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The UMBS' rise to #2 in the BusinessWeek rankings lauds the culture, diversity, and skill of UMBS students. The rankings acknowledge the attributes of UMBS graduates that companies seek and want to add to their leadership ranks, including: ingenuity to solve problems using skills in multiple disciplines, readiness and competence to lead teams, and "real-world" expertise.
The opportunities afforded to us as UMBS students are as diverse as our student population. Most interesting is that many students are not aware of the various opportunities available at companies that are sometimes viewed as one dimensional.
Procter & Gamble has been recognized for many years for its brand management and marketing prowess. Corporate strategy cases at UMBS attempt to convey P&G's key success factors to MBA students so that they can model the techniques for success in their future assignments and careers. While identifying Procter & Gamble as a marketing powerhouse has merit, it takes away from the fact that other disciplines work together to attain P&G's top ranking in the consumer products industry. These disciplines are Customer Business Development, Financial Management, Product Supply-Purchases, Brand Management, and Market Research Department. Each of these areas recruits UMBS students.
The objective of the Customer Business Development (CBD) function is Category Management, which brings together manufacturers and retailers. The producers and sellers work together to best meet consumer needs. The process demands individuals with well-rounded talent in advertising, market research, logistics, finance, and information systems.
Financial Management at P&G develop individuals into respected decision makers, providing important contributions in a variety of businesses and specialties. All finance career paths are unique, tailored to individual talents, educational and professional backgrounds, and capabilities. Financial Management at P&G includes Treasury, manufacturing facility, and product team opportunities.
Product Supply/Purchases is responsible for incorporating suppliers into the supply chain. P&G views its supplier relationships as an asset for business and relies on Purchases to manage and grow the value of the asset throughout the world. This requires a thorough understanding of P&G's business needs and strategies, as well as the capabilities of the suppliers and markets in which they compete. With this knowledge, people in Purchases can develop and implement sourcing strategies that match suppliers to P&G's needs and help achieve the business objectives.
Assistant Brand Managers, the entry-level position in Brand Management, undertake in-depth business analysis projects and marketing plan development to keep products "fresh" in the minds of consumers. Additionally, each Assistant Brand Manager is expected to develop well-documented views on all phases of his or her brand's operation. New hires into Brand Management benefit from Customer Training, a P&G program that gives participants a broad understanding of how P&G markets products through retail customers. Many of Procter & Gamble's highest ranking executives began their careers in P&G Brand Management.
Understanding consumers is P&G's competitive advantage. This knowledge begins in the Market Research Department (MRD). Market Research is a unique profession combining analytical and problem solving skills with a focus on human behavior. The primary role of the majority of market researchers at Procter & Gamble is to manage the design, data collection, and analysis of consumer research studies and marketplace information to aid day-to-day decision making. Market researchers use their data to work with business teams to seek out creative solutions to complex business problems.
Procter & Gamble will be at UMBS on September 10 for is corporate presentation to answer questions and discuss opportunities. If you would like to speak to a P&G representative, please contact one of the following P&G employees who will be able to provide you with more information:
MRD
Michelle Sneed (513) 983-2226
sneed.md@pg.com
Finance
Anne Campbell (513) 627-6244
campbell.am.2@pg.com
Brand Management
Monica Young (513) 634-2244
young.ml@pg.com
Purchases
Rahquel Purcel (513) 634-6487
purcell.rd@pg.com
Customer Business Development
John Lipinski (248) 637-2394
lipinski.j@pg.com
US Recruiting
Trina Frazier (513) 983-3471
frazier.tm@pg.com