Descripción de la vacante

Company Description

At Fortune Brands Innovations, we believe that our innovation and success are fueled by the passion of our people and the strength of our teams. Together, we work to fulfill dreams of home by aligning around common goals, being agile in the face of change, holding ourselves accountable, and acting with integrity and transparency. We succeed when everyone belongs and strive to build a Home for All where all associates can be their true, authentic selves at work. Learn more about our culture here.

The Lead Application Analyst for Blue Yonder WMS role at Fortune Brands Innovations will serve as the technical subject matter expert (SME) and functional leader within the IT team. This role is responsible for the configuration, customization, maintenance, and support of the Blue Yonder WMS application to optimize supply chain, distribution, and warehouse operations. This lead position will bridge the gap between IT, distribution center (DC) operations, and external vendors, driving system enhancements, implementations, and troubleshooting complex issues.

Key Responsibilities: System Configuration and Technical Leadership

Configure, customize, maintain, and support Blue Yonder WMS functionality. Develop components, scripts, and trace files to diagnose and resolve identified issues.

Support Blue

Yonder interfaces between WMS, ERP (i.e., Oracle), and Material Handling Equipment (MHE / WCS / WES). Migrate legacy WMS applications over to the Blue Yonder solution.

Project Management and Implementation

Lead technical aspects of WMS upgrades,



rollouts, and new site implementations. Define requirements, design solutions, and perform gap analysis to translate business needs into technical specs.

Coordinate System Integration

Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and Go-Live Cutover activities.

Support and Optimization

Provide Level 2/3 functional and technical support for production environments managing P1/P2 incidents. Perform root-cause analysis (RCA) on system incidents and implement preventative measures. Act as an IT liaison for DC sites operating on Blue Yonder. Identify opportunities for automation and system enhancements to drive operation efficiency. Coordinate support from other internal IT teams and external vendors.

Mentorship and Governance

Mentor and guide junior analysts and offshore team members on BY WMS functionality and best practices. Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including system design and technical solution documents. Ensure adherence to SDLC and IT change management protocols to manage risk.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent experience.

Experience





9+ years of experience in IT applications support, specifically 5+ years hands-on experience with Blue Yonder (JDA) WMS along with integration with ERP, WCS, and WES applications.

Technical Skills

Deep knowledge of SQL, Unix/Linux environments, and Web Services (API, REST).

Domain Knowledge

Strong understanding of warehouse operations (receiving, putaway, picking, shipping, etc.), inventory control, and distribution.

Soft Skills

Proven ability to lead projects, manage vendor relationships, and communicate effectively with non-technical business stakeholders. Approximately 25% travel.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Blue Yonder Native Saa S.

Experience with BOOMI middleware.

Experience with Radio Frequency devices.

Experience with automated testing tools.

Experience with label printing software.

Core Competencies: Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of BY WMS architecture and table structures.

Analytical

Problem-Solving: Ability to resolve complex technical issues under tight deadlines.

Leadership: Experience leading teams and managing high-impact projects.

Additional Information

At Fortune Brands Innovations, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market benefits programs, product discounts, etc., within the Mexico employment law requirements.

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