What are the responsibilities and job description for the Blue Yonder / JDA WMS Consultant position at Undocked?
About Us:
At Undocked, we empower companies to excel in ecommerce by delivering bespoke optimizations and cutting-edge analytics. With deep expertise in retail, supply chain product strategy, technology, and operations, we help organizations achieve success in their ecommerce and digital transformation journeys. Join us to solve real-world industry problems, innovate, and make a tangible impact.
Overview:
As a JDA WMS consultant specializing in Warehouse Management System (WMS), you will play a key role in leading the implementation, configuration, customization, and ongoing support of the JDA(Blue Yonder) WMS platform. In this leadership position, you will collaborate closely with cross- functional teams to ensure the seamless integration of the WMS into the organization's supply chain operations.
- Work Experience: 12
- Work location : Mountville, Pennsylvania, United States
- Work model : What is the expectation on travels: 5 days a week. Alternate weeks.
- How often is weekend support needed? Will it be every weekend? And how many hours? Will there be weekly rotations?. (2) weekends per month yes this will be rotated.
Responsibilities:
- Implementation and Configuration and support
- Lead and oversee the successful implementation of the JDA WMS platform, including system setup, configuration, and testing.
- Customize the WMS to align with the specific requirements of the organization, incorporating considerations such as warehouse layout, workflows, and business rules.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into effectivesystem configurations.
- User Trainingand Documentation:
- Develop comprehensive training materials and lead trainingsessions for end-users,ensuring proficiency in utilizing the JDA WMS effectively.
- Create and maintain documentation, including user guides and standard operating procedures, to support ongoing system usage.
- Integration and Collaboration:
- Collaborate with IT teams and externalvendors to seamlessly integrate the JDA WMS with other systems, including ERP,WES, TMS, and inventory management systems.
- Work closelywith warehouse operationsteams to understand their requirements, ensuring alignment with WMS capabilities.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Stay informed about the latest featuresand updates releasedby JDA (Blue Yonder) for the WMS platform.
- Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements, aiming to optimizewarehouse operations and improveoverall efficiency.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in ComputerScience, Information Systems,Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Proven leadership experience in JDA (Blue Yonder) Warehouse ManagementSystem (WMS) implementation and support.
- Strong understanding of warehouse operations, encompassing inventory management, order fulfilment, and logistics processes.
- Proficient in system configuration, customization, and troubleshooting.
- Excellent communication skills, demonstrating the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focuson continuous improvement.
- Experience with the integration of WMS with other systems(ERP, Automation systemlike WES , etc.) is a significant plus.
- JDA WMS certification(s) preferred.