Staff WMS Architect

Job Description

Workplace Classification:

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to their primary work location three times per week, at minimum, or other frequency dictated by the business.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced WMS Architect (Manhattan Associates and/or Infor WMS experience preferred) to lead the design, implementation, and support of warehouse management solutions within a fast-paced environment. This role requires a deep understanding of warehouse operations and extensive experience in configuring and troubleshooting WMS systems to meet complex business needs. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, design solutions, execute testing, and provide post-deployment support.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical and communication skills, advanced PL/SQL expertise, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, efficient, and scalable solutions. Additionally, mentoring junior team members and ensuring system alignment with organizational goals are key aspects of this role.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

• Possess a thorough understanding of the four walls of a warehouse and all operational processes.
• Participate in the full lifecycle of WMS implementation and support projects, including information gathering, analysis, design, implementation, testing, and go-live processes as part of the GM deployment team.
• Design and configure efficient WMS solutions based on detailed requirements and system specifications.
• Demonstrate technical writing proficiency for system design specifications and user documentation of software systems.
• Collaborate with business teams to gather and understand issues/problems, recommending effective solutions.
• Support business and IT partners with WMS-related inquiries.
• Deploy solutions into production following successful QA and UAT testing.
• Provide post-go-live support after deploying the solution into production.
• Actively engage in the identification/remediation of software issues related to code or solutions quality, security, and/or pattern/frameworks and software usability or end-user related issues.
• Address any defects raised quickly with the intent of minimizing any impact on business.
• Provide support and take the lead in resolving any high-priority tickets.
• Have strong knowledge of maintaining and debugging live software systems. Analyze and understand the logs. Dedicatedly engage in the remediation of software issues related to code/solutions quality and/or security.
• Diagnose server and network-related issues that could impact production.
• Ensure high service delivery performance.
• Support integrating software with existing software/systems.
• Collaborate with architects and data scientists to ensure alignment with design patterns and frameworks.
• Manage WMS environments, including application installation and patching.
• Mentor software configurators and review their work.

Additional Job Description

What You'll Need (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent discipline
• 8+ years of direct experience and knowledge of WMS (Manhattan, Infor WMS, or equivalent) implementations, troubleshooting, and support
• Proficiency in applying base WMS functionality and configurations to meet client/business needs
• Expertise in researching and recommending custom designs to resolve business challenges
• Knowledge and experience with the configuration of highly complex WMS applications
• Ability to interpret business requirements into application configuration tasks
• Strong Oracle DB, SQL Server, and PL/SQL development knowledge
• Experience developing custom WMS solutions including PL/SQL, bash shell scripting
• Experience developing WMS enhancements, preferably Java

People Skills:

• Great communication skills (oral and written) and ability to work independently or in group settings as needed
• Strong technical and non-technical presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex topics to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work effectively across business and IT functions.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Familiarity with relational database concepts and Unix
• Preferred experience with Agile, Scrum, iterative, or waterfall development methodologies
• Understanding of end-user devices and their configurations, including printers
• Experience in creating and supporting labels and reports

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate.

Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

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We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

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