Supply Chain Analyst

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. Explore life at Fortune Brands here

This role is responsible for ensuring adequate stock is available at our Distribution Centers to meet sales demand.  The analyst will work with Master Production Scheduler and Material Planners to identify problem spots and work towards a solution which includes transferring materials between locations and applying premium freight as necessary.  The goal is to deliver a 98%+ fill rate to our customers.  The candidate will develop and maintain a process to regularly audit master data for both make and buy materials.  Finalizing and documenting the over/short process will be an integral part of this role. The Analyst will also be supportive of new projects and analyzing data as requested. 

This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule based in Deerfield, IL.

RESPONSIBLIITIES:

• Maintain an appropriate balance of inventory throughout the system to eliminate service misses.
• Work with transportation team to ensure material movements are efficient.
• Work with Inventory Team to create opportunities to identify and reduce obsolete and slow-moving inventory.
• Lead in resolving over/short discrepancies.
• Develop documentation for managing over/short process
• Investigate and develop course of action for materials that constantly require rebalancing
• Identify suppliers whose performance requires more rebalancing as a result of on-time shipments and/or how they ship materials (LCL, etc.)
• Participates as a key team member in cross-functional supply chain projects that support the Fortune Brands Innovations Vision into Action
• Review inventory requirements for projects.
• Review Optimal System Settings for Material Replenishment including which DC the material is stocked in and whether we order from other DC’s or directly from supplier.
• Monitor the performance of new products (sales vs. plan) and propose actions to prevent stock outs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field is required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in any element of Supply Chain
• Knowledge and understanding of ERP systems – (i.e. SAP)
• Strong analytical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate and establish relationships with all levels of the organization.
• Experience with Demand Driven Planning is a plus
• 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Software
• Collaborator who is comfortable with ambiguity

PREFERRED QUALIFCATIONS:

• Material Planning or Master Scheduling Experience
• Familiarity with DDMRP

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $60,000 USD - $99,000 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 (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.

Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN

Equal Employment Opportunity:

FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. To support our efforts, we invite you to voluntarily share your gender, ethnicity, and veteran status. This information is confidential and helps us ensure an inclusive hiring process and improve our diversity initiatives.

Reasonable Accommodations:

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Resumes submitted to this email address will not be responded to.