At Horizon Hobby, we inspire dreams and help build memories! Our company is the leader in the global Radio Control industry. We offer tremendous opportunities for growth and development and a full array of benefits including discounts on our products! We are currently hiring an Supply Chain Planner!

We have two Supply Chain Planner positions open - Proprietary Brands & Distributed Brands.

The Proprietary Brands Supply Planner is responsible for closely managing manufacturing partners production & shipping schedules and coordinating the efficient supply of RC hobby items to satisfy customer demand. The Proprietary Supply Planner is responsible for the monthly supply planning cycle, supplier resources planning, short-term and long-term, and issuing purchase orders for our international and domestic suppliers. This position also works to optimize our inventory network by managing the inventory transfer process to minimize supply chain costs and to meet customer demand, maintaining high customer order fill rates. Additionally, responsibilities include management of supplier scorecard performance and supplier on-boarding activities to support the purchasing.

The Distributed Brands Supply Planner is responsible for closely monitoring the lifecycle of inventory across a subset of non-proprietary product. This role is responsible for the day-to-day relationship of Distributed Suppliers which could include facilitating key meetings, item management, and supplier performance tracking. This collaborative role will work closely with our distribution centers, logistics, sales and marketing teams to maximize Distributed Brands success.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Key contributor to supplier meetings that are purposeful in managing supplier performance
• Translate supply plans and projected forecasts into effective and delivery plans that eliminates constraints and meets new product launch dates and meets demand forecast for all items.
• Release/issue POs and schedule deliveries
• Monitor shipping status and ensure timely delivery
• Schedule and plan product reworks needs required
• Supports new supplier on-boarding
• Reporting and tracking of supplier scorecard performance monthly
• Development of action plans in relation to Supplier Scorecard metrics to drive continuous improvement
• Monitor inventory supply network and plan inventory transfers to optimize supply chain costs and meet customer demand
• Effective supply planning of kits and parts together
• Ongoing excess Inventory disposition

Role Key Metrics

• Category and Item Level fill rate (service level)
• Kits and parts fill rates (service level)
• A and B items in stock rate
• Excess inventory value
• Backorders value
• Supplier scorecard performance

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in related business field i.e., Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Engineering or Finance. Or relative job experience.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in inventory and supply planning, project management, international contract manufacturing, purchasing or supplier performance management.
• Preferred experience using Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP.
• Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) accreditation or other relevant certification is advantageous.

Skills:

• Logical thinking – ability to analyze a situation and determine a sensible solution.
• Problem solving – ability to determine the root cause of a problem and determine an effective solution.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills required, advanced Excel skills is advantageous.
• Team player – able to work well across business operations teams.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills and the ability to influence people at all levels within our organization and externally with our suppliers.
• Capable of utilizing spreadsheet / database files and Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP based software to manage the planning process.
• Organizational Skills – advanced ability of logical thinking combined with strong follow through is key.
• Adept at working with other cultures.
• Daily schedule flexibility to manage meetings across different time zones.

Physical Demands

The work environment involves computer-based analysis and reporting as well as direct and remote team interaction.
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 of the job.

Horizon Hobby is a progressive, innovative company and, as such, is constantly reevaluating and reinventing the processes and procedures associated with each job. The essential duties and responsibilities of this position may change at any time. In addition, employees may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work necessary or important to the operation of Horizon. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected and appreciated.

Benefits and other perks

401(k) with a company match
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance and Supplemental Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Discounts on Products

Horizon Hobby is a progressive, innovative company and, as such, is constantly reevaluating and reinventing the processes and procedures associated with each job. The essential duties and responsibilities of this position may change at any time. In addition, employees may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work necessary or important to the operation of Horizon. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected and appreciated.

Horizon Hobby, LLC is an equal opportunity and E-Verify employer