Staff Engineer, Software - Supply Chain Order Management

Company Background:

Established in 1928, Genuine Parts Company is a leading global service organization specializing in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts. 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 60,000 teammates.

Position Purpose:

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 a highly talented team, you'll play a key role to build and run one of the world’s largest automotive and industrial replacement parts operations.

This is an engineering leadership role with responsibility for enabling modernization in the Order Management domain and execution for GPC’s vision of a unified order management platform.

The Staff Engineer - Software, Supply Chain OMS will be part of the team that supports NAPA Order Management applications across North America. The individual will take direction from the Director of Order Management Engineering, work with other Engineers, Senior Engineers, Product Managers, and Engineering Managers to Design, Develop, Configure, Test and Support the Systems as well as mentor other Engineers. This individual will also apply their knowledge of Supply Chain processes to make sure that the solutions adhere to industry and financial best practices.

Close collaboration and alignment with business teams, application development teams and security will be required. As such, exceptional abilities in building and maintaining strong working relationships and organizational savvy will be required. High level communication and presentation skills are required. Ability to attract, retain, and develop engineering talent will be critical.

Responsibilities:

· Functional responsibility of architecture roadmap and vision for the existing JD Edwards Order Management capabilities as well as IBM Sterling Order Management

· Reviews business context for solutions to company challenges as well as defining the vision and requirements for the solution, recommending potential options, selecting the most optimal solution, and the development of a technical roadmap for the selected solutions

· Initiate both group and one-on-one meetings with project stakeholders to gain a clear understanding of business drivers and functional requirements

· Lead design and architecture discussions for IT platforms engaging with other engineering teams across different domains and business units to ensure secure and scalable solutions

· Directs the identification and recommendation of appropriate solutions, upgrades, replacements, or decommissioning options incorporating business and technology productivity, usability, and total cost of ownership

· Provides oversight on delivery to ensure industry best practices, standards, automation, quality, timeliness, operational readiness, continuous improvement, and cost-effective solutions

· Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers and the technical team within a domain(s)

· Provide direction and oversight to Systems Integrators and Other Outsourced partners. Manage delivery across global teams in multiple time zones.

· Other duties as assigned.

Location:

· GPC has two work locations to choose from, Duluth or Atlanta office.

· We offer a Flexible Work Policy that permits eligible employees to work a hybrid remote schedule.

Desired Qualifications & Experiences:

· Degree in Computer Science or Engineering fields, or equivalent experience

· 8+ years’ experience in Supply Chain Systems ERP and specific Order Management implementations required

· 5+ years’ experience in IBM Sterling Order Management is a plus

· Strong understanding of business processes across Wholesale Distribution, Retail or Automotive industries

· Experience with data migration and project management is a plus

· Excellent oral and written communication

· Analytical and problem-solving skills

· Comfortable with ambiguity and time spent outside of comfort zone acquiring new skill

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