Distinguished Engineer, Distribution and Fulfillment Execution Systems - Remote

Join the Team at WorkWARP: A Distinguished Engineer, Distribution and Fulfillment Execution Systems Opportunity

We are excited to announce an exceptional career opportunity for a Distinguished Engineer, Distribution and Fulfillment Execution Systems at WorkWARP! As a leader in the industry, we are committed to innovation and excellence, and we are seeking a highly skilled professional to join our team on a remote basis. This role offers a competitive salary package commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth and development.

About WorkWARP and Our Industry

At WorkWARP, we are dedicated to revolutionizing the way distribution and fulfillment centers operate. Our cutting-edge technology and innovative approach have positioned us as a leader in the industry. We are passionate about creating a workplace culture that fosters collaboration, creativity, and growth. Our team is comprised of talented professionals who share a common goal of delivering exceptional results and making a positive impact.

Position Purpose

The Distinguished Engineer, Distribution and Fulfillment Execution Systems will play a pivotal role in leading the design, development, and implementation of warehouse execution and warehouse control systems for our complex Distribution and Fulfillment Centers. This is a unique opportunity to oversee a team of software engineers and collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Product, Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity to optimize operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Planning (30%):
  • Collaborate with senior leaders to shape the go-forward vision for the organization from a specific domain perspective.
  • Work with vendors and partners on the successful strategy, planning, and implementation of critical tooling and platforms.
  • Participate in and influence the development of technology roadmaps across the enterprise.
  • Evaluate new technologies for adoption across the enterprise.
  • Drive thought leadership and innovation within the organization.
• Support & Enablement (30%):
  • Field questions from product, project, and support teams.
  • Evangelize successful usage of tooling and technologies with teams.
  • Monitor tools and lead conversations to encourage collaboration across product teams.
  • Learn new technologies and best practices being used in other organizations through reading, tutorials, relationships, and videos.
• Delivery & Execution (25%):
  • Teach, mentor, grow, and advise other domain experts in the organization (including direct reports, if applicable).
  • Document, review, and ensure that all quality and change control standards are met.
  • Work with vendors and partners on the successful planning and implementation of critical tooling and platforms.
  • Understand and articulate the value creation and business proposition to teams and functional partners.
  • Participate in and lead review board sessions to drive consistency across the enterprise.
• People (15%):
  • Act as a point of escalation for teams facing extremely complex challenges.
  • Participate in and lead learning activities within the organization.
  • Connect teams facing similar challenges and problems to encourage consistency.
  • Present at and attend conferences and learn how to apply new technologies and concepts.
  • Capable of jumping into a variety of teams to resolve issues.
  • Provide leadership, mentoring, and coaching to direct reports (if applicable).
  • Conduct annual and mid-year reviews, reviewing individual development plans and providing performance feedback (if applicable).
  • Attract, retain, develop, and motivate top talent (applicable if incumbent has direct reports).

Requirements and Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• The knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8-10 years of relevant work experience.
• Professionally recognized by peers and leaders in the organization for significant technical and retail domain expertise.
• Mastery of problem-solving, innovation, vision, judgment, and leadership experience working cross-functionally.
• Experience with building custom and/or off-the-shelf machine learning and AI solutions.
• Track record of noteworthy innovation and execution that shaped the direction of an organization and/or the industry within a specific domain.
• Experience in modernizing complex solutions to modern cloud platforms.
• Track record of teaching, mentoring, growing, and advising other domain experts inside and outside of the organization.
• Capable of understanding complicated systems quickly.
• Active participation in or leadership of professional groups affiliated with a specific domain.
• Mastery in an assigned domain.

Skills and Competencies

To succeed in this role, you will need to possess the following skills and competencies:

• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Attracts Top Talent: Attracting and selecting the best talent to meet current and future business needs (applicable if incumbent has direct reports).
• Builds Effective Teams: Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals (applicable if incumbent has direct reports).
• Builds Networks: Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Courage: Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.
• Cultivates Innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
• Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Develops Talent: Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals (applicable if incumbent has direct reports).
• Drives Engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives (applicable if incumbent has direct reports).
• Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Drives Vision and Purpose: Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.
• Global Perspective: Taking a broad view when approaching issues; using a global lens.
• Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Nimble Learning: Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
• Self-Development: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real-time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
• Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
• Tech Savvy: Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

At WorkWARP, we are committed to the growth and development of our employees. This role offers opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and leadership development. You will have access to training programs, workshops, and conferences to enhance your skills and stay up-to-date with industry trends.

Work Environment and Company Culture

Our remote work environment offers flexibility and work-life balance. We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, where every employee is valued and respected. Our team is passionate about delivering exceptional results and making a positive impact.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements

Travel Requirements

This role typically requires overnight travel 20% to 40% of the time.

Physical Requirements

Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position, and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions, there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

How to Apply

If you believe you have what it takes to excel in this role, submit your application without delay. We are keen to hear from talented candidates like you.

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