Engineer 2 - Supply Chain Applications (WMS)

JCPenney; Enfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

JCPenney is seeking an Engineer 2 - Supply Chain Applications to act as a key contact for the Distribution Center and Logistics teams. The role focuses on developing, testing, and maintaining in-house applications to improve speed, accuracy, and efficiency within warehouse operations.

The candidate will join a project team addressing production issues, with responsibilities across analysis, design, testing, training and implementation of WMS projects.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of WMS Application Development experience with PKMS or equivalent WMS applications.
• Retail Industry experience preferred.
• BA/BS degree or equivalent in work experience required.
• Proficient in SQL Server, Java, XML, JSON, SQL, DTS/SSIS and Stored Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and support in-house custom applications.
• Address production issues in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with analysts, designers, and system owners in testing of new software programs and applications.
• Follow the required system development life cycle.
• Interact with all levels of management and provide strong communication.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Java

XML

JSON

SQL

DTS/SSIS

Stored Procedures

Microsoft Access

RPGLE

CL

DDS

Python

Visual Basic

C#

AS/400 (iSeries)

SDI Material Sorter HMIs

Loftware Nicelabel

Cybra Mark Magic

Job description

Engineer 2 - Supply Chain Applications

The Engineer 2 - Supply Chain Applications will be one of the key points of contact for the Distribution Center and Logistics business areas. This person will be an active member of a project team which delivers innovative solutions in a timely manner. This candidate will be responsible for developing and testing programs with emphasis on speed, accuracy, efficiencies, compliance, and flexibility. Additionally, they will be responsible for addressing production issues in a timely manner. They will participate in analysis, design, testing, training and implementation phases for WMS and related logistics projects. Must have robust functional and technical understanding of Warehouse operations, processes and data flow with host systems.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain and support in-house custom applications
• Address production issues in a timely manner
• Collaborate with analysts, designers, and system owners in the testing of new software programs and applications
• Develop, maintain and support in-house custom applications
• Follow the required system development life cycle
• Ability to work independently or within a defined project team
• Ability to take direction from senior technical staff
• Ability to interact with all levels of management
• Strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Off hours support as needed to support system issues

Position Requirements:

• 5-8 years of WMS Application Development experience with PKMS or equivalent WMS applications
• Retail Industry experience preferred
• BA/BS degree is required – Or the equivalent in work experience
• Microsoft SQL Server, Java, XML, JSON, SQL, DTS/SSIS, and Stored Procedures
• Microsoft Access, RPGLE, CL, DDS, Python, Visual Basic, C#
• AS/400 (iSeries) knowledge
• Experience with any of the following a plus: SDI Material Sorter HMIs, Loftware Nicelabel, Cybra Mark Magic.
• Great verbal and written communication skills
• Strong technical skills
• Effective time management and organization skills
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Adhere to regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration. Job duties may be performed effectively using the hybrid work program designated by the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor as the company retains the right to change duties to this position.

Pay Range

USD $87,750.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.