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Wild Things – End Of Year Sale

Wednesday, December 11th, 2019

Wild Things biggest sale of the year starts NOW!

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Save 30% off everything in-stock on WildThingsGear.com!

Save on all in-stock products, including Active Flex:

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The infamous Wild Things Knuckle Roaster:

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And our Windshirt:

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Offer runs through 12/18/19. Limited to in-stock items only, some restrictions may apply.

Visit WildThingsGear.com to shop the sale!

Wild Things Father’s Day Sale Starts NOW!

Friday, June 7th, 2019

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Shop today for 15% off of the entire WildThingsGear.com site and reward the hardworking dads in your life with some new gear!

Click the link for “WILD” Father’s Day deals: https://www.wildthingsgear.com/

Sale runs June 7th-17th. Feel free to contact us at cs@wildthingsgear.com with any questions. Stay WILD!

Visit Wild Things at IWA 2019 – See the new Rescue Jacket FR

Saturday, March 2nd, 2019

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Come visit Wild Things at IWA, Hall 5 – Stand 116, to see our new Rescue Jacket FR and other products! Made of GORE® Military PYRAD® 2L fabric, waterproof/ windproof/breathable fabric with flame resistant technology, the Rescue Jacket is our newest fully performance tested and vetted hard shell. PYRAD® is a revolutionary, self-extinguishing technology that is specifically engineered to both to keep you and your gear dry and provide durable protection against arc flash and flash fire exposure. The Rescue Jacket is intended to be worn over body armor, featuring concealed waterproof zippers, hand pockets, and bicep pockets, keeping your core and your goods safe and dry.

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Founded in 1981 and rooted in the elite climbing and mountaineering world, Wild Things has been serving the US Military and Law Enforcement communities for over 35 years. Wild Things has earned a reputation for tough, lightweight technical outerwear, alpine-style backpacks, durable haul bags and innovative tactical and military clothing. Our products are currently in the field with every branch of the US Armed Forces and often tailored for mission-specific goals.

Contact Wild Things at +1 (828) 421-4349 to or send your request via email to CS@wildthingsgear.com to schedule an appointment.

Wild Things Offers Gear For EOY Expenditures

Wednesday, September 5th, 2018

Wild Things offers multiple niche products for your consideration as you prioritize your end of fiscal spending plan.

Middletown, RI:  Team Wild Things is standing by and at the ready, to take care of all of your last minute buying needs.  The last day for 2018 TLS requirements to be sent to DLA is looming and ends on Friday, September 7th.  Contact our sales team to get all of you last minute cold weather needs.  We have on the shelf inventory of wind layers, hard shells, base layers, extreme cold weather gear, FR and much more….in both Multicam® and Coyote.  In stock and ready to ship!

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Click here to download their brochure.

Check Out Wild Things At ADS Warrior East

Wednesday, July 11th, 2018

The WILD THINGS Team will be on hand showcasing all of our new, cutting edge products for 2018.  Stop by and check out the new White Out™ Over White System and our very first offering within our Active Insulation Collection; the Active Flex Jacket.  The sales team is standing at the ready to provide you with any and all of your layering needs.  Stay WILD!

Show Details:

ADS, Inc. Warrior® Expo East
Booth# 421

Where: Virginia Beach Convention Center

When: Wednesday, July 11th from 1000 – 1630

Thursday, July 12th from 0930 – 1530

TacJobs – Buyer / Planning Manager At Wild Things

Wednesday, June 6th, 2018

Wild Things, LLC provides highly engineered technical outdoor clothing and gear tailored for the rigorous performance requirements of those individuals involved in military operations and law enforcement. Our products are currently in the field with every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. We are a growing company under new ownership and looking to build out the team with talented and hard-working individuals looking for a career that passionately supports the military end users that protect our freedoms.

We look forward to seeing your application!

Position Title: Buyer / Planning Manager

Reports To: VP Operations

Classification: Exempt – Full Time

Location: Middletown, Rhode Island; may consider Virginia Beach area applicants with significant purchasing and planning experience

Summary:

Responsible for the purchase and supply chain management of the raw materials and outsourced labor required to meet customer order requirements and/or forecasted demand in accordance with established company policies and procedures. Responsible for the timely ordering and delivery of materials and establishing and maintaining good company/vendor relationships. Support the VP of Operations in managing levels of finished, work-in-process and raw inventory in accordance with company and department goals and objectives.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plans material requirements for specific products, including internal or externally manufactured end items and purchased items predicated on customer orders and forecasted demand.

• Purchases products in accordance with established company policies and procedures including seeking bids, screening potential vendors, submitting specifications to ensure lowest possible price and highest quality.

• Ensures the timely delivery of product as required to support the current production plan. Arranges delivery and mode of transportation in accordance with schedule requirements. Develops and monitors purchase orders with vendors based on ERP requirements and terms.

• Works with vendors, customers and freight forwarders to ensure proper paperwork, packaging and labeling requirements are met for drop ship orders.

• Develops and implements corrective action required to address late shipments, short shipments, etc.

• Assists in the resolution of rejected material, in-house and vendor supplied, as well as clearing receipts through incoming inspection.

• Advises management, sales and product team of all price increases and reductions. Assists with all vendor price negotiations as required.

• Maintains professional working relationship with suppliers. Establishes and maintains good company/vendor/subcontractor relationships and encourages new methods of production to foster cost reductions. Ensures that relationship creates a no conflict-of-interest situation.

• Supports VP of Operations with issuance of manufacturing orders to production facility and/or subcontractors to meet finished goods inventory requirements. Includes the development of job and production schedule paperwork as well as material pick lists and floor stock replenishment reports.

• Responsible for continual review/follow-up of in process manufacturing work orders to ensure adherence to established schedules. Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions. Works with operations, sales and product teams to identify priorities.

• Advises Sales Department of any extensions of estimated completion dates.

• Manages levels of finished, work-in-process and raw inventory in accordance with established company and departmental goals and objectives.

• Maintains the ERP database relative to lead times, minimum, maximum and multiple order quantities, price break quantities, analysts, and product line codes, etc., for each assigned product line.

• Authorizes invoices for payment.

• Work closely with Product to understand product specifications and manufacturing intent as new products are developed.

• Work closely with the Product team to ensure smooth hand-off as the products move from development to production.

• Participates in physical inventories, as required.

• Proactively seek opportunities to improve processes and identify areas of improvement and cost reductions.

• Other duties, as assigned

Required Experience / Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Logistics & Materials, Supply Chain or Operations & Supply Management. May accept experience in lieu of degree.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Buyer/Planner, coordinating purchases and deliveries with vendors, establishing alternate supply sources, negotiating price, quality and delivery terms, determining production requirements and applications, planning material requirements and forecasting and maintaining inventory levels for onsite and multiple off shore facilities.

• Experience with textiles and soft goods (apparel, packs, accessories) highly preferred.

• Strong track record of ability to communicate along all levels of the supply chain.

• Exceptional Project Management and Organizational Skills

• Effective communication skills, including excellent oral and written skills.

• Analytical thinker, problem solver and team player with the ability to multi-task several priorities simultaneously

• Ability to focus on the big picture, yet very attentive to details

• Self-motivated, proactive and driven to succeed

• Must be able to handle multiple priorities and re-prioritize as needed.

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.

• ERP system experience required; A2000 experience preferred.

• Willingness to handle ad hoc projects, as needed

• Position Type – Full-Time/Regular

Travel Requirements:  Estimate 5-20%

Physical Requirements:

• Majority of time at computer sitting at desk, on phone, walking within offices.

• Occasionally may be asked to visit 3PL warehouse to organize raw material kits in preparation for dissemination to cut/sew subcontractors,  review receiving or quality issues or participate in periodic physical inventories.

• Occasionally may be asked to visit subcontractor locations to review production schedules, top of production samples, quality issues or defects or retrieve/deliver samples.

Work Environment:

Casual work environment.

Wild Things is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Veteran or disability status.

Send resume with cover letter to amy@wildthingsgear.com.

Check Out Wild Things At SOFIC

Friday, May 18th, 2018

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Come join Team Wild Things at the Marriott Marina aboard the MV Shamayem in dock #19. We will have all of our latest gear on exhibit.

Tuesday, May 22 – Wednesday, May 23:

· Exhibiting 9:00a – 5:00p
· Invitation only after 5:00p

Wednesday, May 24:

· Exhibiting 9:00a – 1:30p

Walk-ins welcome. To schedule a meeting, contact:

Emily@wildthingsgear.com or (828) 421-4349

There will be giveaways and refreshments served daily. We hope to see you there. Stay WILD!

Wild Things – MultiCam Level 7 Jacket Awarded NSN

Sunday, April 15th, 2018

The Wild Things High Loft Jacket 2.0 has been issued NSN 8415-01-610-5416 (size Large). It is the same jacket as the Level 7 jacket in Grey, except this version is MultiCam.

It is made from 2-Layer fabric with GORE FASTPACK technology with 330D Cordura reinforcements and insulated with 6 oz of PrimaLoft Silver Active synthetic insulation.

The design includes Two Hand Warmer pockets, Two interior mesh storage pockets, a fully adjustable helmet compatible hood with laminated brim, Velcro wrist stays with half elastic cuffs and a dropped tail.