IT - Lead Integration Analyst (WMS)

Nippon Express USA•Des Plaines, IL

2d•$90,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Overview Nippon Express Company, Ltd. (“NX”) was founded in 1872 in Japan and is headquartered in Tokyo. NX employs approximately 72,000 employees at 733 locations, in 47 countries and 314 cities around the world. Nippon Express U.S.A., Inc. (“NEU”) was incorporated in New York in 1962 as a fully owned subsidiary of NX. NEU provides logistics solutions and comprehensive transportation services through its international freight forwarding and logistics network, including specialized handling of: air, land, sea and express packages; all types and sizes of cargo; personal effects and household goods; fragile and perishable freight; and livestock. NEU also provides related services, such as warehousing, distribution and customs brokerage and clearance. NEU operates at 55 locations in 27 states within the U.S., with approximately 1300 employees. NEU has enjoyed tremendous growth and success as one of the top five international freight forwarders in the world. We connect people with products throughout the world. Purpose: The Lead Integration Analyst – WMS is responsible for leading the design, optimization, and delivery of Warehouse Management System (WMS) processes across NX warehouses. This role provides senior-level functional, technical, and business process leadership within multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring standardized, high-quality, and on-time implementations. The Lead Integration Analyst acts as a subject matter expert and mentor, driving process consistency, integration quality, and continuous improvement across the organization. This position is 100% onsite in Des Plaines, IL

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
7+ years of WMS implementation or integration experience
Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and system landscapes
Hands-on experience with WMS platforms(e.g., NX inhouse WMS, Infios, Blue Yonder, etc)
Experience with EDI integrations and functional specifications
Strong communication and stakeholder leadership skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (Mexico/Canada)

Responsibilities

Lead the analysis and documentation of complex client and business requirements.
Own the functional design, configuration, testing, and implementation of WMS processes across multiple warehouse operations.
Serve as the primary subject matter expert for warehouse process design and WMS integrations.
Provide strategic process optimization and improvement recommendations aligned with business objectives.
Develop and review functional and technical specifications for WMS enhancements, EDI integrations, and reporting.
Lead and oversee end-to-end testing activities, including integration and user acceptance testing.
Act as a gatekeeper for warehouse process standardization and change management.
Provide leadership, guidance, and training to key users, end users, and junior analysts.
Ensure adherence to IT governance, methodologies, and implementation standards.
Monitor project milestones and deliverables, proactively escalating risks to ensure on-time delivery.
Deliver regular, structured project updates to internal leadership and external stakeholders.
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors, and internal technical team and operations teams.
Lead estimation efforts and provide input for RFP, RFI, and RFQ responses.
Support special initiatives, system rollouts, and continuous improvement.
Performs other duties as assigned.