Applications Engineer - Sr Supply Chain Technology Engineer

Our client, a leading athletic footwear and apparel manufacturing company, is looking for a Applications Engineer - Sr Supply Chain Technology Engineer. This is for an initial duration of 08 months and is located at Boston, MA.
Job Title: Applications Engineer - Sr Supply Chain Technology Engineer Reference ID: 26-04309 Location: Boston, MA. Duration: 08 months Job Type: Contract (Candidates must be able to work on W2 without VISA sponsorship)

• Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid: 4 days onsite, Fridays remote)
• Level: Senior Consultant / Senior Engineer
• Domain: Supply Chain Technology, OMS, WMS, ERP, Integrations, Fulfillment & Logistics
• Consultant Senior Supply Chain Technology Engineer
• Location: Boston, MA
• Work Model: Hybrid (4 Days Onsite, Friday Remote)
• On-site role at Client HQ; typical work hours, 4/1 hybrid schedule
• Degree required; Bachelor's minimum
• PMP certification nice to have, not required
• Minimum of 8+ years' experience required in a tech/related role - 10+ years' preferred

Top must-have skills include the following:

• Strong Java development experience
• Knowledgeable of supply chain management/processes (OMS, WMS, logistics coordination, etc.)
• Hands on experience with stakeholder management and cross functional teamwork

Desired soft skills:

• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Flexibility
• Ability to prioritize

Skills that would make a candidate stand out:

• Experience with SAP AFS, Manhattan WMS, Amazon MCF integrations
• Prior experience in the retail/footwear/apparel industry
• ETW will help support collaboration across global partners to help automate supply chain processes
• ETW will work directly with the operations/supply chain teams, technology teams, etc.; very cross functional role
• 3 rounds of interviews anticipated
• Will prioritize candidates who can start ASAP

Overview

• Client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Supply Chain Technology Consultant to support strategic supply chain transformation initiatives and critical operational platforms. This role will focus on the design, development, integration, and support of solutions across Order Management, Warehouse Management, ERP, Fulfillment, and Logistics ecosystems.
• The ideal candidate combines strong Java engineering skills with deep expertise in Supply Chain operations, OMS, WMS, ERP integrations, and program delivery, and is comfortable partnering with both technical and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities Supply Chain Technology Delivery

• Collaborate with business, operations, and digital teams to translate requirements into scalable technology solutions.
• Collaborate with external partners on project activities, timeline, dependencies to deliver projects
• Design and deliver solutions supporting end-to-end supply chain operations, including fulfillment, inventory management, order orchestration, and logistics execution.
• Lead technical analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment activities across multiple business initiatives.
• Support strategic transformation programs and operational enhancements across North America and global markets.

OMS, WMS & ERP Expertise
Provide technical leadership across:

• Homegrown AI-Native OMS platform
• Manhattan WMS
• SAP AFS / ERP
• Amazon MCF (Multi-Channel Fulfillment)
• Supply Chain integrations and automation
• Analyze and optimize order lifecycle, inventory flows, warehouse operations, and fulfillment processes.
• Design scalable solutions supporting omnichannel order routing and inventory visibility.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering and enterprise solution delivery experience.
• Strong program management and project delivery skills.
• Strong hands-on Java development expertise.

Deep knowledge of Supply chain processes:

• Order Management Systems (OMS)
• Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Fulfillment and Logistics Processes

Experience with:

• APIs and Microservices
• Event-Driven Architectures
• Integration Platforms
• Data Mapping and Transformation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Experience working directly with business, operations teams, and external partners.

Preferred Qualifications Hands-on experience with:

• SAP AFS
• Manhattan WMS
• AI-enabled or AI-native OMS platforms
• Amazon MCF integrations
• Retail, Footwear, Apparel, or Consumer Products industry experience.
• Experience supporting large-scale supply chain transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, modern integration frameworks, and automation technologies.

Application Development & Integration

• Develop and maintain enterprise applications using Java and modern integration frameworks.
• Design APIs, event-driven integrations, and real-time data flows across OMS, WMS, ERP, Amazon, and external partner ecosystems.
• Drive integration architecture, data mapping, and system interoperability.
• Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, resilient, and aligned with enterprise standards.

Program Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead technical workstreams and coordinate activities across business, engineering, vendors, and external partners.
• Facilitate requirements workshops, design reviews, testing activities, and deployment planning.
• Communicate status, risks, dependencies, and recommendations to leadership teams.
• Drive cross-functional alignment and execution in a fast-paced delivery environment.

Success Factors

• Strong technical leadership combined with business acumen.
• Ability to connect operational requirements with scalable technology solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under aggressive timelines.
• Collaborative mindset with strong communication and influencing skills.
• Amazon MCF fulfillment enablement
• Omnichannel inventory visibility and order orchestration
• Enterprise integration and automation initiatives