Job Description

As the VP of IT, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing, you will play a key role in leveraging technology to drive strategic innovation, collaboration, and efficiency across our supply chain and manufacturing functions. You will partner closely with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams, fostering trusted relationships and inclusive strategies to optimize operations and accelerate digital transformation. You will focus on connecting teams, modernizing processes, and ensuring IT remains a key enabler of business success.

We value individuals who can Think Fast, using insights and data to make informed, strategic decisions; Work It Together, cultivating trust-based relationships across teams to align technology with business priorities; and Make the Hard Call, balancing innovation, risk, and operational needs with clarity and care.

Work Environment & Location:

• Position location: This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule based out of 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.

What you will be doing:

• Develop and execute IT strategies that enhance supply chain and manufacturing efficiency, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Simplify and standardize technology systems across operations, creating a shared vision for success.
• Manage, guide, and nurture digital transformation, integrating Industry 4.0 technologies to modernize processes and improve performance.
• Identify and implement emerging technologies to optimize supply chain and manufacturing capabilities.
• Partner with stakeholders to align IT investments with strategic priorities, ensuring seamless execution of business objectives.
• Foster collaboration, building strong, trust-based relationships with business and technology leaders to drive meaningful impact.
• Use data-driven insights to evaluate technology performance, track progress, and continuously refine IT solutions.
• Encourage continuous learning, providing mentorship and professional development opportunities for IT teams.
• Enhance internal and external communication, ensuring IT’s contributions and value are well understood.
• Manage and guide with care and conviction, making informed decisions that drive sustainable business success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in IT, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 15+ years of progressive IT management experience, with expertise in digital transformation, agile methodologies, and IT-enabled business growth.
• Proven ability to build and guide high-performing IT teams, with budget responsibility and project oversight of large-scale IT programs.
• Strong technical expertise in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), supply chain, and manufacturing technologies (MES, QMS, TMS, WMS).
• Deep understanding of Industry 4.0, cloud solutions, data strategy, and IT security within supply chain and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions, balance business risk, and implement innovative solutions that align with organizational goals.