The Senior Director, Supply Chain Planning & Execution, leads all areas of planning in the Global Water Business unit (approx. $2.45B revenue). The role will focus on four key planning areas: demand, supply (i.e., finished goods, semi-finished goods and raw materials), & inventory planning (in the tactical and strategic horizon), and drive the execution of the S&OP process. Successful candidates will have demonstrated success in leading a planning organization, driving improvement of key metrics through action and/or influence, the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and the ability to articulate complex issues into a crisp, succinct, and detailed plan. Position Location: This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule, reporting to the Deerfield, IL HQ Tues-Thurs with flexibility to work remotely on Monday & Friday. Key Responsibilities Tactical & Strategic Leadership Execution leader of the S&OP process for the Water business unit; ensuring team drives a standard, consistent, and robust operating rhythm. Must partner with the Global Process Owner (GPO) Leader in ensuring we operate within the FBIN standard method. Drive the demand planning process and owns results for metric understanding and improvement. Strong emphasis on understanding and aligning on the key inputs/outputs in the plan along with highlighting the associated risks and opportunities. Oversee the supply and material planning process and ensure alignment with operations, procurement, and logistics functions. Strong emphasis on connecting the make vs. buy decisions with labor/capacity considerations, product prioritization, inventory holding, and space requirements. Highlight planning constraints and develop trade off options that must be negotiated, aligned, and managed throughout the supply chain execution. Facilitate and drive the weekly S&OE Pulse Meeting for the business. Focus on ensuring the execution of the consensus plan and/or alignment on the deviations of the plan based on new intelligence. Exceed key business metrics: customer service (fill rate, on time, & OTIF), working capital (inventory dollars, rolling DSI and spot DSI), forecasting ability (BIAS, WAPE, Accuracy) Leadership Competencies Effective collaboration skills within a matrixed organization with a strong focus on influence outside the reporting structure. Must have a strong bias for action, partnership, and thoughtfully driving accountability with a One Team Mindset. Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly across all levels of the organization on complex topics and issues to expedite a decision that drives toward action. Experience in developing teams using standard processes, utilization of tools or enhancements, and education/training. Exceptional executive-level presentation skills in delivering timely and succinct messaging to inform and elicit decision-making and/or consensus. Must be able to understand scenarios and trade offs along with impacts on the business unit P&L. Self-directed, energetic, and customer centric leader who flourishes in a challenging and changing climate. Foster a culture of team development, innovative ideation, and continuous improvement.
Bachelor’s Degree is required; Master’s Degree is desired. 12+ years of progressive Supply Chain Planning leadership, with deep expertise in demand, supply, and inventory planning. Prior experience leading the S&OP process is a requirement. Experience in a CPG organization is preferred. Prior SAP ERP experience is required (i.e., SAP ECC and/or S4/Hana); experience with implementing advanced demand and supply planning tools is preferred. Demonstrated ability to drive results, influence senior leaders, effect change, and make strategic decisions with a powerful sense of urgency. Proven success leading large-scale cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior leaders in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Advanced analytical capability, including expert proficiency in Excel and strong command of supply chain analytics and modeling. Strong executive communication & storytelling, emotional intelligence, and stakeholder management skills.
Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $191,000 USD - $310,000 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 contribu