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Application Architect — Manhattan Active Warehouse Management
Design the technology backbone that powers modern warehouse operations. This role offers an opportunity to shape advanced supply chain and warehouse management systems that support large-scale distribution environments. As an Application Architect specializing in Manhattan Active Warehouse Management (MAWM), you will play a critical role in designing, configuring, and optimizing systems that enable efficient warehouse operations—from inbound receiving and inventory control to fulfillment and shipping.
This position combines technical architecture, system configuration, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver scalable solutions that support evolving supply chain demands. If you enjoy solving complex logistics challenges, working with advanced warehouse technologies, and influencing large enterprise systems, this role offers a highly impactful opportunity.
Role Overview
The Application Architect serves as a technical leader responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing support of warehouse management solutions built on the Manhattan Active platform. This individual collaborates with business stakeholders, supply chain leaders, and technical teams to translate operational requirements into effective system configurations and integrated technology solutions.
The role involves working across the full lifecycle of warehouse management system implementations—from requirements discovery and system design to deployment, testing, optimization, and long-term support. The architect will also guide development teams, contribute to enterprise technology standards, and evaluate new capabilities within the evolving Manhattan Active ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
Warehouse Management System Architecture
Serve as a technical authority for Manhattan Active Warehouse Management solutions. Configure and optimize system modules to support critical warehouse processes including receiving, inventory management, put-away, quality inspection, picking, packing, and shipping operations.
Business & Technical Collaboration
Work closely with supply chain, operations, and technology stakeholders to understand operational challenges and define system requirements. Facilitate structured discussions to capture business priorities and translate them into scalable technical designs.
Solution Design & Implementation
Design and implement system enhancements and new capabilities within the MAWM platform. Evaluate multiple technical approaches, analyze risks and costs, and recommend optimal solutions that align with both operational goals and enterprise technology strategy.
System Configuration & Development
Configure Manhattan Active modules, develop system extensions where needed, and support reporting and analytics capabilities. Ensure configurations align with best practices and deliver high performance across warehouse environments.
Integration & Ecosystem Connectivity
Design and support integrations between the warehouse management system and other enterprise platforms, including ERP systems, third-party logistics technologies, and warehouse control systems. Ensure seamless data flow across the broader supply chain technology ecosystem.
Performance Optimization
Monitor system performance and capacity to ensure stability and scalability as warehouse operations evolve. Conduct system tuning, performance analysis, and proactive improvements to maintain operational efficiency.
Release & Upgrade Management
Evaluate new releases, patches, and product enhancements within the Manhattan Active platform. Lead testing and implementation of upgrades to ensure compatibility and improved functionality.
Technical Leadership
Guide and mentor technical team members working on warehouse management solutions. Foster collaboration, establish technical standards, and help teams deliver high-quality system implementations.
Process Improvement & Innovation
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through technology enhancements. Recommend new tools, automation capabilities, or architectural improvements that strengthen warehouse performance.
Knowledge Sharing & Documentation
Develop documentation, technical standards, and knowledge resources. Share insights through presentations, technical briefs, and internal communications to support continuous learning across teams.
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Information Systems, or a related technical field.
Professional Experience
At least eight years of experience in information technology roles focused on warehouse management systems, supply chain technology, or enterprise application architecture.
Warehouse Management Systems Expertise
Extensive experience working across the full lifecycle of WMS implementations including system design, configuration, testing, and deployment.
Manhattan Active Warehouse Management
Strong hands-on experience configuring and supporting MAWM modules and managing warehouse master data.
Warehouse Operations Knowledge
Deep understanding of core warehouse processes including receiving, inventory management, put-away strategies, picking, packing, quality control, and shipping workflows.
Supply Chain Technology Integration
Experience integrating warehouse management systems with related technologies such as warehouse control systems (WCS), material handling equipment (MHE), and other supply chain platforms.
Peripheral Systems & Automation
Familiarity with warehouse technologies including barcode scanners, label printing solutions, conveyors, programmable logic controllers (PLC), and pick-to-light systems.
Systems Integration
Experience designing and supporting integrations between warehouse management platforms and external or legacy applications.
Problem-Solving & Analysis
Demonstrated ability to identify root causes of technical issues through detailed analysis and implement effective resolutions.
Enterprise Technology Understanding
Strong awareness of enterprise technology practices, development processes, and how technical systems support operational business needs.
Preferred Experience
Hands-on experience building extensions within the Manhattan Active platform using development tools designed for the ecosystem.
Experience deploying configurations and extensions across environments using specialized configuration management toolsets.
Familiarity with reporting and analytics capabilities within the Manhattan Active ecosystem.
Experience integrating warehouse management solutions with enterprise ERP systems such as SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA.
Participation in large-scale WMS implementation programs involving multiple systems, teams, and distribution environments.
Exposure to cloud-based supply chain technology deployments.
Work Environment
This role is based on-site in Waukegan, Illinois and involves direct collaboration with supply chain, operations, and technology teams supporting large-scale warehouse environments. This position is not structured as a remote role and requires regular on-site engagement with stakeholders and systems.
This opportunity offers the chance to play a pivotal role in designing and evolving the digital infrastructure that supports modern warehouse and distribution operations.
About WIT Recruiting
WIT Recruiting provides services for contract staffing, permanent placement, dedicated recruitment (RPO), and customized recruiting events.
Empowering Teams, Elevating Talent
WIT Recruiting is a Women Impact Tech vertical dedicated to building high-performing teams across all industries and talent pools. As the recruiting arm of WIT, we leverage our proven expertise in recruiting to deliver exceptional talent solutions (without the limits of traditional pipelines).
#WITRecruiting
Design the technology backbone that powers modern warehouse operations. This role offers an opportunity to shape advanced supply chain and warehouse management systems that support large-scale distribution environments. As an Application Architect specializing in Manhattan Active Warehouse Management (MAWM), you will play a critical role in designing, configuring, and optimizing systems that enable efficient warehouse operations—from inbound receiving and inventory control to fulfillment and shipping.
This position combines technical architecture, system configuration, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver scalable solutions that support evolving supply chain demands. If you enjoy solving complex logistics challenges, working with advanced warehouse technologies, and influencing large enterprise systems, this role offers a highly impactful opportunity.
Role Overview
The Application Architect serves as a technical leader responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing support of warehouse management solutions built on the Manhattan Active platform. This individual collaborates with business stakeholders, supply chain leaders, and technical teams to translate operational requirements into effective system configurations and integrated technology solutions.
The role involves working across the full lifecycle of warehouse management system implementations—from requirements discovery and system design to deployment, testing, optimization, and long-term support. The architect will also guide development teams, contribute to enterprise technology standards, and evaluate new capabilities within the evolving Manhattan Active ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
Warehouse Management System Architecture
Serve as a technical authority for Manhattan Active Warehouse Management solutions. Configure and optimize system modules to support critical warehouse processes including receiving, inventory management, put-away, quality inspection, picking, packing, and shipping operations.
Business & Technical Collaboration
Work closely with supply chain, operations, and technology stakeholders to understand operational challenges and define system requirements. Facilitate structured discussions to capture business priorities and translate them into scalable technical designs.
Solution Design & Implementation
Design and implement system enhancements and new capabilities within the MAWM platform. Evaluate multiple technical approaches, analyze risks and costs, and recommend optimal solutions that align with both operational goals and enterprise technology strategy.
System Configuration & Development
Configure Manhattan Active modules, develop system extensions where needed, and support reporting and analytics capabilities. Ensure configurations align with best practices and deliver high performance across warehouse environments.
Integration & Ecosystem Connectivity
Design and support integrations between the warehouse management system and other enterprise platforms, including ERP systems, third-party logistics technologies, and warehouse control systems. Ensure seamless data flow across the broader supply chain technology ecosystem.
Performance Optimization
Monitor system performance and capacity to ensure stability and scalability as warehouse operations evolve. Conduct system tuning, performance analysis, and proactive improvements to maintain operational efficiency.
Release & Upgrade Management
Evaluate new releases, patches, and product enhancements within the Manhattan Active platform. Lead testing and implementation of upgrades to ensure compatibility and improved functionality.
Technical Leadership
Guide and mentor technical team members working on warehouse management solutions. Foster collaboration, establish technical standards, and help teams deliver high-quality system implementations.
Process Improvement & Innovation
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through technology enhancements. Recommend new tools, automation capabilities, or architectural improvements that strengthen warehouse performance.
Knowledge Sharing & Documentation
Develop documentation, technical standards, and knowledge resources. Share insights through presentations, technical briefs, and internal communications to support continuous learning across teams.
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Information Systems, or a related technical field.
Professional Experience
At least eight years of experience in information technology roles focused on warehouse management systems, supply chain technology, or enterprise application architecture.
Warehouse Management Systems Expertise
Extensive experience working across the full lifecycle of WMS implementations including system design, configuration, testing, and deployment.
Manhattan Active Warehouse Management
Strong hands-on experience configuring and supporting MAWM modules and managing warehouse master data.
Warehouse Operations Knowledge
Deep understanding of core warehouse processes including receiving, inventory management, put-away strategies, picking, packing, quality control, and shipping workflows.
Supply Chain Technology Integration
Experience integrating warehouse management systems with related technologies such as warehouse control systems (WCS), material handling equipment (MHE), and other supply chain platforms.
Peripheral Systems & Automation
Familiarity with warehouse technologies including barcode scanners, label printing solutions, conveyors, programmable logic controllers (PLC), and pick-to-light systems.
Systems Integration
Experience designing and supporting integrations between warehouse management platforms and external or legacy applications.
Problem-Solving & Analysis
Demonstrated ability to identify root causes of technical issues through detailed analysis and implement effective resolutions.
Enterprise Technology Understanding
Strong awareness of enterprise technology practices, development processes, and how technical systems support operational business needs.
Preferred Experience
Hands-on experience building extensions within the Manhattan Active platform using development tools designed for the ecosystem.
Experience deploying configurations and extensions across environments using specialized configuration management toolsets.
Familiarity with reporting and analytics capabilities within the Manhattan Active ecosystem.
Experience integrating warehouse management solutions with enterprise ERP systems such as SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA.
Participation in large-scale WMS implementation programs involving multiple systems, teams, and distribution environments.
Exposure to cloud-based supply chain technology deployments.
Work Environment
This role is based on-site in Waukegan, Illinois and involves direct collaboration with supply chain, operations, and technology teams supporting large-scale warehouse environments. This position is not structured as a remote role and requires regular on-site engagement with stakeholders and systems.
This opportunity offers the chance to play a pivotal role in designing and evolving the digital infrastructure that supports modern warehouse and distribution operations.
About WIT Recruiting
WIT Recruiting provides services for contract staffing, permanent placement, dedicated recruitment (RPO), and customized recruiting events.
Empowering Teams, Elevating Talent
WIT Recruiting is a Women Impact Tech vertical dedicated to building high-performing teams across all industries and talent pools. As the recruiting arm of WIT, we leverage our proven expertise in recruiting to deliver exceptional talent solutions (without the limits of traditional pipelines).
#WITRecruiting