise and leadership to identify and resolve quality related issues for consumer incentive items, optimize supply base sourcing, improve supply chain efficiencies and management, and develop short-term and long-range business plans.This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Business, Math, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a Science along with a minimum of 7 years of purchasing, manufacturing or quality assurance experience. A graduate degree/ technical certification (CPM, CQM, 6 Sigma) is preferred.Extensive experience working with overseas manufacturers is required. Knowledge of product development, technical specifications, manufacturing processes, testing methodologies, risk management and statistical data analysis is required. 3-5 years experience or training with consumer goods manufacturing processes, as well as training in the technical aspects of fabric/apparel/hard goods/electronics product development is necessary.Strong project management and analytical skills are required, as well as proficiency in contract negotiations and development. Good interpersonal, organizational, and collaborative skills are imperative along with the ability to work constructively with others in a team environment to achieve team goals. Excellent written and oral communication skills are necessary for formal presentations, executive summaries, process mapping and routine quality related reporting. Advanced PC skills including significant proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, Visio and PowerPoint are required. The incumbent must have experience working closely with a data management system (SAP R3, Business Warehouse, Livelink, etc). Stakeholder engagement skills and supply chain management experience would be beneficial.Domestic and International travel are required for supplier visits, product checks, factory inspections and training seminars up to 20% of the time.Qualifications
Specific duties include but are not limited to:
Serving as knowledge manager for the Quality Assurance Database (QADb);

Directing and overseeing the activities of third party QA testing firms;

Conducting research or performing business case studies on various products and developing complex scenario analyses. Quickly and accurately evaluating large volumes of information, identifying and rejecting irrelevant date, assessing alternatives and proposing optimal business solutions;

Monitoring and staying abreast of the latest government product regulations to ensure full compliance;

Leading and directing departmental/cross-functional teams as it relates to supplier performance and product quality;

Planning, organizing and conducting overseas Quality Forums and factory visits;

Performing market research to identify technology and compliance trends and business changes that may have an impact on our business and recommending appropriate courses of action; and

Developing, monitoring and tracking testing budgets on a regular basis.In addition to the opportunity to apply your skills toward key business objectives, we offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive base salary, incentive compensation, relocation, comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance and participation in our deferred profit sharing program.For further information regarding Philip Morris USA, visit our website at