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Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage North American purchase orders including creating, maintaining for suppliers.

• Manage raw material and finished good inventory including, tracking inventory for multiple materials (closures, glass, trays, film, etc.)

• Exposure risk and assure compliance with Inventory Management Agreements.

• Manage SAP planning settings to optimize the inventory and service, including safety stock, master planning parameters and lead time in collaboration with sourcing

• Troubleshoot incoming supply or availability issues as needed. Including working on supplier system for container prioritization / supplier approval.

• Identify and communicate potential future demand and supply issues and lead the team in developing an action plan.

• Key contact for plant communication with suppliers including purchase plan and annual volumes

• Review and make decision in daily allocations

• Collaborate with Divisional resources to determine risks, forecast accuracy and other supply chain risks

• Coordinate and prioritize schedule sequence for production lines

• Analyze forecast combined with demonstrated rates and provide labor requirements as needed

• Manage Bill of Materials including maintaining, ensuring changes are initiated and led through process until completed

• Identify, participate and support continuous improvement initiatives

• Develop production schedules in collaboration with business needs

• Key measurements for success include exceeding customer service levels, projecting and managing inventory levels, supporting aggressive international growth strategies, and supporting the GBU during product development to ensure projects are launched on time. This position is an essential business role – Working from the Plant is required.

Qualifications
•    Bachelor’s Degree in business, engineering, supply chain or related analytical field. 
•    3 – 5 Years of supply chain experience.  
•    Strong analytical skills and understanding in MRP supply chain theory
•    Ability to effectively communicate ideas and drive action across peer groups
•    Ability to demonstrate change management and possess a continuous improvement mindset
•    Strong working knowledge of systems: SAP, ERP system, Excel & PowerPoint
•    Limited domestic travel (~ 10% as needed)

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.