Sr. DC IT Manager

CarParts.com; LaSalle (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CarParts.com is seeking a DC IT Senior Manager to bridge distribution center operations and technology. You will lead IT Service Analysts and technicians across four DC sites, ensuring high uptime, coordinating with ops leadership, and driving automation initiatives.

The role requires deep knowledge of devices, wireless networks, and WMS systems, with a bias for data-driven decisions and cross-site collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in DC Operations/Warehousing tech support, incl. 2+ years in a lead role
• 4+ years supporting tech in an ecommerce org with multiple DCs
• Experience managing distributed teams across sites
• 3+ years of WMS system experience
• 2+ years Windows Server administration; DHCP/DNS
• 2+ years overseeing desktop support for hardware/software
• Experience supporting RF devices, mobile printers, label printers at scale
• 2+ years of network administration incl. APs, switches, routers
• Experience developing SOPs across sites
• Strong communication and leadership to senior execs
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams with minimal supervision
• Continuous improvement mindset for team dev and processes
• Ability to manage competing priorities across sites and deadlines

Responsibilities

• Own uptime and availability targets (99.9%+) across DC network systems
• Build, lead, and develop IT Service Analysts and technicians across four DC sites
• Serve as technology partner to DC operations leadership for devices, network, and apps
• Establish escalation protocols for critical incidents with 24/7 coverage
• Drive root-cause analysis and post-incident reviews; prioritize fixes with engineering
• Set and oversee standards for DC tech infra and vendor relationships
• Champion a metrics-driven, automation-focused approach to reduce incidents
• Own technology investment strategy, budgeting, contracts, and capex planning
• Maintain working knowledge of SQL Server scripting and WMS systems to guide decisions

Skills

DC operations tech

Team leadership

SQL Server

WMS systems

Windows Server

Networking

PowerShell

RF devices

Tools

SQL Server

WMS

Windows Server

DHCP/DNS

RF devices

Networking

PowerShell

Job description

What We Do

CarParts.com is the go-to eCommerce platform for auto care and maintenance. We provide drivers with quality parts at competitive prices and enable them to schedule appointments with trusted mechanics directly through our website. Using world‑class design principles and the latest technologies, we deliver a fast, intuitive digital experience backed by our company‑owned national distribution network.

With over 1,000 employees worldwide, we are scaling rapidly, fueled by our most recent strategic partnership and $35 million investment. This positions us for the next phase of growth as we continue to empower drivers along their journey.

Our Culture

At CarParts.com, our culture goes beyond our core values of Safety First, Customer Focused, and Commitment to Excellence. We are a performance‑driven, data‑focused, and fast‑paced team where results matter and winning is expected.

• Hungry & Hardworking: We set ambitious goals, measure progress with clear metrics, and hold ourselves accountable to deliver results.
• Promote from Within: We reward top performers with opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Collaborative & In‑Person: We believe the best ideas and fastest execution happen face‑to‑face.
• High Standards: We move quickly, pay attention to details, and dig deep - whether it’s analyzing contracts, aggregating complex scenarios, or building clear, data‑driven presentations.
• No Passengers: We value grit, ownership, and the relentless pursuit of results

Summary of Role/Position

The DC IT Senior Manager is a modern warehouse operations technology and engineering leader who bridges the gap between distribution center operations and the technology that powers them. This person leads technology operations and support teams across CarParts.com’s distribution center network (JAX, GPT, LSL, LAS1), and is equally comfortable talking through a picking, packing, shipping, or inbound receiving workflow with an ops leader as they are diagnosing a wireless network issue or a device fleet problem with their own team.

The ideal candidate understands how a DC actually runs — picking, packing, shipping, receiving, inbound, and inventory control — and brings genuine curiosity about the technology layer underneath all of it: the handheld devices and applications DC associates use every day, the wireless network those devices depend on, and enough depth on networking to partner credibly with the headquarters network team. This is someone who stays composed and solutions‑focused when operations is under pressure to hit SLAs and outbound quality targets, turning that urgency into fast, clear technology action, and who leads a team below them with a proactive, metrics‑driven, automation‑focused approach to engineering.

You Will

• Own uptime and availability targets (99.9%+) across all systems supporting the DC network and hold the team accountable to SLAs — with a clear view of how downtime translates into picking, packing, shipping and outbound quality impact for the operations team.
• Build, lead, and develop a team of IT Service Analysts and technicians across all four DC sites, including hiring, performance management, coaching, and staffing plans.
• Serve as the technology partner to DC operations leadership across picking, packing, shipping, receiving, inbound, and inventory control, maintaining deep working knowledge of the devices, wireless network, and applications DC associates use daily, and partnering with the headquarters network team on design, troubleshooting, and capacity needs across all sites.
• Establish and oversee escalation protocols for critical incidents, ensuring appropriate coverage during business and non‑business hours across sites — staying composed and solutions‑focused when operations is under pressure to hit SLAs and outbound quality targets.
• Drive root cause analysis and post‑incident review processes for high‑priority incidents; partner with software engineering leadership to prioritize fixes, defects, and workflow optimization.
• Set and oversee standards for technology infrastructure across DC sites — end‑user devices (IP phones, desktops, mobile devices, handhelds) and network infrastructure (switches, access points, connectivity, firewalls) — managing vendor relationships and escalation paths.
• Champion a metrics‑driven, automation‑focused approach to the team’s own operations — identifying where proactive monitoring or automation can reduce incidents before they hit the floor, rather than just responding faster after the fact.
• Own technology investment strategy — evaluating new solutions, building the business case, and managing department budget, vendor contracts, and capital planning for DC technology infrastructure.
• Maintain working knowledge of SQL Server scripting and WMS systems to guide team troubleshooting and technical decisions.

You Must Have

• 5+ years of experience in DC Operations/Warehousing technology support, including 2+ years in a people management or team lead role
• 4+ years of experience supporting technology in an e‑commerce organization with multiple distribution centers
• Experience managing distributed teams across multiple physical sites
• 3+ years of WMS system experience
• 2+ years of Windows Server administration and knowledge of DHCP, DNS, and file servers
• 2+ years of experience overseeing desktop support operations for hardware/software solutions
• Experience supporting RF Devices, Mobile Printers, and Label Printers at scale
• 2+ years of network administration and troubleshooting, including APs, switches, and routers
• Demonstrated experience developing process documentation and standard operating procedures across sites
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership
• Proven ability to build and lead high‑performing technical teams with minimal supervision
• A continuous improvement mindset for team development, process, and innovation
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple sites and deliver on tight deadlines
• Availability for on‑call escalation and flexibility to support DC Operations, system updates, and new technology rollouts across time zones

Additional Good To Have Certifications

• MCSA or MCSE certification
• A+ Hardware/Networking certification
• A+ Security certification
• PowerShell scripting
• PMP or equivalent project management certification

Equal Opportunity Employer

CarParts.com is an equal‑opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Our management is dedicated to ensuring that we fulfill this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.

The above‑noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the incumbent a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.