WMS Manager – Distribution Center

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. Serve as the primary on-site owner and subject matter expert for the Tifton Distribution Center's WMS environment .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeTifton • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $80,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) support, configuration, and troubleshooting within high-volume distribution environments. Proficient in analyzing operational data, developing KPIs, and enhancing fulfillment processes through effective vendor management and cross-functional collaboration.

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WMS ConfigurationSQL Data AnalysisVendor ManagementWarehouse Automation SystemsDistribution Center Operations

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Hard Skills

Warehouse Management SystemsWMS ConfigurationSQLOperational ReportingInventory ControlTroubleshootingSystem IntegrationAutomated PickingKPI DevelopmentWMS Testing

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCross-Functional CollaborationLeadershipProblem-SolvingTraining and Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

RF DevicesScannersPrintersExotec AutomationTompkins Robotics/T-SortERP SystemsWarehouse Technology

Industry Keywords

High-Volume DistributionFulfillment ProcessesConsumer GoodsEcommerceDirect-to-Consumer Distribution

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary on-site owner and subject matter expert for the Tifton Distribution Center's WMS environment
Provide daily support for receiving, inventory, replenishment, waving, allocation, picking, packing, and shipping processes
Monitor WMS performance and identify issues affecting productivity, inventory accuracy, or order flow
Troubleshoot whether issues originate in the WMS, integrations, automation, data, hardware, or warehouse processes
Manage system configurations and operational parameters with IT and WMS vendors
Support peak-volume operations and changing business requirements
Escalate complex issues to technology vendors and manage them through resolution
Support integration and operation of WMS processes with Exotec goods-to-person automation and Tompkins T-Sort
Monitor interfaces and data flows among the WMS, ERP, automation platforms, RMS, and other distribution technologies
Support RF devices, printers, scanners, tablets, and other warehouse technology
Coordinate with IT infrastructure teams and vendors on network, device, and infrastructure issues
Analyze order flow, inventory movement, wave performance, and warehouse productivity to identify bottlenecks
Recommend WMS configuration changes and process improvements
Develop and maintain warehouse performance, system health, and operational KPI reports and dashboards
Use SQL and other reporting tools to investigate issues and provide operational insights
Support continuous improvement to increase throughput, improve inventory accuracy, and reduce manual intervention
Gather and document business requirements for WMS enhancements and process changes
Develop test scenarios and coordinate functional and regression testing
Validate changes before production deployment, coordinate deployments, and provide post-deployment support
Maintain change control and documentation for WMS configuration and process changes
Develop WMS documentation, troubleshooting guides, and standard operating procedures
Train warehouse supervisors, managers, super-users, and associates on WMS functionality and process changes
Build WMS knowledge within the Distribution Center to improve first-level support
Liaise between Distribution Center Operations and corporate IT
Prioritize system issues and improvement opportunities with DC leadership
Coordinate with WMS, automation, carrier, and hardware vendors
Participate in technology planning for future distribution center capabilities and growth
May lead or direct WMS analysts, super-users, or other DC technology support resources

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 7 years of experience supporting Warehouse Management Systems in a high-volume distribution environment
Strong hands-on understanding of distribution center operations and fulfillment processes
Experience supporting major WMS platforms such as Manhattan, Blue Yonder/JDA, Körber/HighJump, Infor, SAP EWM, Intra1, or similar enterprise WMS solutions
Demonstrated experience troubleshooting WMS and warehouse process issues in a production environment
Experience with WMS configuration, testing, upgrades, deployments, and post-go-live stabilization
Strong understanding of receiving, inventory control, replenishment, waving, allocation, picking, packing, shipping, and fulfillment processes
Experience working with ERP-to-WMS integrations and system interfaces
Experience with RF devices, scanners, printers, and other warehouse technology
Experience working with warehouse automation systems is strongly preferred
Working knowledge of SQL and experience analyzing warehouse data strongly preferred
Experience developing operational reports and KPIs
Strong vendor-management and issue-escalation skills
Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively across Operations and the IT team
Experience supporting a consumer goods, apparel, retail, or direct-to-consumer distribution environment preferred
Experience supporting both wholesale and ecommerce/DTC fulfillment preferred
Experience with automated picking, goods-to-person, sortation, or other warehouse automation technologies preferred
Experience with Exotec, Tompkins Robotics/T-Sort, or Hy-Tek Intra1 WMS preferred
Experience supporting a WMS implementation, major upgrade, or post-go-live stabilization preferred
Previous leadership experience within Distribution Center Operations highly desirable
Experience managing or mentoring WMS analysts, super-users, or operational support teams preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Multi-brand merchandise discount, including Splendid, 7 For All Mankind, and PJ Salvage
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Basic Life, Voluntary Life, Disability, and Critical Illness coverage
401(k) Retirement Program with Company match
529 College Savings Plan
Tax-Advantage Health & Transit Accounts
Personal and sick time off
Vacation time
Floating days
Company-observed holidays
Paid Volunteer Time Off
Weekly breakfasts
Monthly milestone celebrations
Leadership-led panels
Team-building events, both in person and virtually