Supply Chain Technology- Logistics and Fulfilment - WMS Manager (Warehouse Management)

EY•Hartford, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a rapidly growing area, so you will have plenty of opportunity to spread your wings and develop your skillset to keep up with the ever-growing demands of the digital landscape. Most of your time will be spent embedded with our clients’ team and we’ll look to you to provide our clients with a unique business perspective on how they must continue to innovate and remain competitive in this ever-changing industry. As a Manager in Logistics and Fulfillment, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our organization's logistics functions, from the inception of product origin to the endpoint of consumption. Your innovative approach to process design and refinement will ensure that our customer requirements are met with excellence. You will lead multi-faceted projects with a focus on quality and effective risk management, driving continuous improvement through research, analysis, and benchmarking against industry best practices.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree
Typically, no less than 4-6 years of relevant experience in emerging technologies related to logistics and fulfillment strategies
Related work experience and responsibilities delivering projects in Supply Chain Management, Warehousing domain.
Lead and responsible for Blue Yonder WMS modules with deep functional / domain expertise and hands-on experiences in configurations, training, knowledge transfer, customer communications and documentation
Knows how the integration between BLUE YONDER WMS and other supply chain systems like TMS or LMS systems can be integrated.
Knows how PDC (Platform Data Cloud) works within the BY WMS and other product ecosystem
Led and managed minimum 2-3 full lifecycle WMS implementations in large and complex environment
The person should be able to lead and facilitate workshop sessions, manage projects, resources and deliverables
Gather Business requirements
Analyze and transform to application requirements
Perform Fit-Gap Analysis
Lead Functional Design approval process
Strong interaction with development team to test and delivery the solution
Assist customer during UAT
Prepare and Review documentations
Working experience with Onsite & Offshore delivery model environment is preferred.
Subject matter in the following Warehousing areas: Order Management, Receiving, Shipping, Inventory Management, Appointments, Intelligent Fulfillment, Warehouse Controls, Labor Standards
Systems / Data integration experiences
Flexibility and willingness to manage significant travel depending on time of year.
Must have a valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Degree emphasis in Computer Science, IT, Computer Engineering, MIS, Mathematics desired; Master’s degree in one of these areas preferred
Certifications and prior consulting experience highly preferred
Knowledge on leading Digital Warehousing Technologies like Augmented Reality, Robotics and RPA, AI etc. will be an added plus
Advanced knowledge in logistics software or transport management systems.
Experience in leading cross-functional teams.
Proven track record of implementing successful logistics strategies.
Knowledge on leading Warehousing Solution such as SAP- EWM, Manhattan will be an added plus.

Responsibilities

Focus on the evaluation, design, customization and optimization of Digital and Cloud based solutions.
Team with various EY groups with digital capabilities to pursue and deliver digital engagements and deliver solutions that will bring our client’s digital vision and strategy to life.
Exhibit leadership in managing complex technical initiatives, holding accountability for your team’s performance and results.
Guide others with your expertise, interpreting issues, and recommending high-quality solutions.
Ensuring personal time is billable to external clients.
Leading the successful delivery of workstreams.
Overseeing the progress and completion of project deliverables.
Engage in client-required travel and maintain constant client engagement in active participatory roles.
Head workstreams from planning to execution and closing, reconnoiter potential opportunities for additional services, and command responses to specific Requests for Proposals.
Working in project teams through agreed upon phases of project governance, requirements definition, vendor selection, risk analysis, customization, testing, training and rollout of a client's project lifecycle
Leading team members in developing applicable methodologies, tools, approaches, points of view, thought leadership and accelerators to differentiate EY in the Digital and Emerging Technology Consulting market
Providing broad technical and functional knowledge of various key technologies and business platforms
Teaming with client technology professionals, and third-party strategic alliances
Developing long-term relationships and networks both internally and externally
Interacting and communicating effectively with teammates, clients, stakeholders, and executives
Formulating solutions to intricate problems.
Influencing the establishment of new policies or procedures.
Providing direction and feedback to subordinates.
Lead and responsible for Blue Yonder WMS modules with deep functional / domain expertise and hands-on experiences in configurations, training, knowledge transfer, customer communications and documentation
Knows how the integration between BLUE YONDER WMS and other supply chain systems like TMS or LMS systems can be integrated.
Knows how PDC (Platform Data Cloud) works within the BY WMS and other product ecosystem
Led and managed minimum 2-3 full lifecycle WMS implementations in large and complex environment
The person should be able to lead and facilitate workshop sessions, manage projects, resources and deliverables
Lead and participate in: Gather Business requirements
Analyze and transform to application requirements
Perform Fit-Gap Analysis
Lead Functional Design approval process
Strong interaction with development team to test and delivery the solution
Assist customer during UAT
Prepare and Review documentations