Senior Blue Yonder (BY) WMS Techno Functional Consultant

Job Title: Senior Blue Yonder (BY) WMS Techno Functional Consultant
Work Location & Reporting Address: Plano, TX 75024 (onsite)
Contract duration: 6 months
Does this position require Visa independent candidates only? Yes
Interview Process (Is face to face required?) Video interview

Job Details:
Relevant years of experience: 8+ years
Certification needed: Not mandatory
Mandatory skills: Senior Blue Yonder (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

Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent experience