VP, Global Materials Strategy and Planning
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 management.