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Fortune Brands Innovations · 1 day ago

Manager, IT - Warehouse Management Systems

Las Vegas, NV

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$105K/yr - $165K/yr

5+ years exp

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company. The Manager, IT - Warehouse Management Systems is responsible for driving strategic process improvements across enterprise systems and workflows, leading the design, optimization, and implementation of warehouse processes integrated with their Warehouse Management System (WMS). This role is pivotal in driving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing inventory accuracy across the supply chain.

Consumer GoodsSecurity

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Warehouse Management SystemsBlue YonderProcess mapping toolsData analysisVendor managementSupply Chain knowledgeAnalytical skillsChange managementLean methodologiesSix Sigma certificationsOral communicationWritten documentationLeadership skillsNegotiation skillsConflict resolution

Required

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 - 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)

Good analytical, oral communication and written documentation skills

General leadership and management skills

Advanced communication, negotiation, change management, and conflict resolution capabilities