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1 Presidents Choice Circle, Brampton, ON, Canada
Onsite
Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.
At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.
Please note the Loblaw hybrid work model is 4 days in office
As a Technical Lead (Manhattan Active), you are responsible for the design, configuration, integration, testing, implementation, and stabilization of our Manhattan Active Warehouse, Labour and Yard Management Systems. You will be part of a diverse, collaborative and agile team that is constantly pushing what is possible with our processes, skills and systems driving the strategic delivery of our Supply Chain Systems roadmap.
What You’ll Do:
Lead end-to-end solution design and delivery for Manhattan Active WM implementations, enhancements, and site conversions.
Plan and lead technical and business cutover activities for WMS site implementations.
Partner with Distribution Centre Operations, business teams, product owners, vendors, and technology partners to understand requirements, assess fit/gap, and drive consensus on scalable solutions.
Translate business requirements into detailed functional and technical designs, including process flows, use cases, configuration requirements, interface impacts, test scenarios, and operational support needs.
Configure and guide Manhattan Active WM solutions, including data elements, strategies, extended attributes, facility setup, master data, and environment configuration.
Use Manhattan and technical toolsets such as ActiveGo, Config Director, ProActive, Protec, Postman & REST APIs, SQL, MIF, and SCI reporting tools.
Lead testing activities across SIT, UAT, regression, smoke testing, performance testing, and defect triage.
Maintain clear, concise documentation for functional designs, technical designs, configuration decisions, test scenarios, support models, and operational processes.
Coach and mentor team members on Manhattan Active WM design, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and implementation best practices.
Drive adoption of new Manhattan Active capabilities and help influence the product roadmap by identifying opportunities to reduce customization and improve DC operations.
What You Bring:
5+ years of hands-on experience with Manhattan WMS.
2+ years of Manhattan Active WM experience preferred.
Deep hands-on experience designing, configuring, testing, and supporting Manhattan WMS or Manhattan Active WM solutions.
Strong fit/gap analysis skills, with the ability to assess business requirements against standard Manhattan Active functionality and recommend practical, scalable solutions.
Experience creating detailed functional designs, process flows, use cases, test scenarios, and support documentation.
Strong technical troubleshooting skills across configuration, interfaces, data, APIs, environments, and production issues.
Experience with relational databases and SQL, preferably MySQL and/or Oracle.
Strong REST API knowledge, including experience using tools such as Postman to view, extract, update, and validate system data.
Experience working with integration technologies and message flows, ideally including MIF, MHE interfaces, host systems, and master data feeds.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment while managing multiple priorities and driving high-quality delivery.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence business and technical teams.
What You’ve Done:
Led or played a senior role in at least one full Manhattan WMS or Manhattan Active WM site implementation, conversion, or go-live; multiple implementations strongly preferred.
Delivered WMS solutions from requirements through design, configuration, testing, cutover, go-live, and hypercare.
Worked with SQL, APIs, interface messages, configuration tools, data conversion, and environment troubleshooting.
Completed an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or have equivalent practical experience.
Nice to Have:
Experience with IBM Cognos SCI reporting.
Experience with grocery, retail, food distribution, high-volume DCs, or complex multi-site supply chain environments.
Knowledge of ELS Labour Management, Yard Management.
We thank all candidates for their interest but please note, those candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the position will be contacted.
Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.
If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.
We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.
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