Manager, IT - Warehouse Management Systems

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; 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 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.