WMS Design Lead

Everest Technologies, Inc; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Everest Technologies, Inc. seeks an experienced Manhattan Active WMS (MAWM) Design & Architect Lead to drive technical design, solution architecture, and end-to-end MAWM implementations in a complex fulfillment setting.

You will bridge operations and cloud-native WMS capabilities, design extensions (ProActive), APIs, and cross-platform automation for optimal throughput and scalability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
• 8+ years of WMS implementation and architecture experience.
• 3+ years hands-on MAWM architectural experience.
• Strong RESTful API, JSON/XML, and microservices skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end MAWM solution architecture and design.
• Translate business rules into scalable MAWM configurations.
• Architect flows across OMS, WMS, ERP, TMS, and MHE/automation.
• mentor junior consultants and coordinate design reviews.
• Oversee API-first integration and extension development.
• Define testing strategies, go-live, and governance.

Skills

MAWM ProActive

RESTful APIs

Microservices

ERP integration

SQL & DB

MHE/Robotics

MAWM configuration

Cloud-native

Architecture design

Data modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Supply Chain knowledge

Tools

Postman

JSON/XML

Jasper Reports

SAP integration

Oracle Cloud

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Manhattan Active WMS (MAWM) Design & Architect Lead to drive the technical design, solution architecture, and end-to-end implementation of our next-generation Manhattan Active Warehouse Management platform.

In this role, you will act as the core techno-functional subject matter expert, bridging the gap between operational needs and cloud-native WMS capabilities. You will design microservices-based configurations, extensions (ProActive), API-first integrations, and cross-platform automation (MHE/Robotics, ERP, TMS) to power complex fulfillment and distribution environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end solution architecture and technical design for Manhattan Active Warehouse Management (MAWM).
• Translate complex operational and business rules into scalable MAWM configurations, extension designs, and functional specs.
• Architect end-to-end flows spanning OMS, WMS, ERP (e.g., SAP, Oracle), TMS, and MHE/WCS/WES automation.
• Leverage Manhattan Active's microservices architecture and unified operational data model to minimize custom code while maximizing operational throughput.

2. Technical Execution & Extensions

• Oversee and hands-on design extensions and extension packs using ProActive and MAWM configuration tools.
• Lead API-first integration design utilizing MAWM RESTful APIs, JSON/XML payload structures, and event-driven architecture.
• Design, build, and optimize warehouse workflows including receiving, putaway, wave/waveless picking, packing, shipping, slotting, inventory control, and labor management.
• Oversee reporting and label generation architectures (e.g., SCI / Cognos, Jasper Reports, JMagic/BarTender).

3. Leadership & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Serve as the primary technical authority and liaison between business operations, supply chain leaders, enterprise IT, and Manhattan Associates consultants.
• Guide and mentor junior consultants, developers, and system analysts on MAWM best practices, design standards, and testing strategies.
• Conduct blueprinting sessions, design reviews, and gap analysis workshops with cross-functional teams.

4. Testing, Go-Live, & Governance

• Establish configuration standards, environment management protocols, and release strategies for quarterly MAWM versionless updates.
• Oversee integration testing (UAT/SIT), system performance tuning, root-cause analysis, and defect resolution.
• Lead post-implementation hypercare, operational optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent experience.
• Overall Experience: 8+ years in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) implementation and architectural design.
• Manhattan Active WMS Experience: 3+ years of direct, hands-on architectural and design experience specifically with Manhattan Active Warehouse Management (MAWM).
• Core Technical Competencies:
• Deep expertise in MAWM ProActive framework and extension management.
• Proficiency in RESTful APIs, JSON/XML, Postman scripting, and microservices architecture.
• Strong background in ERP integration (SAP, Oracle Cloud, NetSuite) and Material Handling Equipment (MHE/WCS) interfaces.
• Proficiency in SQL, data validation, and database architecture.
• Functional Expertise: In-depth knowledge of distribution operations (e-Commerce direct-to-consumer, B2B, cross-docking, omni-channel fulfillment).

Preferred Qualifications

• Manhattan Associates MA Active Certification.
• Prior experience transitioning legacy WMoS (iSeries or Open Systems) to cloud-native Manhattan Active WMS.
• Hands-on knowledge of Manhattan Active Transportation Management (MATM) or Order Management (MAOM) integrations.
• Experience with automated material handling systems (AMR, ASRS, sorters, GTP systems) and Manhattan WES/MHE integration.