Job Description

Summary:

The Master Production Planner will work with Sourcing, Procurement, and Manufacturing of the Security Business to support material and production planning while considering current inventory, obsolescence, lead times, product life cycles and production capacity. Reporting to the SIOP & Demand Manager, the ideal candidate will be analytical, collaborative, and be able to balance priorities.

This role is a hybrid role and requires presence within the office 3 days per week (Tue, Wed, Thu). The successful candidate must live within a commutable distance from Oak Creek, WI.

RESPONSIBLIITIES:

• Identify and implement system and process improvements within the supply chain to enable overall business process improvement.
• Further develop existing forecast and supply programs to improve current days of inventory and cash cycle.
• Improve forecasting tools and procedures through application of innovative ideas and projects.
• Analyze inventory levels and product demands to determine reorder levels and safety stocks that will ensure product availability and minimize inventory costs.
• Drive, promote and develop positive communication with Marketing and Sales to improve forecast accuracy.
• Develop long term vendor schedule based on history, forecasted seasonality and sales opportunities.
• Determine optimal split of inventory within each warehouse in the distribution network – understanding the geographical fulfillment model.
• Review and update forecast, production schedules and material requirements through SIOP process.
• Support new product development and end of life process to minimize impact to overall supply chain health.
• Coordinate and plan materials requirements for new product introductions.
• Proactively review material supply and demand to determine push/pull actions appropriate to impact current procurement schedule and releases.
• Assess impact to materials availability from customer sales opportunities that may be affecting demand for product over and above the plan.
• Review material shortages, stock outages, and safety stock levels while working with Sourcing and Purchasing to meet customer requirements. Propose changes when needed.
• Communicate to Key Stakeholders root cause of service misses and share recovery plan.
• Assist in the resolution of MRP and planning discrepancies.
• Work cooperatively to implement innovative inventory efficiency programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field.
• 3 – 5 years of experience supporting global supply chain operations in a corporate environment. Experience in Supply Chain environments is required.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft products; SAP, Oracle, or other ERP system experience preferred).
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize efforts.

Additional Information

At Fortune Brands Innovations, 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 ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

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.