Sr. Manager, IT Supply Chain Transportation

Advance Auto Parts•Raleigh, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

A Senior Manager of IT Engineering for Supply Chain Transportation leads the design, development, and implementation of technology solutions that optimize logistics, freight movement, and last-mile delivery operations. This role is responsible for the engineering strategy and delivery of transportation capabilities, ensuring scalable, cost-effective, and real-time execution across the distribution network. The role bridges engineering teams and business stakeholders to enhance transportation planning, execution, and final-mile service performance.

Requirements

Strong expertise in TMS (Blue Yonder preferred) implementation, configuration, and support
Experience integrating and supporting last-mile delivery platforms
Deep understanding of transportation management processes including planning, optimization, execution, and settlement
Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams delivering complex supply chain platforms
Strong experience with APIs, system integrations, and event-driven architecture
Experience with Agile delivery, DevOps, and CI/CD practices
Excellent ability to partner with supply chain and operations stakeholders
10+ years of IT experience with 5+ years in leadership roles
Hands-on experience delivering transportation implementations or enhancements
Experience integrating last-mile delivery platforms (OneRail preferred) into enterprise ecosystems
Experience in retail, distribution, or high-volume logistics environments
Strong experience with cloud platforms, API management, and real-time data integration

Nice To Haves

Blue Yonder preferred
OneRail preferred

Responsibilities

Define and execute the technology roadmap for transportation platforms in alignment with enterprise supply chain strategy
Lead design, configuration, and enhancement of transportation systems including planning, optimization, execution, and settlement capabilities
Oversee integration for last-mile orchestration, real-time dispatching, and carrier network connectivity
Drive end-to-end transportation capabilities including carrier planning, routing, and load optimization, freight execution, tracking, and exception management
Last-mile delivery orchestration, real-time visibility, and proof-of-delivery
Lead modernization initiatives including API-first integrations, microservices, and event-driven architecture to connect TMS, OneRail, WMS, and ERP systems
Partner with supply chain, store operations, and logistics teams to improve delivery speed, service levels, and transportation cost efficiency
Oversee Agile delivery, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines for continuous platform enhancement
Ensure system performance, scalability, availability, and resiliency across transportation platforms
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team
Manage vendor relationships, system integrators, and third-party carriers
Enable real-time data and analytics for transportation KPIs including on-time delivery, cost per mile, and route efficiency
Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture, security standards, and integration governance