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. TRI designs, manufactures, and markets the world's most effective and fastest growing area mosquito repellent and insect control solutions. Founded in 1999 and based outside of Boston in Bedford Massachusetts, TRI uses proprietary technology based on portable fuel and/or rechargeable battery powered heat to disperse a highly effective repellent based on a material found in Chrysanthemums. In just a few minutes, this unique technology creates a 15+ foot zone of protection from mosquitoes and other flying insects. Consumers around the world rate the company's products dramatically higher than any other mosquito repellent because they are convenient, easy to use, and provide superior protection without requiring direct skin application.

TRI currently employs 130+ full time employees at our 3 locations Bedford Massachusetts (Corporate) Buford Georgia (Manufacturing & Distribution).

TRI CORE VALUES:

• Can Do Spirit – it's NEVER ‘someone else's job'
• Absolute Integrity – the high road is the only road
• Thrilling our Consumers – they are the well spring of our success, and they must be delighted with Thermacell every time they use one
• Learn – Grow – Adapt (continuous cycle)
• Work Hard, Play Hard, Stay Humble – earn it every day

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Strategic Planner is responsible for assessing Thermacell's long-term strategies to ensure operational resources are aligned to achieve them. The Strategic Planner partners with the Supply Chain Manager to ensure business growth is not constrained by supply chain by ensuring strategic long-term suppliers and contract manufacturers are adequately resourced to support the business growth by laying out long terms plans and monitoring them to ensure success. The Strategic Planner will support the Sourcing team as needed as they work to identify new suppliers to support the long-range plan.

STATUS: Exempt

WORK LOCATION: Buford, GA

WORKING HOURS: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm but flexible

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess the company's long-term (5-year) plan and translate shifts in business strategy to operational needs. This involves building and maintaining projections/models for critical and long lead component / material demand.
• Own the long-range planning with Thermacell key suppliers and contract manufacturers. Drive and work collaboratively with Sourcing and other key players to ensure execution of programs and coordination of new program / product launches.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Thermacell key components manufacturers, partners and building out processes to support the long-range plan. Monitor and report on potential risk/gaps of the long-range plan to the Supply Chain Manager for action.
• Working closely with the Supply Chain Planner and other team members to ensure requirements (for long range planning purposes) are being allocated amongst the supply base as directed by the Supply Chain Manager.
• Identify areas where improvements can be made with key strategic partners to ensure long term goals are met cost effectively and efficiently.
• The Strategic Planner will support risk management activities impacting the value chain by working with cross-functional teams on a given project or campaign.
• Prepare reports on strategic ideas for evaluation by management.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPENSATION

Compensation for this position will include a competitive base salary as well as an annual incentive bonus tied to company and individual performance goals. Benefits for this position will include vacation benefits at a competitive level & 10 paid company holidays. Additionally, a company slow-down period is traditionally offered for one week in 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 80% of the premiums; Thermacell also pays for the first half of your medical deductible through our Health Reimbursement Account and provides access to an FSA. Long & Short-term Disability & Group Term Life insurance (one times base salary plus bonus up to $250K) is also available at no cost to you. 40 hours of sick time is also available on your first day of employment.

Additionally, you will have access to a plethora of voluntary benefits such as vision, supplemental life, accident, and pet insurance for your furry family members! You can find all details and additional discounts in our benefits guide.

You may start contributing to our 401k after completing 30 days of service and you will be eligible for the annual contribution (equal to 3% of base salary subject to the IRS legal limit) after completing your first year.

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 technology delivers game-changing, category-leading mosquito protection that helps users spend more time outside focusing on what matters to them.

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

Thermacell products can be found at fine retailers throughout North America and in over 35 countries around the world. Examples of our retail partners include Walmart, Amazon.com, 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.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in business, finance, Supply Chain or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in forecasting, supply planning or logistics.
• Analytical thinking and ability to translate data and analytics into a narrative and present the findings/recommendation to relevant stakeholders for action.
• Proven experience aligning processes, resource planning and organizational goals with overall strategy.
• Ability to reasonably plan with limited data.
• Experience using supply chain planning software and tools, NetSuite or other ERP/planning tool.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to problem-solve with strong organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Office programs - Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to attend to details while keeping big-picture goals in mind.
• APICS certification is a plus but not required.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Must be very organized and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-driven, team-oriented individual.
• Highly resourceful. Ability to get things done, where resources are constrained, and a hands-on approach is needed.
• Ability to multi-task work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good fit with Thermacell values (Absolute Integrity, Can-Do Spirit, Thrilling Consumers, Learn-
• Grow-Adapt, Work Hard/Play Hard/Stay Humble).
• Accountability (owns it and holds others accountable for owning it).
• Resilient (understands that things don't always go the right way; bounces back).
• Proactive (finds opportunities to add value, doesn't wait to be asked).
• Even-keeled (stays calm and leads through challenging, stressful times).

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