Technical Automation Lead – Blue Yonder WMS

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of automation systems and processes within Distribution Centers across the network.

• Manage the execution of projects, focusing on timelines, risks, action items, system requirements, and operational readiness.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure alignment of functional design, systems development, and operational processes with project goals.

• Provide expertise in Supply Chain and Operations to facilitate system implementation, go-live activities, startup, and performance ramp-up.

• Lead training operations, manage change, and promote the adoption of new warehouse automation systems and processes.

• Utilize warehouse management and automation systems, such as Blue Yonder WMS, to enhance distribution center operations and meet objectives related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with over 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.

• Previous experience with WMS, distribution, and/or automation is highly preferred.

• Knowledge of or a willingness to learn analytical tools such as SQL, Tableau, Microsoft Access, and SAS.

• Ability to analyze complex data to identify root causes and areas for improvement.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly regarding complex subjects.

• A passion for new challenges and a strong sense of ownership over responsibilities.

• Capacity to work collaboratively and utilize diverse resources to achieve results.

• Willingness to travel over 50% of the time.

• Familiarity with distribution center layout and flow, as well as CAD experience, is also desirable.

• Comprehensive knowledge of supply chain systems and functions, including supply chain, manufacturing operations, transportation, procurement, and customer solutions.

• Ability to implement CI/Lean principles for the continuous improvement of processes.

• Local candidates must already have authorization to work in the country of the role.

• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background checks, and DMV checks.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for a target bonus.

• 401(k) plan.

• Profit Sharing plan.

• Comprehensive benefits suite.