Global Supply Chain Risk Manager

Job Description

The Global Supply Chain Risk Manager is a senior individual contributor responsible for enterprise-wide supply chain risk management, with an emphasis on external suppliers and third-party risk. This role leads the identification, assessment, prioritization, and governance of risk mitigation activities that protect continuity, cost, service, compliance, and reputation.

This position operates with high autonomy and influence, partnering across sourcing, operations, logistics, quality, finance, and executive leadership without direct people management.

Location: This role is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, reporting into our Deerfield, IL HQ Tues-Thurs with flexibility to work remotely on Monday & Friday. 

RESPONSIBLIITIES:

• Own the enterprise approach to supply chain and supplier risk management
• Continuously monitor risks across global supplier networks, including financial, capacity, geopolitical, regulatory, cyber, and ESG risks
• Assess and prioritize risks based on likelihood, impact, and criticality of suppliers, materials, and services
• Identify single-source, regional, and category risks and lead scenario analysis
• Govern risk mitigation, ensuring actions are clearly owned, tracked, and executed
• Influence mitigation strategies such as alternate sourcing, dual qualification, inventory strategies, and contractual protections
• Engage directly with critical suppliers to assess resilience and business continuity
• Partner cross-functionally to embed risk considerations into sourcing and supplier lifecycle decisions
• Provide executive-level program updates on top risks, trends, and mitigation progress
• Support leadership during major supply disruptions with data-driven recommendations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, supplier management, operations, or risk management
• Demonstrated expertise in supplier and third-party risk assessment
• Strong analytical skills and ability to evaluate complex, ambiguous risk scenarios
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives through influence rather than authority
• Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in global, multi-tier supply chains
• Familiarity with supplier risk tools and external risk intelligence providers
• Experience developing governance frameworks and executive dashboards
• Background in manufacturing, consumer products, technology, or other disruption-prone industries

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

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