Job Description
Dive In To a New Career With Leslie's
Founded in 1963, Leslie's is the largest and most trusted direct-to-consumer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry. We serve the aftermarket needs of residential and professional consumers with an extensive and largely exclusive assortment of essential pool and spa care products. We operate an integrated ecosystem of 900+ retail locations, backyard service and repair, a robust digital platform, and manufacturing and distribution divisions across 35+ states—enabling consumers to engage with Leslie’s whenever, wherever, and however they prefer to shop. With over 60 years of providing best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. We strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our Team Members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Leslie's.
This position is not open to agency submissions.
This position is based at our corporate office in Phoenix, AZ, and follows a hybrid work schedule. Remote work is not available for this role. Candidates must reside within commuting distance, as relocation assistance is not provided. Additionally, applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored visa support.
Responsibilities
• Serve as the primary technical and functional expert for JDA MMS, including items, pricing, promotions, markdowns, inventory, and sales audit.
• Manage AS400/IBM i batch processing, troubleshoot system issues, and optimize performance to ensure reliability.
• Lead system enhancements, configurations, and integrations with POS, E-commerce, WMS, and reporting systems.
• Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements, develop solutions, perform testing, and support production deployment.
• Maintain strong controls, auditability, and data accuracy across merchandising and financial processes.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for automation, optimization, and system upgrades.
Qualifications
• 7+ years of hands-on experience with JDA MMS on AS400/IBM i.
• Strong knowledge of retail merchandising processes and best practices.
• Experience with RPG/CL, SQL, batch jobs, and system integrations preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead troubleshooting, upgrades, and production support in large-scale retail environments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
¯Leslie's Provides a Robust Benefits Package, Including
• Comprehensive medical, pharmacy, dental, & vision plan options.
• Health savings account (with enrollment in the high deductible health plan option).
• Health & dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability insurance.
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick, and bereavement leave.
• Paid holidays, including a floating personal day.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs.
• Earned Wage access isâ¯available, allowing early access to a portion of your earned wages before payday.
• Product discounts at Leslie’s Retail stores.
Leslie’s recognizes a critical component to our continued success is our people.⯠Leslie’s is proud to have a culture of inclusion that seeks to celebrate and embrace the different backgrounds and perspectives that help drive our success and support team members in developing and growing with us. We aim to create a workplace where all team members feel welcomed and valued and inspire each other every day.
Founded in 1963, Leslie's is the largest and most trusted direct-to-consumer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry. We serve the aftermarket needs of residential and professional consumers with an extensive and largely exclusive assortment of essential pool and spa care products. We operate an integrated ecosystem of 900+ retail locations, backyard service and repair, a robust digital platform, and manufacturing and distribution divisions across 35+ states—enabling consumers to engage with Leslie’s whenever, wherever, and however they prefer to shop. With over 60 years of providing best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. We strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our Team Members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Leslie's.
This position is not open to agency submissions.
This position is based at our corporate office in Phoenix, AZ, and follows a hybrid work schedule. Remote work is not available for this role. Candidates must reside within commuting distance, as relocation assistance is not provided. Additionally, applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored visa support.
Responsibilities
• Serve as the primary technical and functional expert for JDA MMS, including items, pricing, promotions, markdowns, inventory, and sales audit.
• Manage AS400/IBM i batch processing, troubleshoot system issues, and optimize performance to ensure reliability.
• Lead system enhancements, configurations, and integrations with POS, E-commerce, WMS, and reporting systems.
• Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements, develop solutions, perform testing, and support production deployment.
• Maintain strong controls, auditability, and data accuracy across merchandising and financial processes.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for automation, optimization, and system upgrades.
Qualifications
• 7+ years of hands-on experience with JDA MMS on AS400/IBM i.
• Strong knowledge of retail merchandising processes and best practices.
• Experience with RPG/CL, SQL, batch jobs, and system integrations preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead troubleshooting, upgrades, and production support in large-scale retail environments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
¯Leslie's Provides a Robust Benefits Package, Including
• Comprehensive medical, pharmacy, dental, & vision plan options.
• Health savings account (with enrollment in the high deductible health plan option).
• Health & dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability insurance.
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick, and bereavement leave.
• Paid holidays, including a floating personal day.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs.
• Earned Wage access isâ¯available, allowing early access to a portion of your earned wages before payday.
• Product discounts at Leslie’s Retail stores.
Leslie’s recognizes a critical component to our continued success is our people.⯠Leslie’s is proud to have a culture of inclusion that seeks to celebrate and embrace the different backgrounds and perspectives that help drive our success and support team members in developing and growing with us. We aim to create a workplace where all team members feel welcomed and valued and inspire each other every day.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The IT Systems Engineer position is now open for candidates interested in the Remote Jobs sector. This role in Phoenix offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Remote Jobs is a plus.
