Materials Planner

Job Description

The Materials Planner will interface with suppliers to place orders and ensure the timely delivery of products to our manufacturing Site. The successful candidate will own product category throughout the network and will work closely with demand planning, operations, warehouses, and logistics teams; maintain relationships with key stakeholders and report metrics that drive continuous improvement, high fill rates, and a streamlined workflow in a dynamic fast‑paced environment.

The Planner will support master schedule execution.

• Maintain system item purchasing attributes and optimize inventory levels by product category through the review of forecasts, safety stocks, MOQ, etc.
• Prepare purchase orders based on the production schedule, safety stock requirements, and inventory goals while minimizing freight and material spend.
• Plan and direct the flow of raw materials into manufacturing.
• Expedite delivery of goods to users, both internal and external.
• Uncover and resolve root causes of supplier issues.
• Lead Supplier Report Card monthly review and elevate concerns as appropriate.
• Execute non‑conformance process to ensure appropriate disposition is approved and credit is received.
• Analyze data to determine component order quantity. Must be able to multi‑task and be detail oriented.
• Support master schedule by planning production based on customer needs.

• Minimum of 2+ years of relevant Material Planning, Scheduling, and Supply Chain with MRP/ERP experience (or combination of education and experience).
• Good customer service skills including oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills including MS Office Suite. Advanced Excel required.
• Must be a team player with the ability to think conceptually, flexibly and strategically.

• Two or four‑year degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related fields preferred.
• Oracle ERP Planning Experience.
• Experience with Qlik View and/or Tableau would be an added bonus.
• 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: $55,000 USD – $88,000 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.

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.

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 and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.