Description

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THE COMPANY 

Thermacell Repellents, Inc. (TRI) is a privately held company with a mission to liberate people who love the outdoors from the harmful effects of insects. Founded in 1999 and based outside of Boston in Bedford, Massachusetts, Thermacell makes the world’s leading spatial mosquito repellent and targeted tick control solutions. Dedicated to delivering the best consumer experience, we have an ever-expanding product line for both adventure and home use. We aim to change the way people repel insects, and through disruptive innovation, strong distribution across multiple retail channels, and a global footprint, our base of users is growing rapidly.

TRI currently employs 125 full time employees at our 4 locations Bedford Massachusetts (Corporate HQ), Buford Georgia (Manufacturing & Distribution) Hampton FL (Science & Research Center).

Thermacell is committed to preserving a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging. The collective sum of our individual differences, knowledge, life experiences, and unique talents represents a significant part of our culture and is the foundation for our accomplishments and impact. We strive to create a supportive community where we all can show up as our authentic selves and are confident and comfortable to be genuine with our teammates in our day-to-day work environment. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.

TRI CORE VALUES:

• Drive – An optimistic can-do spirit, a passion to delight our consumer, a belief in the importance of determination and the freedom to make a difference.
• Ownership – We are empowered to take accountability for our contributions and desire to do the highest quality work with responsible urgency to drive business results.
• Integrity – We will always do the right thing guided by truth and sincerity. We exercise constructive candor and have the willingness to challenge and be challenged in all interactions.
• Teamwork – The belief that we is greater than me, and with collective brainpower we are better together. We are a community of compassionate support and collective success. We win as one and play hard in celebration together.
• Evolution – We are committed to continuous improvement, always learning, growing, and adapting to constant change. We seek progress over perfection.

STATUS: Exempt

WORKING HOURS: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm, additional hours as needed for projects

WORK LOCATION: 4630 Distribution Parkway, Buford, GA 30519

POSITION PURPOSE: 

Thermacell is seeking an experienced and intrinsically motivated Production Planner & Buyer to support its operations in Buford, GA. The primary responsibilities of this role will be planning weekly production and ensuring material / product availability to support the production schedule. Other supporting responsibilities will include managing inventory levels, supporting material / product level revisions, interacting & coordinating with suppliers, and supporting other business functions as required. This position will report directly to the Sr. Supply Chain Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Create the weekly production schedule in a way that optimizes TRI’s ability to service its customers while running an efficient operation.
• Provide forecasted outlook of in-house production needs to help with labor planning.
• Place purchase orders with suppliers for the procurement of production material as required by forecast and the production schedule. 
• Monitor status of open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of all materials, including timely resolution, communication and mitigation of future potential problems. 
• Expedite or defer orders as required based on schedule/inventory changes.
• Determine and establish optimal inventory levels based on forecast, demand variation and material lead times.
• Coordinate material flows throughout product/BOM changes, obsolescence, and the introduction of new suppliers and/or materials due to new product development.
• Manage the inter-company flow or materials/products between warehouse locations.
• Manage and resolve issues regarding PO to invoice discrepancies, returns and quality problems with suppliers.
• Provide back-up support for supply chain functions including shipping, receiving, material handling and other duties as assigned.
• Support the Thermacell S&OP process.
• Setup & maintain material master system planning parameters (MOQ, lead time, safety stocks).
• Processing MRP output, processing Planned Orders in a timely manner to support demand.
• Collaborate with internal customers and provide a high level of customer service, including recommending solutions, resources, and alternative supply options.
• Ensure and promote compliance to Company and Procurement policies and procedures.
• Initiating and following through on any supplier date changes and working through appropriate channels to resolve issues and get materials and products delivered on time.
• Communicate supplier performance, particularly On Time Delivery and Quality, including supplier visits as required.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Bright, personable, highly ethical, and thrives in a collaborate environment
• Self-Driven yet team oriented
• Must be very organized and able to manage multiple priorities, working under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal teams and external business partners 
• STRONG attention to detail and accuracy while working at a fast pace 
• An eye towards continuous improvement with basic change management skills 
• Unquenchable thirst for learning
• Highly resourceful problem solver. Ability to get things done, where resources are constrained, and a hands-on approach is needed
• Even keeled (stays calm through chaos) 
• Relentless work ethic

COMPENSATION

Compensation for this position will include a competitive base salary and an annual incentive bonus program-details proved separately. Benefits for this position will consist of vacation benefits at a competitive level & 10 paid company holidays. Additionally, a company shut-down period is offered for one week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

We are proud to offer a competitive & valuable benefits package that enables you to protect your health, your family, and your way of life. It includes best-in-class medical & dental insurance where Thermacell pays for 82.5% of the premiums; Thermacell also pays for the first half of your medical deductible through our Health Reimbursement Account. Long & Short-term Disability & Group Term Life insurance (one-time base salary plus bonus up to max) is also available at no cost to you. Forty hours of sick time is also available on your first day of employment.

Additionally, you will have access to a variety of additional benefits such as vision, supplemental life, critical illness, Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA, accident, SecureSave savings account, EAP, product benefit, wellness benefit, and pet insurance for your furry family members! You can find all the details and additional discounts in our benefits guide.

You may start contributing to our 401k after completing 30 days of service (enrolling on the first of the following month). You will be eligible for the employer match up to 4% (base salary overtime wages - subject to the IRS legal limit) after completing one year of service. 

WHY WORK HERE? 

Fun and casual environment. Disruptive fast-growth company. Thermacell is a consumer products company with a mission to liberate people who love the outdoors from the harmful effects of insects. Thermacell provides zone mosquito protection that keeps mosquitoes up to 15 ft away, stopping them before they can bother or bite you. Thermacell zone repellent technology eliminates the need for messy lotions or sprays, so you and your family are free to enjoy the outdoors, without worrying about mosquitoes or the harm they may cause.

Awards given to Thermacell include: Popular Mechanics - Grand Award Winner - Recreation - Best of What's New 2018 New York Times Wirecutter - The Best Mosquito Control Gear for Your Patio or Yard Outside Magazine - Best Car Camping Gear 2018 Backpacker Magazine - Best Backpacking Accessory 2019 Field & Stream “Best of the Best” Award - Good Housekeeping Research Institute #1 Tabletop Mosquito Repellent – LIV Smart Mosquito Repellent System - CES TWICE Awards 2022-2021 - Canadian Tire Digital Excellence Award – CES New Tech Award – IDEA Good Design Award – Good Housekeeping Home Products Award - This Old House Editor’s Choice – Time Magazine Best Inventions 2022

Thermacell products can be found at fine retailers throughout North America, Europe, Australia and in over 30 countries around the world. Examples of our retail partners include Bauhaus, OBI, ICA, Bunnings, Coop, Walmart, Amazon, REI, Bass Pro Shops, Home Depot, Lowe's, Canadian Tire, Dick's Sporting Goods, Academy Sports, Target Stores, CVS, Costco, Sam's Club and Bed Bath & Beyond.

Requirements

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• BS/BA in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics or other relevant field (will also consider equivalent experience).
• At least 4 years of experience in a buyer, planner, or material scheduler role working for a direct manufacturer (required).
• Proficient with MS Office suite – advanced skills with MS Excel.
• NetSuite and or Oracle cloud experience (preferred).
• APICS CPIM and/or CSCP certification (preferred).
• Strong sense of urgency & attention to detail.
• Excellent organization, communication and follow-up skills.
• Able to influence others & manage conflict in a sensible, fair and efficient manner.
• Ability to self-direct and take constructive action in ambiguous situations.
• Extremely high standards of excellence.
• Analytical with a methodical approach to problem solving.
• Experience establishing and employing demand-pull/push material planning methods in a manufacturing environment.