Senior Blue Yonder (JDA) WMS Techno Functional Consultant

Onsite role - Urgent client needs Senior Blue Yonder (JDA) WMS Techno Functional Consultant

Senior Blue Yonder (JDA) WMS Techno Functional Consultant

Plano, TX 75024 (onsite)

6 Months

Relevant years of experience: 8+ years

Mandatory skills: BY WMS Techno Functional Consultant Desired

Secondary skills: SQL and data analysis

Domain: Retails & Consumers Goods

Detailed Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Blue Yonder (BY) WMS Techno Functional Consultant for the Production Sustain team, with deep hands-on experience in Blue Yonder WMS (2023 versions preferred). The ideal candidate will possess strong functional warehouse management knowledge combined with solid hands-on technical expertise, enabling them independently assess, analyze identify and resolve Production Incidents. This role requires close collaboration with warehouse operations teams and frequent onsite warehouse visits.

Techno Functional Responsibilities:

Serve as a subject matter expert for Blue Yonder WMS (2023.x), with deep understanding of end-to-end solution design and support.

Translate business and warehouse operational requirements into functional and technical BY WMS solutions.

Configure and customize BY WMS components including:

Inbound (ASN, receiving, putaway)

Outbound (picking strategies, packing, loading, shipping)

Inventory management

Replenishment

Wave / waveless processing

Yard management (if applicable)

Labor Management (LMS), if deployed

Design and review interfaces and integrations with:

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)

TMS, automation systems (conveyors, MHE, ASRS), reporting tools

Support upgrades, patches, and new feature rollouts for BY WMS 2023 versions.

Provide production support, root cause analysis, and performance tuning.

Warehouse & Operational Engagement

Conduct onsite warehouse visits to:

Understand real-world operational processes

Lead requirement-gathering workshops

Support UAT, cutover activities, and go-lives

Troubleshoot operational/system issues directly on the warehouse floor

Partner with supply chain, operations, and IT teams to improve warehouse efficiency and throughput.

Implementation & Delivery:

Lead or support full lifecycle implementations (design, build, test, deploy).

Create and maintain:

Functional design documents (FDDs)

Technical specifications

Configuration and process documentation

Support SIT, UAT, and go live readiness.

Mentor junior consultants and provide knowledge transfer to client/internal teams for timely incident resolution

Required Qualifications:

8+ years of Warehouse Management System experience.

5+ years of hands-on Blue Yonder (JDA) WMS experience.

Proven experience with BY WMS 2023 versions (mandatory).

Multiple full-cycle BY WMS implementations or major upgrades.

Technical Skills:

Strong understanding of:

BY WMS architecture and data model

Configuration vs. customization tradeoffs

APIs, web services, message queues

SQL and data analysis for troubleshooting

Experience with automation integration and RF/mobile device configurations is a plus.

Functional Expertise:

Deep knowledge of warehouse operations and distribution center best practices.

Experience across different fulfillment models (e-commerce, retail, wholesale, 3PL preferred).

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Blue Yonder WMS migrations from older versions

Exposure to Distributed Order Management (DOM) or TMS is a plus

Prior consulting experience

Supply chain or logistics certifications

Soft Skills:

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities

Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams

Comfortable working in fast-paced warehouse environments

Education: Bachelor s degree in Information Systems, Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent experience

Best regards,

Alvin Stuart - Lead IT Recruiter

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