Senior WMS Engineer

Key Responsibilities 

WMS Solution Design & Development 

• Design, develop, and optimize the BY WMS solution to support warehouse operations and strategic projects 

• Configure and customize Blue Yonder WMS modules to meet evolving business requirements 

• Analyze code, configuration, data, and logs to find root causes of errors and revise the solution 

• Support deploying software deliveries from Blue Yonder / JDA associates 

• Lead functional design efforts: business process design, functional specifications, and test planning 

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and address design gaps 

• Support development of test strategy and identification of test scenarios 

Integration & Systems Architecture 

• Connect BY WMS to ERP, TMS, and adjacent systems using SOAP/REST web services, APIs, and EDI 

• Leverage middleware platforms (MuleSoft, TIBCO, Boomi) for enterprise integration patterns 

• Analyze, define, and document technical requirements for data, workflow, logic, and system interfaces 

Warehouse Operations & Analytics 

• Collect, analyze, and interpret warehouse data: inventory levels, order volumes, picking accuracy, shipping/receiving performance 

• Develop and track KPIs to measure warehouse performance, identify trends, and report to management 

• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies; propose and implement process improvements to optimize efficiency 

• Monitor inventory levels, conduct regular audits, and implement measures to minimize stock discrepancies 

Cross-functional Collaboration & Training 

• Partner with BY/JDA team, integration team, IT applications, and business teams for seamless alignment 

• Work directly with Distribution Center managers and associates to understand and solve operational pain points 

• Develop and deliver training programs and documentation for warehouse staff on new processes and system updates 

Qualifications 

Required 

• Bachelor's degree in MIS, Computer Science, CIS, or equivalent combination of education and experience 

• 5+ years working with Blue Yonder / JDA WMS; at least 1 full-cycle implementation as Engineer or Consultant in Blue yonder WMS cloud versions 

• 2+ years technical experience with RDBMS (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL); proficient SQL 

• Hands-on experience configuring and customizing Blue Yonder WMS modules 

• MOCA (Movement Oriented Component Architecture): The foundational framework used by Blue Yonder to build, customize, and execute backend logic, tasks, and workflows. 

• Java/J2EE: Crucial for customizing the application, modifying integrations, and building custom components. 

• Perl or comparable language: Increasingly utilized for scripting, automation, and data analysis 

• API & Web Services: Expertise in designing and testing integrations using RESTful APIs, JSON, and SOAP 

• Jasper Reports: Hands-on experience designing and developing Jasper Reports. 

• Page builders: Hands-on experience building and customizing pages using page builder frameworks. 

• Middleware & Data Exchange: Familiarity with data formats (XML, CSV) and integrating the WMS with HOST/ERP systems and Automated Material Handling (MHE) equipment 

• RF & Automation Hardware: Configuring and troubleshooting Radio Frequency (RF) scanners, printers and conveyor systems 

• System Configuration: Mapping warehouse layouts, defining picking strategies, wave management, and replenishment logic. 

• SQL & PL/SQL: Writing complex queries, stored procedures, and triggers to pull or manipulate data directly from the WMS database. 

• Strong understanding of supply chain and warehousing concepts 

• Experience with Agile methodology and API-based integrations 

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, design, and development skills 

• Demonstrated ability to work with IT and business stakeholders including DC managers/associates 

• Willingness to travel to DC locations when required. 

Preferred 

• Comparable experience with other best-of-breed WMS applications in addition to BY WMS 

• Retail eCommerce experience 

• Experience in working on the integration technologies such as Boomi , Azure Data Factory and Azure Event Grid 

• Exposure to Microsoft Power BI  

• Experience with Parcel shipping software such as Proship, LabelMaster, etc..  

• Exposure to label printers, hip printers and all the warehouse equipment and devices