Overview
Techno Functional Logistic Lead – WMS/YMS Jobs in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia at DP World
Position: Techno Functional Logistic Lead – WMS / YMS
To study, analyze IT applications/Systems and Business processes and document the business requirements with set organizational standards and procedures. work closely with business experts, project stakeholders and solution delivery teams to specify, design, implement, test, document and deliver solutions.
Manage technical software application implementation to meet customer expectations therefore ensuring the smooth running of business and IT Systems, this also includes system monitoring, troubleshooting and problem resolution. Must require excellent business knowledge and working experience in Supply Chain Management Process like Warehouse Management, Order Management, Transportation Management, Reporting modules. Should also have worked industry standard WMS solution preferable EPG-LFS
3. KEY RESPONSIBILITY
1. Functional Responsibilities:
- An understanding of business
- Analytical and commercial experience
- Information Security
- Requirement Gathering & Analysis
– Work with business stakeholders to understand warehouse operations and translate them into WMS requirements. - Process Optimization
– Identify inefficiencies in warehouse processes (inbound, outbound, inventory management, picking, packing, shipping) and recommend WMS solutions. - System Implementation & Configuration
– Configure WMS modules (e.g., receiving, putaway, picking, replenishment) based on business needs. - Stakeholder Communication
– Act as a bridge between business users and IT teams, ensuring smooth implementation and adoption of WMS. - Training & Support
– Conduct user training sessions and provide ongoing support to warehouse teams. - Work closely with analysts, designers and staff in the project team
- Compliance & Reporting
– Ensure WMS processes comply with regulatory and organizational standards while enabling effective reporting and analytics. - Ensure compliance to IT policy in terms of implementation and monitoring of information security management in your department in line with the UAE region ISR policy.
2. Technical & Leadership Responsibilities:
- WMS Customization & Enhancements
– Work with developers & suppliers to customize the WMS as per business needs. - Integration Management
– Ensure seamless integration of WMS with ERP, TMS (Transportation Management System), and other supply chain solutions. - Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution
– Analyze system issues, coordinate with IT teams, and provide quick resolutions to minimize operational disruptions. - Testing & Quality Assurance
– Conduct UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and regression testing before system rollouts. - Data Management
– Oversee data migration, validation, and reporting to ensure accurate inventory and operational data. - Project Leadership
– Lead WMS-related projects, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery. - Vendor Management
– Coordinate with WMS vendors (like EPG- LFS, Oracle WMS Manhattan, Blue Yonder, SAP EWM etc ) for system updates, enhancements, and troubleshooting. - Continuous Improvement
– Stay updated on WMS trends, suggest automation and AI-driven improvements for warehouse efficiency. - Change Management:
Ability to manage organizational change associated with WMS implementation, ensuring user adoption and minimal disruption.
4. TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
- IT – IT Account Management –
- Building Stakeholder Relationships : Gains stakeholder trust by effectively addressing their concerns to further long-term interests.
- IT – IT Project Management
- Developing Project Plans : Manages project plans, defines time frames, and prioritizes tasks to achieve project milestones and deliver intended objectives.
- Planning Project Resources : Identifies the type of resources required to support a project, and makes recommendations for specific people, technology, partners, etc.
- Monitoring Project Progress : Executes solutions to complex problems; guides the analysis of a problem all the way towards its successful resolution.
- IT – IT Troubleshooting/ Technical Support Analyzing Issues : Conducts a deep review of data and issues to quickly reveal the root cause of a problem.
- Developing New Solutions : Identifies new technologies, applications, systems and process changes to continually improve IT efficiency or technology performance.
- Implementing New Ideas : Designs completely new IT solutions, methods and products, where nothing existed previously.
- Adopting Alternative Perspectives : Regularly engages in new IT projects/activities and pushes past customary practices to address problems and opportunities within the team to develop new IT products.
9.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential
Qualification:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Management with 8 + years of experience in Logistic Domain WMS, TMS & supplier chain with IT technical skills
– Integration, RDID, AI, Database SQL, API Management, EDI,& Middleware tools
Work Experience
: 6-8 years’ experience in the below mentioned technologies with 1-2 years in project implementation.
- Should have exposure to AGILE Development methodology.
Technical skills required to perform the…
Title: Techno Functional Logistic Lead – WMS/YMS
Company: DP World
Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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