Job Description

Job Summary:

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.

Location & Work Availability:

This position is Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote), based at our corporate headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina.

What will you do?

• 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

Qualifications:

• 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

Certifications, Experience, and Education:

• 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

Benefits Summary:

We believe in supporting our Team Members and those they love through comprehensive health & wellness benefits. Learn more here: https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/benefits

Company Overview:

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers. As of January 3, 2026, Advance operated 4,305 stores primarily within the United States, with additional locations in Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Company also served 809 independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico and various Caribbean islands. Additional information about Advance, including employment opportunities, customer services, and online shopping for parts, accessories and other offerings can be found at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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