WMS Consultant – Design, Techno-Functional Lead

September 26, 2026

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Job Description:

Lead and support discovery, requirements validation, and solution-design activities for Blue Yonder WMS engagements
Facilitate workshops covering inbound, inventory, outbound, returns, replenishment, value-added services, kitting, reporting, integrations, data, automation, and warehouse processes
Assess current-state warehouse operations and translate business requirements into scalable future-state processes and system capabilities
Review WMS templates, configurations, process flows, and supporting documentation
Evaluate standard Blue Yonder functionality against business and operational requirements
Identify functional gaps, design risks, dependencies, assumptions, constraints, and clarification needs
Develop, review, or validate BRDs, FSDs, functional specifications, process flows, decision logs, configuration workbooks, and design artifacts
Confirm traceability between approved business requirements and proposed functional solutions
Provide techno-functional guidance on WMS configuration, integrations, data, reporting, material-handling equipment, automation, and adjacent enterprise systems
Collaborate with integration, architecture, development, testing, product, and operational teams
Evaluate enhancement or customization requests and document business needs, impacts, outcomes, and rationale
Support solution-gap prioritization based on business value, operational impact, scalability, standardization, cost, and implementation risk
Review implementation plans, estimates, assumptions, resource requirements, dependencies, and sequencing
Support design reviews, stakeholder walkthroughs, governance meetings, and executive readouts
Maintain documentation of decisions, actions, risks, assumptions, dependencies, and unresolved items
Advise stakeholders on warehouse-management best practices and industry benchmarks
Identify opportunities for AI-assisted configuration, workflow automation, and accelerated WMS deployment
Develop training materials, facilitator guides, user guides, SOPs, job aids, and knowledge-transfer documentation
Deliver train-the-trainer, super-user, end-user, and support-team training through virtual or instructor-led sessions
Support training-readiness planning and align training materials with approved solution design and operational procedures
Provide guidance and mentorship to functional consultants, business analysts, developers, trainers, and delivery-team members
Report to the Co-Founder, COO & SVP Enterprise Systems
Travel up to 50% based on engagement requirements

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field
At least 7 years of WMS consulting or implementation experience, including substantial hands-on experience with Blue Yonder WMS
Experience with recent Blue Yonder WMS cloud releases, preferably 2023 or newer
Experience serving as a Design Lead, Solution Lead, Functional Lead, or Techno-Functional Lead on enterprise WMS programs
Experience supporting multiple end-to-end WMS implementations, upgrades, migrations, rollouts, or template-development initiatives
Strong understanding of warehouse processes, including receiving, putaway, inventory management, replenishment, picking, packing, shipping, returns, value-added services, and kitting
Demonstrated ability to lead design workshops and translate complex operational requirements into functional solution designs
Strong experience developing or reviewing BRDs, FSDs, functional specifications, process flows, configuration workbooks, test scenarios, and solution-design documentation
Ability to assess requirements against standard Blue Yonder functionality and distinguish configuration needs from product gaps or custom-development requirements
Understanding of WMS integrations with ERP, OMS, TMS, carrier, labor-management, reporting, automation, robotics, conveyor, and material-handling systems
Working knowledge of APIs, interface patterns, data mapping, batch processing, reporting, and system dependencies
Experience with SQL or other database-querying tools used for analysis, validation, and troubleshooting
Experience working with high-volume, multi-client, multi-site, or highly automated warehouse environments
Experience developing WMS training materials and delivering instructor-led or virtual training
Ability to translate complex system functionality into clear, practical instructions
Strong analytical, stakeholder-management, facilitation, documentation, training, and presentation skills
Ability to communicate effectively with warehouse operators, business leaders, technical teams, software vendors, and executive stakeholders
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality work within demanding project timelines
Availability to travel based on engagement requirements
Preferred: Blue Yonder WMS certification or equivalent advanced platform experience
Preferred: Cloud-based Blue Yonder WMS implementations, upgrades, or migrations
Preferred: Reusable WMS templates or multi-site deployment programs
Preferred: 3PL, retail, e-commerce, distribution, or omnichannel fulfillment experience
Preferred: Cloud architecture and enterprise integration environments
Preferred: AI-assisted configuration, intelligent automation, or emerging warehouse-technology capabilities
Preferred: Client-facing consulting environment experience

Benefits:

Comprehensive health and dental coverage for you and your family
Competitive paid time off and flexible leave policies
Retirement savings programs and employer contributions
Dedicated learning and development budget
Remote and hybrid work options
Equipment allowances
Internet reimbursements
Business travel coverage
Employee stock options (ESOP), where applicable
Team events, meetups, and company offsites
Mentorship, leadership development, and continuous learning
Flexible schedules

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