EA Talent Solutions

EA Talent Solutions has been engaged by a Nassau County–based wholesale distributor seeking a hands-on
Blue Yonder WMS Implementation Specialist
to support an active go-live and ongoing system management.
This role requires someone who has participated in at least one full Tier-1 WMS implementation (Blue Yonder strongly preferred) and can hit the ground running with troubleshooting issues in real time, training warehouse and operations staff, and understanding how data flows through the system at a technical level.
Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Support the final stages of an active Blue Yonder WMS implementation and assist directly with go-live activities</li>
<li>Manage day-to-day system functionality post go-live, ensuring the WMS operates smoothly across warehouse operations</li>
<li>Troubleshoot system issues as they arise, identifying root causes and working through resolution quickly under live operating conditions</li>
<li>Train warehouse staff, supervisors, and other end users on system functionality and best practices</li>
<li>Analyze and understand underlying data structures and how information flows through the system, including how transactions, inventory movements, and configurations are represented "under the hood"</li>
<li>Serve as a go-to resource for questions related to system configuration, workflows, and functionality during and after go-live</li>
<li>Coordinate with IT, warehouse operations, and vendor support (as needed) to resolve issues and ensure system stability</li>
<li>Document common issues, fixes, and processes to build internal knowledge for ongoing support</li>
</ul>
Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Prior hands-on experience with at least one full
Tier-1 WMS implementation
(e.g., Blue Yonder, Manhattan, SAP EWM, Oracle, Infor, Körber) —
Blue Yonder strongly preferred
(required)</li>
<li>Strong understanding of WMS functionality and configuration, with the ability to manage the system post-implementation</li>
<li>Experience troubleshooting live system issues in a warehouse/distribution environment</li>
<li>Experience training end users, including warehouse staff and supervisors, on new systems</li>
<li>Solid understanding of underlying data structures and how they map to warehouse operations and transactions</li>
<li>Ability to start immediately and support an active go-live</li>
<li>Strong communication and problem-solving skills; comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment during go-live</li>
</ul>
Preferred Skills
<ul>
<li>Experience with SQL or database querying to investigate data issues directly</li>
<li>Familiarity with integrations between Blue Yonder and ERP systems</li>
<li>Prior experience supporting multiple go-lives or multi-site WMS rollouts</li>
</ul>
As a recruitment and workforce management service, we are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity in all recruitment processes. We conduct our services in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination and equal employment opportunity laws. We do not discriminate against candidates on the basis of veteran or disability status or any protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. All candidate referrals are made based on individual qualifications, merit, and the requirements of the position. Clients engaging our services are reminded of their own legal responsibilities to uphold anti-discrimination laws and are expected to treat all referred candidates fairly and lawfully throughout the hiring process.

WMS Implementation Specialist

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