Engineer - Warehouse Management System

Company Background

Established in 1928, Genuine Parts Company is a leading global service provider of automotive and industrial replacement parts and value‑added solutions. Our Automotive Parts Group operates across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australasia, France, the U.K., Ireland, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, and Portugal, while our Industrial Parts Group serves customers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Australasia. We keep the world moving with a vast network of over 10,700 locations spanning 17 countries supported by more than 63,000 teammates.

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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 operating 5,500+ locations and servicing more than 20,000 locations in the U.S. and Canada. Working with an incredibly talented team, you will play a key role in building and running one of the world’s largest automotive and industrial replacement parts operations.

This Engineer – Warehouse Management System (WMS) position will be Distribution Center (internal customer) focused on better outline the design and coding of application functionality to outline and meet DC (Internal customer) requirements. In this role you will be part of the team accountable for delivering a multi‑year transformation initiative. You will be responsible for design, development, testing, implementing, and optimizing warehouse management solutions using Manhattan’s Active WMS.

• Serves as a proficient development / configurator within the Manhattan Associates suite of applications, Preferably MA Active WMS Platform
• Work on integrating DC Automation systems (WES, MHE) with WMS Systems
• Work with Application Integrations team in API development on Google Cloud
• Develop and support MA Active Pro Active Custom changes as per business need
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Optimize warehouse operations by developing and implementing best practices and process improvements.
• Monitor system performance and recommend improvements to improve productivity.
• Conduct workshop sessions to ensure effective use of the system.
• Stay updated with Manhattan Active new product release (innovations) in warehouse management.
• Self‑sufficient – completes tasks competently, effectively, and efficiently based on level of priority
• Provide guidance for automation testing and performance testing for WMS application.
• Develop test plans for both unit and systems testing.
• Verify the finalization of the stability of Code deliverables (SDN & Config) from Manhattan, as well as the impact of the production system.
• Must completely document all modifications and be able to maintain systems level documentation.
• Assist in developing and maintaining departmental systems standards.
• Support and troubleshoot issues with the assistance of the functional analysts.
• Be part of an on‑call rotation and support for Business continuity after Go‑Live.
• Minimum travel requirement of 30‑40%, as part of each DC implementation.
• Other duties as assigned.

• GPC HQ, Atlanta office.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience developing workflows & config within Manhattan WMS (WMOS, MAWM) Applications, working with WES and MHE Implementations.
• Familiarity with modern tech stacks, API development, Google Cloud.
• Experience working with cloud platforms and cloud‑native development.
• Experience with Host (ERP) – WMS Integrations using Manhattan Integration Framework (MIF).
• Knowledge of integrating warehouse management systems with other equipment and systems such as Warehouse control systems (WCS), TMS, and Ship Exec is desirable.
• Creative & Critical Thinking and Driving Results required to resolve complex projects or tasks.
• Excellent internal and external customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively.
• Project management, analytical, troubleshooting, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure, independently or within a team.
• Exceptional follow‑up and diligence.
• Exposure to Dev Ops practices and tools.
• Knowledge of AI tools and industry trends is a plus.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.