Lead Software Engineer - WMS & Operations SYS

Subaru; New Jersey; On-site; USD 105,700 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Pension, Profit Sharing, and 401(k) match

Paid time off and company holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Vehicle Discount Programs

Job summary

Subaru is seeking a skilled individual for a hybrid role focused on the design and support of their Manhattan WMS. This position requires 8–10 years of experience in WMS or supply chain systems and strong leadership abilities to guide junior programmers. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and ensuring the alignment of system capabilities with business processes. The salary range is $105,700–$140,000 per year, with benefits such as medical coverage and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in WMS or supply chain systems.
• Strong techno-functional experience.
• Ability to establish estimates for time and resources required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, configuration, and support of Manhattan WMS.
• Develop and support integrations between WMS, ERP, TMS.
• Troubleshoot production issues and drive resolution.

Skills

Hands-on experience with Manhattan WMOS

Strong understanding of warehouse operations and supply chain processes

Strong communication skills

Experience in techno-functional role bridging business and IT

Familiarity with WMS integrations (ERP, TMS)

Working knowledge of SQL/PLSQL

Familiarity with Unix/Linux environments

Experience supporting production environments

Exposure to system implementations and testing (SIT/UAT)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee design, configuration, and support of Manhattan WMS (WMOS)
• Author Business requirements, Functional Design & Technical Specification documents
• Partner with warehouse operations to translate business needs into system solutions
• Develop and support integrations between WMS, ERP, TMS, and related systems
• Design, create, and modify reports to meet business requirements
• Troubleshoot production issues and drive resolution across teams
• Support upgrades, implementations, and testing (SIT/UAT)
• Collaborate with vendors and cross-functional teams
• Provide knowledge transfer and mentorship
• Ensure alignment between system capabilities and business processes
• Works with project manager, programmers, and project leads to determine programming tasks and schedule requirements
• Performs consistent review of the software development process to identify areas requiring improvement
• Systems support on a rotational basis for 24X7 coverage.

Additional Responsibilities

• Stay current with Manhattan roadmap and future initiatives
• Prepare technical documentation for programmers, system users, and support services workers
• Participates in programming and testing activities to identify amendments
• Document and implement test plans addressing system design requirements, user test data, and cases of appropriate size and scope
• Develop high-level development and implementation solutions and provide directions to staff
• Evaluate objectives and challenges specified by analysts and architects
• Facilitate individual and group training to demonstrate software upgrades
• Demonstrate proficiency in Subaru’s Project Management Office (PMO) methodology

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 8–10 years of experience in WMS or supply chain systems
• Strong techno-functional experience
• Capability to work independently; a self-starter who performs initiatives that provide solutions for business requirements
• Technical skills and experience to participate in the development and maintenance of business applications
• Strong project management and leadership skills to guide efforts of junior programmers
• Logical approach to problem resolution
• Ability to establish estimates for time and resources required to accomplish objectives
• Outstanding organizational, communication, and presentation skills
• Adaptable to ongoing changes in technology

Skill Requirements

• Hands-on experience with Manhattan WMOS (inbound, outbound, inventory modules)
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations and supply chain processes
• Strong communication skills
• Experience in techno-functional role bridging business and IT
• Familiarity with WMS integrations (ERP, TMS)
• Working knowledge of SQL/PLSQL
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux environments
• Experience supporting production environments
• Exposure to system implementations and testing (SIT/UAT)
• Ability to work with vendors and cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Compensation

The recruiting base salary range for this full-time position is $105,700–$140,000 per year, depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Pension, Profit Sharing, and 401(k) match
• Paid time off, company holidays, floating holidays, and sick time
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Vehicle Discount Programs

Location

Hybrid Role – Remote work 2 days per week (after 90 days) on Wednesdays & Fridays. This position has the potential to be remote for candidates living more than 100 miles from Headquarters Administration in Camden, NJ.