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Senior Manager, Software Engineering, e-Commerce Fulfillment & Warehouse Systems
Job in
Northbrook, Cook County, Illinois, 60065, USA
Listed on 2026-02-06
Listing for:
Crate and Barrel
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-06
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, Cloud Computing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
We are seeking a results-driven Senior Manager, Software Engineering to lead engineering delivery for our eCommerce Fulfillment Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). This role will own the end-to-end technical strategy and team execution for a high-volume distribution center, supporting order fulfillment, automation flows, and systems integration. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with modern WMS platforms (preferably Blue Yonder), cloud/SaaS migrations, and a track record of scaling warehouse or supply chain technologies in partnership with product and operations teams.
Responsibilities- Lead the engineering team supporting WMS and fulfillment systems for a large-scale eCommerce distribution center
- Manage technical delivery for warehouse processes including receiving, picking, packing, replenishment, and shipping
- Drive integration and orchestration of 3rd-party systems (e.g., WES, Autostore (ASRS), cartonization, rate shopping, sorters)
- Partner with Product and Operations teams to shape evolving roadmap, define priorities, and ensure execution readiness
- Support and implement enhancements for fulfillment logic (e.g., replenishment, carrier onboarding, order flow optimizations)
- Provide architectural oversight for scalable, resilient, and observable systems
- Build and manage a growing team of engineers; develop technical talent and ensure knowledge sharing
- Collaborate with platform and Dev Ops teams to roll out cloud-native tools and API-first services
- Strong leadership and organizational management skills, with experience managing managers or multiple complex teams
- Deep understanding of software development processes, agile methodologies, and modern engineering practices at scale
- Excellent strategic thinking, project management, and execution skills
- Strong technical acumen with the ability to guide architectural decisions and resolve complex technical challenges
- Experience with resource planning, budget management, and strategic hiring
- Understanding of cloud technologies, scalable architectures, and Dev Ops principles
- Strong business awareness and ability to translate business needs into technical strategies
- 8+ years of experience in software engineering with 3+ years in a leadership role
- Experience with Blue Yonder WMS (preferably SaaS/cloud or Cognitive versions)
- Background in supply chain systems, warehouse execution, or logistics technology
- Strong understanding of system integration (REST APIs, events, platform patterns)
- Experience working with cross-functional teams across Product, Operations, and QA
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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