WMS Solutions Architect

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

📋 Description

• This role spearheads and executes the technical development necessary for functional activities aimed at maintaining and enhancing Kenco’s Warehouse Management Systems.

• The individual in this position will serve as the technical subject matter expert on the WMS system, overseeing the complete solution development throughout the 3PL project lifecycle.

• This role involves translating business requirement documents by designing and developing the technical facets of the system.

• The position will provide support to both the existing and new client bases as assigned.

• Effectively communicate the capabilities and possibilities of solutions while assessing business needs amidst integration complexities and architectural constraints.

• Offer primary user support, ensuring that the system fulfills the necessary business functions and preserves data integrity.

• Lead the business process analysis or design and construction phases of the project, contributing to the writing of functional specifications.

• Establish and define the application scope and objectives, and devise or modify procedures to address intricate business challenges.

• Create functional specifications for modifications, interfaces, reports, and screens that align with customers' business objectives and feature sound design.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• A minimum of 7-10 years of experience working with Warehouse Management Systems.

• Familiarity with underlying WMS technologies, which may include C#, Java, HTML, Groovy, Jasper, and/or other technologies.

• Ability to communicate effectively with management, vendors, users, customers, and peers.

• Capable of logically presenting issues and potential enhancements.

• Working knowledge and experience with EDI, including X12, EDIFACT, XML, JSON, or other formats.

• Advanced skills in SQL.

• Experience in the Warehousing or Logistics Industry.

• Familiarity with formal project management practices.

• Knowledge of formal systems development methodologies and best practices in SDLC.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Capable of completing work independently with general guidance on tasks.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance options including HSA, HRA, and FSA accounts.

• Supplemental insurance offerings such as critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accidental injury coverage.

• Dental Insurance.

• Vision Insurance.

• Basic Life and Supplemental Life insurance.

• Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage.

• Paid Parental Leave.

• 401(k) plan.

• Paid Time Off, approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment).

• Employer Paid Holidays—10 days.