Manhattan WMS Functional Architect

Insight Global; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Warehouse Automation Consultant to support a global NEXTGEN transformation program and Manhattan Active WMS platform. You will configure, implement, test, and support warehouse automation solutions, integrating WMS with WCS, WES, robotics, and material handling equipment across a global distribution network.

The role requires 5+ years in warehouse automation and strong knowledge of WMS operations, APIs, middleware, SQL, and programming in Java, Groovy or Python.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in warehouse automation and WMS environments.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and hands-on experience with WMS-to-automation integrations.
• Familiarity with APIs, middleware, SQL, Java, Groovy or Python.
• Experience supporting highly automated distribution environments within a 3PL or contract logistics organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead configuration and implementation of Manhattan Active WMS automation solutions across global distribution.
• Design, support, and troubleshoot integrations between WMS, WCS, WES, robotics, and material handling systems.
• Develop reusable automation templates and deployment standards for the global warehouse network.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, and vendors to deliver scalable automation solutions.
• Execute FAT, SAT, SIT, UAT, go-live and stabilization activities for deployment.

Skills

Warehouse automation

WMS integrations

APIs

Middleware

SQL

Java

Groovy

Python

3PL expertise

Testing FAT/SAT/SIT/UAT

Tools

Manhattan Active WMS

WCS/WES integrations

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a highly skilled Warehouse Automation Consultant to support one of their top customer's global NEXTGEN transformation program and Manhattan Active WMS platform. This role is responsible for configuring, implementing, testing, and supporting warehouse automation solutions, including integrations between Manhattan Active WMS and Warehouse Control Systems (WCS), Warehouse Execution Systems (WES), robotics platforms, and material handling equipment such as AS/RS, conveyors, sortation systems, AMRs, and AGVs. The consultant will work closely with Automation Architects, Integration Engineers, Developers, QA teams, and external automation vendors to deliver scalable, reusable automation solutions across the clients global warehouse network. Responsibilities include WMS configuration, API and middleware integration, automation testing (FAT, SAT, SIT, UAT), troubleshooting complex integration issues, supporting go-live and stabilization activities, developing reusable automation templates, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in warehouse automation and WMS environments, strong knowledge of warehouse operations, hands-on experience with WMS-to-automation integrations, familiarity with APIs, middleware, SQL, Java, Groovy or Python, and a proven ability to support highly automated distribution environments within a 3PL or contract logistics organization. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the client's global automation strategy while working within a centralized Center of Excellence focused on standardization, scalability, and operational excellence.

Skills and Requirements

Lead the configuration and implementation of Manhattan Active WMS warehouse automation solutions across global distribution and fulfillment operations.

Design, support, and troubleshoot integrations between WMS, WCS, WES, robotics platforms, and material handling systems such as AS/RS, conveyors, AMRs, and AGVs.

Develop and maintain reusable automation templates, integration components, and deployment standards to support CEVA's global warehouse network.

Collaborate with Automation Architects, Developers, Integration Engineers, Operations teams, and automation vendors to deliver scalable automation solutions.

Execute and support FAT, SAT, SIT, UAT, go-live, and stabilization activities, ensuring successful deployment of automation technologies.

Analyze and resolve complex integration, messaging, API, middleware, and system performance issues while improving monitoring and operational reliability.

Drive continuous improvement, documentation, knowledge transfer, and best practices within CEVA's Global IT Center of Excellence to support long-term automation strategy and standardization initiatives.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].