Senior Blue Yonder (BY) WMS Techno Functional Consultant

Wise Skulls; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Wise Skulls seeks a Senior Blue Yonder WMS Techno-Functional Consultant for the PepsiCo Production Sustain team in Plano, TX. The role focuses on BY WMS 2023.x, warehouse operations, and end-to-end implementations. Onsite engagement and long-term success are expected.

The ideal candidate will lead design, configuration, and production support, while mentoring junior staff and coordinating ERP/TMS/integration efforts across warehouses.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Warehouse Management System experience
• 5+ years hands-on Blue Yonder WMS experience
• Strong BY WMS 2023.x expertise
• End-to-end WMS implementations experience
• Experience integrating BY WMS with ERP and reporting platforms

Responsibilities

• Lead BY WMS design, configuration, and production support
• Support inbound/outbound processes and inventory management
• Coordinate with ERP, TMS, and automation systems
• Produce FDDs and technical specifications
• Mentor junior consultants and client teams

Skills

Blue Yonder WMS

WMS

APIs

SQL

Production support

Warehouse operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP/Oracle integration

TMS

MHE/ASRS

Job description

Hiring: Senior Blue Yonder (BY) WMS Techno-Functional Consultant – AMS Support Lead | Plano, TX | Onsite

We're looking for an experienced Senior Blue Yonder (BY) WMS Techno-Functional Consultant with deep hands‑on expertise in Blue Yonder WMS 2023.x, warehouse operations, production support, and end‑to‑end WMS implementations to join a dynamic PepsiCo Production Sustain team.

Duration: 6 Months+ (Possibility of Extension)

Work Authorization: USC & GC Candidates Only

Key Responsibilities & Skills:

• 10+ years of overall Warehouse Management System experience with 5+ years of hands‑on Blue Yonder (JDA) WMS experience
• Strong hands‑on experience with Blue Yonder WMS 2023.x versions – Mandatory
• Serve as a subject matter expert for BY WMS, supporting end‑to‑end solution design, configuration, customization, and production support
• Strong functional expertise across Inbound processes including ASN, receiving, and putaway
• Strong experience with Outbound processes including picking strategies, packing, loading, and shipping
• Deep understanding of Inventory Management, Replenishment, Wave/Waveless Processing, and Yard Management
• Translate warehouse and business requirements into functional and technical BY WMS solutions
• Design and review integrations with ERP systems such as SAP/Oracle, TMS, automation systems, MHE, ASRS, and reporting platforms
• Strong understanding of BY WMS architecture, data model, configuration, and customization trade‑offs
• Hands‑on experience with APIs, web services, message queues, SQL, and data analysis for production troubleshooting
• Lead production support activities including incident analysis, root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and performance tuning
• Support BY WMS upgrades, patches, migrations, and new feature rollouts
• Experience supporting SIT, UAT, cutover activities, go‑live readiness, and post‑production stabilization
• Create and maintain Functional Design Documents (FDDs), technical specifications, configuration documents, and process documentation
• Conduct requirement‑gathering workshops and troubleshoot operational/system issues directly with warehouse teams
• Mentor junior consultants and provide knowledge transfer to client and internal teams
• Experience integrating BY WMS with warehouse automation vendors and automated material handling systems is highly preferred

What We're Looking For:

A highly experienced BY WMS Techno-Functional Consultant who combines strong warehouse management knowledge with hands‑on Blue Yonder WMS 2023.x technical expertise. The ideal candidate should be capable of independently analyzing production incidents, identifying root causes, delivering solutions, and working closely with warehouse operations and IT teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Blue Yonder WMS migrations from older versions to newer releases
• Multiple full‑cycle BY WMS implementations or major upgrade experience
• Experience across e-commerce, retail, wholesale, or 3PL fulfillment environments
• Exposure to Distributed Order Management (DOM) and/or TMS
• Strong experience with warehouse automation integrations and implementation
• Experience with RF/mobile device configurations
• Prior consulting experience with strong client‑facing capabilities
• Supply Chain, Logistics, or related certifications
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Excellent communication, articulation, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively across cross‑functional teams
• Willingness to frequently visit local/regional warehouses and work closely with warehouse operations