Manager, Warehouse Management Systems

Fortune Brands Innovations; Deerfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) program with company contribution

Flexible time off benefits

Employee discounts

Health plans

Job summary

A leading home and security products company is seeking a Manager for Warehouse Management Systems. This pivotal role involves driving process improvements across operations and integrating systems. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years in warehouse operations, and hands-on experience with WMS platforms. Compensation ranges from $105,000 to $165,000, with comprehensive benefits and a hybrid work model based in Deerfield, IL. Join a culture that supports inclusivity and employee growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in warehouse operations or logistics process engineering.
• 10+ years hands-on experience with leading WMS platforms.
• Proven experience leading the end-to-end implementation of a Warehouse Management System.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current warehouse workflows and identify areas for improvement.
• Lead distribution center transformation initiatives using WMS.
• Collaborate with IT and operations teams to enhance WMS functionality.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Logistics process engineering

Data analysis

Vendor management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Math, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

Blue Yonder

SQL

Excel

RFID

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Company Description

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. At Fortune Brands, we’re building something big. We’re advancing exciting innovations in all of our products and processes. We’re delivering trust, dependability, sustainability, and style. To make it all happen, we’ve transformed our workplace into an environment where smart, ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high‑performing team empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. Explore life at Fortune Brands here.

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. This role 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 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 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

Qualifications

• 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

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 Hiring Pay Range: $105,000 USD - $165,000 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 (including half‑day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

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.

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Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Other

Industries: Consumer Goods