Manager – Engineering, Warehouse Management

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Policy

Job summary

A leading automotive parts distributor is seeking a Manager of WMS Engineering to lead the implementation of the Manhattan Active Warehouse Management System. This role requires a strong leader with over 12 years of supply chain experience and expertise in .Net applications. The candidate will manage a talented team to support warehousing technology initiatives across multiple locations, ensuring effective partnerships with business stakeholders. A flexible work policy is offered, with options for hybrid remote work.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Supply Chain Systems, including leadership roles.
• Proven track record with Manhattan Active WMS implementations.
• Experience with automation and robotics technology in distribution.

Responsibilities

• Manage team for designing and supporting fulfillment technologies.
• Lead Manhattan Active WMS implementation across locations.
• Develop partnerships with business to understand needs.

Skills

Leadership in Supply Chain Systems

Familiarity with AI tools

Advanced knowledge of .Net applications

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Collaborative teamwork

Customer-focused attitude

Leadership and coaching skills

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in related field

Tools

Manhattan Active Warehouse Management

.Net

DB2

SQL Server

Job description

Company Background

Genuine Parts Company ("GPC" or the "Company"), founded in 1928 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, is a leading distributor of automotive and industrial replacement parts and value‑added services. The Company operates a global portfolio of businesses with more than 10,000 locations across the world. GPC has approximately 50,000 global employees. The Company has operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Singapore, France, the U.K., Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain and China.

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. Specifically, this role will function as the Manager of WMS Engineering to help build, implement, and support the warehousing and distribution technology at GPC. Working with a highly talented team, you’ll play a leadership role to build and run one of the world’s largest automotive and industrial replacement parts operations.

The Manager, Engineering – Warehouse Management System (WMS) must be a technologist & supply chain professional at heart and be comfortable partnering with the business to help drive our supply chain technology initiatives across our distribution network. This individual will play a key role in executing our strategy to leverage technology to transform our supply chain. The role would lead a highly talented team of Lead Engineer, Sr Engineers and Engineers to deliver world‑class WMS solutions on the Manhattan Active platform (MAWM). This role will require experience on MAWM implementations, knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and techniques to guide teams in solving business problems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the team responsible for designing, building, implementing, and supporting distribution and fulfillment technologies within our fulfillment operations
• Lead the implementation of the Manhattan Active Warehouse Management Solution across the distribution network
• Oversee hiring of full‑time staff and contract consultants
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with the business to understand the strategic direction, processes and needs of the business
• Manage project timelines to ensure on‑time delivery for every distribution center building
• Lead and mentor the WMS team, guiding members in achieving their personal and career objectives
• Develop strategies to maximize the use and efficiency of the supply‑chain application portfolio
• Manage and maintain relationships with external vendors and service providers
• Lead key projects and initiatives in the supply chain and distribution technology space
• Manage and oversee “keep the lights on” (KTLO) activities, including responding to off‑hours support calls as needed
• Travel as necessary to distribution center locations to lead and support go‑live initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

Location

GPC has two work locations to choose from, Duluth or Atlanta office. We offer a Flexible Work Policy that permits eligible employees to work a hybrid remote schedule.

Desired Qualifications & Experiences

• Bachelors or advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or Industrial Engineering strongly preferred
• Proven experience leading Manhattan Active Warehouse Management (WMS) implementations
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence tools and methodologies
• Advanced knowledge of .Net applications and C# is required (must)
• Minimum of 12+ years of prior Supply Chain Systems (SCS) experience in a leadership role; 3 years’ experience in a leadership role
• Superior interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact and communicate with other team members, managers, and users
• Ability to work and lead in a collaborative team environment
• Must demonstrate a strong customer‑focused attitude and understand the fundamentals of customer service
• Exceptional leadership, talent development and coaching skills
• Experience with implementing and supporting automation / robotics technology within distribution operations
• General understanding of commonly used supply chain systems (i.e., Labor Management System, Slotting, Warehouse Control Systems, Warehouse Execution systems, Voice Picking, etc.)
• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of DB2 and SQL Server architecture

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GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.