WES Consultant

Qualifications Strong experience with Warehouse Execution Systems (WES) in large DCs / fulfillment centers. Solid understanding of WMS (e.g., Manhattan, Blue Yonder) and WCS (e.g., Honeywell, Dematic, Daifuku) interactions. Hands‑on knowledge of warehouse automation, conveyors, sortation, robotics, and material‑handling systems. Experience in supply‑chain, fulfillment, or retail distribution environments. Proven ability to work in a client‑facing consulting role and strong communication and storytelling skills to articulate technical concepts to business leaders. Experience creating PoVs, solution decks, business cases, and roadmaps. Comfortable working in ambiguous problem spaces and shaping solutions from scratch. Roles & Responsibilities Serve as a WES domain expert across inbound, outbound, sortation, picking, packing, and shipping workflows. Advise on WES architecture and orchestration logic, acting as the brain between WMS, WCS, robotics, and material‑handling equipment. Support build‑vs‑buy decisions, WES modernization, and migration from 3rd‑party platforms where applicable. Define future‑state WES capabilities, including scalability, resiliency, and automation expansion. Engage with IT leadership, warehouse operations, and automation teams to understand business problems and operational KPIs. Translate operational pain points into WES‑driven solutions with measurable outcomes (throughput, pick accuracy, labor optimisation, SLA adherence). Lead or support executive discussions, PoVs, and roadmap creation for WES transformation initiatives. Collaborate with engineering teams to define functional requirements, business rules, and integration patterns. Guide teams on task prioritization, carton streaming, wave‑less execution, and dynamic decisioning. Support pilot roll‑outs, phased deployments, and scale‑up across distribution/fulfilment centres. Partner with vendors and OEMs (conveyors, sorters, robotics, AMRs, PLCs). Advanced / Emerging Capabilities (Good to Have) Identify opportunities for AI/ML or agent‑based decisioning within WES (e.g., dynamic task assignment, congestion avoidance). Contribute to automation and robotics strategy in high‑volume fulfilment environments. Benefits Discretionary Annual Incentive. Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans. Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves. Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection. Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement. Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays. Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401(k) Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing. Salary Range: $120,000 – $150,000 per year. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tata Consultancy Services