Senior Loftware Specialist

Brooksource; Plainfield (IN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Health benefits

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm is seeking a Loftware Specialist / Analyst in Plainfield, IN, responsible for managing enterprise labeling across warehouse operations. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience with Loftware Spectrum/NiceLabel and a solid understanding of GxP compliance. You will configure labeling systems, integrate with SAP, and ensure audit-ready operations while working closely with various teams. This position offers a balanced schedule of on-site and remote work, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a regulated manufacturing/distribution setting.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement.
• Proven capability in platform configuration and integrations.

Responsibilities

• Configure and administer Loftware labeling platforms.
• Implement data mapping and compliance validation.
• Triage printing issues and monitor performance metrics.

Skills

Hands-on experience with Loftware Spectrum/NiceLabel

Strong grasp of warehouse process flows

Experience with GxP compliance

Excellent communication skills

Education

Background in Warehouse Management, Supply Chain IT, Computer Science

Tools

SAP EWM

REST APIs

SQL

Job description

Job Title: Loftware Specialist / Analyst

Contract Duration: 6-12 months (with strong potential for extension & opportunity for conversion)

Location: Plainfield, IN (4-day on-site, 1 day remote)

Overview

We are seeking a mid-level Loftware Specialist / Analyst to own and advance enterprise labeling across warehouse, distribution, and manufacturing operations. You will configure and maintain Loftware (Spectrum/NiceLabel), integrate it with SAP EWM/WMS, WES, and MES, validate changes under GxP/Part 11/Annex 11, and ensure right-first-time, audit-ready labeling for regulated products moving through the site.

Key Responsibilities

Loftware Platform Configuration & Administration

• Configure label templates, data sources, automation workflows, role‑based security, audit trails, environments (DEV/QA/PROD), and version control.
• Set up printer definitions, drivers, queues, and profiles for thermal/laser/RFID printers; manage printer fleet performance and availability.

Label Template Design & Data Mapping

• Build/maintain operational labels (receiving, storage, pick/pack, shipping, returns, QA sampling, kitting, rework, calibration).
• Implement GS1/ISO‑compliant symbologies (e.g., 2D DataMatrix, QR, Code 128) including human‑readable content, quiet zones, and print quality checks.
• Map data from SAP EWM/WMS, WES, MES/LIMS and middleware (JSON/XML) with robust validation, fallback rules, and exception handling.

Integration & Event‑Driven Print Automation

• Design, implement, and support integrations between Loftware and source systems via REST APIs, web services, middleware (e.g., PI/PO, MuleSoft).
• Orchestrate event‑driven printing tied to warehouse execution triggers (GR, putaway, wave pick, pack, ship, returns, cycle counts).

Validation, Compliance & Release Management

• Lead CSV activities for Loftware changes and integrations (risk assessments, requirements traceability, test planning/execution, release notes).
• Enforce SDLC, GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, and ALCOA+ data integrity; maintain audit‑ready configurations and artifacts.
• Manage controlled change: baselines, approvals, environment promotion, rollback strategies, and training updates.

Operational Support & Incident Management

• Triage misprints, data mismatches, printer failures; perform root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Monitor and report KPIs (label accuracy, print latency, MTTR, reprint rate, template defects); drive continuous improvement.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Warehouse Operations, Quality/Serialization, Supply Chain IT, and Global Labeling to translate business rules into labeling logic.
• Coordinate with global/local teams on standardization, template governance, and deployment schedules.

Documentation (as part of ops)

• Maintain configuration records, environment run books, SOP/work instructions for labeling operations, and user access/role matrices.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 3–5 years hands‑on with Loftware Spectrum/NiceLabel or similar enterprise labeling platforms in a regulated manufacturing/distribution setting.
• Strong grasp of warehouse process flows (SAP EWM/WMS, WES) and event‑driven printing; experience with MES/LIMS touchpoints.
• Proven capability with GxP, SDLC, Part 11/Annex 11, and data integrity in labeling systems and electronic records.
• Skilled in barcode standards (GS1), serialization/aggregation concepts, and print quality/legibility requirements.
• Comfortable owning platform configuration, integrations, and printer fleets in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills; can translate operational rules into robust, testable label logic.
• Background in Warehouse Management, Supply Chain IT, Computer Science/Information Systems preferred.

Tools & Technologies (Nice to Have)

• Loftware: Spectrum, NiceLabel (Designer, Automation, Control Center)
• ERP/WMS/WES: SAP EWM/S4; WES platforms (eventing, wave management)
• Interfaces: REST APIs, JSON/XML mappings, middleware (SAP PI/PO, MuleSoft), basic SQL for troubleshooting
• Printers/Media: Zebra/Sato/TSC, RFID encoding, driver packages, label stock and ribbon selection

Brooksource provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.