Manhattan Active Design Lead

NXA Talent Limited; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

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Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience delivering or architecting WMS solutions.
• 3+ years of hands-on Manhattan Active WMS experience in a design or architecture capacity.
• Strong knowledge of MAWM configuration, ProActive extensions and warehouse processes.
• Experience designing REST APIs, JSON/XML integrations and microservices-based solutions.
• Strong integration experience across ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle or NetSuite, alongside WCS/WES/MHE technologies.

Responsibilities

• Own solution design for Manhattan Active WMS across complex distribution and fulfilment environments.
• Convert business and warehouse requirements into scalable configurations, technical designs, and system solutions.
• Design integrations between MAWM and platforms such as ERP, OMS, TMS and warehouse automation.
• Lead the use of ProActive, APIs, microservices and event-driven integrations to extend the platform where required.
• Provide technical direction across core warehouse processes including inbound, inventory, picking, packing, shipping, replenishment and fulfilment.
• Oversee integration, testing, performance, deployment and production support activities.
• Work closely with operations, IT, vendors and implementation partners to resolve design challenges and drive delivery.
• Support technical governance, design standards, release management and continuous improvement.
• Mentor technical team members and contribute to solution reviews, workshops and implementation planning.

Skills

Manhattan Active WMS

Solution design

REST APIs

JSON/XML

SQL

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

APIs & integrations

Warehouse operations knowledge

ProActive extensions

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ProActive

MAWM configuration

Job description

We are seeking a senior Manhattan Active WMS Design Lead to lead the design and delivery of complex warehouse technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Own solution design for Manhattan Active WMS across complex distribution and fulfilment environments.
• Convert business and warehouse requirements into scalable configurations, technical designs, and system solutions.
• Design integrations between MAWM and platforms such as ERP, OMS, TMS and warehouse automation.
• Lead the use of ProActive, APIs, microservices and event-driven integrations to extend the platform where required.
• Provide technical direction across core warehouse processes including inbound, inventory, picking, packing, shipping, replenishment and fulfilment.
• Oversee integration, testing, performance, deployment and production support activities.
• Work closely with operations, IT, vendors and implementation partners to resolve design challenges and drive delivery.
• Support technical governance, design standards, release management and continuous improvement.
• Mentor technical team members and contribute to solution reviews, workshops and implementation planning.
• 8+ years' experience delivering or architecting WMS solutions.
• 3+ years of hands-on Manhattan Active WMS experience in a design or architecture capacity.
• Strong knowledge of MAWM configuration, ProActive extensions and warehouse processes.
• Experience designing REST APIs, JSON/XML integrations and microservices-based solutions.
• Strong integration experience across ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle or NetSuite, alongside WCS/WES/MHE technologies.
• Good SQL and data analysis capabilities.
• Practical understanding of e-commerce, B2B, omni-channel and high-volume distribution operations.
• Strong stakeholder management and technical leadership skills.
• Manhattan Active certification.
• Experience migrating from legacy Manhattan WMS platforms to Manhattan Active.
• Exposure to Manhattan Active Order Management or Transportation Management.
• Experience with automated warehouses, including ASRS, AMRs, goods-to-person, sortation and WES/MHE solutions.
• Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience.