WMS Architect

Litmus7; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lithmus7 is looking for a highly experienced WMS Architect in Los Angeles, California. The ideal candidate will lead the design and implementation of warehouse management solutions across the enterprise, with a strong focus on Blue Yonder or Manhattan WMS.

With over 12 years of experience in supply chain technology, the candidate will execute complex projects, manage multiple integrations, and influence decisions across various teams.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in WMS, supply chain technology, or related enterprise applications.
• Strong hands-on experience in Blue Yonder or Manhattan WMS.
• Proven experience leading end-to-end WMS implementations across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the design authority for WMS solutions across the enterprise.
• Lead strategic architecture and implementation of WMS.
• Define WMS standards, integration patterns, deployment strategies, and best practices.

Skills

WMS experience

Supply chain technology

Leadership

Integration strategies

Tools

Blue Yonder

Manhattan WMS

SQL

Job description

Salary: $140,000 to $150,000 per Annum

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the design authority for WMS solutions across the enterprise.
• Lead strategic architecture and implementation of WMS. Blue Yonder or Manhattan would be preferred.
• Define WMS standards, integration patterns, deployment strategies, and best practices across multiple sites.
• Own end-to-end solution design for inbound, outbound, inventory, replenishment, picking, packing, shipping, returns, labor, and task management.
• Lead multi-site and global warehouse transformation programs, including rollout planning and virtual coordination across regions.
• Design and govern integrations with ERP, OMS, scanners, printers, automation, robotics, and other enterprise systems.
• Drive blueprinting, architecture, build, testing, cutover, go-live, and hypercare for complex WMS implementations.
• Provide technical and functional leadership across IT, operations, vendors, and business stakeholders.
• Influence business and IT decision-making on solution direction, trade-offs, and investment priorities.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues, lead root cause analysis, and coordinate resolution across teams.
• Prepare and review functional specifications, technical design documents, integration architecture, and deployment plans.
• Lead SIT, UAT, regression testing, production validation, and post-go-live stabilization.
• Support automation, robotics, and material handling equipment integrations from an architectural perspective.
• Provide strategic guidance on WMS roadmap, capabilities, and future-state design.
• Communicate clearly with senior leadership, business stakeholders, and technical teams.

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in WMS, supply chain technology, or related enterprise applications.
• Strong hands‑on experience in Blue Yonder or Manhattan WMS.
• Proven experience leading enterprise‑level, end‑to‑end WMS implementations across multiple sites.
• Deep understanding of warehouse and distribution center operations at scale.
• Experience designing WMS solutions for retail, ecommerce, manufacturing, or 3PL environments.
• Ability to define and govern WMS architecture, integration strategies, and deployment standards.
• Strong leadership experience working with IT, operations, vendors, and business stakeholders.
• Experience in ERP, OMS, and automation integrations.
• Working knowledge of SQL, APIs, middleware, microservices, and event‑driven architectures.
• Experience in automation, robotics, conveyor systems, and advanced material handling.
• Background in retail or ecommerce.
• Ability to shape WMS strategy and roadmap at an enterprise level.
• Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder influence skills.