Hi,
Urgent position of TMS Configuration Specialist
Location : Austin, TX - Onsite
Key Responsibilities
TMS Configuration & Setup
* Configure **Blue Yonder TMS SaaS** modules to support transportation planning, execution, freight settlement, and visibility.
* Configure core master data including:
* Locations, networks, lanes, and calendars
* Carriers, service levels, modes, and equipment profiles
* Rates, contracts, accessorials, and fuel surcharge structures
* Configure **transportation policies**, constraints, and optimization parameters to meet business rules.
Business Process Enablement
* Translate business requirements into TMS configurations for:
* Inbound logistics
* Outbound logistics
* Intercompany and transfer movements
* Support shipment lifecycle processes including tendering, status updates, appointment scheduling, and exceptions.
* Configure workflows, alerts, event management, and user roles/permissions.
IIntegration & Data Management
* Collaborate with integration teams to support data flows between Blue Yonder TMS and upstream/downstream systems (ERP, WMS, OMS, carrier systems).
* Validate configuration readiness for interfaces, APIs, and EDI transactions (e.g., shipment creation, tender responses, status updates, freight invoices).
* Support data mapping, configuration testing, and issue resolution related to integrations.
Testing & Deployment Support
* Support **unit testing, system integration testing (SIT), UAT**, and regression testing from a configuration perspective.
* Resolve configuration related defects and lead configuration adjustments based on test outcomes.
* Support cutover activities, production readiness, and post go live stabilization.
Continuous Improvement & Optimization
* Analyze transportation performance and recommend configuration changes to improve cost, service, and compliance.
* Support enhancements, new carrier onboarding, and evolving business requirements.
* Ensure configuration changes follow governance, documentation, and change control processes.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Education & Experience
* Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or related field.
* **5 10+ years** of experience in Transportation Management systems, with **3+ years of hands on Blue Yonder TMS SaaS configuration** experience.
Blue Yonder TMS Expertise
* Strong hands on experience configuring Blue Yonder TMS foundation components and business rules.
* Deep understanding of:
* Shipment planning and optimization
* Carrier tendering and execution workflows
* Freight costing, rating, and settlement
* Experience with multi modal transportation (road, air, ocean, courier).
Functional & Technical Skills
* Strong understanding of transportation and logistics business processes.
* Experience working with **SaaS configuration frameworks** (no custom code).
* Familiarity with integration concepts (APIs, EDI, files) and data validation.
* Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar tools for requirement, defect, and change tracking.
Soft Skills
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of cross functional delivery teams.
* Excellent communication skills with business, IT, and external partners.
* Structured, detail oriented, and disciplined with documentation.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)
* Experience supporting **global or high volume transportation networks**.
* Semiconductor, high tech manufacturing, or complex supply chain domain experience.
* Exposure to Agile / SAFe delivery models.
* Experience with carrier onboarding and transportation compliance processes.
Key Measures of Success
* Accurate and scalable TMS configurations aligned with business requirements.
* Smooth testing cycles with minimal configuration defects.
* On time readiness for go live and stable post production performance.
* Continuous optimization of transportation execution and cost outcomes.
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