Inventory Manager
| Company | Fortune Brands |
|---|---|
| Location | Highland Park, IL, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s 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.
Responsibilities
- Meet inventory and WCE Targets; partner with finance to develop OP and drive accuracy of monthly forecasting cycle.
- Lead safety/buffer stock strategy and execution.
- Identify areas of inventory optimization opportunity; establish and execute project funnel.
- 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.
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.