Petco ยท 2 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer (WMS)
Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. The Senior Software Engineer (WMS) will partner with business analysts and technical leads to define technical requirements and guide solution decisions for warehouse and distribution management systems.
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Responsibilities
Partner with business analysts and technical leads to define the technical requirements, principles, and models that guide solution decisions within the Enterprise Reference Architecture for our warehouse and distribution management systems
Responsible for analyzing and translating business, information and technical requirements to outline solutions that apply to or integrate across large/complex applications, systems, and platforms to achieve business objectives
The role specializes in Manhattan Systems' Warehouse Management for Open Systems (WMOS) application and related supply chain execution applications
Works on multiple and complex projects or problems as WMOS project lead, internal consultant or support lead
Participates in WMOS and related technical and business discussions relative to current issues or design, as well as future architecture and functional direction
Supports and participates in developing policies, standards, guidelines and procedures
Drives the alignment and support of WMOS strategy and function with business requirements
Coordinates implementation, modification and/or specialized support activities for WMOS and related components
Assists in post-implementation and continuous improvement efforts to enhance performance and improve future outcomes
Participates in the Enterprise Reference Architecture and WMOS domain architecture governance process
Reviews exceptions and makes recommendations to architectural and application standards at domain and/or project level
Identifies improvement opportunities for WMOS, as well as related application, code, or infrastructure
Supports the development of software, data delivery, or infrastructure platforms relative to the stable functioning of warehouse and related supply chain distribution systems
Provides strategic and tactical level consultation to business and IT partners related to the WMOS domain
Provides consultation associated with both enterprise projects and ongoing operations
Responsible for quality assurance and documentation of WMOS and related applications, infrastructure and support
Develops, motivates, and directs colleagues to create a team environment
Influences through expert knowledge and leadership system, application, or infrastructure domain
Interacts and interfaces with support partners to ensure issues are effectively analyzed and solutions are accurately designed and implemented
Performs professional-level, complex analysis, evaluation or research
Possesses and applies broad knowledge of operational and technical concepts, practices and theories of areas within information systems, with focus primarily on WMOS and related systems
Interacts professionally and effectively through verbal and written communication with all professional contacts with an emphasis on the Company's interests
Works under general direction
May take the lead in moderately complex projects
Acts independently and advises intermediate level technical associates
Limited direct supervisory responsibilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science or related
10+ years working in information technology, preferably implementing logistics, warehouse management or TMS solutions
5+ years of direct experience with Manhattan Associates' Warehouse Management for Open Systems (WMOS) in a retail and ecommerce business
3 years experience in the following: SQL, PL/SQL, or Oracle database; programming language such as C, C+, Java, Javascript, Unix, or Python; configuration and scripting with Linux/Unix
3 years experience with related material handling systems such as voice picking, RF handhelds, label printers, pick-to-light and package sortation and similar IT-WMS equipment
Knowledge and understanding of how a distribution center operates and how the functional processes can be configured and supported in a warehouse management system (WMS)
Works productively in the face of ambiguity or uncertainty
Constructively and resourcefully adapts to changing needs, conditions, priorities or opportunities
Seeks out opportunities to learn from new discoveries, innovations, viewpoints, knowledge, and ideas
Integrates information from a variety of sources to arrive at a broader understanding of issues
Develops realistic plans (e.g., action steps, timelines) to accomplish objectives
Acquires and leverages resources, processes, and tools to achieve business goals
Initiates decisive, timely action to address important issues
Demonstrates a strong sense of ownership and a commitment to achieving meaningful results
Identifies and anticipates customer requirements, expectations, and needs
Seeks feedback from customers to identify improvement opportunities
Benefits
Health and financial benefits
401K
Incentives
PTO
Company
Petco
Where the Pets Go. Celebrating 60 years of helping pets live their best life!
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