gWMS Functional Expert

Shrive Technologies LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Shrive Technologies LLC in San Jose, CA, on-site role for a Warehouse Automation & WMS/WCS integration specialist. You will lead architecture for automated warehouse processes, including goods-to-person flows, replenishment, and real-time inventory interfacing.

Responsibilities include designing interfaces with KNAPP KiSoft WCS, defining data contracts, and validating end-to-end solutions through FAT/SIT/SAT/UAT with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Lead functional blueprinting for automated warehouse processes.
• Design end-to-end automation workflows for WMS and WCS.
• Ensure traceability and data integrity across systems.

Responsibilities

• Define interface specifications and data contracts between gWMS and KNAPP KiSoft WCS.
• Test and validate WMS-WCS integrations across FAT/SIT/SAT/UAT.
• Collaborate with Logistics Ops, Systems Eng, IT to maintain high availability.

Skills

Functional architecture

Process design

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

KNAPP KiSoft WCS

RESTful APIs

Message queues

Job description

San Jose, CA onsite 1) WH Automation 2) gWMS Feature requests Understanding logistics business operations, host Warehouse Management Systems, and automated Material Handling Equipment. Functional solution architecture, interface design, end-to-end process orchestration, and testing integrations with KNAPP Warehouse Control System (KiSoft WCS).

• Functional Architecture & Process DesignEnd-to-End Automation Workflows: Lead functional blueprinting for automated warehouse processes, including Goods-to-Person (GTP) picking, decanting/induction, tote/carton auto-consolidation, multi-deep case storage/retrieval, and automated replenishmentWMS-WCS Interface & Data Contracts: Define interface specifications and message handshakes (RESTful APIs, message queues, socket communications) between gWMS and KNAPP KiSoft WCS (e.g., container routing, order line releases, pick confirmations, exception handling)Traceability & Inventory Integrity: Ensure system logic supports strict serial number (SN), country of origin (COO), and transaction tracking across WMS, WCS, automated stations and manual fallbacks2. Implementation, Testing & CommissioningSpecification Authoring: Author comprehensive Functional Specification Documents (FSDs), user journeys, process flow diagrams, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)Testing Lifecycle Management: Develop test strategies and lead execution across Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), System Integration Testing (SIT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)Floor Validation & Emulation: Partner with controls and automation engineers to validate station ergonomics, pick-to-light/put-to-light workflows, scanner configurations, and system recovery protocols under emulated and live loads.3. CollaborationCross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Logistics Operations, Systems Engineering, Project Management, IT Network/Infrastructure teams, and third-party logistics (3PL) providers to maintain high-availability warehouse execution.