WMS Implementation Specialist

EA Talent Solutions has been engaged by a Nassau County–based wholesale distributor seeking a hands-on WMS Implementation Specialist to support an active Blue Yonder go-live and ongoing system management. This role requires someone who has participated in at least one full Tier-1 WMS implementation (Blue Yonder strongly preferred) and can hit the ground running with troubleshooting issues in real time, training warehouse and operations staff, and understanding how data flows through the system at a technical level.

Responsibilities

• Support the final stages of an active Blue Yonder WMS implementation and assist directly with go-live activities
• Manage day-to-day system functionality post go-live, ensuring the WMS operates smoothly across warehouse operations
• Troubleshoot system issues as they arise, identifying root causes and working through resolution quickly under live operating conditions
• Train warehouse staff, supervisors, and other end users on system functionality and best practices
• Analyze and understand underlying data structures and how information flows through the system, including how transactions, inventory movements, and configurations are represented "under the hood"
• Serve as a go-to resource for questions related to system configuration, workflows, and functionality during and after go-live
• Coordinate with IT, warehouse operations, and vendor support (as needed) to resolve issues and ensure system stability
• Document common issues, fixes, and processes to build internal knowledge for ongoing support

Qualifications

• Prior hands-on experience with at least one full Tier-1 WMS implementation (e.g., Blue Yonder, Manhattan, SAP EWM, Oracle, Infor, Korber) — Blue Yonder strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of WMS functionality and configuration, with the ability to manage the system post-implementation
• Experience troubleshooting live system issues in a warehouse/distribution environment
• Experience training end users, including warehouse staff and supervisors, on new systems
• Solid understanding of underlying data structures and how they map to warehouse operations and transactions
• Ability to start immediately and support an active go-live
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills; comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment during go-live

Preferred Skills

• Experience with SQL or database querying to investigate data issues directly
• Familiarity with integrations between Blue Yonder and ERP systems
• Prior experience supporting multiple go-lives or multi-site WMS rollouts

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