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Fortune Brands Innovations · 2 months ago

Lead Global Sourcing Category Manager - Wood Products

1 Horizon Way, Deerfield, ILLINOIS

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$93K/yr - $143K/yr

7+ years exp

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes. They are seeking a Global Category Sourcing Manager - Wood Products to contribute to the organization’s global sourcing strategy, ensuring cost efficiencies, supplier excellence, and sustainability in the supply chain.

Consumer GoodsSecurity

Responsibilities

Manage global sourcing strategies for assigned categories ensuring alignment with business objectives and global goals

Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and commodity trends to identify opportunities for improvement and competitive advantage

Provide actionable insights to leadership on strategic sourcing initiatives and opportunities for improvement

Think Fast by valuating and managing supplier risks and develop contingency plans to ensure the security of supply

Work it Together-collaborating w/ functional areas; Master Scheduling., Planning, Manufacturing plants, Distribution Centers & External suppliers to ensure customer expectations are met

Make Hard Call by monitoring supplier performance, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), and driving continuous improvement initiatives

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementStrategic SourcingNegotiation SkillsCost ReductionWood Products ExperienceProject ManagementChange ManagementLean PrinciplesCollaborationProblem-Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or related field or equivalent work experience

Ability to develop, lead, and manage supply chain strategy and supply base for Wood Products category

7+ years of experience in direct sourcing; preferably in the wood products category

Experience in strategic sourcing for multiple production plants from an international supply base

Ability to travel up to 10%

Strong negotiation skills and experience managing complex supplier contracts

Proven track record reducing Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)

Proven ability to scope and create projects to reduce cost, improve productivity, reduce supplier risk and increase capacity along with a collaborative approach to communication & problem-solving

Preferred

Experience in applying change mgmt. techniques, lean principles & project management tools

Wood products category sourcing experience, to include an understanding of the characteristics of wood species and manufacturing processes for millwork