Who We Are

Royal is a diverse manufacturer of injection molding, urethane foam and assemblies. We serve the automotive, furniture, and consumer products industries. People who succeed at Royal are those who share the values of our company: Integrity. Stewardship. Teamwork. Hard work. Excellence.

We're committed to being the employer of choice. Our goal is to build a culture of commitment where everyone is respected and valued. Where everyone participates. Where everyone matters. We give our employees the responsibility -- and the authority -- to make decisions. We try to provide the best possible work environment. We encourage creativity. We applaud ingenuity. We reward problem solving.

What You’ll Do

Passionate about Supply Chain?  Do you dig deep to find win/win solutions that balance competing objectives between a Customers ever changing needs and running a “lean” Manufacturing organization? Do you enjoy digital transformation and telling stories with data?  Do you look into the future and make accurate predictions?  Do you love puzzles and getting the pieces put together to make the best “picture?”  If so, read on about Royal Technologies Demand Planner opportunity and take the next step and apply today to be part of a growing team! 

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Be a vital informal Supply Chain leader for a segment of the Royal Technologies business, you will be an owner of Demand Forecast for assigned products, responsible for generating and driving the Unconstrained Demand Forecast, incorporating Business Projection coming from Product Management, Sales, Customers, as well as your own analysis from cradle to grave!
• You will Collaborate cross functionally and independently with internal/external stakeholders to provide the most educated and trustworthy short and long term (1-24 month) forecast to the Supply Team with Value Creation/Profitability and Forecast Accuracy in mind.
• You are a key steward of core data to ensure that accurate information is used across the supply chain depicts a clear picture of items, customers, history, and life cycles
• Data Driven and analysis of trends and KPI’s that provide insight into opportunities where we can be better tomorrow than today.  Incorporate findings and take action so that we effectively serve our stakeholders with the best information at the lead times to make solid decisions.
• Being curious and evaluating forecast results and coordinating cross-functional continuous improvement activities; Advising, coaching, and providing candid feedback to bring out the best in the process working to develop the current and future process to excellence.
• Advocate for “Royal” yet be service minded seeking to exceed our Customers increasing expectations for agility and delivery.
• Proactively and effectively balance Demand and Supply in the best possible way, allowing the business to continue to delight their customers, manufacture effectively, and achieve the business key measures.
• Operate with Excellence and champion and elevate the key issues (capacity constraints, customer hurt …) to stakeholders (Sales, manufacturing, and Supply planners) connected for specified areas of the business
• Effectively communicate with data and all levels of the Royal Organization - shop floor to the Corner Office and positive engagement with Customers for any required updates

What You’ll Bring

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics from an accredited institution
• 3-5 years minimum in Supply Chain (Materials Management, Inventory management, demand planning, supply planning, procurement, SIOP.)
• Critical thinker with strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Process-minded and continuous improvement focused
• Demonstrated ability to identify and evaluate alternative solutions to meet business needs
• Ability to work in matrix environments, drive change and influence business stakeholders
• Collaborative skills and ability to work in a virtual work environment telling the story with data
• Great communication, interpersonal skills, and team player

What You’ll Get 

• Work for an organization that “walks the talk” about caring for people
• Ownership in the company through our ESOP plan (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) and 401k
• Quarterly bonuses based on profitability - we win together!
• Outstanding health and dental insurance
• 24-hour access to Royal’s on-site fitness facility