What are the responsibilities and job description for the WCS Automation Consultant position at Corpteq Solutions, Inc.?
They ensure effective and consistent deployments across multiple customer environments.
Responsibilities
- Configure and implement WMS automation and robotics processes.
- Develop functional templates and implementation scripts specific to warehouse automation.
- Follow established configuration guidelines for consistent deployments.
- Document all automation configurations clearly and comprehensively.
- Support ongoing improvement of automation processes through feedback and experience sharing.
Requirements
Education & Qualifications
- Essential: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, Robotics, or related discipline.
- Desirable: Certification in robotics, automation systems, or cloud technologies.
Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in 3PL from both systems and operational perspectives.
- Extensive experience with Manhattan Active WMS, Blue Yonder WMS, and/or other enterprise WMS systems.
- Five years’ experience leading the technical delivery of complex, integrated WMS solutions.
- Practical experience implementing automation templates and integrating with warehouse automation systems.
- Experience within global logistics or large-scale warehouse automation projects.
- Exposure to cloud-based WMS deployments, preferably on Google Cloud.
Specialist Knowledge & Skills
- Detailed configuration knowledge of WMS systems used within (Manhattan Active / Blue Yonder WMS).
- Knowledge of change and release processes for IT products.
- Knowledge of software testing and QA processes for warehouse automation solutions.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Research and development (R&D) approach to solution design and implementation.
- MYSQL / MSSQL / Oracle (PL SQL) for database management and development.
- Integration expertise (EDI/API) and middleware software development with extensive experience in integrating with automation and robotics solutions (WCS).
- Programming skills in Java/Groovy/Python.
- Experience with version control systems (GitLab/GitHub).
- Experience with CI/CD using Jenkins and Agile methodologies.
- Basic knowledge of cloud architecture, preferably Google Cloud.
Interpersonal & Communication Skills
- Strong customer focus and ability to work effectively with all levels of internal and external client management.
- Analytical mindset with creative, out-of-the-box thinking.
- Ability to maintain strong working relationships and rapport with all project team members.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Skilled in effectively communicating technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.