Senior Materials Planner

Company Description

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company. We’re focused on exciting opportunities within the home, security and commercial building markets. Our driving purpose is to elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.

At Fortune Brands, we’re building something big. We’re advancing exciting innovations in all of our products and processes. We’re delivering trust, dependability, sustainability, and style. To make it all happen, we’ve transformed our workplace into an environment where smart, ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential.

When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

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Job Description

The Sr. Materials Planner will interface with suppliers to place orders and ensure the timely delivery of products to our manufacturing sites and distribution centers. The successful candidate will own product category throughout the network and will work closely with Demand Planning, Operations, Customer Service, Sales, and Logistics teams. Maintain relationships with key stakeholders and report metrics that drive continuous improvement, high on time fill rates, and a streamlined workflow in a dynamic fast-paced environment. The Planner will support master schedule execution and customer service.

Location: This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule based out of New Bern, NC Plant. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBLIITIES:

The following bullet points describe roughly 80% of the duties of the role. We are a fast-paced company, and the successful candidate must thrive in a situation in which they may, at times, be pulled in a variety of directions with tasks added or changed.

• Maintain system item master data and optimize material flow.
• Run Auto PO Jobs, release purchase orders, and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Plan and direct the flow of raw materials into manufacturing and between internal DCs.
• Expedite delivery of goods to both internal and external customers.
• Analyze and resolve root causes of material availability gaps to customer demand including alignment with the inventory team in maintaining safety stocks and reorder points.
• Lead Supplier Report Card monthly review and elevate concerns as appropriate.
• Support master schedule by planning production based on customer needs.
• Work directly with Sales and Suppliers to execute Hospitality projects.
• Support new launch and transition initiatives by correctly setting master data to support service and execute with suppliers to launch new products on time.
• Lead planning actions to reduce SKU complexity and reduce obsolete material by proper life cycle management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred. In Supply Chain, Engineering, or related fields
• Minimum of 6  years of relevant Material Planning, Scheduling, and Supply Chain with MRP/ERP experience.

• Strong customer service skills including oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking skills.

• Experience with MS Office Suite. Advanced Excel required. 

• Must be able to multi-task and be detail oriented.
• Be able to work independently with minimal direction.

PREFERRED QUALIFCATIONS:

• SAP ECC Planning Experience.
• O8/Demand Driven Planning System
• Experience with QlikView and/or Tableau
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Additional Information

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $70,000 USD - $110,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at fbin.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

Fortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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