Principal Engineer -WMS

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

JOB MISSION:

New Balance is in the midst of a digital transformation journey and one of our key initiatives is the upgrade of our Warehouse Management and Warehouse Execution systems that will unite our core business processes, aligning the demands of our channel sales with the real-time status of our supply chain. By implementing this cloud-first technology, this platform will allow us to anticipate and better serve the needs of our customers. We're seeking agile thinkers who can quickly adapt in a collaborative, high-performance culture.As a WMS Principal Engineer, you will extend and support Manhattan Active Warehouse Management and Warehouse Execution applications to drive New Balance's future success.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Act as the SME for Manhattan Associates Active WMS with in-depth knowledge of various WMS processes and procedures.
• Assist the core WMS/WES team to develop the right scenarios and features to address warehousing and logistics needs across our distribution network.
• Work closely with business and/or IT management to define business requirements for new business needs.
• Model business and systems processes based on findings through use case scenarios, workflow diagrams, and data models.
• Document the company's existing processes; make recommendations for improvements and/or alternatives.
• Lead and Perform analysis, design, and troubleshooting for assigned project and maintenance requests.
• Ensure high quality and scalable technical solutions are implemented.
• Participate in the On Call rotation to the production systems.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or 5 years equivalent experience is required
• Proficiency in Postman, API frameworks, and Manhattan ProActive API
• 5+ years of experience in Manhattan WMS, with 2+ full-cycle WMS Active implementations
• Proven Experience in global delivery models, working with onsite-offshore teams across time zones
• Hands-on experience with SCI Reporting, Jasper Reports, and label generation
• Deep understanding of Inbound/Outbound workflows, slotting optimization, and labor management gamification
• Experience with host is required; experience in WMS-D365 F&O integration is ideal.

Regular Associate Benefits

Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks - opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs - that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You'll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword - it's part of our culture.

Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.

Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.

Flexible Work Schedule

For decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration. Our North American hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while maintaining flexibility for associates. New Balance Associates currently work in office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Our offices are fully open, and amenities are available across our North American office locations. To continue our focus on hybrid work we have introduced "Work from Anywhere" (WFA) for four weeks per calendar year. This model will help us enhance our culture while continuing to maintain elements of flexibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran, or any other protected status.