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Lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for new product development programs. | 3-5 years manufacturing sourcing, 2 years cross-functional NPD experience, bachelor's degree preferred, ERP and stage-gate project management experience. | Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company. We’re focused on exciting opportunities within the home, security and commercial building markets. Our driving purpose is to 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. At Fortune Brands, we’re building something big. We’re advancing exciting innovations in all of our products and processes. We’re delivering trust, dependability, sustainability, and style. To make it all happen, we’ve transformed our workplace into an environment where smart, ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. Explore life at Fortune Brands here. Job Description As a Global Sourcing NPD Project Manager, you will be aligned with one or more of our internal business units – Water, Security, or Outdoors. You will represent, lead and be responsible for the strategic sourcing function deliverables for new product development, working closely in an NPD stage-gate process with engineering, product management, supplier quality, manufacturing, and external suppliers for multiple new product programs. You will be working with strategic sourcing category leaders to understand key strategic suppliers and create risk mitigation plans for your NPD programs. In this role, you will manage all aspects of NPD Sourcing to deliver direct material for new products as well as supplier selection in collaboration with category leaders, early supplier involvement, project management and the procurement of tools, prototype and production parts, launch volumes, timelines through launch and transitioning the program to sustaining production management. This position will guide supplier development projects globally using Fortune Brands product development stage gate process and will also support the development of organizational processes to improve program execution, speed, and effectiveness. Manage the performance for assigned NPD programs from a Supply Sourcing and Supplier Development perspective. Position location: This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule. Responsibilities: Facilitate completing supply chain product development stage gate deliverables and keep project team updated with supply chain statuses. Ensure NPD milestones and requirements are understood, monitored, and completed for quality, cost and schedule targets. Ensure design compatibility with supplier capabilities and approval including design reviews and supplier assessment work. Negotiate with internal and external suppliers, solve problems, develop win-win resolutions, and develop positive relations. Lead and support cross-functional teams in developing solutions to complex business and technical problems and issues related to or impacting the supply base. Proactively engage with strategic suppliers in Early Supplier Involvement initiatives and coordinate cross functional team activities related to specification development, technical and design for manufacturability reviews, part validation, and delivered part quality. Support project team in executing supplier assessments, part qualification & approval process. Support project team in defining the supply chain capital tooling requirements. Support project / material control team in defining inventory model on purchased parts. Qualifications 3-5 years of work-related experience Minimum 2 years of experience working in a cross functional supply/new product development team environment (or related field) 3 years manufacturing sourcing experience required. Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in stage-gate project management, preferably in a global manufacturing company NPD project management experience preferred. Experience working in a major ERP environment. SAP or Oracle preferred. 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: $90,000 USD - $105,000 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, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates. Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at fbin.com. Equal Employment Opportunity Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Reasonable Accommodations Fortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Important Notice: Protect Yourself from Fraudulent Job Postings To protect yourself from fraudulent job postings or recruitment scams, please note that Fortune Brands job postings are exclusively hosted on our website at fbin.com/careers via our SmartRecruiters platform. Fortune Brands will never request banking information or sensitive personal details until an offer of employment has been accepted and the onboarding process begins. Department: Other
Lead global sourcing and supplier development for new product programs ensuring cost, quality, and launch readiness. | 10+ years sourcing/procurement/NPD leadership experience with people management and a bachelor's degree. | Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company. We’re focused on exciting opportunities within the home, security and commercial building markets. Our driving purpose is to 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. At Fortune Brands, we’re building something big. We’re advancing exciting innovations in all of our products and processes. We’re delivering trust, dependability, sustainability, and style. To make it all happen, we’ve transformed our workplace into an environment where smart, ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. Explore life at Fortune Brands here. Job Description The Senior Manager, Global Sourcing – New Product Development (NPD) provides strategic, portfolio level leadership for sourcing and supplier development activities supporting new product programs across all business units within Fortune Brands (Water, Security, Outdoors). This role is accountable for ensuring that sourcing execution within the NPD stage gate process delivers competitive cost, robust supply, high quality, and launch readiness for all new products. This role partners closely with Engineering, Product Management, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, Category Management, and external suppliers to ensure early supplier involvement, risk mitigation, and scalable supply solutions throughout the product lifecycle. This position plays a key role in process improvement, capability building, and strategic supplier engagement to improve speed, predictability, and effectiveness of NPD execution globally. Location: This role is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, reporting into the Deerfield HQ 3x per week (Tues-Thurs) with the option to work remotely on Monday & Friday. RESPONSIBLIITIES: Portfolio & Strategic Leadership Own the Global Sourcing NPD portfolio across assigned business units, ensuring alignment with business strategy, category strategies, and innovation roadmaps. Guide prioritization and resource allocation across multiple NPD programs, balancing risk, cost, capacity, and time to market. Provide executive level visibility into sourcing readiness, risks, and performance for all major NPD initiatives. NPD Stage Gate Governance Ensure sourcing deliverables are consistently defined, understood, and completed for each stage gate milestone. Establish and enforce standard expectations for sourcing participation in phase gate reviews, including supplier selection, cost models, tooling readiness, and launch capacity. Proactively identify and escalate sourcing or supplier risks that may impact quality, cost, or schedule. People Leadership & Talent Development Directly manage and develop Global Sourcing NPD Project Managers, including coaching on cross functional leadership, negotiation, and complex problem solving. Set performance expectations, conduct reviews, and build sourcing program management capability across the team. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Supplier Strategy & Early Engagement Partner with Strategic Sourcing Category Leaders to align NPD programs with long term supplier strategies. Ensure strong Early Supplier Involvement (ESI) across all NPD programs, including DFM/DFA reviews, technical collaboration, and capacity planning. Provide senior level leadership in supplier negotiations, conflict resolution, and escalation management. Cross Functional Integration Serve as the senior sourcing interface to Engineering, Product Management, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, and Operations leadership during NPD. Lead and support cross functional teams in developing solutions to complex business, technical, and supply base challenges. Ensure smooth transition from NPD execution into sustaining production and category ownership. Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement Lead the development and improvement of global NPD sourcing processes, tools, and standards to improve execution speed, consistency, and results. Drive lessons learned and best practice sharing across business units and programs. Support digital enablement and data integration with ERP and PLM systems (SAP, Oracle). Qualifications Minimum of 10 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or NPD program leadership. Proven experience leading sourcing activities within a stage gate NPD environment. Demonstrated people leadership experience managing and developing professionals. Strong background in manufacturing sourcing and supplier development. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or equivalent. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience supporting global manufacturing and supply bases. Experience leading sourcing transformation or process improvement initiatives. Strong working knowledge of major ERP systems (SAP or Oracle preferred). PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification a plus. 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: $124,000 USD - $190,000 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, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates. Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at fbin.com. Equal Employment Opportunity Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Reasonable Accommodations Fortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Important Notice: Protect Yourself from Fraudulent Job Postings To protect yourself from fraudulent job postings or recruitment scams, please note that Fortune Brands job postings are exclusively hosted on our website at fbin.com/careers via our SmartRecruiters platform. Fortune Brands will never request banking information or sensitive personal details until an offer of employment has been accepted and the onboarding process begins. Department: Other
Support execution of product strategies and category growth initiatives, conduct market and portfolio analysis, collaborate cross-functionally, and assist with product lifecycle management under senior leadership direction. | Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Business, minimum 2 years marketing or business experience, analytical skills, cross-functional teamwork, effective communication, advanced computer skills, and ability to travel. | 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 Job Description The Associate Product Manager – eCommerce supports the execution of product strategies and category growth initiatives under the direction of senior product leaders. This role is responsible for contributing to the development and implementation of the Category Leadership Plan (CLP), conducting market and portfolio analysis, and supporting product lifecycle management. The position collaborates cross-functionally with teams including Channel Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Global Product Development to ensure alignment with business objectives and brand strategy. The ideal candidate is an early-career professional with foundational experience in marketing or business and a strong interest in product management within an eCommerce environment. They possess a blend of analytical capability, cross-functional collaboration skills, and a results-oriented mindset. This role will be hybrid-based out of one of our corporate locations in Deerfield, IL. Key Responsibilities • Under direction of the Group Category Manager, Sr. Category Manager and/,or. Product Manager, execute on assigned areas of product plan. • Support execution of CLP (Category Leadership Plan) along with partnering with cross-functional teams on implementation across the business – includes key drivers to grow the category, goal setting & driving category growth initiatives. • Conduct analysis and provide recommendations on ways to drive results while building an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the current and future market for assigned product(s). • Collaborate with Channel, CMI, RGM, Sales, & Finance to develop the tactics and terminology needed to communicate product positioning • Develop product training content to be delivered internally (to Sales & Channel team) and externally (to customers & trade) by Channel Marketing. • Perform market and portfolio analytics to evaluate revenue, contribution margin and share gain. Make recommendations based on findings and insights while collaborating with RGM, finance & Channel. • Own key aspects of product lifecycle management for assigned product portfolio. • Participate in the development, and lead key aspects of execution, of the product plan that may include: • Partnering with Global Product Development on product development projects • Participating in toll-gates and leading portions associated with products/projects • Providing input on value proposition, unique selling proposition, price, margin and supply for new product development • Partner with Marketing Services/Digital to develop 2D, 3D and digital product collateral. • Partner with Global Brand Marketing to ensure alignment of product with brand plan. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or related field, is required; • Minimum of 2 years of marketing or business experience is required. Experience participating on project-oriented teams is required. • Demonstrated analytical skills are required. • Demonstrated ability to be a team player with skills to lead/participate in cross-functional teams • Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills • Advanced computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) • Ability to travel as needed. 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: $90,000 USD - $130,000 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. Reasonable Accommodations: FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at fbinleave.fbhs@fbin.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Resumes submitted to this email address will not be responded to. To protect yourself from fraudulent job postings or recruitment scams, please note that FBIN job postings are exclusively hosted on our careers page at www.fbin.com/careers>. #LI-Hybrid #LI-MS1
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