Inventory Manager
Inventory Manager
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
As Inventory Manager you will be responsible for achieving inventory targets for our Outdoors business unit. In this role you will be the mastermind behind our inventory management strategy overseeing $250 million of inventory ensuring our products flow seamlessly from production to distribution. By working closely with our partners in finance demand supply and production planning across the business you will identify and execute opportunities for inventory optimization reduced costs and enhance our supply chain efficiency.
Position location: This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule based out of Deerfield IL. Effective mid2025 Fortune Brands will transition to a new worldclass 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:
- Inventory Optimization:
- Meet inventory and WCE Targets; partner with finance to develop OP and drive accuracy of monthly forecasting cycle.
- Create KPIs and inventory governance policy for the business.
- Lead safety/buffer stock strategy and .
- Identify areas of inventory optimization opportunity; establish and execute project funnel.
- Prepare detailed reports on inventory operations adjustments and trends.
- Create programs and processes to deal with Obsolete and SlowMoving Inventory (OSMI).
- Team Building:
- Build and lead a highperforming team. This team will be built based on your vision.
- Foster a collaborative and agile work environment.
- Strategic Transformation:
- Manage materials planning systems and processes; ensure accuracy of data (MDM) optimization of configuration and process compliance.
- Support key supply chain initiatives and scenario planning.
- Project Management:
- Devote a significant portion of your time to managing inventory reduction projects and programs.
- Use your project management skills to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors Degree is required. A degree in Supply Chain Operations Business or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain operations including experience in demand/supply planning and inventory management.
- Demonstrated team and influential leadership.
- Detailed knowledge of MRP/DDMRP systems and processes.
- Strong analytical capability and use of data to influence action.
- Strong verbal and written communication.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with SAP or Oracle is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of Orchestr8 (O8 Demand Driven Planning System and/or DDMRP.
- Lean Six Sigma APICS Certified.
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: $80000 USD $126500 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 rolebased 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 marketleading 401(k) program with a company contribution product discounts flexible time off benefits (including halfday 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 ThermaTru 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 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.
#LIAM1 #LIHybrid
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
