Senior Distribution Services Specialist

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. Explore life at Fortune Brands here

The Senior Distribution Services Specialist oversees Distribution Operations, executed by the contracted 3PL company; To ensure the proper execution of processes based on best practices and in compliance with internal and law / environmental policies.  

This position is the primary liaison between the 3PL and Master Lock / FBIN; Works with the 3PL to ensure that customer orders are fulfilled on time and in full. This role also facilitates the continuous improvement processes at the 3PL, while ensuring regular Key Performance Indicators (KPI) reviews with the 3PL and that required action plans are created and executed to closure.

POSITION LOCATION: Louisville, Kentucky Distribution Center.

RESPONSIBLIITIES:

• Serve as the on-site Master Lock / FBIN leader facilitating and leading company interface operations at the Louisville, Kentucky Distribution Center ensuring compliance of operations.
• Master Lock main point of contact on-site for internal departments as Sales, Customer Service, Planning, Transportation, Quality & Order Management.
• Assist 3PL management with distribution planning, scheduling, and monitoring of operations.
• In coordination with 3PL management, prepare, maintain, and monitor Operations KPI’s / scorecards.
• In charge of purchasing the site MRO supplies and services.
• Prepare financial projections / forecasts and manage site expenses within budget.
• Distribution operations Special projects planning & coordination to ensure execution on time by 3PL.
• Generate appropriate reports regarding service and assist in evaluating cost factors associated with the business.
• Work collaboratively with all 3PL internal departments to resolve customer complaints or / and company issues when necessary.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with 3PL staff.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner which facilitates the success of business operations in order to meet company demands and expectations.
• Identify obsolete and excess inventory items and develop plan to address these inventory items.

• 3 to 5 years of Distribution/Warehousing &/or Supply Chain experience.
• Red Prairie / Blue Yonder WMS knowledge preferable.
• Oracle Applications ERP knowledge preferable
• Demonstrated understanding of Materials/Logistics processes and material flow is required.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft office products.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to interpret and act upon complex instructions.
• Strong service orientation, influencing skills and results driven.

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: $70,000 USD - $110,000 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 contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day 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, Therma-Tru, 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.

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