Warehouse Management System Solution Architect

Dorman was founded on the belief that people should have greater freedom to fix motor vehicles. For over 100 years, we have been driving new solutions, releasing tens of thousands of aftermarket replacement products engineered to save time and money, and increase convenience and reliability. Founded and headquartered in the United States, we are a pioneering global organization offering an always-evolving catalog of automotive, heavy-duty, and specialty vehicle products.  Today, we have more than 3,500 employees across 29 different locations, with a family of brands that also includes SuperATV and Dayton Parts. Publicly traded under the stock ticker DORM, reaching a revenue of $2 billion in 2024.

Everyone who works at Dorman is called a Contributor. We need everyone, regardless of role and experience, to contribute to our success. That means everyone has a unique ability to make an impact on the business. We encourage all our Contributors to bring their authentic selves to work. The freedom to pursue new ideas, offer different perspectives, and grow in your career is fundamental to working at Dorman.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced, independent, hands-on WMS Solution Architect to lead the design, integration, and implementation of warehouse management and automation solutions across our North American distribution network. As a key member of the Enterprise Applications team, this role will support a complex aftermarket automotive parts business with over 500,000 SKUs, 15 distribution centers (DCs), and a mix of owned and 3PL-operated facilities — including several DCs approaching 1 million square feet.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in at least one tier-1 WMS platform (e.g., Manhattan, Blue Yonder, SAP EWM), strong knowledge of SAP ECC WM and/or EWM, and hands-on experience with warehouse automation technologies such as Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs), Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), pick-to-light systems, and conveyor-based solutions.

This is a hybrid role in our corporate headquarters in suburban Philadelphia (Colmar, PA) with the expecation to be in the office 3 days/week. This role also involves roughly 25% travel, visiting one of our warehouses each month or so.

Primary Duties

• Collaborate with business and operations leaders to evaluate, scope, and design WMS and warehouse automation solutions tailored to high-volume, high-SKU distribution environments.
• Architect scalable, integrated solutions that connect WMS platforms with SAP ECC WM/EWM and automation technologies.
• Lead end-to-end implementation efforts including requirements gathering, solution design, vendor selection, configuration, testing, and deployment.
• Support integration with 3PL systems and processes, ensuring seamless data exchange and operational alignment.
• Develop and maintain architectural standards, documentation, and best practices for warehouse systems and automation.
• Provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams including IT, operations, and external partners.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in warehouse automation, robotics, and supply chain systems.
  
  

Qualifications

• Expertise in at least one tier-1 WMS system (e.g., Manhattan, Blue Yonder, SAP EWM).
• Strong understanding of SAP ECC WM and/or SAP EWM integration.
• Proven experience with warehouse automation technologies (VLMs, AMRs, pick-to-light, conveyor systems, etc.).
• Experience working in high-volume, high-SKU distribution environments.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influence, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
  
  

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 7+ years of experience in WMS solution architecture and implementation.
• SAP certification in WM or EWM.
• Experience integrating with 3PL systems and managing hybrid warehouse environments.
• Familiarity with cloud-based WMS deployments and IoT integration.
• Experience in the automotive aftermarket or similar parts distribution industries.
• Knowledge of Agile or hybrid project methodologies

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Dorman Products is an equal opportunity employer; we value a combination of ideas, perspectives, and cultures at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V.