Logistics WMS Design Analyst

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Job Description

As a Logistics Warehouse Management System (WMS) Design Analyst for the GS logistics warehouses in the NA region, the primary focus will be to support warehouse performance improvement activities through the optimization of the WMS systems (e.g. Blue Yonder - formerly JDA WMS, SAP/WM, SAP/EWM).

o   Closely work with warehouse operations to identify opportunities for improvement and transfer ideas into tangible process or system changes and own the changes through implementation.

o   Analyze, propose, implement and test process and WMS configuration changes and/or change requests in cooperation/coordination with the Bosch central CI department:

o   Coordination of configuration, custom development and/or master data.

o   Perform operational reporting activities (WMS, Tableau, Power BI, etc.)

o   Create test solutions and scenarios using structured test plans and documentation, simulating multiple real world situations including setting up test data, reporting defects and re-testing.

o   Create end-to-end warehouse process documentation and provide training to the operational team to ensure the desired benefits are achieved.

o   Lead business process design activities, gap analysis, requirements gathering and documentation.

o   Act as end-to-end warehouse process owner delivering process mappings with requirement documentation.  Scenario analysis considering pros, cons, risks and ROI.

o   Trouble shooting and problem solving of end-to-end WMS operational or process issues and coordination of resolution with IT support team.

o   Analyze process issues and address root cause (e.g. process, data and system) for resolution.

Travel Expectation: Travel up to 30% (Domestic and International)

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with server based relational databases, preferably Oracle and SQL
• Very good analytical, creative, and communicative skills to analyze problems.
• Identify business obstacles (through analysis) and produce actionable solutions. Proven track record of delivering sustainable process improvements.
• Process improvement (CIP) experience including techniques such as Lean, Six Sigma, PDCA, process mapping, procedure development and documentation.
• Above average ability to troubleshoot and problem solve (critical thinking skills).
• Use of the project management approach for planning and managing designated project.
• Candidate must be able to manage multiple tasks and activities at one time.
• Teamwork skills - Candidate must be flexible in their work style and be able to work with stakeholders and colleagues at all levels.
• Use of analytical reporting tools such as Tableau/Power BI

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or IT discipline
• 3 years of experience with SAP WM/EWM and/or Blue Yonder and Red Prairie (JDA)
• 1 years of warehouse/logistics/supply chain

Additional Information

By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce – EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled.

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.

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