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Job Description
Reporting to the Director Logistics this position is responsible for overseeing our fleet operations and compliance ensuring the efficient movement of goods from point of origin to final destination identifying cost and service improvement initiatives and supporting the daily logistics operations of DCs in the FBIN network.
Position location: This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule based out of Deerfield IL. 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 workspaces for collaboration along with amenities for dining onsite daycare fitness and recreation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Fleet Management:
- Develop and implement strategies with FBINs fleet partner to effectively manage and maintain the companys fleet of vehicles ensuring optimal performance and adherence to safety regulations.
- Ensure FBINs fleet partner is properly managing vehicle inspections maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Partner with Sourcing to oversee the procurement of new vehicles and equipment negotiating contracts with suppliers to secure cost-effective solutions.
- Develop KPI metrics to monitor fuel consumption vehicle usage and maintenance costs to identify areas for improvement and cost reduction.
- Function as primary point of contact with FBINs fleet partner establishing QBR meetings and ongoing CI initiatives.
- Route Planning and Optimization:
- Collaborate with Logistics Ops team to plan and optimize delivery routes considering factors such as distance traffic patterns and delivery deadlines.
- Utilize fleet management software to monitor vehicle locations and optimize route efficiency in real-time.
- Analyze route performance data to identify opportunities for streamlining operations reducing fuel consumption and improving delivery timelines.
- Collaborate across Opcos to identify opportunities to share routes and drivers.
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities for both cost and service initiatives through data analysis with internal and external customer engagement.
- Analyze freight spend data by region carrier mode and customer to understand trends and mitigate risk.
- Research and resolve transportation delivery and distribution center issues by maintaining communication with internal customers on related pick-up and delivery concerns.
- Constructively challenge standard process approaches in place to deliver cost savings and improved services to our FBIN customers.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in Logistics Supply Chain Management or other business-related focus.
- Minimum of 3 years of Logistics experience is required.
- MS Office experience (Excel Power Point Word).
- ERP system experience (preferably Oracle SAP or PeopleSoft).
- Transportation Management System experience (preferably Mercury Gate or Oracle OTM).
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize efforts.
- Ability to cope with ambiguity and problem solve.
- Ability to be a leader of change.
- Ability to make independent decisions based on sound rationale and alignment with FBINs operational standards and goals.
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: $63000 - $95700 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 (including half-day summer Fridays per policy) inclusive fertility / adoption benefits and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates feeling of belonging at work.
Fortune Brands is a brand innovation and channel leader focused on exciting supercharged categories in the home products security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen House of Rohl Aqualisa SpringWell Therma-Tru Larson Fiberon Master Lock SentrySafe and Yale residential.
Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN
Equal Employment Opportunity:
FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race color religion sex gender identity or expression national origin ancestry age disability marital status protected veteran status sexual orientation genetic history or information or any other legally protected characteristic.
Reasonable Accommodations:
FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If 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. Resumes submitted to this email address will not be responded to.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
