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 a Supply Planner!

The Supply Planner - Distributed Brands is responsible for closely monitoring the lifecycle of inventory across a subset of nonproprietary product. This role is responsible for the day-to-day relationship of 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 the brands success.

Typical pay for this position is $60,000-75,000. The final offer for this position will be based on the unique experience and qualifications of the candidate selected. This position may also be eligible for a bonus not included in the base pay range.

Roles & Responsibilities

Service Level Management 

Category and item level fill rate Kits and parts fill rate A and B items in stock rate Excess Inventory Tracking and Disposition Purchase Order Management Maintaining current orders Customer backorders

Supplier Scorecard Facilitation

Supplier negotiations on multiple levels of the relationship. Facilitator of key supplier meetings to manage relationship expectations. Supplier performance tracking, reporting, and monitoring. Development of action plans in relation to Supplier Scorecard metrics.

Portfolio Management

Item level carrying decision. Item content information. Item pricing based on competitive landscape of the industry. Support new supplier on-boarding process. Portfolio optimization through industry research and emerging brand awareness.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

Education:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in related business field i.e., Business Management, Supply
Chain Management, Project Management, or Finance. Or relative job experience.

Experience:
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in inventory and supply planning, project management,
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
• 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 data files and Oracle Fusion Cloud 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

Prolonged sitting at a desk Regular typing on a keyboard and use of a mouse, monitor and other computer equipment Indoor work with limited exposure to outdoor weather elements Primary work is performed at a physical company office in a cubicle setting. If/when working from a home office it is the employees responsibility to ensure ergonomic compliance standards are upheld for the best possible working conditions

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