Senior WMS Engineer

Overview

The Senior WMS Engineer will drive functional and technical design, solution delivery, and continuous improvement of the Blue Yonder WMS platform for Fleet Pride. The individual is accountable for integrated technology delivery execution and will collaborate across IT, business, and distribution center teams to ensure warehouse operations run at peak efficiency.

• Design, develop, and optimize the Blue Yonder WMS solution to support warehouse operations and strategic projects.
• Configure and customize Blue Yonder WMS modules to meet evolving business requirements.
• Analyze code, configuration, data, and logs to identify root causes of errors and revise the solution.
• Support deploying software deliveries from Blue Yonder/JDA associates.
• Lead functional design efforts: business process design, functional specifications, and test planning.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and address design gaps.
• Support the development of test strategy and identification of test scenarios.
• Connect Blue Yonder WMS to ERP, TMS, and adjacent systems using SOAP/REST web services, APIs, and EDI.
• Leverage middleware platforms (Mule Soft, TIBCO, Boomi) for enterprise integration patterns.
• Analyze, define, and document technical requirements for data, workflow, logic, and system interfaces.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret warehouse data: inventory levels, order volumes, picking accuracy, shipping/receiving performance.
• Develop and track KPIs to measure warehouse performance, identify trends, and report to management.
• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies; propose and implement process improvements to optimize efficiency.
• Monitor inventory levels, conduct regular audits, and implement measures to minimize stock discrepancies.
• Partner with BY/JDA team, integration team, IT applications, and business teams for seamless alignment.
• Work directly with Distribution Center managers and associates to understand and solve operational pain points.
• Develop and deliver training programs and documentation for warehouse staff on new processes and system updates.

• Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Computer Science, CIS, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years working with Blue Yonder/JDA WMS; at least 1 full‑cycle implementation as engineer or consultant in Blue Yonder WMS cloud versions.
• 2+ years technical experience with RDBMS (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL); proficient SQL.
• Hands‑on experience configuring and customizing Blue Yonder WMS modules.
• Expertise in MOCA (Movement Oriented Component Architecture) used by Blue Yonder to build, customize, and execute backend logic, tasks, and workflows.
• Proficiency in Java/J2EE for customizing the application, modifying integrations, and building custom components.
• Experience with Perl or comparable scripting languages for automation and data analysis.
• Experience designing and testing integrations using RESTful APIs, JSON, and SOAP.
• Hands‑on experience designing and developing Jasper Reports.
• Hands‑on experience building and customizing pages using page builder frameworks.
• Knowledge of data exchange formats (XML, CSV) and integration of the WMS with host/ERP systems and MHE equipment.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting RF scanners, printers and conveyor systems.
• Ability to map warehouse layouts, define picking strategies, wave management, and replenishment logic.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, design, and development skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with IT and business stakeholders, including DC managers and associates.
• Willingness to travel to DC locations when required.

• Comparable experience with other best‑of‑breed WMS applications in addition to BY WMS.
• Retail eCommerce experience.
• Experience with integration technologies such as Boomi, Azure Data Factory, Azure Event Grid.
• Exposure to Microsoft Power BI.
• Experience with parcel shipping software such as Proship, Label Master, etc.
• Exposure to label printers, hip printers and warehouse equipment and devices.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.