Distribution Center Solutions Architect

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** Solutions Architect** **-- Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
**** Come build something that matters.
**** The Job:
** As a
** Solutions Architect**, you’ll be part of our
** Warehouse Management Systems
** team working as an on-site employee.  The Solutions Architect is responsible for bridging business needs and technical implementation, with a focus on Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). This role combines strategic architecture leadership with hands-on system support, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure robust, scalable, and efficient solutions for warehouse operations.
** You’ll get to:
**** Architecture & Solution Design
*** Analyze and decompose business requirements to define system-level architecture goals.
* Create comprehensive system blueprints, data flows, and integration diagrams.
* Research and evaluate platforms, frameworks, and services for upcoming solutions.
* Track implementation progress, ensuring alignment with architectural plans and business objectives.
** WMS System Support & Troubleshooting
*** Provide first-line support to warehouse users for WMS-related queries and issues.
* Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve system discrepancies to minimize downtime.
** Process Optimization
*** Partner with operations teams to analyze workflows, identify bottlenecks, and propose WMS-driven improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and productivity.
** User Training & Development
*** Develop and deliver engaging training for new and existing users.
* Create and maintain user guides, SOPs, and reference materials to support consistent and correct system usage.
** System Configuration & Testing
*** Assist with minor WMS system configuration changes.
* Participate in System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for new functionalities, upgrades, and integrations.
** Data Integrity & Reporting
*** Monitor data accuracy and perform routine audits.
* Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and queries to provide actionable insights into warehouse performance, inventory, and labor utilization.
** Liaison & Collaboration
*** Act as a key point of contact between warehouse operations, IT, and external vendors to ensure effective communication and timely resolution of issues.
* Work with business, engineering, and product teams to validate design direction and architectural decisions.
** Continuous Improvement
*** Proactively identify opportunities for system and process improvements that drive operational excellence.
** System Administration
*** Manage user/device administration, security, and profile maintenance to ensure compliance and data integrity.
** Issue Resolution & Team Alignment
*** Assist development teams in resolving integration or system-level challenges.
* Ensure developers, Dev Ops, QA, and infrastructure teams are building toward the same architecture.
** The Person:
**** Required

Skills & Qualifications **
* ** WMS Expertise:
** Hands-on experience as a WMS Super User, Key User, or System Specialist with platforms such as JDA, SAP, Exacta, or RLog.
* ** Operational Knowledge:
** Strong understanding of warehouse operations, including receiving, putaway, picking, packing, shipping, inventory control, returns, and automated systems (e.g., Autostore, conveyors, RF devices).
** Technical

Skills:

*** SQL knowledge and basic troubleshooting ability.
* Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint; experience with BI/BO tools is a plus.
* Understanding of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
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* Education:

** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent industry experience.
** The Details:
** You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan including:
* Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
* Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
** And More:
** We want our company to…