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Harbor Foods

B2B food distribution and logistics provider

WMS Software Developer 1

Full-TimeDeadline 10/7/27
$70k - $85k
Entry
Bachelor's
Lacey, WA, USA
HybridWashington State residents only. On-site/hybrid options are available; occasional site visits and after-hours support may be required.
IT OperationsEnterprise Applications

About the job

Requirements
  • Foundational knowledge of SQL and relational database concepts, including on-premises and cloud databases.
  • Understanding of tables, joins, views, indexes, stored procedures, and basic query optimization.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Server Management Studio, Visual Studio Code, Page Editor, and Advantage Architect.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to follow procedures and resolve exceptions.
  • Familiarity with database tools such as SQL Management Studio, Integration Architecture, and best practices.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and customer-service orientation.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and work with a team from diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Familiarity with agile software development practices and tools.
  • Ability to design and document software solutions.
  • Ability to work independently, handle conflicting priorities, and maintain consistent quality standards.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks within tight deadlines, prioritize effectively, and deliver high-quality work.
  • Attention to quality, detail, accuracy, and efficiency, with ability to meet tight deadlines.
  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field is preferred; equivalent combinations of technical training, internship experience, or demonstrated project work may also be considered.
  • For entry-level candidates, certifications may help demonstrate foundational knowledge. Coursework or exposure in SQL, relational databases, reporting, systems analysis, supply chain systems, or business applications is beneficial.
  • Candidates must be Washington State residents.
Responsibilities
  • Troubleshoot, maintain, enhance, and extend software applications that manage warehouse operations.
  • Gather user requirements, analyze warehouse processes and workflows, and design and develop custom solutions in accordance with development standards and internal standard operating procedures.
  • Document enhancements and train warehouse personnel.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to technical, analytical, systems, and warehouse operations teams, and collaborate with external vendor partners.
  • Maintain database and warehouse management system configurations, build reports and queries, and make functional process enhancements that support warehouse operations.
  • Work with Level II and Level III developers, analysts, and business users to troubleshoot issues, gather requirements, improve data quality, support reporting needs, document processes and enhancements, and assist with integrations across enterprise resource planning, warehouse, and customer-facing systems.
  • Design, develop, optimize, and deploy SQL solutions, stored procedures, functions, views, SQL jobs, and data models that support warehouse operations.
  • Write and maintain queries, views, and stored procedures for reporting and day-to-day operations.
  • Support data validation and cleanup to improve the accuracy of customer, product, logistics, and transactional data.
  • Analyze root causes of data issues affecting customer orders, inventory availability, shipments, and financial transactions, and implement durable fixes.
  • Partner with business stakeholders to translate operational requirements into scalable reporting and data solutions.
  • Document database objects, report logic, recurring data processes, and custom enhancements.
  • Learn and follow best practices for SQL development, database security, and performance optimization.
  • Automate warehouse processes to reduce redundancy and improve data quality and operational efficiency.
  • Lead database performance tuning initiatives for high-volume transactional systems, including order management, purchasing, inventory, and warehouse execution.
  • Provide occasional site visits and remote-site work, and occasional after-hours support to resolve processing disruptions.

About the company

Harbor Foods distributes food and related supplies to business customers in the Pacific Northwest through three units: Harbor Wholesale, Harbor Foodservice, and Northlink Logistics. It operates four distribution centers with a 750,000+ square-foot footprint and a fleet of more than 170 trucks, handling over 10,000 products including fresh, frozen, and dry goods as well as equipment for the foodservice industry. Customers include convenience stores, independent grocers, and local restaurants, who can order online via Harbor Hub and K360, and access private-label programs Real Fresh Brands and Harbor Exclusive Brands with turnkey concepts. The company aims to support independent retailers and restaurants by offering a broad product catalog, private-label options, and integrated logistics while expanding its regional footprint.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Kent, Washington

Founded

1923

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What believers are saying

  • Harbor opened 2026 trade shows in Tacoma and Roseville, signaling active customer acquisition.
  • The Harbor Hub app added Harbor Plus filters and performance improvements in June 2026.
  • Washington’s Best Workplaces recognition for 2025 supports recruiting in a tight labor market.

What critics are saying

  • Sysco and US Foods squeeze margins and steal chains during 2026 contract renewals.
  • Harbor’s West Coast concentration exposes Lacey, Kent, Roseburg, and Modesto to disruption.
  • K360 and Harbor Hub execution failures hand independent accounts to faster digital rivals.

What makes Harbor Foods unique

  • Justin Erickson’s fourth-generation family ownership drives long-term supplier trust.
  • Harbor combines wholesale, foodservice, and Northlink Logistics across four West Coast DCs.
  • IMA access and Harbor-owned brands deepen retailer lock-in through exclusive assortments.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Hybrid Work Options