Lead Configurator

Floor & Decor; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Floor & Decor is seeking a senior IT professional to lead WMS and YMS design, configuration, and implementation across distribution centers and facilities. You will work with enterprise systems, ERP, TMS and in-house developers to deliver high-quality system enhancements that meet business needs.

The role requires 5+ years in IT/consulting for retail/distribution, 3+ years WMS/YMS design, and strong problem-solving and customer service skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or CS; relevant experience may substitute for education
• 5+ years IT/Consulting experience in retail/distribution with focus on solution delivery
• 3+ years hands-on WMS, YMS design and implementation
• Experience with multi-channel order management and integration with logistics systems
• Knowledge of WMS/YMS integration with ERP and inventory systems
• Strong problem solving and team-building skills
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work under pressure
• Detail-oriented and highly organized

Responsibilities

• Lead WMS and YMS design, development and configuration changes
• Deliver WMS/YMS functionality by collaborating with ERP, TMS and distribution teams
• Design and implement high-quality software solutions meeting business needs
• Participate in cross-functional IT coordination on issues and design planning
• Provide recommendations to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Troubleshoot and optimize integration with YMS, TMS and WMS
• Manage integration challenges between enterprise systems and external apps
• Support and enhance distribution and reporting space configurations
• Be available to support distribution centers and advise on integration points after hours

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Tools

WMS/YMS design tools

ERP integration

Microsoft Office Suite

TMS

Job description

Purpose

This position is the primary responsible for WMS, YMS and other Supply chain solutions design, configuration and implementation. Supporting F&D DC’s and design enhancements, this position will work closely with internal and external business and technical resources to support delivering a top quality system for DC’s & other F&D facilities. Keys to success include: providing functional choices to meet business needs, leading successful system implementations and displaying strong technical and communications skills.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Computer Science (relevant experience can be substituted for the required education on the basis of one calendar year of experience for one academic year of education)
• 5+ years of experience in IT, or Consulting/Services industry with a focus on execution of solution in the retail and distribution industry, or a combination
• 3+ years of hands-on WMS, YMS design and implementation experience
• WMS work flow solution knowledge featuring multi-channel order management, integration with logistics systems to support ship to site, ship to store, returns management and claims
• Extensive system and architecture knowledge of the WMS, YMS and its functionality for integration with ERP systems, and inventory management systems
• Proven problem-solving and team building skills
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be detail-oriented and highly organized
• Must possess excellent customer service skills and work well under pressure
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment

Essential Functions

• Serve as the lead on WMS & YMS design, development, configuration changes, modification, tuning the functional rules for optimized sales and implementation
• Responsible for delivering WMS & YMS business functionality by working closely with enterprise systems, integration & TMS SME’s, ERP and corporate system developers and infrastructure team members
• Design, develop, and implement highest-quality software application solutions using application modules and work closely with the business (Distribution and Merchandising) to understand functional needs
• Participate in projects and provide cross-functional IT application support coordination on issues & design planning and integration across systems
• Participate in technical & functional design. Make recommendations that improve efficiency, minimize cost and support future business growth plans
• Help analyze, troubleshoot, and tune and integrate with YMS, TMS and WMS. Work closely with Infrastructure team to solve performance and production issues and provide permanent solutions
• Manage integration challenges between enterprise systems and other external applications
• Support and enhance the rules and configuration set up currently in the Distribution and reporting Space
• Be available to support F&D Distribution centers and consult on integration points after hours as necessary

Working Conditions (travel, hours, environment)

This position is salaried, knowing it may include hours which exceed eight hours in a day or forty hours in a week.

Limited travel may be required including air and car travel.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to a warehouse environment and moving vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is typically quiet to moderate.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

Sedentary Work – Ability to exert 10 - 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Benefits & Rewards

• Bonus opportunities & career advancement opportunities at every level
• Programs that help you reach your financial goals: 401k with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Referral Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and other Insurance Plans (subject to eligibility criteria)

Work-life Balance, Including

• Paid vacation and sick time for eligible associates
• Paid holidays plus a personal holiday
• Paid Volunteer Time Off that starts on Day 1

Equal Employment Opportunity

Floor & Decor provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other category protected by law.

This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, compensation, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. This policy and the law prohibit employment discrimination against any associate or applicant on the basis of any legally protected status outlined above.