Senior IT Specialist

Dsv Air & Sea SAU; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

DSV Air & Sea SAU seeks an IT professional to lead and deliver warehouse management system (WMS) initiatives within a global logistics setting. You will collaborate with Delivery teams, product functions, and other DSV units to translate customer requirements into BRF/BRS for the build phase and drive standardization across regional sites.

The role emphasizes governance, WMS development, stakeholder engagement, and end-to-end project execution, including interfacing demand with IT solutions and

Qualifications

• Ability to navigate BY WMS (JDA/RedPrairie) deployments in MOCA environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Page Builder and .Net.
• Basic knowledge of Java programming language.
• Good SQL command language and relational DB knowledge.
• Experience with implementing EDI/B2B end-to-end customer supply chain solutions.
• Familiarity with 3rd party SW providers.
• Owns end-to-end project ownership including analysis, design and documentation.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality WMS solutions.

Responsibilities

• Act as IT technical/functional resource on DSV projects.
• Provide senior consultancy on technical/logistics matters.
• Interface between demand functions and IT solutions to meet requirements.
• Ensure on-time creation of technical solutions and internal developments.
• Analyze requirements and manage implementation with business owners.
• Participate in end-to-end IT project work streams and liaise with EDI groups.
• Deliver presentations and demos showing how IT enables warehouse solutions.
• Identify gaps and improvement opportunities in DSV's standard warehouse solutions.

Skills

Communication

Multicultural teamwork

Self-motivated

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Accountability

Influencing others

Leadership

Education

5 years in transportation/logistics or supply chain management

Tools

Page Builder

.Net

SQL

Java

Job description

STRATEGIC / TACTICAL

• Collaborate with the Delivery and product function, other relevant DSV departments to support the delivery of business requirements with the standard DSV warehouse systems solutions and identify solutions for potential gaps.
• Collect review & understand customer requirements and help in the translation of these into BRF/BRS for submission to the build part of IT
• Conduct IT Solution Reviews with IT Delivery team to maximize standardization and reusing existing solutions
• Continuous improvement of the standard warehouse solutions for faster implementation within the regional sites and support the creation of further regional and global standard solutions in the logistics space together with the other regional and global teams
• Maintain and develop the WMS and surrounding applications with high focus on standardization and code reusability, clear and understandable documentation.

GOVERNANCE

• Adhere to the global and regional governance guidelines defined for all IT solutions and in particular the once in the logistics area
• Assist with code & solution reviews
• Responsible for being cost conscience
• Support the IT architecture function in its mission, objective and action plans

RESEARCH AND EXPAND THE TOOLBOX FOR WMS SOLUTIONS

• Research new opportunities for increasing productivity and growing profit within the function of WMS systems
• Communicate and collaborate with the BY WMS Core Lead, BY WMS Delivery Lead & Director BY WMS on future functionality as market trends/demands are presented
• Collaborate with the Core & Delivery teams in delivering those functionalities

EXECUTION

• Act as an IT Technical/Functional resource on key DSV projects
• Provide senior consultancy on technical matters and logistic projects
• Act as interface between the demand functions and IT solutions to ensure internal and external customer requirements are met
• Secure on-time creation of technical solutions, internal developments
• Analyze customer requirements, recommend, project manage & manage the implementation of IT solutions in collaboration with business owner/account manager
• Continue to enhance skills through continuing education
• Participate in business implementations and full responsibility for end-to-end IT project work stream. Liaise with EDI group to ensure customer IT integration
• Coordinate information & activities to ensure customer satisfaction in delivering warehouse management solutions
• Collaborate with regional project management team to manage time/resources and successfully deliver IT warehouse systems services
• Create and deliver in person or by teams’ presentations/demos on how IT enables warehouse solutions
• Identify gaps and/or shortcomings of DSV warehouse applications based on own’s observations, knowledge, customer’s requirements and competitor’s systems. Pro-actively discuss these improvement opportunities with the global WMS teams in both Core and Support areas and where appropriate participate in continous improvement projects related to DSV’s standard warehouse solutions
• Support head of department with ad-hoc IT projects as required

Minimal requirements

GENERIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to navigate and work with BY WMS (previously JDA, RedPrairie Discrete) and deploy applications in a MOCA environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Page Builder and .Net
• Basic knowledge of Java programming language.
• Good SQL command language and knowledge of relational Database.
• Experience with implementing EDI/B2B end to end customer supply chain solutions.
• General knowledge of working with different 3rd party SW providers.
• Capable of taking ownership of and implementing the project, including the end-user contact, analysis, design, and documentation.
• Proven ability to maintain and implement high quality, reliable WMS solutions.
• Demonstrate thoroughness in system design and system testing with a minimum supervision

PERSONALITY TRAITS

• Excellent communication skills both written and oral and the ability to tailor these to the audience
• Ability to work in a diverse multi-cultural environment
• Ability to move forward successfully with minimal direction: self-motivated & autonomous
• Capable of remaining professional & effective considering sometimes very stressful situations
• Strong analytical skills in relation to logistics processes and the ability to translate these into the standard processes within a tier 1 WMS solution
• Pro-active and willing to involve stakeholders in decision making process when needed
• Ready to take personal accountability for achieving individual and shared goals
• Able to influence and convince others in a way that results in acceptance, agreement and overall, more efficient and profitable logistics environment
• Credible with vendor, internal / external customers, peers and staff

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT

• Demonstrates high levels of integrity
• Acts as a Role Model for Global Values and fully adhere to the Code of Conduct
• High energy and resilience, and calm under pressure
• Demonstrate business and financial awareness
• High commitment and positive attitude in the face of setbacks and obstacles
• Authentic, approachable, open and honest
• Effective listener

Minimal requirements

5 years professional experience in a transportation, logistics or supply chain management related role, preferably within the 3PL industry.

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world‑class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward‑thinking company – this is the place to be.

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