Manager, Warehouse Management Systems

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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.

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Fortune Brands is hiring for a Manager, IT - Warehouse Management Systems. The Manager, WMS is responsible for driving strategic process improvements across enterprise systems and workflows and leads the design, optimization, and implementation of warehouse processes integrated with our Warehouse Management System (WMS). This role is pivotal in driving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing inventory accuracy across our supply chain.

This role blends deep technical expertise with business acumen to optimize operations, enhance system integration, and lead cross‑functional transformation initiatives.

This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule based out of Deerfield, IL (or one of our Distribution Centers in Las Vegas, NV or Kinston, NC). Effective fall 2025, Fortune Brands will transition to a new world‑class campus in Deerfield, bringing together associates from across our U.S. offices, brands, and functions. The campus will offer vibrant work spaces for collaboration, along with amenities for dining, onsite daycare, fitness and recreation.

• Analyze current warehouse workflows and identify areas for improvement using data‑driven methodologies
• Lead distribution center transformation initiatives using market leading WMS solution (e.g., Blue Yonder, EWM, etc.)
• Design and implement optimized processes aligned with WMS capabilities (e.g., receiving, put‑away, picking, packing, shipping)
• Collaborate with IT and operations teams to configure and enhance WMS functionality
• Lead cross‑functional workshops to gather requirements and validate process changes
• Support WMS upgrades, integrations, and automation initiatives (e.g., RFID, robotics, conveyor systems)
• Create and present status reports and executive presentations to communicate progress to leadership and stakeholders

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Math, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Experience on distribution center systems automation systems and also supporting applications (e.g., WES, WCS, RF, Conveyors, Label Applicators, In Line Scanners, etc.)
• Familiarity with WMS/ERP integration
• Hands‑on Vendor management experience
• 5+ years of experience in warehouse operations or logistics process engineering
• 10+ years hands‑on experience with leading WMS platforms (e.g., Blue Yonder, Red Prairie)
• Proven experience leading the end‑to‑end implementation of a Warehouse Management System
• Proficiency in process mapping tools and data analysis (Excel, SQL)
• Good analytical, oral communication and written documentation skills
• General leadership and management skills
• Advanced communication, negotiation, change management, and conflict resolution capabilities

• Supply Chain domain knowledge
• Certifications such as Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, APICS CPIM, or CSCP
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous…