Materials Planner

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Company Description



At Fortune Brands Innovations, we believe that our innovation and success are fueled by the passion of our people and the strength of our teams. Together, we work to fulfill dreams of home by aligning around common goals, being agile in the face of change, holding ourselves accountable, and acting with integrity and transparency. We succeed when everyone belongs and strive to build a Home for All where all associates can be their true, authentic selves at work. Learn more about our culture here.



Job Description


The Materials Planner procures the goods and services for our manufacturing plant based in Butler, Indiana. This individual will interface with vendors to manage inventories, forecasting, place orders, and ensure the timely delivery of products to our Therma-Tru sites. The successful candidate will own product category throughout the network and will work closely with demand planning, factory, warehouses, and transportation teams; will 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 Materials Planner will develop long-range planning while considering inventory levels, obsolescence, lead times, product life cycles and production capacity.



Position location - This role will be on site 5 days per week at our Butler, IN facility,



RESPONSIBLIITIES:

• Ensure we have the right materials at the right time to achieve the desired CSI metric
• Maintain inventory levels to support both the CSI service metric and the Working Capital Efficiency (WCE) financial metric
• Manage the inventory for a specific area of focus/commodity to meet Fill Rate metrics
• Manage down the amount of SLOB (slow moving/obsolete) material that is on-hand
• Issue Purchase Orders on a regular schedule to replenish inventory levels
• Reconcile discrepancies of invoices and receipts of purchase orders
• Proactively communicate to Customer Service or Operations on any potential service risk
• Review and manage backorders through resolution
• Analyze and set strategic min/max inventory levels for items in your area of focus
• Interface and communicate with hourly associates, supervisors, and production managers
• Support new product launch initiatives that align with future growth objectives
• Provide forecast recommendations and analysis for area of focus

Qualifications



BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of relevant supply chain experience
• Strong customer service skills including oral and written communication skills
• Time management skills/ability to focus on big rocks
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to support the needs of a multi-shift operation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance or related field
• APICS or ISM certification
• Ability to use data to solve problems/identify solutions
• Experience using MS Excel and other reporting programs like Cognos or Crystal
• Experience using an ERP system

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: Plumbing, Doors 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 and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.