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Seeking world-class talent to join the world’s leading distributor of automotive and industrial replacement parts and value-added services. This role will function as the Manager of WMS Engineering to help build, implement, and support the warehousing and distribution technology at GPC. 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 Manhattan Active platform (MAWM).
Job Responsibility:
Manage the team responsible designing, building, implementing, and supporting distribution and fulfillment technologies within our fulfilment 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
Manage project timelines to ensure on-time delivery for every distribution center building
Lead and mentor the WMS team
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
Requirements:
Bachelor's 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
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
Ability to work and lead in a collaborative team environment
Must demonstrate a strong customer-focused attitude
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