Fortune Brands
Job Description
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. It blends deep technical expertise with business acumen to optimize operations, enhance system integration, and lead cross‑functional transformation initiatives.
POSITION LOCATION:
This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule based out of Deerfield, IL (or one of our Distribution Centers in Las Vegas, NV; Louisville, KY; Nogales, AZ; 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 workspaces for collaboration, along with amenities for dining, onsite daycare, fitness, and recreation.
What you will be doing
Analyze current warehouse workflows and identify areas for improvement using data‑driven methodologies
Lead distribution center transformation initiatives using market‑leading WMS solutions (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
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
Experience with distribution center systems automation and supporting applications (e.g., WES, WCS, RF, conveyors, label applicators, inline 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 – Blue Yonder experience required
Proven experience leading the end‑to‑end implementation of a Warehouse Management System
Proficiency in process mapping tools and data analysis (Excel, SQL)
Strong analytical, oral communication, and written documentation skills
General leadership and management skills
Advanced communication, negotiation, change management, and conflict resolution capabilities
Preferred Qualifications
Supply chain domain knowledge
Certifications such as Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, APICS CPIM, or CSCP
Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
Familiarity with middleware integration products such as Boomi
Additional Information
Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $105,000 – $165,000 USD. Actual salaries may vary within the range or beyond it, based on factors including education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan 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 company contribution, product discounts, flexible time‑off benefits (including half‑day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and a sense of belonging at work.
Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security, and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma‑Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe, and Yale residential.
Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN.
Equal Employment Opportunity FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, 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 accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at fbinleave.fbhs@fbin.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Resumes submitted to this email address will not be responded to.
To protect yourself from fraudulent job postings or recruitment scams, please note that FBIN job postings are exclusively hosted on our careers page at www.fbin.com/careers.
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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. It blends deep technical expertise with business acumen to optimize operations, enhance system integration, and lead cross‑functional transformation initiatives.
POSITION LOCATION:
This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule based out of Deerfield, IL (or one of our Distribution Centers in Las Vegas, NV; Louisville, KY; Nogales, AZ; 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 workspaces for collaboration, along with amenities for dining, onsite daycare, fitness, and recreation.
What you will be doing
Analyze current warehouse workflows and identify areas for improvement using data‑driven methodologies
Lead distribution center transformation initiatives using market‑leading WMS solutions (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
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
Experience with distribution center systems automation and supporting applications (e.g., WES, WCS, RF, conveyors, label applicators, inline 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 – Blue Yonder experience required
Proven experience leading the end‑to‑end implementation of a Warehouse Management System
Proficiency in process mapping tools and data analysis (Excel, SQL)
Strong analytical, oral communication, and written documentation skills
General leadership and management skills
Advanced communication, negotiation, change management, and conflict resolution capabilities
Preferred Qualifications
Supply chain domain knowledge
Certifications such as Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, APICS CPIM, or CSCP
Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
Familiarity with middleware integration products such as Boomi
Additional Information
Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $105,000 – $165,000 USD. Actual salaries may vary within the range or beyond it, based on factors including education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan 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 company contribution, product discounts, flexible time‑off benefits (including half‑day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and a sense of belonging at work.
Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security, and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma‑Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe, and Yale residential.
Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN.
Equal Employment Opportunity FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, 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 accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at fbinleave.fbhs@fbin.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Resumes submitted to this email address will not be responded to.
To protect yourself from fraudulent job postings or recruitment scams, please note that FBIN job postings are exclusively hosted on our careers page at www.fbin.com/careers.
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