WMS Supply Chain/Logistics Consultant (On-Site)

Please note that this is a 6 Month Contract, Onsite position based in Memphis, TN, and may require up to 20% travel. Please note that this position is 100% On-Site, Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:00pm.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Essential Requirements:

• This role will be onsite 100%, Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
• Might have to work on some Saturdays for testing, but most likely not every month (more like twice a quarter)
• This role does require a Bachelor''''s degree
• Will be an Analyst for the Distribution Team
•  Will do a lot of testing, and troubleshooting
• Must have Warehouse operations experience
• Will be writing user stories
• Will be doing testing
• Should have Supply Chain / Logistics background
• REQUIRED - Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience and knowledge
• Must have 3-5 years
• Should have analytical skills
• SQL queries would be very helpful
• Should have excellent skills with Excel and Communication
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferred subjects include Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations and/or Engineering, IT.
• 3 to 5 years of experience required.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• A track record of process improvements, cost reductions and/or customer service success; results oriented.
• The ability to communicate and interact effectively across internal departments.
• The ability to influence at various organizational levels.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively and be self-directed.
• The ability to lead change efforts
• Comfortable working in an ever-changing matrix environment
• Big picture orientation with attention to detail
• Sense of urgency
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
• Operations knowledge of warehouse management systems (i.e. MARC, BY), SAP, transportation
  systems, Warehouse Control Systems (Exacta, MDCS) or other extending systems (StepLogic) within the Medical Devices business.
• Ability to manage consultants and work teams.

Core Competencies:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: Talk, listen, sit, stand, twist, bend, and walk on a repetitive basis on a concrete floor; Repetitively lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (22 kg).
• The employee may also be required to work in a refrigerated environment at 2 to 8 C (35 to 46 F) for 2 hours or more at a time and work in a freezer at -30 to -20 C (-4 to -22 F) for up to 1 hour at a time.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Skills Preferred:

• Experience working with validated systems.
• Experience with Process Excellence (Six Sigma and Lean) tools, training, and/or certification.
• APICS Certification and Statistical/ Analytical software.
• Experience working in manufacturing, planning, Supply Chain IT, customer service, transportation, or distribution.

Key responsibilities:

• The Distribution Technology Analyst will be responsible for coordinating with external contractors and driving accountability with all project team members, within their scope of responsibility.
• Responsible for identifying opportunities to drive cost efficiencies and technological improvements within the distribution network.
• Evaluating distribution processes and technology solutions and improvements.
• Perform other assignments and projects assigned by manager.

Description:

• The Distribution Technology Analyst will be responsible for leading system related projects and initiatives with the MedTech Deliver Distribution Network.
• The Distribution Technology Analyst will lead distribution technology projects and team initiatives, supporting the deployment of systems such as WMS, YMS, WCS, TMS, and other distribution systems.
• This individual will drive business case development, feasibility assessments, project planning, system and process design, and milestone tracking.
• This individual will oversee user acceptance testing, facilitate change management for impacted workstreams, and keep leadership informed on project progress.
• This individual will ensure adherence to Warehouse Management System processes and systems, promoting accountability while implementing system enhancements and fixes.
• The Distribution Technology Analyst will drive system adoption through clear requirements, robust design, and effective implementation, coupled with training and ownership development within business units.

 Applicants must provide their phone number. Job reference code is A5406.