Senior Application Engineer

Buffalo Tungsten; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik is seeking a Senior Application Engineer for Machining Logistics in Singapore to own the Blue Yonder WMS environment and drive integrations across multiple platforms. You will lead solution design, testing and go-live while mentoring junior staff and aligning with regional teams.

You will partner with vendors and global DCIT to ensure robust labeling, automation interfaces and reliable warehouse operations, reporting to the DC IT Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT or equivalent experience.
• 5–8 years of WMS and logistics applications experience in a distribution or supply chain environment.
• Hands-on experience with WMS configuration, upgrades and troubleshooting.
• Experience with system integrations, APIs and message-based interfaces.
• Strong SQL/PL/SQL skills and knowledge of relational databases.
• Experience leading IT projects from design to testing and go-live.
• Strong analytical skills and structured root cause analysis.
• Ability to explain technical topics clearly and build consensus with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own the Blue Yonder WMS environment, including configuration management, upgrades, performance and stability.
• Implement, maintain and troubleshoot integrations between Blue Yonder WMS, Centiro and enterprise systems.
• Investigate and resolve integration failures (APIs, messaging).
• Support labeling workflows and validate them during upgrades and changes.
• Troubleshoot integrations with warehouse automation (Locus Robotics, KNAPP, conveyors, scanners).
• Lead logistics projects: design solutions, run tests, analyze and fix errors, report results to teams.
• Lead integration testing and release validation during upgrades and changes.
• Collaborate with global DCIT team to align solutions and share best practices.
• Lead technical collaboration with logistics vendors, system integrators and automation suppliers; handle escalations.
• Mentor Application Engineers and support documentation and knowledge sharing.

Skills

WMS configuration

System integrations

SQL/PLSQL

English communication

Project leadership

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT

Tools

Blue Yonder WMS

Centiro

Locus Robotics

KNAPP

Job description

Senior Application Engineer- Machining Logistics

Location: APDC (Singapore)

Do you want to own the systems that keep our distribution centers running, and help shape how they develop in the future? If so, we have an outstanding opportunity for you.

Your mission

In this position, you will be the primary technical expert of the logistics technology platforms at our Distribution Center in Singapore. You will make sure warehouse operations run smoothly through a stable WMS environment, reliable integrations, robust labelling workflows and stable automation interfaces.

You will take a leading role in key projects, from solution design to testing and go-live. You will work closely with the global DCIT team and with our technology vendors. As a senior engineer, you will also guide and mentor Application Engineers and share knowledge across the global team.

In this position, you report directly to the DC IT Manager. As part of a global business, effective collaboration across regions and time zones is a natural element of the role.

Your responsibilities

• Responsible for the Blue Yonder WMS environment, including configuration management, lifecycle upgrades, performance and operational stability
• Implement, maintain and troubleshoot integrations between Blue Yonder WMS, the Centiro delivery management platform and enterprise systems
• Investigate and resolve integration failures, such as API errors, message processing issues and transaction inconsistencies
• Support labeling workflows, including customer‑specific solutions, and validate them during upgrades and changes
• Support and troubleshoot integrations with warehouse automation, including Locus Robotics, KNAPP, conveyors and scanning equipment
• Take a lead role in key Logistics projects: design solutions, run tests, analyze and correct errors, and report results to project teams
• Lead integration testing and release validation during upgrades, releases and configuration changes
• Work proactively with the global DCIT team to align solutions, share best practice and support the Logistics business strategy
• Lead technical collaboration with logistics technology vendors, system integrators and automation suppliers, including escalations
• Lead troubleshooting of high‑impact incidents and carry out root cause analysis Mentor and guide Application Engineers and support documentation and knowledge sharing

Your profile

We’re looking for someone with:

• A bachelor's degree, preferably in IT, or equivalent experience
• 5-8 years of relevant experience with WMS and logistics applications in a distribution or supply chain environment
• Hands‑on experience with WMS configuration, upgrades and troubleshooting
• Experience with system integrations, APIs and message‑based interfaces
• Strong SQL / PL/SQL skills and good knowledge of relational databases
• Experience leading or playing a key role in IT projects, from solution design to testing and go-live
• Strong analytical skills and a structured approach to root cause analysis
• The ability to explain technical topics clearly and build consensus with stakeholders and vendors
• A collaborative mindset and experience working across regions and time zones
• Excellent English, written and spoken

Preferred

• Experience with Blue Yonder (JDA) WMS
• Experience with Centiro or other delivery management platforms
• Experience with warehouse automation or robotics integrations
• Experience with labelling solutions

Our culture

At Sandvik, we are tech driven, innovative, and entrepreneurial. We believe that success is a team effort so we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where people can be themselves and reach their full potential. We invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our differences. Visit our stories hub , LinkedIn , or Facebook to get to know us further.

Our offer

We offer you a challenging position in an international and dynamic environment. You work with committed, competent colleagues and can expect a good introduction to your area of responsibility. We offer an attractive working atmosphere, and a good remuneration package, including benefits.

Contact information

For further information about this position, please contact: HR Services South East Asia