Materials Planner

The Materials Planner will interface with suppliers to place orders and ensure the timely delivery of products to our manufacturing Site. The successful candidate will own product category throughout the network and will work closely with demand planning, operations, warehouses, and logistics teams; 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 Planner will support master schedule execution.Location: This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule based out of Deerfield, IL (3 days in office). Effective mid-2025, Fortune Brands will transition to a new world-class campus in Deerfield, bringing together associates from across our U.S. offices, brands, and functions. The campus will offer vibrant workspaces for collaboration, along with amenities for dining, onsite daycare, fitness and recreation.RESPONSIBLIITIES:The following bullet points describe roughly 80% of the duties of the role. We are a fast-paced company and the successful candidate must thrive in a situation in which they may, at times, be pulled in a variety of directions with tasks added or changed.Maintain system item purchasing attributes and optimize inventory levels by product category through the review of forecasts, safety stocks, MOQ, etc. Prepare purchase orders based on the production schedule, safety stock requirements, and inventory goals while minimizing freight and material spend.Plan and direct the flow of raw materials into manufacturing.Expedite delivery of goods to users, both internal and external.Uncover and resolve root causes of supplier issues.Lead Supplier Report Card monthly review and elevate concerns as appropriate.Execute non-conformance process to ensure appropriate disposition is approved and credit is received.Analyze data to determine component order quantity. Must be able to multi-task and be detail oriented.Support master schedule by planning production based on customer needs.