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Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) is a global footwear and apparel company driven by a vision to Make. Every Day. Better. Founded in 1883, the Company builds and grows iconic brands including Merrell®, Saucony®, Wolverine®, Sweaty Betty®, Chaco®, Hush Puppies®, Stride Rite®, HYTEST®, and Bates®, along with footwear licenses for Cat® and Harley-Davidson®. Headquartered in Rockford, Michigan, the Company’s products are sold in approximately 170 countries and territories worldwide. For more information, visit www.wolverineworldwide.com. In 2025, the Company was recognized by Footwear News as Company of the Year, by Forbes as one of America’s Dream Employers, America’s Best Employers for Women, and America’s Best Employers for Company Culture, and by Inspiring Workplaces as one of the Most Inspiring Workplaces Globally. Wolverine Worldwide is a Certified™ Great Place To Work®. Bring deep expertise in warehouse and distribution technology, with 8+ years of experience supporting and enhancing complex supply chain environments. The ideal candidate has strong hands‑on experience with Manhattan PkMS/WMI, IBM i (iSeries/AS400), SQL, and RPG/CL development, combined with a solid understanding of warehouse operations and system integrations. You will thrive in this role if you have experience integrating Warehouse Control Systems (WCS) and Material Handling Equipment (MHE), along with a strong functional understanding of warehouse management processes such as host interfaces, order management, waving, reporting, and carrier certification. Experience with Manhattan Touch Warehouse, SCI, and Labor Management (LM) solutions is highly valued. Additional exposure to AS/400 administration and SAP is a plus. This role is ideal for a technology professional who enjoys solving complex operational challenges, optimizing warehouse systems, and partnering with cross‑functional teams to drive efficiency across distribution and fulfillment operations.

• Configures software or creates/modifies software code to meet business requirements
• creates and executes test plans for software modifications and facilitates transfer into production Confers with customers and team members, including across teams, to determine requirements
• designs business application systems that address and solve complex corporate business needs
• Estimates system configuration and development efforts for self and functional area Leads and/or assists team members and customers with problem solving related to software application performance and usage
• collaborates across teams as needed
• Participates in and supports disaster recovery initiatives and change management standards and procedures
• assists in developing standards and procedures when required
• Develops technical and business proficiency through education, work assignments, research and technical/user group participation
• demonstrates practical application of learning and actively shares knowledge across functional area
• Performs other duties as required/assigned by Manager
• Performs duties consistent with the company’s AAP/EEO goals and policies

Bachelor’s degree (or its foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Systems, a Business discipline, or related field or equivalent work experience 8 or more years’ experience with Manhattan PkMS/WMI, IBMi (iSeries, AS/400), SQL, RPG / CL development are strongly preferred Warehouse Control Systems and MHE integration experience strongly preferred Manhattan Touch Warehouse, SCI, LM (Labor Management) desired AS/400 Administration and SAP knowledge a plus Strong functional knowledge of warehouse & distribution systems and concepts with demonstrated area(s) of expertise (e.g. host interfaces, order management/waving, reporting, carrier setup & certification, etc) Experience in front-line problem resolution, go-live support and post go‑live support while successfully working on multiple projects Demonstrated experience leading analysis, project work and problem solving both independently and as part of a team

Normal office environment, hybrid in-office schedule available. Some travel required Exceptions may be made to allow 100% remote roles and additional requirements may apply. #LI-MM1 #LI-Hybrid #LI-Remote

Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. is committed to creating a company that is as diverse as our consumers.

We value the differences in one another and believe our differences make us stronger.

Our diverse and inclusive corporate culture starts with the recruitment process.

We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer.

We aim to create equal opportunities for our associates, customers, and suppliers regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Wolverine Worldwide is a global marketer of branded footwear, apparel, and accessories. With an established global footprint that spans approximately 200 countries and territories, as well as a rock-solid infrastructure, Wolverine Worldwide is dedicated to advancing the following brands that comprise the ever‑expanding portfolio: Bates, Chaco, Cat Footwear, Harley Davidson Footwear, Hush Puppies, Merrell, Saucony, Sweaty Betty and Wolverine.

Wolverine Worldwide’s continued success is driven by our ability to stay true to our simple mission: we empower, engage and inspire our consumers – every step of the way.