Logistics Lead

Job Description

Logistics Leadership
1. Assist with the execution of FBIN transportation strategy to support department and company initiatives.
2. Align raw material and finished goods transportation to maximize Ryder fleet utilization.
3. Facilitate transportation support for all departments.
4. Develop tools to Measure and track logistics key performance indicators and metrics to ensure a progressive understanding of how logistics goals are supporting company targets.
5. Ensure accountability of carriers, LTL Carriers, and other 3rd party transportation providers to established performance standards.

Finished Good Distribution and Raw Material Transportation
1. Plan and coordinate distribution centers’ transportation needs based upon sales, production planning, and warehouse storage capacities.
2. Coordinate a variety of transportation solutions to support final mile delivery in a growing and dynamic distribution network of Pool Carriers, LTL Carriers, and Ryder.
3. Create and communicate daily Albert Lea and Mocksville departure schedules
4. Coordinate and optimize transportation movements required to transport raw materials. Plan and align transportation of raw materials by pairing finished good distribution with the best available transportation resource and value.
5. Coordinate with Ryder and FBIN Logistics team on route optimization and efficiencies.
6. Manage OSD, freight tracking, and claims for the whole of the Larson distribution network.
7. Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, and service while minimizing department spending.
8. Drive carrier processes and performance for Pool and contract transportation resources.

Qualifications
1. College degree or equivalent work experience, product knowledge, and experience in distribution is essential to perform this job.
2. Must have strong computer knowledge and experience to develop complex analysis supporting decision-making.
3. Strong analytical skills and adept at analyzing data to draw conclusions and support business decisions.
4. Ability to lead, influence and manage team members, customers, and vendors
5. Must be courteous and maintain a good working relationship with supervisors and co-workers.
6. Must abide by all Larson & FBIN policies.
7. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Additional Information

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

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.

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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: $24.89 USD - $28.52 USD per hour. 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 fbinleave.fbhs@fbin.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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