[Hiring] Senior Engineering Director, Supply Chain and Order Management Systems @Foot Locker

Role Description

We are seeking a visionary, results-oriented Senior Director to lead North America technical engineering teams across Supply Chain, Order Management, and Inventory. This role owns the technology strategy, delivery, and ongoing operation of platforms supporting Global Distribution, Logistics, Order Management (Manhattan Active Omni – DOM), and Inventory, with direct accountability for Distributed Order Management (DOM) software and its engineering team. The Senior Director will evaluate and implement modern technology solutions while optimizing existing platforms and processes, leading up to five senior technology leaders and approximately 50 engineers and architects.

Responsibilities

• Technology Strategy & Roadmap:
  • Evaluate current and emerging technologies across Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), automation, robotics, labor planning, Distributed Order Management (Manhattan Active DOM/MAO), Store Order Fulfillment (Manhattan Active SOF), and inventory management.
  • Determine where to maintain, enhance, modernize, or replace capabilities to improve operational efficiency and performance.
  • Lead the selection, implementation, and integration of new technologies across the supply chain network.
  • Manage the technology budget and ensure cost-effective implementation of solutions.
  • Support the development and execution of a comprehensive technology roadmap for supply chain functions while aligning with the overall business strategy.
• Supply Chain Applications:
  • Oversee the support, implementation, and maintenance of supply chain technologies.
  • Lead the engineering teams supporting three distribution centers and numerous global third-party logistics providers (3PLs).
  • Own technical delivery across Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Distributed Order Management (Manhattan Active DOM/MAO), Store Order Fulfillment (Manhattan Active SOF), Store Inventory Management (SIM), and related supply chain technologies, with a strong preference for experience with Manhattan applications.
  • Set architectural direction with engineering teams and ensure solutions meet company objectives for platform design, high availability, scalability, security, and the use of third-party software.
  • Translate these objectives into technical standards that guide development and delivery.
  • Explore and examine data, integrations, and patterns to support the assessment, design, building, and maintenance of scalable platforms.
  • Identify and analyze technical debt in pre-existing systems and propose solutions to mitigate risks.
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain teams to ensure effective utilization of technology solutions and achieve operational goals.
• Distributed Order Management:
  • Own the end-to-end technology lifecycle of the Manhattan Active MAO/DOM platform, including roadmap planning, solution design, configuration, engineering, integration, testing, releases, upgrades, and production support.
  • Partner with Product, Digital Commerce, Supply Chain, and Store Operations to prioritize capabilities for inventory availability, order promising, sourcing and routing, fulfillment orchestration, and exception management.
  • Govern sourcing rules and configuration changes to balance customer delivery commitments, inventory utilization, fulfillment capacity, and cost.
• Team Leadership & Collaboration:
  • Provide strong leadership and direction to five senior technology leaders with a total team size of approximately 50 engineers and architects.
  • Partner with senior leaders across Supply Chain and Order Management teams.
  • Foster a collaborative environment where IT, Supply Chain, Product, and Logistics teams work together seamlessly.
  • Develop and manage the talent within the technology team, fostering continuous learning and skill development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• More than 10 years of experience in a leadership role within supply chain technology and order management technology.
• Strong understanding of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Distributed Order Management (DOM), Store Order Fulfillment (SOF), Store Inventory Management (SIM) and other relevant supply chain technologies (strong preference to Manhattan applications).
• Strong experience with Manhattan Active products.
• Experience architecting and designing around Manhattan WMS/TMS/DOM/SIM/SOF applications.
• Proven track record of successfully maintaining, implementing, and managing technology solutions to optimize supply chain, warehouse, and transportation operations.
• Experience in implementing large-scale Supply Chain technology solutions.
• Familiarity with Manhattan Integration Framework (MIF), multiple versions of Manhattan WMS (2012-2019) and related integration patterns and platforms.
• High-energy, self-motivated, results-oriented with a “get it done” attitude.
• Leadership experience in managing technology architecture roadmaps and overseeing full life cycle implementations at enterprise scale.
• Ability to handle changes in direction and work priorities with ease; is positive and level-headed under pressure; adaptable.
• Passion for quality, innovation, and customer-centric solutions.
• Experience with data analytics and the ability to utilize data to drive strategic decision-making.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to deal with complex problems and present recommendations and findings in a clear, concise format.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to conduct presentations comfortably to large groups and senior leaders.
• Experience in a multi-vendor ecosystem with the ability to manage conflicts/escalations.

Benefits

• The annual base salary range is $205,000 - $240,000 / year.
• Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off
• Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
• 401(k) | Roth 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
• Strong Company Culture
• Employee Resource Groups