BY WMS Consultant

Job Title: BY WMS Techno Functional Consultant

Work Location & Reporting Address: Plano, TX 75024 (onsite)

only GC/USC

Job Details:

Mandatory skills: BY WMS Techno Functional Consultant

Desired/ Secondary skills: SQL and data analysis

Domain: Retails & Consumers Goods

Detailed Job Description::

We are seeking a Senior Blue Yonder (BY) WMS Techno Functional Consultant for the Production Sustain team, with deep hands-on experience in Blue Yonder WMS (2023 versions preferred). The ideal candidate will possess strong functional warehouse management knowledge combined with solid hands-on technical expertise, enabling them independently assess, analyze identify and resolve Production Incidents. This role requires close collaboration with warehouse operations teams and frequent onsite warehouse visits.

Techno Functional Responsibilities:

• Serve as a subject matter expert for Blue Yonder WMS (2023.x), with deep understanding of end-to-end solution design and support.

• Translate business and warehouse operational requirements into functional and technical BY WMS solutions.

• Configure and customize BY WMS components including:

o Inbound (ASN, receiving, putaway)

o Outbound (picking strategies, packing, loading, shipping)

o Inventory management

o Replenishment

o Wave / waveless processing

o Yard management (if applicable)

o Labor Management (LMS), if deployed

• Design and review interfaces and integrations with:

o ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)

o TMS, automation systems (conveyors, MHE, ASRS), reporting tools

• Support upgrades, patches, and new feature rollouts for BY WMS 2023 versions.

• Provide production support, root cause analysis, and performance tuning.

Warehouse & Operational Engagement

• Conduct onsite warehouse visits to:

o Understand real-world operational processes

o Lead requirement-gathering workshops

o Support UAT, cutover activities, and go-lives

o Troubleshoot operational/system issues directly on the warehouse floor

• Partner with supply chain, operations, and IT teams to improve warehouse efficiency and throughput.

Implementation & Delivery:

• Lead or support full lifecycle implementations (design, build, test, deploy).

• Create and maintain:

o Functional design documents (FDDs)

o Technical specifications

o Configuration and process documentation

• Support SIT, UAT, and go live readiness.

• Mentor junior consultants and provide knowledge transfer to client/internal teams for timely incident resolution

Required Qualifications

Experience:

• 8+ years of Warehouse Management System experience.

• 5+ years of hands-on Blue Yonder (JDA) WMS experience.

• Proven experience with BY WMS 2023 versions (mandatory).

• Multiple full-cycle BY WMS implementations or major upgrades.

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of:

o BY WMS architecture and data model

o Configuration vs. customization tradeoffs

o APIs, web services, message queues

o SQL and data analysis for troubleshooting

• Experience with automation integration and RF/mobile device configurations is a plus.

Functional Expertise:

• Deep knowledge of warehouse operations and distribution center best practices.

• Experience across different fulfillment models (e-commerce, retail, wholesale, 3PL preferred).

Location & Travel:

• Must be based in or near Plano, TX

• Willing and able to frequently visit warehouses (local/regional).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Blue Yonder WMS migrations from older versions

• Exposure to Distributed Order Management (DOM) or TMS is a plus

• Prior consulting experience

• Supply chain or logistics certifications

• Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities

• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams

• Comfortable working in fast-paced warehouse environments