Senior Materials Planner

The Sr. Materials Planner will interface with suppliers to place orders and ensure the timely delivery of products to our manufacturing sites and distribution centers. The successful candidate will own product category throughout the network and will work closely with Demand Planning, Operations, Customer Service, Sales, and Logistics teams. Maintain relationships with key stakeholders and report metrics that drive continuous improvement, high on time fill rates, and a streamlined workflow in a dynamic fast-paced environment. The Planner will support master schedule execution and customer service.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.DUTIES & 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 master data and optimize material flow.Run Auto PO Jobs, release purchase orders, and ensure timely delivery of materials.Plan and direct the flow of raw materials into manufacturing and between internal DCs.Expedite delivery of goods to both internal and external customers.Analyze and resolve root causes of material availabity gaps to customer demand including alignment with the inventory team in maintaining safety stocks and reorder points.Lead Supplier Report Card monthly review and elevate concerns as appropriate.Support master schedule by planning production based on customer needs.Work directly with Sales and Suppliers to execute Hospitality projects.Support new launch and transition initiatives by correctly setting master data to support service and execute with suppliers to launch new products on time.Lead planning actions to reduce sku complexity and reduce obsolete material by proper life cycle management.