WMS Implementation Manager

Job description

WMS Implementation Manager

Charlotte

Job description

Responsible for implementing warehouse management systems and processes within KN distribution centers. Interact with Operations, IS and IT team supporting the definition and delivery of business solutions for new or existing clients based on defined business processes and functional requirements.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Manage CL IS team members based on individual roles and job responsibilities including project management related to both external implementations and internal strategic or change based initiatives.
• Ensure that appropriate tools/processes are leveraged and effective communication and support is provided throughout the process.
• Train and mentor team associates on solutions and best practice in support of implementations and continuous improvement.
• Assist with analysis of customer or operational requirements and solution design.
• Provide subject matter expertise in development of system requirements and Concept of Operations.
• Participate in integration meetings with prospects/clients to determine system requirements and specifications relative to integration mapping and product configuration.
• Translate client/business requirements into system requirements, technical specifications and logical data mappings for integration.
• Partner with CL ops/engineering to translate Concept of Operations into solution configuration.
• Document applicable Functional Requirement Specification as necessary for enhancements to core products to meet scope of proposed solution.
• Configure KN applications based on solution design and Concept of Operations.
• Assist in the development of test plans, data and cycles to ensure that all requirements identified in the requirements gathering phase will be validated.
• Manage IS aspects of testing, training, implementation and support of system requirements.
• Participate in on-site implementation and client interaction to ensure delivery of business requirements.
• Drive process and productivity improvements into existing operations based on analysis of existing processes versus system capabilities and anticipated gains. Define return on investment and gain alignment with Ops/engineering on associated ROI and resourcing.
• Promote and deliver project documentation to standardize and support Implementation / CI initiatives
• Ensure all customer and business process enhancement requests are aligned with the scope of the core system.
• Review of corporate software documentation for adherence to product integrity/configurability and functional requirements

Your skills and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain or Business Management
• Minimum 2 years technical experience working with supply chain products including warehouse management systems, transportation management systems, order management systems and/or Enterprise Application Integration tools. JDA WMS and Manhattan WMOS experience desired.
• Minimum 2 years of Operations' experience in the field of warehousing/transportation services.
• Anticipate travel at 40%, with increased travel during the realization phase of implementation.
• Proven ability to define customer requirements and operational efficiencies.
• Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills.

Working Environment:
Office and Warehouse environment

Good reasons to join

We offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs and a highly dynamic global work environment.

Contact

Kuehne + Nagel Inc - New York - Head Office
10 Exchange Place
Jersey City, NJ 07302-3920

With over 82,000 employees at some 1,200 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne + Nagel Group is one of the world's leading logistics companies. Its strong market position lies in the seafreight, airfreight, contract logistics and overland businesses, with a clear focus on high value-added segments such as IT-based integrated logistics solutions.

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kncareers.com

Reference Number: req41464

Kuehne + Nagel Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, uniform service, protected veteran status or disability, or any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law with respect to employment opportunities.

Desired profile

WMS Implementation Manager

Charlotte

Job description

Responsible for implementing warehouse management systems and processes within KN distribution centers. Interact with Operations, IS and IT team supporting the definition and delivery of business solutions for new or existing clients based on defined business processes and functional requirements.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Manage CL IS team members based on individual roles and job responsibilities including project management related to both external implementations and internal strategic or change based initiatives.
• Ensure that appropriate tools/processes are leveraged and effective communication and support is provided throughout the process.
• Train and mentor team associates on solutions and best practice in support of implementations and continuous improvement.
• Assist with analysis of customer or operational requirements and solution design.
• Provide subject matter expertise in development of system requirements and Concept of Operations.
• Participate in integration meetings with prospects/clients to determine system requirements and specifications relative to integration mapping and product configuration.
• Translate client/business requirements into system requirements, technical specifications and logical data mappings for integration.
• Partner with CL ops/engineering to translate Concept of Operations into solution configuration.
• Document applicable Functional Requirement Specification as necessary for enhancements to core products to meet scope of proposed solution.
• Configure KN applications based on solution design and Concept of Operations.
• Assist in the development of test plans, data and cycles to ensure that all requirements identified in the requirements gathering phase will be validated.
• Manage IS aspects of testing, training, implementation and support of system requirements.
• Participate in on-site implementation and client interaction to ensure delivery of business requirements.
• Drive process and productivity improvements into existing operations based on analysis of existing processes versus system capabilities and anticipated gains. Define return on investment and gain alignment with Ops/engineering on associated ROI and resourcing.
• Promote and deliver project documentation to standardize and support Implementation / CI initiatives
• Ensure all customer and business process enhancement requests are aligned with the scope of the core system.
• Review of corporate software documentation for adherence to product integrity/configurability and functional requirements



• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain or Business Management
• Minimum 2 years technical experience working with supply chain products including warehouse management systems, transportation management systems, order management systems and/or Enterprise Application Integration tools. JDA WMS and Manhattan WMOS experience desired.
• Minimum 2 years of Operations' experience in the field of warehousing/transportation services.
• Anticipate travel at 40%, with increased travel during the realization phase of implementation.
• Proven ability to define customer requirements and operational efficiencies.
• Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills.

Working Environment:
Office and Warehouse environment

Good reasons to join

We offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs and a highly dynamic global work environment.

Contact

Kuehne + Nagel Inc - New York - Head Office
10 Exchange Place
Jersey City, NJ 07302-3920

With over 82,000 employees at some 1,200 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne + Nagel Group is one of the world's leading logistics companies. Its strong market position lies in the seafreight, airfreight, contract logistics and overland businesses, with a clear focus on high value-added segments such as IT-based integrated logistics solutions.

Learn more >>

kncareers.com

Reference Number: req41464

Kuehne + Nagel Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, uniform service, protected veteran status or disability, or any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law with respect to employment opportunities.