VP, Global Materials Strategy and Planning

Overview The Vice President, Global Materials Strategy and Planning at Fortune Brands Innovations (FBIN) is a high-impact executive responsible for shaping and executing the company's global materials management strategy to drive operational excellence, business growth, and supply chain resilience.

This leader will oversee end-to-end materials planning, inventory optimization, and customer fulfillment, ensuring a seamless global supply chain.

As a strategic partner, this role will influence enterprise-wide decision-making, aligning supply chain initiatives with financial, commercial, and operational priorities.

By leveraging advanced digital tools, AI-driven analytics, and industry best practices, the VP will enhance customer satisfaction, maximize working capital efficiency, and foster a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement.

This position is based in Deerfield, Illinois, reporting directly to the Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer.

The ideal candidate is a transformational leader with a proven ability to drive large-scale change, lead high-performing global teams, and implement cutting-edge supply chain innovations in a complex, global manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Vision * Develop and execute a world-class global materials strategy that aligns with FBIN's corporate objectives and enables scalability, profitability, and resilience.

* Drive a culture of innovation and digital transformation, ensuring the adoption of next-generation supply chain technologies, AI-driven forecasting, and advanced planning tools.

* Build and develop a high-performance global team, fostering a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and operational excellence.

Supply Chain Optimization & Execution * Lead cross-functional SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) processes to ensure optimal supply-demand alignment and working capital efficiency.

* Drive global inventory optimization strategies, implementing AI-driven forecasting and real-time visibility solutions to enhance agility and cost control.

* Collaborate with technology and finance teams to integrate ERP, digital twins, and intelligent automation into materials planning processes.

* Establish and continuously improve key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure supply chain efficiency, customer service levels, and cost performance.

Risk Mitigation & Continuous Improvement * Develop and execute comprehensive risk mitigation strategies, ensuring business continuity in response to global supply chain disruptions, geopolitical risks, and demand fluctuations.

* Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to enhance performance and cost efficiency.

* Utilize predictive analytics and AI-driven insights to identify potential risks and implement preemptive solutions proactively.

Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership Communication * Influence and engage senior stakeholders across operations, finance, and commercial teams, driving collaborative decision-making and enterprise-wide supply chain integration.

* Deliver high-impact executive briefings and insights, providing data-driven recommendations on supply chain performance, emerging risks, and strategic initiatives.

* Act as a trusted advisor to global business unit leaders, ensuring materials strategy optimally supports commercial growth, operational efficiency, and long-term business sustainability.

Qualifications & Experience * Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field (MBA strongly preferred). * 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in global materials planning, inventory management, and SIOP, with a proven track record in complex, multinational manufacturing environments.

* Demonstrated success in leading large-scale enterprise transformations, leveraging digital supply chain innovations, automation, and AI-driven decision-making to enhance operational efficiency and financial performance.

* Deep digital supply chain transformation expertise, including AI-powered forecasting, ERP implementation, machine learning applications, and real-time inventory optimization.

* Strong financial and business acumen, translating supply chain strategies into EBITDA growth, working capital optimization, and shareholder value creation.

* Exceptional executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage executive leaders and key stakeholders.

* Proven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing global teams, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration.

* Extensive experience in global supply chain ecosystems, with expertise in supplier diversification, nearshoring vs.

offshoring strategies, and geopolitical risk manage