WMS Solution Architecture Director; EM

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Samsung SDS plays a leading role in the global logistics market with unique logistics services. With its innovative IT technology, SDS developed the integrated logistics solution called “Cello” in 2010, started its logistics business in 2012 and expanded its logistics business with Business Process Outsourcing.

Smart Logistics Division tech-driven innovators shaping the future of global supply chain solutions. Our logistics platform Cello blends cutting-edge IT with real-world logistics, offering smarter, faster, and more reliable services to our clients around the world.

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The Director, WMS Solution Architecture leads the global WMS solution architecture and technology strategy, developing scalable solutions and long-term roadmaps aligned with business and operational objectives. The Director oversees WMS implementation and transformation initiatives, including the SAP WM to Cello WMS transition, system integration, architecture governance, and technology modernization. The Director partners with customers, executive stakeholders, Operations, IT, Engineering, and technology providers to deliver effective WMS solutions and resolve complex business and technical challenges.

The Director leads and mentors WMS architects and consultants while establishing architecture standards, best practices, and continuous improvement across global warehouse operations.

• Lead the overall WMS solution architecture and technology strategy for customers' global warehouse and logistics operations.
• Define long-term WMS architecture roadmaps aligned with business objectives, operational requirements, and technology trends.
• Lead requirements gathering and translate complex warehouse business processes into scalable functional and technical WMS solutions.
• Establish architecture standards, design principles, and reusable solutions to support operational efficiency, standardization, and future business growth.

• Oversee WMS development and implementation initiatives from requirements and solution design through testing, deployment, and go-live.
• Direct the design and implementation of new warehouse management processes, functions, and system capabilities.
• Provide architectural oversight for WMS configuration, development, testing, deployment, and post-go-live stabilization.
• Evaluate project priorities, risks, resources, and technical solutions to ensure successful delivery of WMS initiatives.

• Lead the integration strategy from SAP WM to Cello WMS ensuring smooth data and process migration
• Oversee system interfaces, data architecture, data mapping, and integration solutions using APIs, XML, IDOCs, EDI, and other technologies.
• Leverage expertise in Java-based enterprise applications to guide WMS architecture, integration, and technical problem-solving.
• Evaluate cloud, microservices, warehouse automation, and emerging technologies to drive WMS modernization and scalability.

• Lead the strategic transition from SAP WM to Cello WMS, including process assessment, solution architecture, data migration, integration, testing, and go-live.
• Define future-state WMS processes and architecture while identifying and addressing gaps between SAP WM and Cello WMS.
• Coordinate with business, technical, and global teams to ensure operational continuity and successful system transformation.
• Establish and maintain architecture, process, configuration, integration, and technical documentation.

• Serve as the senior technical and functional advisor to customers and executive stakeholders throughout WMS transformation and implementation initiatives.
• Partner with Operations, IT, Engineering, Project Management, and third-party technology providers to develop and deliver strategic WMS solutions.
• Lead and mentor WMS architects, consultants, and project team members while promoting technical excellence and best practices.
• Communicate complex technical strategies, architecture decisions, risks, and recommendations clearly to senior leadership and business stakeholders.

• Establish WMS architecture governance, technical standards, and solution review processes across global operations.
• Monitor WMS performance, scalability, reliability, and operational…