Lead Applications Analyst - TMS

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we 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. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. Explore life at Fortune Brands here

Position location: This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule based out of our HQ Deerfield, IL. Effective mid-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.

We are seeking an experienced Lead IT TMS Application Analyst with deep expertise in MercuryGate and a strong background in Transportation Management System (TMS) implementations. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of IT experience, including at least two full lifecycle TMS implementations, and a strong understanding of TMS-ERP integrations, EDI/XML, and parcel shipping solutions. Familiarity with SAP ECC, SAP PI, and SAP logistics modules is also essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) on MercuryGate TMS, including configuration, optimization, and support.
• Lead and support the implementation and integration of MercuryGate with enterprise systems such as SAP ECC and other ERP platforms.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into functional and technical specifications.
• Manage TMS-ERP integrations, including SAP PI middleware and data transformation using EDI/XML formats.
• Support ongoing operations of TMS applications, troubleshoot system issues, and provide resolution to ensure business continuity.
• Assist with configuration and support of parcel shipping solutions and integrations.
• Provide insights and recommendations on process improvements and technology enhancements.
• Create and maintain documentation related to TMS configurations, workflows, and interfaces.
• Partner with logistics, transportation, and IT teams to ensure system alignment with business goals.

• 8–10 years of overall IT experience, with a focus on transportation and logistics systems.
• Expert-level knowledge of MercuryGate TMS.
• Successful participation in at least two full lifecycle TMS implementations
• Proficient with MercuryGate configuration tools, including workflow automation, routing guides, rating engines, and carrier integration.
• Strong competency with logistics concepts, including freight forwarding, transportation modes, and freight pricing.
• Hands-on experience with TMS-ERP integration, particularly with SAP ECC and SAP PI.
• Solid experience working with EDI/XML formats for data exchange and system integration.
• Familiarity with SAP logistics modules (e.g., SD, MM) is highly desirable.
• Experience with parcel shipping solutions (e.g., FedEx, UPS integration).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• MercuryGate certification
• Experience in the manufacturing, retail, or distribution industries.
• Exposure to cloud-based integration tools and APIs.

Fortune 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 (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.

Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN

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