WMS Implementor

APM Terminals; Hilcote; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk in the UK is seeking a WMS Implementer to work on deploying applications and integrations that improve warehouse operations and reduce costs. This on-site role collaborates with business units and operations leadership to ensure consistent, reliable processes.

You will lead small to mid-scale implementations, coordinate with global teams, and provide training while driving continuous improvement across the warehouse ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering WMS implementations and ongoing support.
• Experience with SQL and data analysis in logistics.
• Solid understanding of supply chain execution in distribution and contract logistics.
• Experience managing IT projects such as updates, migrations or upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Implement and deploy WMS solutions alongside related systems (WCS, TMS, LMS, YMS).
• Lead design, development, configuration, testing and go-live activities.
• Coordinate with infrastructure and global teams to deliver changes.
• Produce requirements, project plans, configurations, and test plans for projects.
• Provide training for super-users and project teams as needed.
• Assist in reviewing current implementations and identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

WMS implementation

SQL knowledge

Supply chain execution

Project coordination

Warehouse automation exposure

Tools

MS SQL

WMS platforms

ERP integrations

Job description

Opportunity At Maersk, we are on a revolutionary journey to simplify global trade, which will give us the chance to offer a major impact on the world economy, and on your career. At Maersk we want to be a true integrator of container logistics connecting and simplifying our customers’ supply chain through global end-to-end solutions. We count on our diverse people to make it happen. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

What We Offer

This is an exciting career opportunity in an international, challenging business setting known for diversity and high paced environment. You will get to focus on creating valuable relations with current and new customers and work with highly professional teams in an environment where you will be valued, recognized and well rewarded. You will work with amazing and diverse colleagues with a deep sense of commitment to live Our Values and together, go all the way for our customers, society and for each other.

WMS Implementer Overview

As a WMS Implementer, you will collaborate closely with business units to deploy applications and integrations that enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and drive business growth. In addition, you will ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of all processes in alignment with the standards set by the Technical, Customer, and Operations leadership. This role will be based 5 Days per week on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with business and operational teams to understand their requirements to implement and deliver any appropriate IT solutions for Warehouse Management Systems, as part of a wider landscape including WCS, TMS, LMS, YMS
• Support full implementations from Design, Solution Development and configuration, testing to go-live
• Lead small to medium technical implementations and effectively coordinate with infrastructure teams
• Execute and coordinate with other TCO specialists, Global teams and extended Maersk resources to deliver any development or customization if necessary
• Produce functional requirements, project plans, system configuration and test plans when leading a project
• Conduct training for super-users and project team members when necessary
• Handle any change requirements
• Assist in reviewing existing implementation and find any improvement opportunities with senior TCO members
• Resolve issues escalated to TCO
• Where necessary, act as an SME during major incidents
• Support any disaster recovery and system testing if needed
• Support any system migration and upgrade

Required Experience & Skills

• Experience of implementing and supporting warehouse management systems, and daily work using Bl analysis tools
• Experience in MS SQL, or any SQL language will be an added advantage
• Possess good business knowledge of supply chain execution in the following verticals: Distribution centre services in warehouse operations and contract logistics (must have)
• Transport management
• Experience in delivering major IT projects such as system updates, migrations, upgrades, integration.
• Basic knowledge in Project Management
• Warehouse automation exposure is a bonus

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