CONTRACTOR - Supply Chain Consultant

Open Sky Group; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Sky Group is seeking a Supply Chain Consultant Contractor to join the implementation team focused on Blue Yonder WMS, with responsibilities spanning design, configuration, and deployment to improve client logistics performance.

You will work remotely anywhere in the U.S. and travel up to 50% for engagements, collaborating with clients and internal teams to deliver tailored supply chain solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, computer science, Engineering, or 6 years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of experience in Blue Yonder WMS and Supply Chain Implementation consulting.
• 2+ years of experience in Blue Yonder WMS concepts and configuration.
• Experience with other WMS software (Manhattan, HighJump, RedPraire, JDA, Körber Warehouse Advantage, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Design and implement solutions to meet client needs focusing on Blue Yonder WMS.
• Measure operational improvements and enhance supply chain performance through planning, process re-engineering and IT implementation.
• Work with clients to deliver projects and improvements.
• Collaborate with implementation teams to ensure client requirements are met on time.

Skills

Blue Yonder WMS experience

Supply chain implementation consulting

Project collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management

Tools

Blue Yonder WMS

Manhattan WMS

HighJump

RedPraire

JDA/Körber Warehouse Advantage

Job description

Open Sky Group is a dynamic and innovative global supply chain solution and consulting firm, strategically located near Raleigh, North Carolina. With an exceptional team of supply chain experts boasting an average of over 20 years of industry experience, we are dedicated to delivering unparalleled expertise across various cutting-edge software platforms, including WMS, TMS, and LMS.

About the role

Contractor and remote role, anywhere in the U.S.

As a Supply Chain Consultant Contractor , you will be a member of the implementation team responsible for the overall design and implementation required to meet client needs. You will focus on Blue Yonder (formerly JDA) WMS to measure and conduct operational improvements and work with our clients to enhance supply chain and logistics performance through strategic planning, process re-engineering, and/or information technology implementation.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, computer science, Engineering, or 6 years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of experience in Blue Yonder WMS and Supply Chain Implementation consulting.
• 2+ years of experience in Blue Yonder WMS concepts and configuration.
• Experience with other WMS software (Manhattan, HighJump, RedPraire, JDA, Körber Warehouse Advantage, etc.)

Additional Skills, Abilities, and Attributes

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong verbal and written presentation skills.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal direction to complete tasks in a timely manner.

Work Location and Travel

• Candidate must be authorized to work in the US. Can live anywhere in the U.S.
• This position requires the ability to travel up to 50% by airplane and/or car, with overnights.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual contractor to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• The individual is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The individual frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• This position requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry or pull office products and supplies, up to 40 pounds.

This position is intended to be a 1099 independent contractor engagement and not an employment relationship. The individual selected for this role will provide services as an independent contractor and will not be considered an employee of Open Sky Group for any purpose. Accordingly, the contractor will not be eligible for company-sponsored employee benefits, including health, dental, vision, life or disability insurance, retirement or 401(k) benefits, paid time off, paid leave, unemployment insurance, workers’ compensation coverage, or any other benefits made available to Open Sky Group employees. The contractor will be responsible for all applicable federal, state, and local taxes, including self-employment taxes, and for maintaining any insurance, licenses, permits, or registrations required to perform the services. Nothing in this posting is intended to alter the independent contractor nature of the relationship, which will be governed by the parties’ written agreement and applicable law.