Horizon Hobby
Supply Planner
Horizon Hobby, Champaign, Illinois, us, 61825
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
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.
Roles & Responsibilities
Key contributor to supplier meetings that are purposeful in managing supplier performanceTranslate 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 deliveriesMonitor shipping status and ensure timely deliverySchedule and plan product reworks needs requiredSupports new supplier on-boardingReporting and tracking of supplier scorecard performance monthlyDevelopment of action plans in relation to Supplier Scorecard metrics to drive continuous improvementMonitor inventory supply network and plan inventory transfers to optimize supply chain costs and meet customer demandEffective supply planning of kits and parts togetherOngoing excess Inventory dispositionRole Key Metrics
Category and Item Level fill rate (service level)Kits and parts fill rates (service level)A and B items in stock rateExcess inventory valueBackorders valueSupplier scorecard performanceEducation 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 matchMedical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance and Supplemental Life InsurancePaid Time OffPaid HolidaysDiscounts 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
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.
Roles & Responsibilities
Key contributor to supplier meetings that are purposeful in managing supplier performanceTranslate 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 deliveriesMonitor shipping status and ensure timely deliverySchedule and plan product reworks needs requiredSupports new supplier on-boardingReporting and tracking of supplier scorecard performance monthlyDevelopment of action plans in relation to Supplier Scorecard metrics to drive continuous improvementMonitor inventory supply network and plan inventory transfers to optimize supply chain costs and meet customer demandEffective supply planning of kits and parts togetherOngoing excess Inventory dispositionRole Key Metrics
Category and Item Level fill rate (service level)Kits and parts fill rates (service level)A and B items in stock rateExcess inventory valueBackorders valueSupplier scorecard performanceEducation 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 matchMedical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance and Supplemental Life InsurancePaid Time OffPaid HolidaysDiscounts 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