Company Description At Fortune Brands Innovations, we believe that our innovation and success are fueled by the passion of our people and the strength of our teams. Together, we work to fulfill dreams of home by aligning around common goals, being agile in the face of change, holding ourselves accountable, and acting with integrity and transparency.

The Lead Application Analyst for Blue Yonder WMS role at Fortune Brands Innovations will serve as the technical subject matter expert (SME) and functional leader within the IT team. This role is responsible for the configuration, customization, maintenance, and support of the Blue Yonder WMS application to optimize supply chain, distribution, and warehouse operations. This lead position will bridge the gap between IT, distribution center (DC) operations, and external vendors, driving system enhancements, implementations, and troubleshooting complex issues.

System

Configuration and Technical Leadership Configure, customize, maintain, and support Blue Yonder WMS functionality.

Support Blue

Yonder interfaces between WMS, ERP (i.e., Oracle), and Material Handling Equipment (MHE / WCS / WES).

Project

Management and Implementation Lead technical aspects of WMS upgrades, rollouts, and new site implementations. Define requirements, design solutions, and perform gap analysis to translate business needs into technical specs.

Coordinate System Integration

Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and Go-Live Cutover activities. Support and Optimization Provide Level 2/3 functional and technical support for production environments managing P1/P2 incidents. Perform root-cause analysis (RCA) on system incidents and implement preventative measures.

Act as an IT liaison for DC sites operating on Blue Yonder. Coordinate support from other internal IT teams and external vendors.



Mentorship and Governance Mentor and guide junior analysts and offshore team members on BY WMS functionality and best practices.

Ensure adherence to SDLC and IT change management protocols to manage risk. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent experience.

Experience: 9+ years of experience in IT applications support, specifically 5+ years hands-on experience with Blue Yonder (JDA) WMS along with integration with ERP, WCS, and WES applications.

Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of SQL, Unix/Linux environments, and Web Services (API, REST). Strong understanding of warehouse operations (receiving, putaway, picking, shipping, etc.), inventory control, and distribution.

Soft Skills: Proven ability to lead projects, manage vendor relationships, and communicate effectively with non-technical business stakeholders.

Experience with BOOMI middleware.

Experience with automated testing tools.

Experience with label printing software.

Leadership: Experience leading teams and managing high-impact projects.

Additional Information At Fortune Brands

Innovations, 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 benefits programs, product discounts, etc., Fortune Brands Innovation (FBIN) is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within our operating segments: FBIN evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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