Principal Delivery Lead, Distribution Technology Design - UK

Bricz; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Delivery Lead for Distribution Technology Design to spearhead innovative solutions in supply chain management. This pivotal role involves leading project management engagements, guiding teams through software selection, and ensuring quality deliverables. You will leverage your extensive experience in technology design and integration services to drive measurable results for clients. Join a dynamic team where your leadership and expertise will shape the future of distribution technology, fostering growth and excellence across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in DC Consulting and Technology Design for distribution management applications.
• Hands-on experience with WMS solutions from Manhattan Associates, Koerber, or Blue Yonder.

Responsibilities

• Lead software selection and implementation design for complex supply chain solutions.
• Manage teams on distribution software selection and implementation projects.

Skills

DC Consulting

Technology Design

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Leadership

Integration Design

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Manhattan Associates WMOS

Koerber WMS

Blue Yonder

Boomi

Mulesoft

Job description

Principal Delivery Lead , Distribution Technology Design

As a Principal Delivery Lead, Distribution Technology Design, you will be responsible for contributing to a distribution solution design centre of excellence at Bricz. You will bring exceptional business acumen to deliver solutions that translate to business results for our clients. Simultaneously, you will build a repeatable methodology for technology strategy and supply chain technology enablement that places an emphasis on tangible/measurable results. Additionally, you will be tasked with building and growing a team of solution design experts for distribution technology

Responsibilities

• Lead Project Management engagements on Digital transformation and automation consultancy projects
• Lead the software selection, solution design and implementation design of complex supply chain solutions for leading retailers and e-commerce companies using Manhattan Associates' WMOS solution, Koerber WMS, or Blue Yonder
• Lead and direct teams of consultants on distribution software selection and Implementation projects
• Lead and conduct business requirements gathering sessions, including but not limited to technology requirements, warehouse operations processes, MHE/Automation/Robotics requirements, and integration requirements
• Lead WMS design sessions, bringing the ability to translate customer requirements into specific WMS solutions using base functionality and custom development by the vendor where necessary
• Create exceptional design deliverable documents such as Business Requirements Document, Process Flows in Visio, Custom Enhancement Documentation, Interface Mapping documents, etc.
• Build and document solution architecture to include client organizational capability, end to end data flows and system integration to help realize client value
• Lead WMS delivery to ensure quality of deliverables by implementation team as well as ensuring we are on timeline and on budget
• Identify key performance areas to track and measure output and ROI of projects
• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for multiple simultaneous WMS projects – you will be the person the internal team looks to for direction, decisions, and best practices
• Work with the Business Development team to define project scope, schedule, and deliverables for new distribution process and technology opportunities
• Work with Strategic Alliances team to find and vet potential WMS partners to grow our practice – we are looking for someone who desires to grow the WMS practice to include new WMS vendors and opportunities
• Serve as people manager for group of team members in the WMS practice – you are responsible for conducting bi-weekly 1:1 meeting, executing quarterly and yearly performance reviews, goal setting, retaining talent, and ensuring our team members are growing

Qualifications

• 6+ years of DC Consulting, Technology Design experience for omni-channel and distribution management applications (WMS, LMS, OMS)
• Integration design services for WMS integration with OMS, TMS, or ERP systems.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high visible environment with multiple, competing priorities
• Experience with newest version of respective software a plus (MANH Active WM, Koerber v13.X, etc.)
• Experience with various integration frameworks a plus (Boomi, Mulesoft, Manhattan Integration Framework, etc.)
• Experience with multiple MHE/WCS/Automation/Robotics vendors integrating with WMS (Locus, Honeywell, Dematic, Fetch, 6RS, SDI, etc.)
• Experience with parcel provider integration (both direct with parcel providers or with multi carrier solutions like Logistyx, ProShip, etc.)
• At least 4 years of hands-on experience implementing Manhattan Associates, Koerber, or Blue Yonder warehouse management solutions
• Ability to travel for solution design phase of project engagements
• Leadership and communication experience with C- level leaders
• Advanced ability to organize
• Tact and good judgment in confidential situations, and proven experience interacting with senior management
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills