Design Lead/ Architect, Manhattan Active WM

General Information

Job Title: Design Lead/ Architect, Manhattan Active WM

Primary Job

Location

United States (Remote)

Location Flexibility: Remote, US based

Employment Type: Contract, 12 months (renewable), full-time hours. Full-time employment with Fulfillment IQ Inc. is also available.

Hiring Timeline: Immediate

Reporting Line: SVP, Enterprise Systems

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Eligibility: Open to candidates residing in Georgia (Atlanta preferred), Texas, Florida, or Tennessee.

About Fulfillment IQ (FIQ):

Fulfillment IQ is a supply chain engineering and transformation company that helps brands, retailers, and 3PLs design, build, and scale high-performance logistics operations.

We work at the intersection of strategy, supply chain, and technology where we solve complex, real-world problems across warehouse design, automation, order management, transportation, and end-to-end supply chain execution.

Our teams combine deep domain expertise with strong technical capability, delivering outcomes through consulting, systems implementation, and proprietary platforms that accelerate time-to-value and reduce delivery risk.

If you enjoy working in complex environments, partnering closely with clients, and seeing your work make a tangible impact on how global commerce moves, this is the place where your skills and judgment truly come to life.

Role Overview:

You will be a functional design authority on a global Manhattan Active platform, translating complex operational and customer requirements into scalable solutions on Manhattan Active WM, embedded in a large, multi-customer program. The core of the job is protecting a shared global template: running Fit-to-Template and GAP analyses, challenging unnecessary customization, and guiding configurators and engineers through go-live. The role works US Eastern or Central business hours, with travel of up to 40%, including international travel to Latin America.

Mandate:

• Lead functional solution design for Manhattan Active WM implementations and template enhancements
• Run Fit-to-Template and GAP analyses and decide between standard functionality, configuration, process change, integration, or extension
• Protect the global template: challenge unnecessary customization and consolidate recurring needs into reusable functionality
• Translate approved designs into clear configuration requirements and extension specifications
• Guide configurators and extension engineers, and support testing through go-live and stabilization

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Technical: 5+ years in WMS/OMS solution design, functional architecture, product consulting, or implementation
• Technical: strong, hands-on functional expertise in Manhattan Active WM, including its configuration concepts, capabilities, and limitations
• Technical: designing across complex integrations, with a working understanding of APIs and extension development and their functional implications
• Functional: deep understanding of warehouse processes (receiving, inventory, replenishment, picking, packing, shipping) and proven Fit-to-Template and GAP analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of functional and integration orchestration across WMS, WES, ASRS, AMR, GTP, WCS, ERP, OMS, LMS, TMS, Parcel Management systems, etc.
• Experience in designing WMS for retail distribution centers, eCom fulfilment centers, Omni Channel fulfilment centers, 3rd Party Logistics facilities, etc.
• Functional: supporting implementations from design through testing, deployment, and stabilization, with the confidence to challenge proposed solutions
• Language: professional working proficiency in English, written and spoken. Spanish is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Functional Architecture and Solution Design

• Translate operational requirements into documented functional designs and solution specifications

• Evaluate options across standard functionality, configuration, process adjustment, integration, and extension

• Create solution design, functional and enhancements design, proof of concepts (POCs), Host / Automation / MHE integration design, configuration documents, documentation of work flows, use cases and reporting requirements of the supply chain and WMS implementation projects

• Global Template Development and Governance

• Contribute to continuous development of the global Manhattan Active template

• Apply design principles, configuration guardrails, and architecture standards

• Support functional change requests, impact assessments, and the template roadmap; escalate deviations

• Configuration and Development Support

• Write configuration requirements and extension specifications from approved designs

• Review configuration approaches and technical designs against intended business processes

• Configure the MAWM flows, MHE mappings, Integration touchpoints.

• Assess impact of enhancements across MAWM, integrations, warehouse automation (i.e. AMR, ASRS, Shuttle systems, GTP, Conveyance, etc.), reporting, and extensions

• Testing, Deployment, and Knowledge Transfer

• Define functional acceptance criteria and critical end-to-end test scenarios

• Support QA, SIT, and UAT; drive functional issue resolution through go-live and stabilization

• Facilitate design workshops, document decisions, and coach super users and configurators Key Performance Indicators:

• Functional designs approved first pass through design governance

• Share of requirements met by standard functionality or configuration versus extension

• Functional defects traced to design in SIT and UAT

• Template enhancement proposals accepted

Why You Will Love Working Here:

• At Fulfillment IQ, we do not just build supply chain solutions, we build long-term careers. We give our people real ownership, real influence, and meaningful responsibility. Whether you are leading a client relationship, shaping a solution, or building internal capability, your decisions have visible impact. We operate with a high-trust, high-standards culture that values clear thinking, collaboration, and accountability without unnecessary hierarchy or bureaucracy.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation is competitive and based on experience. Contract engagements are paid at an agreed hourly or daily rate; full-time roles are paid a base salary in USD. We discuss compensation openly at the first screening call.

• United States

• The benefits below apply to full-time employees of Fulfillment IQ Inc. Contractors are engaged on a fixed-term contract rate.

• Health and Wellness

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family

• Employee wellness programs where applicable

• Time Off

• Competitive paid time off, sick leave, and public holidays

• Flexible leave policies that respect local labour standards

• Retirement and Financial Security

• Employee stock options (ESOP), where applicable

• Professional Growth

• Dedicated learning and development budget, with support for skills, leadership, and career progression

• Flexible Work

• Remote and hybrid work options, flexible hours aligned to role and client needs

• Additional Perks

• Equipment and workstation allowances, internet and business travel reimbursements, team events and offsites Work Authorization and Sponsorship:

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring:

• FIQ uses artificial intelligence to assist in the screening, assessment, and shortlisting of applications for this position, including features within our applicant tracking system. AI supports human reviewers and does not make hiring decisions on its own. Final hiring decisions are made by FIQ personnel. If you have questions about how AI is used in this process, contact [email protected].

Accommodations:

• FIQ is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. In line with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local law, reasonable accommodations are available on request at any stage of recruitment and assessment. Contact [email protected] and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Candidate Privacy:

• Your personal information is collected and used for recruitment purposes in accordance with FIQ's Candidate Privacy Notice, available at here. This includes the use of AI-assisted screening described above. By applying, you acknowledge this notice. Questions: [email protected].

Equal Opportunity:

• Fulfillment IQ is a people-first company built on trust, collaboration, and ownership. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Learn More About Us:

• Website: fulfillmentiq.com

• LinkedIn: Fulfillment IQ

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