Senior WMS Consultant

DSV - Global transport and logistics
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers.  Read more at www.dsv.com

Location: USA - Port Reading, 1005 W Middlesex Ave 

Division: Solutions 
Job Posting Title: Senior WMS Consultant - 78872 
Time Type: Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY

The DSV Senior WMS Consultant is responsible for successful optimization and delivery of Warehouse Management System (WMS) processes to DSV Solutions sites. The Senior WMS Consultant delivers functional, technical, and business process expertise in multidiscipline project teams. Ensuring high quality in time deliverables. Activities will be based out of one of the DSV Solutions clusters in the region.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze and document client and business requirements.
• Design, configure, test, and implement WMS processes.
• Provide process optimization and improvement proposals based on business requirements.
• Train key- and end-users on designed processes and functionalities
• Create functional designs for internal and external reports and documents.
• Create functional specifications for EDI integrations in cooperation with external parties and DSV Global IT.
• Keeps track and where needed escalates for on time delivery on deliverables requested from DSV Global IT.
• Gatekeeper for warehouse process standardization.
• Provide regular scheduled project updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze complex issues and client cases and provide sensible generic solutions.
• Write functional specifications based on business requirements for applications changes and improvements.
• Advocate and sell best practices and standardization to internal (and external) parties.
• Builds and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders to understand and anticipate customer needs for specific projects.
• Other duties as assigned by management to support special projects, implementations, process improvements.

 

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education & Experience:

• Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 3 to 5+ years’ experience in working in a project-based environment.
   

Computer Skills:  

• Proficiency in one or more WMS
• MS Office Suite

Certificates & Licenses:  NA
 

Language Skills 

• English (reading, writing, verbal)

 

Mathematical Skills 

• Basic to intermediate level to verify quantities of product, count inventory, or perform other duties associated with handling, storing, and distributing client products.

 

Other Skills 

• Able to articulate and voice own opinion and sell your warehouse process design.
• Readiness to travel – can be on short notice.
• Able to travel domestically and internationally (including Europe).
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent combinations of education and work experience preferred.
• Extensive knowledge on warehouse processes and supporting system landscapes.
• 3-5 years of experience with JDA WMS (dispatcher preferred) or other major WMS products.
• Experience with functional specifications for EDI integration
• Experienced in working on small, fast paced project teams.
• SQL proficiency is a plus.

 

 

 

Independent Contributor

 

☒  Accountability

☒  Communication / Building Partnership

☒  Customer Orientation

☒  Developing Oneself

☒  Drive for Results

☒  Embracing Change

☒  Problem Solving

☒  Professional Competencies

 

 

 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

 

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the es