Senior Materials Planner

Company Description

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we 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.

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

TheSr.Materials Plannerwill 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 Deerfield, IL (3 days in office). Effective mid-2025, Fortune Brands will transition to a new world-class campus in Deerfield, bringing together associates from across our U.S. offices, brands, and functions.

The campus will offer vibrant work spaces for collaboration, along with amenities for dining, onsite daycare, fitness, and recreation.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBLIITIES:

• Maintain system item master data and optimize material flow.
• Run Auto PO Jobs, release purchase orders, and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Planand directthe 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 SKUcomplexity and reduce obsolete material by proper life cycle management.

• Bachelor’s degree 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.
• Experience with Qlik View and/or Tableau
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

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 - $107,000 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…