Lead Consultant | Digital Supply Chain | JDA ESP (Enterprise Supply Planning)

WCS Automation Consultant

Pay Rate Range: $ 67.14 - 69.11/hr. on W2

Work Location & Reporting Address: Camillus, NY 13031 (hybrid or full onsite)

Contract duration: 6 months

Target Start Date: 01 Jun 2026

Does this position require Visa independent candidates only? Yes

Interview Process (Is face to face required?) No

Minimum years of experience required: 10+ years

Relevant years of experience: 5+ years

Certification needed: No

Must Have Skills: WCS Automation Domain: Retails & Consumers Goods

Job Purpose: The Automation Consultant develops and implements warehouse automation and robotics processes and integrations, ensuring effective and consistent deployments across multiple customer environments.

Key Accountabilities:

• Configure and implement WMS automation and robotics processes.
• Develop functional templates and implementation scripts specific to warehouse automation.
• Follow established configuration guidelines for consistent deployments.
• Document all automation configurations clearly and comprehensively.
• Support ongoing improvement of automation processes through feedback and experience sharing.

Education & Qualifications:

• Essential: Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, Robotics, or related discipline.
• Desirable: Certification in robotics, automation systems, or cloud technologies.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in 3PL from both systems and operational perspectives.
• Extensive experience with Manhattan Active WMS, Blue Yonder WMS, and/or other enterprise WMS systems.
• Five years' experience leading the technical delivery of complex, integrated WMS solutions.
• Practical experience implementing automation templates and integrating with warehouse automation systems.
• Experience within global logistics or large-scale warehouse automation projects.
• Exposure to cloud-based WMS deployments, preferably on Google Cloud

Specialist Knowledge & Skills:

• Detailed configuration knowledge of WMS systems used within CEVA Logistics (Manhattan Active / Blue Yonder WMS).
• Knowledge of change and release processes for IT products.
• Knowledge of software testing and QA processes for warehouse automation solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Research and development (R&D) approach to solution design and implementation.
• MYSQL / MSSQL / Oracle (PL SQL) for database management and development.
• Integration expertise (EDI/API) and middleware software development with extensive experience in integrating with automation and robotics solutions (WCS).
• Programming skills in Java/Groovy/Python.
• Experience with version control systems (GitLab/GitHub).
• Experience with CI/CD using Jenkins and Agile methodologies.
• Basic knowledge of cloud architecture, preferably Google Cloud.

Interpersonal & Communication Skills:

• Strong customer focus and ability to work effectively with all levels of internal and external client management.
• Analytical mindset with creative, out-of-the-box thinking.
• Ability to maintain strong working relationships and rapport with all project team members.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled in effectively communicating technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.