BY WMS Consultant

BY WMS Consultant at IPolarity BY WMS Consultant at IPolarity in Plano, Texas Posted in 1 day ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

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