Job Description

Larson's Material Planner will support the scheduling and purchasing of goods and services for our manufacturing plants based in Brookings, South Dakota and Mocksville, North Carolina. This individual will interface with suppliers to manage quotation requests, place orders, and ensure the timely delivery of products to our Larson sites. They will own product category throughout the network and will work closely with demand planning, factory, warehouses, and transportation teams. Maintains relationships with key stakeholders and reports metrics that drive continuous improvement, high fill rates, and a streamlined workflow in a dynamic fast-paced environment. Develop long-range planning while considering inventory levels, obsolescence, lead times, product life cycles and production capacity. Support master schedule execution.

YOUR ROLE:

The bullet points below reflect roughly 80% of your job. We are a fast-paced company, you may be pulled in a variety of different directions with tasks added or changed.

• Manage and optimize inventory levels by product category by reviewing forecasts, safety stocks, MOQ, etc
• Prepares purchase orders based on the production schedule, safety stock requirements, and inventory goals while minimizing freight and material spending
• Maintains system item purchasing attributes as directed by the operations leadership team
• Plans and directs the flow of raw materials into manufacturing
• Expedites delivery of goods to users, both internal and external
• Executes non-conformance process to ensure appropriate disposition is approved and credit is received
• Supplier Report Card monthly review and elevate concerns as appropriate
• Analyze data to determine component order quantity
• Support master schedule by planning production based on customer needs

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant Materials, Scheduling, Supply Chain related experience
• Strong customer service skills, including oral and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment, actively pursue and drive continuous improvement activities, and demonstrate strong leadership
• Must be able to multitask and be detail-oriented

Nice-to-have:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree
• MRP/ERP experience (Oracle)

Additional Information

Fortune Brands Innovation (FBIN) is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within our operating segments: water, outdoors and security. We have an impressive track record of strong financial results, market outperformance and growth, which translates into career and professional growth opportunities for associates. Please visit our website at fbin.com to learn more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FBIN is an equal opportunity employer. FBIN 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

FBIN 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 FBIN.Recruiting@fbhs.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.