Sr. Analyst, Warehouse Management Systems

Medline • Northbrook, IL

2d • $110,240 - $165,360

About The Position

The Sr. Analyst, Warehouse Management Systems is responsible for leading the design, configuration, enhancement, and continuous improvement of a Tier-1 enterprise-level WMS and related supply chain execution processes across the distribution network. This role collaborates closely with Operations, Engineering, IT, and vendor partners to ensure effective solution delivery and optimal warehouse performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain or Warehouse Management Systems configuration, support, or implementation.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with the WMS (configuration, testing, rollouts, or major enhancements).
• Experience working in high-volume distribution environments.
• Experience analyzing warehouse data and performance metrics, including use of SQL or BI tools for insights.
• Strong working knowledge of warehouse operations and material flow.
• Ability to document complex workflows and create supporting process maps/diagrams.
• Proven capability to lead initiatives independently, manage timelines, and drive results.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across Operations and IT teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Experience integrating WMS with OMS, TMS, and automation/MHE systems.
• Experience with reporting and analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx).
• Exposure to API- or message-based integration frameworks (e.g., Kafka, MuleSoft, ESB).
• Knowledge of WES, Voice Picking Software, Slotting, LMS, or WMOS (legacy).

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate requirements gathering sessions with Distribution Center operations, Supply Chain teams, and IT stakeholders to define and document WMS process needs with minimal oversight.
• Analyze and map warehouse processes (Inbound, Putaway, Replenishment, Picking, Packing, Shipping, Returns, Labor Management) and determine solution impacts within the WMS.
• Identify cross-functional dependencies between WMS, TMS, OMS, and integration layers; coordinate with cross-organizational teams including senior leadership.
• Drive system configuration and setup within the WMS including UI configuration, reason codes, pick strategies, allocation rules, wave configuration, yard workflows, and parcel manifesting.
• Develop and maintain functional design documentation supporting enhancements, system changes, and new rollouts.
• Work closely with WMS Developers, Integrations team, and vendor engineering to translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications.
• Participate in system implementation activities including configuration, prototyping, user acceptance testing (UAT), validation, cutover planning, and go-live support.
• Monitor system performance and operational metrics; design and build dashboards or WMS reporting to identify trends, exceptions, and improvement opportunities.
• Act as primary liaison between DC Operations and IT to resolve issues, support continuous improvement, and guide end-user adoption.
• Ensure all solution changes are tested, documented, and communicated effectively; conduct training and lead change management.
• Mentor junior analysts and support staff, providing guidance on prioritization and best practices.

Benefits

• Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
• Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average.
• For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees