Role : Warehouse Control Systems (WCS) Automation Consultant
Location : Camillus, NY 13031 (hybrid or full onsite)
Duration :12+ months
Job Details:
Minimum years of experience required: 10+ years Relevant years of experience: 5+ years Certification needed: No
Must Have Skills: WCS Automation
Domain: Retails & Consumers Goods
Detailed Job Description:
Job Purpose:
The Automation Consultant develops and implements warehouse automation and robotics processes and integrations, ensuring effective and consistent deployments across multiple customer environments.
Key Accountabilities:
- Configure and implement WMS automation and robotics processes.
- Develop functional templates and implementation scripts specific to warehouse automation.
- Follow established configuration guidelines for consistent deployments.
- Document all automation configurations clearly and comprehensively.
- Support ongoing improvement of automation processes through feedback and experience sharing.
Education & Qualifications:
- Essential: Bachelor s degree in IT, Engineering, Robotics, or related discipline.
- Desirable: Certification in robotics, automation systems, or cloud technologies.
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years experience in 3PL from both systems and operational perspectives.
- Extensive experience with Manhattan Active WMS, Blue Yonder WMS, and/or other enterprise WMS systems.
- Five years experience leading the technical delivery of complex, integrated WMS solutions.
- Practical experience implementing automation templates and integrating with warehouse automation systems.
- Experience within global logistics or large-scale warehouse automation projects.
- Exposure to cloud-based WMS deployments, preferably on Google Cloud
Specialist Knowledge & Skills:
- Detailed configuration knowledge of WMS systems used within CEVA Logistics (Manhattan Active / Blue Yonder WMS).
- Knowledge of change and release processes for IT products.
- Knowledge of software testing and QA processes for warehouse automation solutions.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Research and development (R&D) approach to solution design and implementation. o MYSQL / MSSQL / Oracle (PL SQL) for database management and development.
- Integration expertise (EDI/API) and middleware software development with extensive experience in integrating with automation and robotics solutions (WCS).
- Programming skills in Java/Groovy/Python.
- Experience with version control systems (GitLab/GitHub).
- Experience with CI/CD using Jenkins and Agile methodologies
- Basic knowledge of cloud architecture, preferably Google Cloud.
Interpersonal & Communication Skills:
- Strong customer focus and ability to work effectively with all levels of internal and external client management.
- Analytical mindset with creative, out-of-the-box thinking.
- Ability to maintain strong working relationships and rapport with all project team members.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Skilled in effectively communicating technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.