Technical Automation Lead – Blue Yonder WMS

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

📋 Description

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

• Manage the execution of projects, encompassing 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.

• Offer expertise in Supply Chain and Operations for system implementation, go-live activities, startup, and performance ramp-up.

• Direct operational training, change management, and the adoption of new warehouse automation systems and processes.

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

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with over 5 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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

• Familiarity with or a willingness to learn SQL, Tableau, Microsoft Access, and SAS.

• Ability to analyze complex data to identify root causes or areas for opportunity.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly regarding intricate topics.

• A passion for new challenges and a proven capacity to take clear ownership of responsibilities.

• Competence in collaborating with and utilizing diverse resources to achieve successful outcomes.

• Must be willing to travel over 50% of the time.

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

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

• Capability to apply Continuous Improvement (CI) and Lean principles for ongoing process enhancement.

• Local candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for target bonuses.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Profit sharing plan.

• Comprehensive suite of benefits.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment.

• No relocation assistance will be provided.