Supply Chain Intern

Company Description

At Fortune Brands Innovations, we believe that our innovation and success are fueled by the passion of our people and the strength of our teams. Together, we work to fulfill dreams of home by aligning around common goals, being agile in the face of change, holding ourselves accountable, and acting with integrity and transparency. We succeed when everyone belongs and strive to build a Home for All where all associates can be their true, authentic selves at work. Learn more about our culture here.

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Learn and assist with all activities associated with sourcing and supply, including but not limited to raw material sourcing, raw material procurement to support the production plan, domestic and international logistics, CBP informed compliance, and department metrics.

Position location: This role is located onsite at our Brookings, SD offices.

RESPONSIBLIITIES:

• Learn material purchasing strategy developed by department leadership team to meet department goals.
• Prepare purchase orders based on production schedule, safety stock requirements, and inventory goals while minimizing freight and material spend.
• Maintains system item purchasing attributes as directed by department leadership team.
• Maintain procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality, performance, and inventories.
• Maintain department strategy documentation by commodity.
• Analyze freight spend for all raw material shipments.
• Analyze economic order quantity based on freight spend, pricing tiers, inventory strategy, and carrying costs.
• Maintain material additional cost database as directed by department leadership including freight, duties, and surcharges.
• Learn all aspects of CBP informed compliance.
• Assist department leadership transitioning compliance manual to electronic resource.
• Assist department leadership maintaining informed compliance documentation.
• Maintain HTS database.
• Perform routine international shipment entry audits.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business, Organizational Management, Supply chain, or related field.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Pro-active, can take action in the absence of specific guidance
• Demonstrates strong organization skills and attention-to-detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• High level of professionalism

Additional Information

At Fortune Brands Innovations, 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 ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands Innovation (FBIN) is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within our operating segments: Plumbing, Doors and Security. We have an impressive track record of strong financial results, market outperformance and growth, which translates into career and professional growth opportunities for associates. Please visit our website at fbin.com to learn more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FBIN is an equal opportunity employer. FBIN 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

FBIN 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.