Lead Business Process Engineer (WM/IM/PP)

Company DescriptionFortune 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 be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.Explore life at Fortune Brands here.Job DescriptionFortune Brands is seeking a Lead ABAP Developer as part of our IT Manufacturing Systems team. This senior level role will work closely with business stakeholders for the design, creation, delivery, adoption, and support of our internal manufacturing solutions. Responsibilities include end-to-end project management supporting our Global Manufacturing and Operations teams. Relevant experience in SAP ABAP, Manufacturing Execution (PP), and Inventory and Warehousing (IM/WM) are required. The successful candidate will have the appropriate technical expertise, project management skills, and excellent communication skills as well.Position location – Hybrid (onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) - Deerfield, IL or Remote RESPONSIBLIITIES: What you will be doing

• Works with business leaders and acts as a liaison between Information Technology (IT) and business leadership for assigned business units or vendors.
• Collects, analyzes, reviews, documents and communicates business needs and requirements.
• Ensures that the design and integration of customer solutions with IT and business partners leads to the development and growth of the business through effective use of technology.
• Integrally involved in “buy vs. build’ decision-making.
• Is proactive in understanding the customer’s business processes, the key drivers and measures of success for the business, and the short and long-term direction of the business and technology.
• Identifies, proposes and influences business solutions, negotiates deliverables and requirements across multiple business customers or organizations.
• Develops and improves business processes at all times, assisting with the development of metrics, both within the technology and business organizations.
• Serves in a leadership role in the business unit(s) and within the IT organization.
• Manages and balances the needs of diverse customers and the IT organization.
• May supervise the project work of business analysts and developers.

• A minimum of 8 years of related IT experience is required
• Deep knowledge of SAP ABAP, experience within a manufacturing environment, and SAP Inventory/Warehouse Management (IM/WM) is required
• Plant material flow and control knowledge, API development, and SAP ITS Mobile experience is desired
• Experience with SAP PM/product serialization and SAP IM/WM configuration is preferred
• Understanding of Agile methodologies to align with business priorities, break down work into Minimum Viable Product (MVP), and iterate quickly on product changes
• Thorough understanding of structured analysis, design, programming techniques, and change management
• Expert skills in analyzing business problems, objectives/requirements and translating them into an application solution
• Works effectively on project teams as a leader or as a participant. Proven track record of successful, large-scale website implementation projects from a leadership and development perspective.
• Readily picks up and applies new business concepts, new application systems, and new technology, to all job activities and specific project assignments.
• Communicate effectively, both oral and written, with internal customers, other Information Technology Associates, 3rd party vendors, and IT senior leadership. Prepares and delivers effective and well-organized presentations.Additional InformationFortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $90,000 USD - $143,000 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, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at fbin.com.Equal Employment OpportunityFortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands 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.Reasonable AccommodationsFortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.Important Notice: Protect Yourself from Fraudulent Job PostingsTo protect yourself from fraudulent job postings or recruitment scams, please note that Fortune Brands job postings are exclusively hosted on our website at fbin.com/careers via our SmartRecruiters platform. Fortune Brands will never request banking information or sensitive personal details until an offer of employment has been accepted and the onboarding process begins.