Warehouse Management System (WMS) Specialist

Agency: Tailored Professionals - IT Staffing & Solutions

Location: Memphis, TN (On-site, Hybrid, and Remote Opportunities Available)

About Tailored Professionals:

Tailored Professionals is a leading IT staffing and solutions agency specializing in connecting top technology talent with premier companies in the logistics and transportation industry, particularly within the vibrant Memphis market and across the US. We partner with a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from established industry giants to rapidly growing innovators, all leveraging cutting-edge technology to optimize their supply chains. At Tailored Professionals, we are committed to fostering long-term career growth for our consultants. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and access to exciting and challenging projects that will enhance your skills and advance your career in the dynamic field of logistics technology. We understand the unique demands of the Memphis logistics landscape and are experts in placing professionals with the specific WMS, TMS, and ERP expertise our clients require.

Job Summary:

Tailored Professionals is actively seeking highly skilled and experienced Warehouse Management System (WMS) Specialists to join our network of consultants and be placed with our esteemed clients in the Memphis, TN area and potentially nationwide. As a WMS Specialist placed by Tailored Professionals, you will be responsible for the configuration, implementation, optimization, and ongoing support of various WMS platforms for our clients. These roles are critical in ensuring efficient warehouse operations, inventory accuracy, and seamless order fulfillment for some of the most recognized names in logistics and transportation. You will work collaboratively within client teams, potentially alongside warehouse operations, IT departments, and external vendors to maximize the value of their WMS investments. These contract and contract-to-hire opportunities demand a deep understanding of warehouse processes and the ability to translate business needs into effective WMS solutions, often within the complex and fast-paced Memphis logistics environment. Through Tailored Professionals, you gain access to a variety of projects and companies, broadening your experience and career prospects.

Responsibilities:

• WMS Configuration and Customization: Configure and customize WMS modules (e.g., receiving, putaway, picking, packing, shipping, inventory management) to meet specific client business requirements and operational workflows, often within different WMS platforms.
• Implementation & Upgrades: Participate in or lead WMS implementation projects, upgrades, and enhancements at client sites, including testing, data migration, user training, and project documentation.
• System Support & Troubleshooting: Provide ongoing support, troubleshooting, and resolution for WMS-related issues at client companies, ensuring system stability, performance, and user satisfaction.
• Process Optimization: Analyze client warehouse processes and workflows to identify areas for improvement and leverage WMS functionalities to optimize efficiency, accuracy, and throughput, providing valuable consulting expertise.
• Integration Management: Collaborate with client IT teams and other consultants to manage integrations between the WMS and other enterprise systems (e.g., TMS, ERP, e-commerce platforms), ensuring seamless data flow.
• Reporting & Analytics: Develop and maintain WMS reports and dashboards for client companies to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), track warehouse performance, and identify trends, providing data-driven insights.
• User Training & Documentation: Develop and deliver WMS training to client warehouse staff and create comprehensive user documentation tailored to specific client environments.
• Vendor Management (Potentially): Collaborate with WMS vendors on behalf of clients for support, enhancements, and new releases, acting as a liaison and technical expert.
• Stay Current: Continuously expand your knowledge of WMS technology advancements, industry best practices, and new features within various WMS platforms to provide the most current expertise to clients.
• Memphis Logistics Nuances: Apply your understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the Memphis logistics landscape to optimize WMS configurations and processes for clients operating in this region.

Qualifications:

• Must-Have:
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience as a WMS Specialist or similar consultant role.
• Deep functional and technical expertise with at least one major WMS platform, and ideally familiarity with multiple platforms (e.g., Manhattan Associates (Warehouse Management, WMOS), Blue Yonder (formerly JDA) (Warehouse Management, WMS), SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM)). Please specify platform experience in your application.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management principles, and supply chain processes across various industries.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills to address diverse client challenges.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse client teams and stakeholders.
• Adaptability and professionalism to thrive in client-facing, project-based environments.
• Desired:
• Experience with multiple WMS platforms, showcasing versatility and broader market appeal.
• Consulting experience, demonstrating ability to work with different clients and projects.
• Experience in the logistics and transportation industry, providing relevant industry context.
• Familiarity with SQL for data extraction and reporting from WMS systems, adding analytical capabilities.
• Project management experience related to WMS implementations or upgrades, highlighting leadership potential.
• Understanding of data integration methods (APIs, EDI), showcasing technical integration skills.
• Experience with voice picking, RF scanning, or other warehouse automation technologies, demonstrating modern warehouse technology knowledge.

Bonus Points:

• Certifications in relevant WMS platforms, providing verifiable expertise.
• Familiarity with the Memphis logistics and transportation landscape and its specific operational considerations, showcasing regional expertise.
• Experience with data analysis tools like Python or R for supply chain data, adding a data-driven skillset.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Memphis, TN 38103 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Memphis, TN 38103: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Memphis, TN 38103

Salary : $80,000 - $120,000