Director, Non-Proprietary Products

Director, Non-Proprietary ProductsJOb DescriptionThe Director of Non-Proprietary Products is responsible for leading Horizon’s growth in non-proprietary products across Radio Control, Trains, Plastics, and General categories. The position has primary responsibility for attainment of the corporate sales, margin, inventory turns, and fill rate targets for domestic products. This position will be located in Champaign, IL. Our address is 4105 Fieldstone Road, Champaign, IL 61822.Job Responsibilities
Strategy and ExecutionThe position has primary ownership of the attainment of Non-Proprietary Product business results. As such, the director will need to define the market opportunities, developing strategies and tactics to realize such opportunities.
Promotion
Lead the group’s development of all promotional programs for Non-Proprietary Products. Define promotional opportunities with the suppliers as well as develop independent programs. Lead the group’s development of promotional content and the assessment of its effectiveness.
Service LevelsLead the groups’ efforts to balance fill rates with inventory turns according to corporate targets. Responsible for total Non-Proprietary Product inventory level and aged inventory. Proactively identify potential problems areas to launch preemptive and diagnostic initiatives prior to service degradation. Effectively communicate issues and action plans to the executive team. Leads the team in identifying and implementing continuous improvements in the purchasing functions.
Supply Chain Management and RelationshipsThe position is the primary owner of the relationships with the Horizon vendors. The incumbent should identify the key individuals for the top and new vendors, and target those individuals for face-to-face communications. The position should also lead the group’s development of supplier requirements with on-going assessment of the health of the relationship between Horizon and its vendors. The incumbent must be a role model in maintaining the highest ethical standards in relationships with suppliers, and must continually assess that such behavior exists throughout the organization.
Category ExpansionDefine areas of growth for R/C, Trains, Plastics, and General, and allocate resources to pursue those areas. Lead the new vendor process and seek exclusive relationships with new and existing vendors, working with the Product Division to prevent overlapping efforts.Organizational DesignWork with the category managers on the implementation of the Logility system, identifying the requisite impacts to job definitions and skills across the organization. Identify the required personnel moves or development plans to implement the new design.
Inter-Departmental Coordination
Work closely with the Product Division Purchasing Director in the implementation of joint promotions and common processes, with the Director of Sales in the attainment of revenue objectives, and with the Director of Distribution in the attainment of service levels. Work with the IT department to ensure system capabilities and reporting meets evolving business needs. Interface with the CFO and Accounting on A/P and inventory issues. Work with the Logistics Director to optimize inbound freight costs.
******************************************************************About USAt Horizon Hobby, we help people have FUN with hobbies!!!Horizon Hobby is a family-owned company that is known throughout the hobby industry for its exceptional attention to customer needs, outstanding product expertise and, most importantly, integrity. At the core of our business philosophy is a belief that people are the key to our success. As a result, our desire as a company is to always treat each other, each customer and each supplier with utmost respect, as we would best like to be treated ourselves.
Founded in 1985, Horizon Hobby, Inc. is an international marketer and distributor of radio control (RC) cars, boats, planes and helicopters; model railroading; plastic and die-cast models; and other general hobby products. We support our distribution efforts with cutting-edge retailer services, and direct-to-consumer marketing through print media and e-commerce. We are also one of the leading developers of radio control hobby products which include many of the biggest names in the industry, such as Hangar 9 airplanes, HobbyZone entry level vehicles, Team Losi cars and trucks, and Spektrum.Visit our website at www.horizonhobby.com for more information.
REQUIREMENTS
Job Requirements in business administration, accounting, or another related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Combined purchasing and marketing experience of five years.Work experience would include at least four years experience in a management position.Must have strong communications, analytical, and motivational skills.
Must be adept in developing and growing positive relationships with suppliers.
If offered a position, background checking and drug screeing are required.