Senior Logistics Engineer

Summary

Join Thrive Market as a Senior Logistics Engineer and play a key role in developing and optimizing our cutting-edge Warehouse Management System (WMS). You will design, implement, and maintain warehouse logistics systems, ensuring seamless integrations and efficient data flow. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and build scalable, high-availability solutions. Your expertise will directly impact our growing operations and customer base. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to make a tangible difference in a mission-driven company. Thrive Market offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including comprehensive health benefits, 401k, flexible PTO, and more.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience with HighJump or similar WMS platforms (e.g., Manhattan, Blue Yonder) in a fulfillment, warehousing, or distribution environment
• Understanding of how these systems support complex logistics workflows and improve operational efficiency
• Solid experience with tools such as Advantage Architect, Webwise PageEditor, SSRS Reports, Bartender, and T-SQL, enabling the customization and enhancement of WMS solutions to meet unique business requirements
• Proficient in relational database design, development, troubleshooting, and performance tuning, particularly within high-availability logistics or warehousing environments
• Ability to ensure databases are optimized for rapid data retrieval and robust performance
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including warehouse operations, IT, and business stakeholders
• Proven track record of clearly translating technical insights into actionable business recommendations and effectively gathering feedback for continuous improvement
• Skilled at diagnosing and resolving complex system issues within the logistics context
• Strong analytical abilities, combined with an understanding of business priorities, enable the creation of solutions that are technically sound and aligned with operational goals
• Ability to interpret and deconstruct complex back-end business logic, identifying areas for improvement and implementing enhancements that improve system efficiency, data accuracy, and overall productivity
• Eagerness to stay up-to-date with emerging trends in logistics technology, WMS software developments, and best practices in warehouse and supply chain management

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize warehouse management and logistics systems to improve operational efficiency and throughput
• Develop and manage seamless integrations between warehouse systems and multiple host systems, ensuring smooth data flows and accurate reporting
• Partner with internal teams, including operations, IT, and business stakeholders, to identify and gather requirements for scalable logistics solutions
• Architect and implement solutions that support high availability, scalability, and resilience, with 24/7 operational requirements in mind
• Follow internal software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes and best practices for all project work and system enhancements
• Conduct comprehensive functional and system testing to validate solution integrity and reliability before deployment
• Support day-to-day logistics operations, proactively troubleshooting and resolving system issues to minimize downtime and ensure continuous flow
• Participate in a rotating schedule to provide 24x7 on-call support, addressing urgent logistics system needs as they arise
• Travel to warehouse/fulfillment centers as needed (approximately 10-15%) to support onsite implementations, system rollouts, or operational assessments

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability)
• Competitive salary (DOE) + equity
• 401k plan
• 9 Observed Holidays
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Subsidized ClassPass Membership with access to fitness classes and wellness and beauty experiences
• Ability to work in our beautiful co-working space at WeWork in Playa Vista and other locations
• Free Thrive Market membership with exclusive employee discount
• Coverage for Life Coaching & Therapy Sessions on our holistic mental health and well-being platform