Blue yonder TMS Configuration Specialist

Blue yonder TMS Configuration Specialist

THIS IS NOT A PROJECT MANAGER ROLE.
Location : Austin Tx.
Bill rate: max $ 60-65/hr on
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Role Summary
The Blue Yonder TMS Configuration Specialist is responsible for configuring maintaining and optimizing Blue Yonder Transportation Management SaaS to support inbound outbound and intercompany logistics processes.

This role translates business and operational requirements into system configurations ensuring alignment with transportation planning execution settlement and compliance needs across global supply chains.

Key Responsibilities
TMS Configuration & Setup
* Configure **Blue Yonder TMS SaaS** modules to support transportation planning execution freight settlement and visibility.
* Configure core master data including:
* Locations networks lanes and calendars
* Carriers service levels modes and equipment profiles
* Rates contracts accessorials and fuel surcharge structures
* Configure **transportation policies** constraints and optimization parameters to meet business rules.

Business Process Enablement
* Translate business requirements into TMS configurations for:
* Inbound logistics
* Outbound logistics
* Intercompany and transfer movements
* Support shipment lifecycle processes including tendering status updates appointment scheduling and exceptions.
* Configure workflows alerts event management and user roles/permissions.

Integration & Data Management
* Collaborate with integration teams to support data flows between Blue Yonder TMS and upstream/downstream systems (ERP WMS OMS carrier systems).
* Validate configuration readiness for interfaces APIs and EDI transactions (e.g. shipment creation tender responses status updates freight invoices).
* Support data mapping configuration testing and issue resolution related to integrations.

Testing & Deployment Support
* Support **unit testing system integration testing (SIT) UAT** and regression testing from a configuration perspective.
* Resolve configuration related defects and lead configuration adjustments based on test outcomes.
* Support cutover activities production readiness and post go live stabilization.

Continuous Improvement & Optimization
* Analyze transportation performance and recommend configuration changes to improve cost service and compliance.
* Support enhancements new carrier onboarding and evolving business requirements.
* Ensure configuration changes follow governance documentation and change control processes.


Required Skills & Qualifications
Education & Experience
* Bachelors degree in Information Systems Supply Chain Logistics Engineering or related field.
* **5 10 years** of experience in Transportation Management systems with **3 years of hands on Blue Yonder TMS SaaS configuration** experience.

Blue Yonder TMS Expertise
* Strong hands on experience configuring Blue Yonder TMS foundation components and business rules.
* Deep understanding of:
* Shipment planning and optimization
* Carrier tendering and execution workflows
* Freight costing rating and settlement
* Experience with multi modal transportation (road air ocean courier).

Functional & Technical Skills
* Strong understanding of transportation and logistics business processes.
* Experience working with **SaaS configuration frameworks** (no custom code).
* Familiarity with integration concepts (APIs EDI files) and data validation.
* Experience with Jira Azure DevOps or similar tools for requirement defect and change tracking.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)
* Experience supporting **global or high volume transportation networks**.
* Semiconductor high tech manufacturing or complex supply chain domain experience.
* Exposure to Agile / SAFe delivery models.
* Experience with carrier onboarding and transportation compliance processes.

Key Measures of Success
* Accurate and scalable TMS configurations aligned with business requirements.
* Smooth testing cycles with minimal configuration defects.
* On time readiness for go live and stable post production performance.
* Continuous optimization of transportation execution and cost outcomes.