Kenco

WMS Solutions Architect

Kenco • $115K — $172K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Washington, US
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or equivalent experience.
  • 7-10 years of experience with Warehouse Management Systems.
  • Proficiency in WMS technologies like C#, Java, HTML, Groovy.
  • Effective communication with management and stakeholders.
  • Logically present issues and advancements.
  • Working knowledge of EDI formats like X12 and XML.
  • Advanced SQL skills and experience in warehousing or logistics.
  • Familiarity with project management practices and SDLC methodologies.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical development for Kenco's Warehouse Management Systems.
  • Transform business requirements into technical designs and developments.
  • Provide user support and ensure data integrity.
  • Develop functional specifications and conduct system configuration.
  • Train employees on WMS systems and devices.
  • Monitor application performance and recommend improvements.
  • Serve as a functional liaison in meetings with key stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance including HSA, HRA, and FSA accounts.
  • Supplemental insurance including critical illness and hospital indemnity.
  • Dental and vision insurance.
  • Basic life and supplemental life insurance.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Accrued paid time off starting on Day 1.
  • Ten paid holidays per year.
Full Job Description
About the Position

This position leads and performs the technical development for functional activities to maintain and enhance Kenco's Warehouse Management Systems. This position will be the technical subject matter expert for the WMS system regarding the full solution development for 3PL project lifecycle. This position will transform the business requirement documents by designing and developing technical aspects of the system. This position will support the existing client base and new client base as assigned.

Functions
  • Communicate solution capabilities/possibilities and ability to assess business needs across integration complexity and architecture constraints.
  • Provides primary user support and verifies that the system provides the required business functions and maintains data integrity
  • Leads business process analysis or design/construction phase of the project that leads to writing functional specifications
  • Formulates and defines the application scope and objectives and devise/modify procedures to solve complex business problems.
  • Develops functional specifications for modifications, interfaces, reports and screens that meet the customers' business objectives and are of sound design
  • Conducts system configuration for the WMS system.
  • Trains employees on system and related device usage.
  • Develop test cases and plans to complete the unit testing.
  • Provide on-call support for production applications.
  • Monitor and configure application performance and improve response times
  • Serves as a functional liaison and attends and contributes to key meetings between Product Manager, key customer contacts, and customer users, up to and including key executive project sponsors
  • Strong domain knowledge in the WMS solution to construct an overall architecture for current and future customer business needs
  • Advises customers regarding industry best practices and process methodology
  • Ability to estimate effort of task level implementation activities that are within the scope of the project and recommend appropriate role to execute those tasks
  • Ability to ask pertinent questions to assess business needs that fall outside the standard solution, assess integration complexity, architecture constraints
  • Demonstrates and facilitates integration discussions of product functionality and product architecture
  • Leads business process analysis or design, construction, validation, and deployment phases of a project.
  • Ensures the development and execution of test scripts to ensure WMS software consistently meets the customer's business objectives
  • Provides level 3 support during the "go-live" period


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum of 7-10 years of experience with Warehouse Management Systems
  • Experience with underlying WMS technologies which could include C#, Java, HTML, Groovy, Jasper, and/or other technology
  • Communicate effectively with management, vendors, users, customers, and peers
  • Logically present issues and potential enhancements effectively
  • Working knowledge and experience with EDI including X12, EDIFACT, XML, JSON, or other formats
  • Advanced SQL skills
  • Warehousing or Logistics Industry experience.
  • Experience with formal project management practices
  • Knowledge of formal systems development methodologies and SDLC best practices.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Completes work independently; receives general guidance on tasks


Competencies
  • Business Acumen - Knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting his/her business and organization.
  • Communicate for Impact - Proactively communicate with all stakeholders throughout the life cycle of programs and projects.
  • Influencing Others - Can quickly find common ground and can solve problems for the good of the organization with a minimal amount of noise. Authentically gains trust and support of peers.
  • Managing Transitions/ Change Management - Effectively plans, manages and communicates changes in processes with appropriate stakeholders.
  • Strategic Agility - Enable Kenco to remain competitive by adjusting and adapting to innovative ideas necessary to support Kenco's long-term organizational strategy.


Travel Requirements
  • This position is expected to travel approximately 25% or less.


The approximate pay range for this job is:
$115,000.00 - $172,500.00

Benefits offered:

  • Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts
  • Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Basic Life and Supplemental Life
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)
  • Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days

About Kenco

Kenco is a logistics and supply chain management company that provides integrated logistics solutions including distribution and fulfillment, transportation management, material handling services, and real estate management. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Kenco has over 90 facilities across North America and employs over 5,000 people. The company serves a wide range of industries including automotive, food and beverage, healthcare, and retail.
Learn more about Kenco
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Transportation
Founded
1950
* Ladders Estimates

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