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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.

The Global Network Planner plays a critical role in driving supply chain efficiency through proactive planning, master data governance, and network optimization. This role leads key planning processes across manufacturing and distribution, supports new product introductions, and ensures alignment with volume and service targets. Additionally, the role supports cross-functional scheduling and service recovery efforts in collaboration with segment and regional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Scheduling

+ Creating and maintaining the monthly master production schedule in APO ahead of adherence lock

+ Identifying and resolving capacity constraints on the asset base beyond the 4-week horizon

Inventory & Network Optimization

+ Leading network inventory rebalancing initiatives to optimize stock across DCs and manufacturing sites

+ Submitting updates to Year-To-Go (YTG) inventory estimates.

Master Data Management

+ Quarterly review and maintenance of ZFIN and ZSAS parameters

+ Maintaining EoL material code management for Finished Goods (FGs) and Work-In-Progress (WIP) items

New Product Development (NPD)

+ Supporting innovation and product launches by aligning supply plans with project timelines

+ Coordinating SKU parameter setup and communication of new items across ZFIN, ZSAS, and ZRAW item codes

Strategic & Operational Reviews

+ Conducting product line-specific reviews including tooling and assembly capacity assessments

+ Preparing content and presentations aligned with S&OP / IGM expectations

Portfolio Management

+ Supporting Brand-approved SKU rationalization activities

+ Managing end of life planning for ZFIN / ZSAS materials

Key Performance Metrics

+ Inventory Health: Ratio of productive vs. non-productive inventory

+ Service Level Achievement: 95% of orders fulfilled on time

+ Schedule Adherence: 82% of planned orders executed within the scheduled month

+ Capacity Utilization: Manufacturing capacity effectively used and prebuild requirements identified and monitored monthly

+ Innovation Launch: Executed on-time with 98% orders fulfilled on time

+ Portfolio Management: Achieve targeted YE Active SKU count, as well as, exiting identified SKUs by target date

Key Skills & Qualifications

+ Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field

+ Experience: 1+ years of experience in supply planning or related roles, preferably within a branded product environment

+ Technical Proficiency: Knowledgeable in advanced Microsoft Excel formulas and familiarity with ERP and planning systems (e.g., SAP, Kinaxis, Oracle)

+ Analytical Skills: Strong data analysis and problem-solving capabilities

+ Communication: Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration

+ Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and organizational skills

+ Travel: Willingness to travel up to 15% annually, potentially including international locations

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.