Sr Mgr, Materials Planning

Fiberon Decking; New London (NC); On-site; USD 105,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortune Brands Innovations is hiring a Senior Manager of Supply Planning. You will lead a team of supply planners and analysts, drive S&OP processes, and ensure material availability, cost control, and on-time delivery across the network.

You will develop supply-continuity plans, manage data integrity, and work with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and optimize performance in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; APICS certification preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years in supply chain; supervisory experience beneficial.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle or SAP) for PPlanning, MPS, procurement, inventory planning.
• Strong analytical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to engage with all organizational levels.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Ability to influence and drive solutions across the supply chain.
• Team player with execution focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of supply planners, supply managers, and analysts.
• 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.
• Represent supply chain planning on high-priority cross-functional projects.
• Facilitate weekly S&OE meetings and ensure critical items reach leadership review.
• Manage Master Data to align lot sizes, ordering frequency, DC locations, and manufacturing data.
• Identify drivers of supply disruptions and resolve preventively.
• Lead monthly Supply consensus cycle within S&OP processes to align supply with demand.
• Identify root causes of planning issues using suitable problem-solving techniques.
• Foster synergies among Material Planning, Inventory Management, Demand Planning, Production Scheduling, Transportation, and other units.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

People leadership

ERP systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

APICS certification (preferred)

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP ERP

Job description

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. Explore life at Fortune Brands here.

Job Description

The Senior Manager of Supply Planning will be responsible for ensuring the right materials, components, and finished goods are available at the right time, cost and quality. This role will lead supply planning, and capacity management while building a resilient supply base that can scale with the business. This role will be responsible for raw material and make & buy finished goods procurement and scheduling plus inventory management. This includes creation of an executable master production schedule to satisfy customer demand while supporting targeted inventory levels, resource utilization, and meeting customer service expectations. This role is a significant contributor and leader to the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process and key projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of supply planners, supply managers, and analysts. Build a high-performance team that includes establishing IDP’s, performance management and reviews, as well as 1:1 coaching and mentoring for all direct reports.
• 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
• Represent supply chain planning on high priority, cross functional projects that support growth initiatives.
• Facilitate the weekly S&OE Meeting. This includes working with teams to ensure critical items are identified for leadership review.
• Manage Master Data maintenance to ensure that lot sizes, ordering frequency, DC locations and manufacturing data are aligned for efficiency.
• Identify drivers for supply disruptions and work to resolve and prevent future occurrences in order to meet or exceed our customer service goals.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and provide options for Service recovery.
• Lead monthly Supply consensus cycle as part of the S&OP processes to align supply with business demand. 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field is required; APICS certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of related supply chain experience. Some prior supervisory experience or experience coaching others is preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of ERP systems, preferably top tier Oracle or SAP for Production Planning, MPS, procurement, inventory planning.
• 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
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Ability to influence and drive solutions across supply chain
• Must be a team player with the ability to think conceptually, flexibly and a strong focus on execution

Additional Information

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $105,000 USD - $165,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan. At Fortune Brands, 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, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates. Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at fbin.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands 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.

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