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 SR Manager - Demand Planning and S&OP!

We are seeking a high impact supply chain professional to join our team. This manager role leads a team of portfolio and demand planners in developing forecasting models based on current and future industry trends to produce purchasing strategies and new item release sequences that capture market demand. This position is a thought leader within our organization of innovative product lifecycle management methodologies and modern sales and operations planning processes to maintain our competitive advantage as the leader in the hobby industry.

This role cooperates and collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to drive market and financial value for the organization. The position requires strong organizational and analytical skills to create successful demand and new release plans that are strategic in nature to drive our company’s overall sales plan.

Pay for this position - $115,000-135,000/year. Placement within the pay range is based on experience and qualifications. This position may also be eligible for a quarterly bonus not included in the pay range.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective forecast models based on industry trends and demand patterns for a rolling 18-month planning period for both revenue and inventory forecasts.
• Actively participate and oversee the development of forecasts for New Proprietary via Portfolio meetings and focused reviews.
• Develop and implement demand planning and sales forecasting processes, data collection and reporting of KPIs.
• Develop & implement top line weekly revenue outlook snapshot showing progression of sales and “Demand Outlook” vs. the Monthly plan.
• Using demand planning methodology and trend/variance root cause analysis- make demand planning corrective actions and improvement, including on new products – via New product early trend signals reporting to Supply planning.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Product Development, Supply Planning and Business intelligence to exchange insights and drive consensus.
• Oversight and facilitation of Sales & Operational Planning cycle including development of relevant and meaningful data / documents for Demand Review, Including recommendation of updated Top Line revenue for the planning period, Supply Review, Balancing meeting, and final Sr. Leadership Review & sign off.
• Development of S&OP weekly, monthly, and annualized calendar of events and scheduling of meetings for required Horizon participants.
• Continued challenge of S&OP process, documentation, communications, and actions and providing ongoing changes to improve process with input from participants and leadership critical to ongoing quality of the process and outputs.
• Identify risks related to demand planning that could impact the revenue, inventory and fill rate business targets and develop a recommended mitigation plan.
• Develop and coach a team of Demand planners to drive best in class performance. Identify gaps and address as necessary.
• Other ad-hoc responsibilities, such as co-leading software implementation project (ERP), inclusive of active participation and training the team upon completion of the project.

Role Metrics

• Category and segment forecast accuracy, as well as BIAS
• Top line revenue accuracy
• Category launch revenue targets and accuracy
• Inventory turns target and actual performance
• Ending inventory targets and actual performance
• Backorder/order complete percentages
• Fill rate targets and actual performance

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in related business field, i.e., Business Management, Marketing, Project Management, Statistics or Finance. Master’s Degree preferred.

Experience

• 10+ years of relevant experience with an intermediate to advanced understanding of demand and supply chain management.

Skills

• Leadership qualities – integrity and commitment are foundational for others to take your lead and to be sought out as a mentor by others
• Presentation skills – even though much of this role’s focus is on forecasting, analyzing, and tracking, must also be able to explain to others the reasoning behind recommendations
• Familiarity with statistics - a solid understanding of applied math and the statistical software programs used to create forecasts is vital
• Analytical thinking – advanced ability to analyze and use critical thinking skills on a regular basis is key
• Tools of the trade: Microsoft Office Suite; Logility (other supply chain planning software); Alliance (other ERP software), and Quick Base (other Business Intelligence tools).
• 7+ yrs. of Sales and Operational Planning management experience and historical continued improvement of critical S&OP goals
• Demonstrated business acumen; the ability to understand the financial implications of demand and portfolio planning strategies and decisions.

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
Bonus Eligibility

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