WMS Consultant - Manhattan

Opus Recruitment Solutions; Northampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

A Northampton-based client is seeking a WMS Consultant to support the management, implementation and optimisation of Warehouse Management System applications across multiple sites.

You will translate requirements into WMS designs, configure systems, support migrations, liaise with vendors, build integrations (EDI), perform testing, and generate insights from WMS data to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing, configuring, and supporting WMS.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse processes and WMS applications.
• Proficient in SQL, databases, EDI, and system interfaces.
• Experience with reporting tools (SSRS preferred).
• Strong analytical and English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into functional and technical WMS designs.
• Configure WMS applications and support new implementations and migrations.
• Coordinate with vendors and development teams for enhancements.
• Develop system integrations, including EDI with customers and partners.
• Support testing, UAT, and troubleshoot WMS incidents.
• Create reports from WMS data and drive continuous improvements.

Skills

WMS implementation

SQL

EDI interfaces

SSRS reports

English communication

Project management

Tools

SSRS

Job description

For one of our leading clients, we are searching for a WMS Consultant who will support the management, implementation, and optimisation of Warehouse Management System applications across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:

• Translate business process owners' requirements into functional and technical WMS designs aligned with regional guidelines.
• Configure WMS applications, support new implementations, system changes, and migrations from legacy platforms.
• Liaise with WMS vendors or development teams to provide input for enhancements and ensure successful delivery.
• Build and maintain system integrations, including EDI and other interface connections with customers and partners.
• Execute system testing, support UAT, and troubleshoot WMS‑related incidents.
• Create reports based on WMS data and contribute to continuous system improvements and innovation.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Practical experience in implementing, configuring, and supporting Warehouse Management Systems.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse processes and WMS applications.
• Good understanding of SQL, databases, EDI, and system interfaces.
• Experience with reporting tools (SSRS preferred).
• Strong analytical and communication skills in English.
• Project management capabilities and experience working in cross‑functional environments.

Contract Details:

• Start date:ASAP
• Hours per week:40
• Contract:Freelance
• Hybrid Working