Lead Engineer - Warehouse Management System

Genuine Parts Company; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global distributor of automotive parts is seeking a Lead Engineer for its Warehouse Management System (WMS) team. This role involves overseeing a team to design and implement solutions, optimizing operations, and ensuring high-level communication across departments. Candidates should have a strong background in Manhattan WMS and at least 10 years of related experience. A degree in Engineering or a related field is required. This position is key to driving multi-year transformation initiatives and improving system performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of experience with Manhattan WMS applications.
• Familiarity with modern tech stacks and API development.
• Knowledge of AI tools and industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Engineers and Senior Engineers.
• Optimize warehouse operations and implement best practices.
• Provide technical guidance in API and Cloud development.

Skills

Leadership

API Development

Communication Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Manhattan WMS

Google Cloud

API Integration

DevOps practices

Job description

Company Background

Established in 1928, Genuine Parts Company is a leading global service provider of automotive and industrial replacement parts and value‑added solutions. Our Automotive Parts Group operates across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australasia, France, the U.K., Ireland, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, and Portugal, while our Industrial Parts Group serves customers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Australasia. We keep the world moving with a vast network of over 10,700 locations spanning 17 countries supported by more than 63,000 teammates. Learn more at genpt.com.

Position Purpose

Seeking world‑class talent to join the world’s leading distributor of automotive and industrial replacement parts and value‑added services operating 5,500+ locations and servicing more than 20,000 locations in the U.S. and Canada. Working with an incredibly talented team, you will play a key role in building and running one of the world’s largest automotive and industrial replacement parts operations.

This Lead Engineer Warehouse Management System (WMS) position will be Distribution Center (internal customer) focused on better outline the design and coding of application functionality to outline and meet DC (Internal customer) requirements. In this role you lead a team of senior engineers and engineers accountable for delivering a multi‑year transformation initiative. You and your team will be responsible for design, development, testing, implementation, and optimization of warehouse management solutions using Manhattan’s Active WMS. This individual must be a technologist & engineer at heart and be comfortable enabling new technology and being hands‑on with the execution of the strategy. They must exhibit a deep understanding of modern technology stacks and agile delivery models, demonstrate a focus on customer experience, and have a proven track record of modernizing technologies.

Close collaboration and alignment with business teams, application development teams, and security will be required. Exceptional abilities in building and maintaining strong working relationships and organizational savvy will be required. High‑level communication and presentation skills are required. The ability to attract, retain, and develop engineering talent will be critical.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert within the Manhattan Associates suite of applications, preferably MA Active WMS Platform.
• Lead and manage a team of Engineers and Senior Engineers.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for all DC Automation systems (WES, MHE) integrating with WMS systems.
• Provide technical guidance in API development, Google Cloud development, and support to the implementation team.
• Develop and support MA Active ProActive Custom changes as per business need.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Optimize warehouse operations by developing and implementing best practices and process improvements.
• Monitor system performance and recommend improvements to increase productivity.
• Conduct workshops and sessions to ensure effective use of the system.
• Stay updated with Manhattan Active new product releases (innovations) in warehouse management.
• Work independently, completing tasks competently, effectively, and efficiently based on priority.
• Provide guidance for automation testing and performance testing of the WMS application.
• Develop test plans for both unit and systems testing.
• Verify the finalization and stability of code deliverables (SDN & Config) from Manhattan, as well as the impact on the production system.
• Completely document all modifications and maintain system‑level documentation.
• Assist in developing and maintaining departmental systems standards.
• Support and troubleshoot issues with the assistance of functional analysts.
• Work with architects and the team to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) tools and techniques to solve business problems.
• Be part of an on‑call rotation and support for business continuity after go‑live.
• Provide 30‑40% travel as part of each DC implementation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Location

GPC HQ, Atlanta office.

Desired Qualifications & Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience, developing workflows & configuration within Manhattan WMS (WMOS, MAWM) applications, working with WES and MHE implementations.
• Familiarity with modern tech stacks, API development, and Google Cloud.
• Experience working with cloud platforms and cloud‑native development.
• Experience with Host (ERP) – WMS integrations using Manhattan Integration Framework (MIF).
• Knowledge of integrating warehouse management systems with other equipment and systems such as WCS, TMS, and ShipExec is desirable.
• Creative & critical thinking and driving results required to resolve complex projects or tasks.
• Excellent internal and external customer service skills; ability to communicate effectively.
• Project management, analytical, troubleshooting, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure, independently or within a team.
• Exceptional follow‑up and diligence.
• Exposure to DevOps practices and tools.
• Knowledge of AI tools and industry trends.

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