Lead Software Engineer

This role reports to the Engineering Manager in Supply Chain Planning and Technology organization. This role works closely with business users, engineering teams, and other cross-functional stakeholders to ensure seamless warehouse operations and system performance. The role works on all warehouse management implementations globally.

We are seeking a highly skilled Warehouse Management Techno-Functional SME with strong expertise in Manhattan Active WMS product. The role requires a combination of functional warehouse operations knowledge and technical configuration/ customization skill to implement, enhance, and support WMS solutions.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT related discipline or any combination of equivalent relevant education, training and experience

• 7 to 10 years professionals with relevant experience for over 3+ years working with Manhattan Active Warehouse Management is required including hands-on experience on ProActive, Config Director, UDC config, etc.

• Hands on experience in scripting languages like: FreeMarker, Velocity, and Python is mandatory

• Experience for over 6+ years working with Manhattan WMOS is good to have.

• Strong understanding of warehouse operations (receiving, putaway, waving, order streaming, picking, packing, shipping, inventory control etc.) and hands-on configuration experience on Active WMS.

• Experience with other Manhattan solutions such as Slotting Optimization, SCI Reporting, MIF / DIF, Labor Management , etc.

• Experience in writing automation tests.

• Experience reading and writing SQL is mandatory

• Experience with API, XML, and integration frameworks.

• Experience with other supply chain execution systems such as JDA, HighJump, and SAP is good to have.

• Proven ability to apply base Manhattan Active WMS functionality and configurations to address Client/Business requirements.

• Ability to research and recommend custom design to resolve business issues/problems

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to present complex information to individuals, small groups, and leadership.

The following qualifications are preferred, but not required:

• Familiarity with cloud deployments and Manhattan Active architecture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize Manhattan Active WMS capabilities and extensibility to deliver solutions for business needs.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document WMS requirements.

• Translate business processes into Active WMS functional design and configure system parameters to support operational needs.

• Perform technical analysis, configuration, testing, and deployment within Active WMS.

• Configure and support integrations between WMS and WCS, ERP, TMS, YMS, Slotting, and other supply chain systems (using APIs, middleware, or direct interfaces).

• Work with Manhattan associates and Nike engineering to lead the design and development of new capabilities.

• Serve as an escalation point and a subject matter expert to resolve business critical issues when needed.

• Design and configure WMS-related technical solutions based on functional and non-functional requirements.

• Defines test scenarios based on business processes and may participate in integration testing when needed.

• Conducts usability User Acceptance Tests (UAT) with business teams.

• Support production distribution centers (DC) in incident management, problem management, minor enhancements, change management, and documentation.

• Implementation of Active WM in new DCs and implementing new WMS capabilities for existing DCs.

• Program Increment Planning, Story Refinement and Estimation.

• Spikes, Detailed Design, Build and Test.

• Integration Build and E2E Tests.

• Scrums And Associated Sprint Ceremonies.

• Knowledge transfer to production support after each implementation.

• Resolve escalated tickets, performance problems and create Root Cause Analysis (RCA) document on Severity level issues.