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Reference Number: T-EDIC

Gibson Guitar, the world's premiere musical instrument manufacturer is seeking an EDI Coordinator to be responsible for ensuring that EDI-related production processes and procedures are implemented, maintained, and properly executed. This position is based in Nashville, TN.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 1-2 years related EDI experience.
• Sound knowledge of EDI standards and processes in business applications.
• Working knowledge of basic X12/UCC/VICS transactions and standards.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries and complaints from users, vendors and customers.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills required.
• Willingness and ability to learn new software modules and other applications quickly required.
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial spirit required.

Responsibilities:

• Work with outside EDI trading partners, EDI Integration vendors, and third party value added networks to ensure effective EDI processes that meet customer expectations.
• Manage all aspects of:
  • EDI trading partner setups
  • Defining/creating document mapping requirements
  • VAN interconnect requests
  • EDI standards upgrades
  • User support
  • Monitor daily EDI messages
  • Managing acknowledgments
  • Administering process (including Business recovery) and documentation
  • System performance
• Be pro-active in maintaining a smooth flow of mission critical data throughout all networks.

This full time position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications, paid vacation and sick time medical benefits, employer sponsored health insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Position will be based in the World Headquarters in Nashville, TN.
Local candidates preferred as relocation will not be offered.

Please send resume as an attached MS Word document with Salary History to: leah.mccreary@gibson.com
No Phone Calls Please

Date Posted: 8/9/2007 4:36:29 PM

Reference Number: T-ITDJ

Gibson Guitar, the world's premiere musical instrument manufacturer is seeking an IT Director in Tokyo, Japan to oversee and execute technology initiatives in concert with corporate objectives within our Japanese subsidiary.

Key responsibilities include:

• Plans and implements additions, deletions and major modifications to the supporting infrastructure in coordination with corporate leadership.
• Oversees the implementation and administration of local network components.
• Oversees and manages the implementation and administration of the Gibson Japan telephone system and supports company-wide upgrade efforts.
• Anticipates future network needs, identifies proactive solutions to satisfy needs.
• Manages help desk activities and resolves issues in support of the Gibson Japan user base.

Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems or a related field
• Minimum of two years experience managing infrastructure and applications for a multinational global corporation.
• Basic understanding of T-SQL and Microsoft SQL Server management tools
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP a plus
• Basic understanding of LAN administration
• Supporting clients on Windows XP or Vista and Office 2003 or 2007.
• Japanese and English communication skills
• Experience with Crystal Reports and/or other reporting tools
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills required

Only those with an entrepreneurial spirit need apply.

The position is based at Gibson Japan headquarters in Tokyo. Local candidates preferred as relocation will not be offered.

This full time position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Please send resume as an attached MS Word document with Salary History to: Michael.Johnson@gibson.com
No Phone Calls Please

Date Posted: 3/23/2007 9:16:12 AM

Reference Number: T-MDBSA

Gibson Guitar, the world's premiere musical instrument manufacturer is seeking a Microsoft Dynamics Business Systems Analyst to become a member of our corporate IT team delivering business solutions to our global enterprise.

Responsibilities
• Configure/develop and implement major business systems software and components such as Great Plains (Microsoft Dynamics), Business Objects, MS CRM and other various integration tools.
• Technical liaison to business systems groups for application support.
• Support change communication and coordinate end-user training for system implementations.
• Leverage understanding of ERP and CRM systems to drive functional improvements and identify areas for process development.
• Drive effective usage of business systems to maximize solution value.
• Ensure database reliability and integrity and execute system test plans.
• Maintain development, staging and production environments.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and/or work experience.
• Must have ERP application administration experience in Microsoft Great Plains with emphasis in manufacturing, inventory systems and or Microsoft CRM.
• Candidate must possess a proven competence with development methodologies, QA fundamentals, process documentation and project management.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability balance multiple demands and thrive in a collaborative environment.
• Proven ability to write effective system and process documentation (including business and system requirements, business process diagrams and data flow diagrams).
• SQL skills (proficient with queries and mild scripting).
• Exceptional customer service, organizational and time management skills.
• Technical knowledge and fundamental concepts of databases (preferably MS SQL) and general networking. • Report writing skills highly desirable (preferably with Crystal Reports or Microsoft SQL Reporting).

Only those with an entrepreneurial spirit need apply.

The position is based at Gibson World Headquarters in Nashville.

This full time position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Please send resume as an attached MS Word document with Salary History to: Michael.Johnson@gibson.com
No Phone Calls Please

Date Posted: 8/8/2007 3:22:26 PM

Reference Number: T-PDE

Reports to Information Systems Manager

POSITION PURPOSE:
Maintenance Programmer/ Developer for Supply Chain System & Web Applications - Epiphone Guitar

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 
This skilled role requires:

• A mix of database administration and web development skills
• The successful candidate will work as part of a team on a variety of internal and external facing web applications
• Overall responsibility for many of the back-end systems that drive Epiphone's domestic and international business as well as B2B and B2B functionality
• Responsible for design and analysis on project scope and estimations
• Writing detailed project documentation and software maintenance, debugging and troubleshooting.

Extensive experience in the following areas required:

• ASP.NET and VB.NET web application development
• object oriented programming methodologies
• relational database design
• DBA experience with MS SQL
• complex SQL query authoring and optimization
• (X)HTML, JavaScript and CSS
• relevant W3C standards and best practices

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in an environment that adapts quickly to changing business needs. We're looking for someone who has worked in this field and has experience with database design, setup and administration, as well as .NET development with well-structured, scalable and maintainable code.

• Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
• Must be self motivated, goal oriented, and possess ability to contribute to a team environment.

Qualified candidates should send resume AS AN MS WORD ATTACHMENT and salary history to: Scott.Aisenbrey@gibson.com
No Phone Calls Please

Date Posted: 8/23/2007 10:36:27 AM

Reference Number: T-POIC

Reports to Web Director

POSITION PURPOSE:

This position is an experienced Web site and content producer who manages the creation of new sites and redesign of current sites for international markets. Candidate will be responsible for managing multiple projects from planning to launch. Candidate must be multilingual. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designs and lays out content for Web projects
• Liaison with Product and Editorial Managers on new sites and site redesigns
• Create and manage content using a content management system
• Oversees translation of features for multiple international sites
• Edits and posts regional news for EU sites
• Creates user interfaces for sites

• 3 – 5 years web development experience for major Web site(s)
• International and foreign language experience a must (English plus at least one of the following required: French, German, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, and Spanish)
• Extensive experience with HTML, Actionscript 2.0, CSS, Photoshop, and Flash required
• Able to meet set product timelines and deliver projects on deadline
• Must be able to work in fast paced environment and manage multiple projects
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of Gibson products required

• A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant experience
• Online portfolio or examples of work

No Relocation is offered for this position.

Please send resume as an attached MS Word document with Salary History to: leah.mccreary@gibson.com
No Phone Calls Please

Date Posted: 1/10/2007 11:14:44 AM

Reference Number: T-SDIT

Gibson Guitar, the world's premiere musical instrument manufacturer is seeking an energetic software developer to develop and maintain intranet and extranet, web-based business applications.

Key responsibilities include:

• Work with business process owners, IT project managers, and company executives to design ways to best leverage web-based technologies to accomplish business objectives. 
• Design, development, deployment, and support of web based/.Net intranet and extranet applications.  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field preferred 
• 3+ Years of experience developing web-based business applications 
• Expert level skills developing software using Microsoft Development Tools and Languages including ASP.NET 2.0, VB.NET 2.0 and SQL 2000/2005 required. 
• High level skills in the following areas: process analysis, organization and reporting (i.e., planning & status), presentation, written and verbal communication. 
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills required

This full time position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications, paid vacation and sick time medical benefits, employer sponsored health insurance, and a 401(k) plan. 

Only those with an entrepreneurial spirit need apply. The position is based at Gibson Corporate headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee.
 

Qualified applicants should send resume and salary history as an attachment to: Michael.Johnson@gibson.com
No Phone Calls Please

Date Posted: 8/14/2007 3:57:19 PM

Reference Number: T-TC

Gibson Musical Instruments (the world’s premier manufacturer of musical instruments and gear) is seeking a self-motivated, hard working individual with a want to succeed as a Telecommunications Coordinator.

Position Objectives:

Candidate will provide Telecommunications support for users, remote divisions, and traveling employees. Establish a good, working relationship with vendors as well as making sure they are providing Gibson with all of their telecommunication needs. Responsible for analysis of telecommunications expenditures.


Position Reports to: Director of Information Technology


Years of Experience/Accomplishments Required:

Three to five years telecommunications experience

Educational Requirement:

High School diploma or equivalent required

Basic Duties: 

• Keep expenses down by providing technical (Telco) support to stores and determining if a tech dispatch is necessary.
• Order phones for the users when required
• Liaison with telecom providers and vendors, as well as help desk
• Responsible for cell phone activity including providing technical support, usage analysis, initiating insurance claims, setting up new users, and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot Telecom issues until resolved. Including adding and deleting voicemail, personal extensions, and personalizing phone requirements as necessary.
• Provide training to new associates on the home office phone usage
• Making sure all paperwork has been submitted for new store Telco and frame installations.
• Providing long distance codes for new employees approved.
• Meet with telecom vendors on a regular basis.
• Provide year-end analysis to telecom expenditures
• Maintain contract files.
• Update and distribute Company Phone List

Please send resume as an attached MS Word document with Salary History to: leah.mccreary@gibson.com
No Phone Calls Please

Date Posted: 5/4/2007 11:01:32 AM

Reference Number: T-WD

Web Director for large, global Nashville-based Corporation

Reports to the Chief Marketing Officer
Current direct-reports: global staff (growing)
Indirect interaction with approx. 15 Managers and 7 Product Managers
Must provide online portfolio to be considered.

Job Description:
The Web Director is responsible for leading the global/strategic direction of the company’s
website, web-related initiatives and Web Team. The Web Director will provide both technical
expertise in interactive web design and facilitate execution through the full lifecycle of projects.
In addition to leading the strategic direction, the successful candidate will develop technical
specs and design, write code, and implement solutions when necessary.

Position requires a minimum 7 years experience, with strong management, leadership and
project management skills; technical savvy, proven expertise in web development, and a solid
understanding of business requirements and industry best practices.

Responsibilities:
- Manage & develop the Web Team to meet the growing strategic needs of the corporation
- Develop and lead global/strategic direction of website and web-related initiatives
- Manage and implement web development projects from conception to completion
- Provide technical direction for all Web-related projects
- Manage website content and graphic updates
- Optimize web pages for fast downloads and cross-browser functionality
- Code in a clean and consistent manner with proper documentation
- Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments
- Create systems documentation and maintain for accuracy.

Qualifications:
- Proven effective team leadership & management skills
- Management of website requiring global approach and localized language content.
- Advanced problem-solving and project management skills
- Attention to detail with minimal quality assurance testing needed to validate code
- Excellent communication skills, self-motivated
- Deadline oriented with accurate estimates of project schedule
- Knowledge of/experience with .NET, C#, CSS, XML, XSLT, audio download technologies, HTML, JavaScript, Visual Studio, Visual Source Safe
- Expert image manipulation using Photoshop, Illustrator, and or equivalent
- Strong collaboration with various web initiatives within the company, managing towards common "back end" resources, and consistent user interfaces.
- Strong preference towards individual with "outbound" (viral marketing style) projects as well and
traffic building promotions.
- Experience in music/entertainment industry a plus. 

No Relocation package is offered for this position.

No phone calls, please.

Please send resume as an attached Word document with salary history to: leah.mccreary@gibson.com

Date Posted: 7/19/2007 11:36:33 AM

Reference Number: T-WD

Reports to Web Director

POSITION PURPOSE:

This position is an experienced Web site developer, who programs all aspects of Gibson Web sites. Candidate will be responsible for programming multiple projects from writing requirements through launch.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consults with clients and other project team members to design, build, and manage web sites.
• Has knowledge of a variety of concepts, practices, and packages such as ASP.NET (required), * Visual Studio, SQL 2000, C#, HTML, CGI and JavaScript.
• Experience with database management very important.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• May lead and direct the work of others.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected as well as an interest in further development of his/her web design abilities.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• 3 – 5 years in Web programming, experience working on a major Web site important
• Able to work in fast paced environment and manage multiple projects
• Strong organizational skills
• Creative sensibility and knowledge of Gibson products required
• Able to meet set product timelines and deliver projects on deadline
• Experienced in writing site development requirements
• Knowledge of ASP.net, Visual Studio, HTML, C#, and SQL 2000
• Basic graphic design experience – Photoshop, Flash

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant experience
• Online portfolio or examples of work

No Relocation is offered for this position.

Please send resume as an attached MS Word document with Salary History to: leah.mccreary@gibson.com
No Phone Calls Please

Date Posted: 4/9/2007 2:04:59 PM

Reference Number: T-WDIID

Gibson Musical Instruments (the world’s premier manufacturer of musical instruments and gear) is seeking a pro-active, passionate, world class Web Designer to join the World Headquarters team based in Nashville, TN. 

POSITION PURPOSE
This position is for an experienced Web Designer / Interactive Interface Designer who will design, template and develop Gibson.com sites and applications.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Design and layout web pages that promote Gibson’s marketing directives.
• Work closely with Web Developers to create ASP.NET web templates.
• Create and develop dynamic Flash applications.
• Content production. 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
• Strong understanding of HTML, DHTML, CSS and ActionScript 2.0 or 3.0.
• Solid skills using Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash.
• Knowledge of ASP.NET, XML, XSL, AJAX and SEO a plus. 

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE 
• 3 + years of professional experience.
• A Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Online portfolio or examples of work required. 

Local candidates preferred as no relocation will be offered for this position. 
 

Please send resume as an attached Word document with salary history to: leah.mccreary@gibson.com
No Phone Calls Please

Date Posted: 7/17/2007 4:11:35 PM