Senior Blue Yonder WMS Engineer (Remote)

Border States Industries, Inc.; Fargo (ND); Remote; USD 96,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

ESOP

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Volunteer Time

Job summary

Border States Industries, Inc. seeks a Sr WMS (Blue Yonder) Technical Developer to design, configure, and optimize Blue Yonder WMS solutions for scalable warehouse operations.

The role collaborates with IT, Supply Chain, and implementation partners to deliver robust, sustainable systems. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on BY WMS architecture, strong API/SQL skills, and experience with cloud BY versions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering field, or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 5 years of hands on experience as a Blue Yonder WMS Technical Architect, including configuration, development, troubleshooting, and integrations.
• Experience with APIs, HTTP requests (e.g. GET, POST, etc.), JSON/XML formats, Web Services, Java language knowledge (J2SE/J2SEE standards), and Postman required.
• Understanding of programming fundamentals (compiling and debugging, PowerShell, Python, SQL/PLSQL, Snowflake, MOCA, Oracle knowledge and ability to write complex queries using SQL (SQL*Plus, SQL Developer, TOAD) required.
• Ability to read and interpret Trace files required.
• Hands on experience with Blue Yonder WMS (JDA/Blue Yonder SCE) such as Cloud Version BY 2024 and/or Cognitive Version in the cloud) required.
• Understanding of warehouse operations and WMS processes (receiving and putaway, inventory management & cycle counting, replenishment strategies, picking, packing, shipping, and exception of inventory management) required.
• Experience working with system integrators, implementation partners, Jira, and hands on experience with integration tools preferred.
• Knowledge of BY Platform and BYDM preferred.
• Experience supporting large-scale WMS implementations or multi-site rollouts preferred.
• Familiarity with wholesale distribution, high-volume fulfillment, or automated warehouse environments preferred.
• Exposure to advanced warehouse technologies (e.g. conveyor systems, ASRS technologies such as AutoStore, Robots, and/or Locus Bots) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs, configures, and enhances Blue Yonder WMS solutions to support operational efficiency and warehouse scalability.
• Provides hands on technical development, including code review, debugging, and system enhancements aligned with approved solution designs.
• Supports warehouse layout, zones, locations, workflows, and strategies to ensure accurate inventory handling and optimized material flow.
• Troubleshoots operational and system issues using Trace files, MOCA, SQL, and other technical tools.
• Develops and supports integrations between Blue Yonder WMS and enterprise systems such as ERP, TMS, carrier platforms, and warehouse robotics.
• Participates in data conversion and migration activities, including mapping, validation, and reconciliation.
• Partners with BOR Specialists, analysts, and quality teams to support unit testing, integration testing, UAT, and cutover activities.
• Supports go live, hyper care, and post deployment stabilization to ensure smooth transitions for warehouse teams.
• Collaborates with business analysts, warehouse leaders, and external partners to translate operational needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Creates and maintains technical documentation, configuration artifacts, and support materials.
• Provides technical guidance and knowledge sharing to grow internal Blue Yonder WMS capability.
• Maintains an in depth understanding of warehouse operations and WMS processes, including receiving, putaway, inventory management & cycle counting, replenishment strategies, picking, packing, shipping, and exception handling.
• Ensures system design and configuration align with operational standards, safety requirements, and long term sustainability goals.

Skills

Blue Yonder WMS

WMS Architecture

APIs

JSON/XML

SQL

Trace files

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical field

Tools

Jira

MOCA

Oracle

Postman

SQL Developer

Job description

Border States Industries, Inc. seeks a Sr WMS (Blue Yonder) Technical Developer to design, configure, and optimize Blue Yonder WMS solutions for scalable warehouse operations.

The role collaborates with IT, Supply Chain, and implementation partners to deliver robust, sustainable systems. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on BY WMS architecture, strong API/SQL skills, and experience with cloud BY versions.