Warehouse Systems Manager - SAP WM/EWM & Logistics

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Manager, Business Systems - IT Warehousing Capabilities to lead the warehousing technology portfolio. The role directs SAP WM/EWM, inventory management, RF/mobile solutions, and integrations across manufacturing, distribution, and logistics to deliver scalable, compliant technology solutions.

You will own the capability roadmap, drive cross-site programs, and partner with senior leaders to translate operational needs into measurable business outcomes while ensuring governance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience, Master's with 7 years, or PhD with 3 years in information systems, engineering, computer science, supply chain, or related discipline.
• Experience leading business systems, digital products, and technology capabilities in warehousing, distribution, manufacturing logistics, or supply chain execution.
• Knowledge of IT warehouse processes (receiving, put-away, replenishment, internal movements, picking, packing, shipping, inventory, returns, exception management).
• 1–2 years of supervisory or people-leadership experience including coaching, performance management, workforce planning, and development.
• Ability to translate technical capabilities into clear business outcomes, investment recommendations, roadmaps, and executive communications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder-management, and decision-making skills in a global, matrixed environment.
• Ability to operate within broad goals and make strategic decisions affecting multiple functions, sites, or processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Warehousing technology capability and lifecycle for warehouse management solutions (SAP WM, SAP EWM) and related integrations.
• Define and maintain a multi-year warehousing technology roadmap aligned with Supply Chain and enterprise strategies.
• Serve as the primary technology partner for Warehousing capabilities across manufacturing sites, distribution centers, and 3PLs.
• Govern solution lifecycle, ensure standardization, scalability, and fit-for-purpose delivery.
• Lead cross-functional programs through discovery, design, configuration, testing, deployment, cutover, and benefits realization using Agile and waterfall methods.
• Oversee service performance, incidents, changes, releases, capacity, continuity, and vendor management.
• Promote accurate warehousing data, end-to-end inventory visibility, and robust integrations with SAP S/4HANA, MES, and logistics platforms.

Skills

Warehousing systems leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic roadmapping

Digital product delivery

Vendor management

Executive communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems, engineering, computer science, supply chain, business, or related discipline

Master's degree or PhD preferred

Tools

SAP WM

SAP EWM

SAP S/4HANA

RF/mobile solutions

warehouse automation

Job description

AbbVie is seeking a Manager, Business Systems - IT Warehousing Capabilities to lead the warehousing technology portfolio. The role directs SAP WM/EWM, inventory management, RF/mobile solutions, and integrations across manufacturing, distribution, and logistics to deliver scalable, compliant technology solutions.

You will own the capability roadmap, drive cross-site programs, and partner with senior leaders to translate operational needs into measurable business outcomes while ensuring governance