Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Consultant

TEEMA; Toronto; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Canada is seeking a WMS Consultant/Project Manager for a 12-month contract. You will oversee critical system upgrades at a large distribution center, requiring deep knowledge of distribution operations and WMS functionality. This remote role involves project management with some travel (20%). Ideal candidates have a strong background in logistics and managing large-scale transformations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a distribution center with strong understanding of warehouse operations.
• Hands-on experience with Warehouse Management Systems involving upgrades.
• Success in leading complex projects and system implementations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cutover, go-live activities ensuring minimal disruption.
• Manage critical cutover and go-live activities confidently.

Skills

Project management

Warehouse operations

Logistics expertise

Decision-making skills

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a WMS Consultant/Project Manager for a 12-month contract (Business Cut-over and Go-Live Lead). You will be involved in business activities for a critical system upgrade at a large distribution center – you'll need to come with deep understanding of distribution center operations, WMS functionality, and large-scale transformation projects. This is a project management focused role, NOT technical.

This is a remote role, anywhere in Canada. The main warehouse is based in Memphis, some travel required (20% approx.).

Role and Responsibilities

You will be responsible for overseeing the cutover, go-live activities, and ensuring seamless transition and minimal disruption to operations.

What you'll also need to have

• Proven experience working in or managing a distribution center, with a strong understanding of warehouse operations and logistics.
• Hands-on experience with Warehouse Management Systems, ideally involving system upgrades or large transformation projects.
• Demonstrable success in leading complex projects, preferably with large-scale system implementations or upgrades.
• Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to manage critical cutover and go-live activities confidently.
• Expertise in distribution center logistics processes, including:
• Receiving and put-away
• Inventory cycle counting and management
• Order picking and packing
• Shipping and outbound logistics
• Returns processing

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