Lead Supply Planner: Inventory & MPS Strategist

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc.

Deerfield (IL)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 143,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

401(k) with company contribution

Product discounts

Flexible time off

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Job summary

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is seeking a Lead Supply Planning professional to ensure timely procurement of materials and finished goods, align with demand, and optimize inventory and service levels.

This role collaborates with MPS, S&OP, and cross-functional teams to drive cost efficiency and reliability in a hybrid Deerfield, IL environment. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in supply chain planning, expertise in SAP/ERP systems, and proven ability to lead complex projects while

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field preferred.
Minimum of 5+ years of related supply chain experience.
Knowledge of ERP systems – SAP APO & ECC Master Scheduling, Production Planning, MPR with exposure to purchasing.
Demonstrated record of increased responsibility for complex projects.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent communication and relationship-building.

Responsibilities

Evaluate real-time forecast consumption and POS information; take corrective action to optimize inventory.
Manage supply-demand imbalances with speed and precision; escalate risks proactively.
Identify risks in the supply network and lead mitigation efforts.
Develop and maintain supply continuity plans for critical materials and components.
Analyze data to develop feasible master production plans based on capacity needs.
Manage Master Data to align lot sizes, ordering frequency, DC locations, and manufacturing data.
Support Supply Chain, Sourcing and Operations by analyzing drivers of supply disruptions and advising on service recovery.
Seek solutions to achieve 98%+ fill rate for retail and 95%+ for wholesale customers.
Ensure MPS and sourcing fit with S&OP guidelines and resolve potential constraints.
Identify and resolve planning issues using root-cause analysis and cross-functional collaboration.
Foster synergies across Material Planning, Inventory Management, Demand Planning, Production Scheduling, Transportation, and Finance.