Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Implementation Business Lead - Outbound Warehouse (100% Remote)

US FOODS; Illinois City (IL); Remote; USD 95,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food distribution company is seeking a WMS Implementation Business Lead to manage warehouse technology rollouts and ensure operational goals are met. This fully remote role requires up to 80% travel, strong experience in warehouse environments, and capability in developing processes and training staff. Competitive salary between $95,000 - $155,000 with additional benefits including bonuses and health insurance.

Benefits

Annual bonus up to 25%

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in warehouse operations or WMS implementations.
• Experience delivering coaching to warehouse staff.
• Ability to manage individual priorities while being a strong team member.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of WMS across the distribution network.
• Document new warehouse processes aligned with new technology.
• Evaluate and optimize system and operational performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Process development

Communication skills

Teamwork

Workflow solutions development

Stakeholder relationship building

Education

BS Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

G Suite

Cloud-based warehouse management solutions

Job description

Join Our Community of Food People!

BASIC PURPOSE

The WMS (Warehouse Management System) Implementation Business Lead is responsible for delivery of a successful WMS rollout that aligns to the operational goals and customer Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for warehouse implementations. This role acts as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Supply Chain operations and supports process and system development along with training and the change management process.

This position has up to 80% travel week to week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The WMS Implementation Business Lead is responsible for developing and implementing processes aligned with US Foods new Warehouse Management System across the distribution network. This individual will represent Supply Chain operations in requirements gathering, detailed design, implementation, and support phases.

• Using Inbound, Outbound, Warehouse, and/or Engineering subject matter expertise, lead the systems implementation team to deliver a WMS instance across the US Foods network.
• Evaluate current and/or intended warehouse environments, identify fit to standard solutions, configure process and technology to achieve intended outcomes.
• Document new processes for warehouse functions aligned with new technology.
• Understand change activities and contribute to risk assessment and mitigation.
• Act as a SME for the local Operations Team and provide hands-on training as necessary.
• Drive accountability of the project execution and delivery of successful operations based on warehouse KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and customer SLAs.
• Execute system configuration, implementation, and testing activities within the scope of a project.
• Act as a change agent and assist operational teams with the transition from as-is / to-be processes and systems.
• Function as a subject matter expert and drive the alignment of system functionality to desired processes and outcomes with the project team.
• Evaluate system and operational performance to identify issues or opportunities for improvement and collaborate on solution development or resolution.
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders with professionalism and the ability to connect system functionality to business processes.
• Additional job duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION

No direct reports

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Primary relationship with Supply Chain (Replenishment, Operations, Operations Excellence, Transportation and Routing, Logistics, Customer Experience), Commercial, Finance, Enterprise PMO. Close partnership with SC IT team in coordinating systems and hardware requirements, integration, testing, and acceptance

External: Professional networks, industry organizations, systems and equipment vendors, and/or consultants focused on leading practices in supply chain systems and technology deployment

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Remote: This role is fully remote; the associate is expected to perform assigned responsibilities from a home-based environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BS Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent related work experience
• Minimum 6 years of experience leading process development in complex warehouse environments, WMS implementations, warehouse operations focused continual improvement, or other relevant experience
• Up to 80% travel
• Analytical skills and experience identifying potential issues and developing contingency plans
• Capable of being a strong team member while able to manage individual priorities
• Experience delivering on-the-job coaching to warehouse staff as it relates to process and systems
• Strong skills in developing workflow solutions to simplify process operations
• The ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders
• Ability to work independently as well as in a highly collaborative, team-based environment
• Have a broad-based general technology mindset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office (Excel, Visio, Word, and PowerPoint) and/or G Suite. Experience using and implanting modern cloud-based warehouse management solutions (e.g., Blue Yonder, Manhattan, SAP, Oracle, etc.)

This role is also eligible for Benefits for this role include annual bonus of up to 25% above base salary, long term incentive, health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $95,000 - $155,000

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