Lead Supply Planner

Company Description Fortune Brands Innovations (NYSE: FBIN) is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company with a portfolio of trusted brands, including Moen, House of Rohl, Therma-Tru, Larson, Master Lock, Yale residential, and Sentry Safe. We are building a company that is determined to win, and we are clear about how: strong brands, great people, and disciplined execution. You'll join a team that puts customers first, keeps its commitments, and cuts through complexity to deliver meaningful results. If you're looking for an opportunity to make an impact and help shape what's next for our iconic brands, we'd love to meet you. Apply now. Explore life at Fortune Brands here. Job Description The Lead Supply Planning role will be responsible for ensuring the right materials, components, and finished goods are available at the right time, cost and quality. This role will work closely with the MPS team and be responsible for the creation of the procurement of finished goods to satisfy customer demand while supporting targeted inventory levels, resource utilization, and meeting customer service expectations. Location: This role is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, reporting into the Deerfield, IL HQ. Responsibilities Evaluate real-time forecast consumption and consumer level POS information; take corrective action to optimize inventory in accordance with those trends. Manage supply-demand imbalances with speed and precision, escalating risks proactively Identify risks in the supply network and lead efforts to mitigate them. Develop and maintain supply continuity plans for critical materials and components Analyze multiple sources of data to develop feasible, master production plans for finished goods based on capacity requirements. Manage Master Data maintenance to ensure that lot sizes, ordering frequency, DC locations and manufacturing data are aligned for efficiency. Support the Supply Chain, Sourcing and Operations Teams by identifying the drivers for supply disruptions and analyzing the impact on Service, Productivity and Revenue. Perform ad hoc analysis and provide options for Service recovery. Seek solutions for situations that prevent Supply Planning from achieving our fillrate goals of 98%+ for retail customers and 95%+ for wholesale customers Ensure the master production schedule and sourcing supply fits with S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning Process) guidelines as set forth by the management team. Facilitate discussion and resolution where needed for potential supply constraints. Facilitate excellent vendor management practices. Identify, resolve, and find root cause to planning issues by using appropriate problem-solving techniques. Understand the linkages and facilitate synergies between all areas that interact with/in the supply chain such as Material Planning, Inventory Management, Demand Planning, Production Scheduling, Transportation, Distribution Centers, Order Fulfillment, Customer Service, Marketing, Finance and The Business Units. Be the product availability focal point for all other groups. Analyze department performance metrics to resolve issues and identify process improvement opportunities. Manage SMOG (slow moving, obsolete goods) inventory. Direct salvage of damaged or unusable material. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field is preferred Minimum of 5+ years of related supply chain experience. Knowledge and understanding of ERP systems - SAP (APO & ECC) Master Scheduling, Production Planning, MPR with exposure to purchasing Demonstrated record of increased responsibility for complex projects while supporting strategic initiatives Strong analytical aptitude and problem-solving skills are required Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate and establish relationships with all levels of the organization Ability to influence and drive solutions across supply chain Must be a team player with the ability to think conceptua…

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