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.
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 workspaces for collaboration along with amenities for dining onsite daycare fitness and recreation.
RESPONSIBLIITIES:
- 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.
Qualifications :
- 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFCATIONS:
- Two or four-year degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Engineering or related fields preferred.
- Oracle ERP Planning Experience.
- Experience with QlikView and/or Tableau would be an added bonus.
- 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: $55000 USD - $87500 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 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 .
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 and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
Important Notice: Protect Yourself from Fraudulent Job Postings
To protect yourself from fraudulent job postings or recruitment scams please note that Fortune Brands job postings are exclusively hosted on our website at via our SmartRecruiters platform. Fortune Brands will never request banking information or sensitive personal details until an offer of employment has been accepted and the onboarding process begins.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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; ma...
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.
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 workspaces for collaboration along with amenities for dining onsite daycare fitness and recreation.
RESPONSIBLIITIES:
- 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.
Qualifications :
- 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFCATIONS:
- Two or four-year degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Engineering or related fields preferred.
- Oracle ERP Planning Experience.
- Experience with QlikView and/or Tableau would be an added bonus.
- 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: $55000 USD - $87500 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 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 .
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 and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
Important Notice: Protect Yourself from Fraudulent Job Postings
To protect yourself from fraudulent job postings or recruitment scams please note that Fortune Brands job postings are exclusively hosted on our website at via our SmartRecruiters platform. Fortune Brands will never request banking information or sensitive personal details until an offer of employment has been accepted and the onboarding process begins.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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