Blue Yonder WMS Consultant (Design Techno-Functional Lead)

Job Title:Blue Yonder WMS Consultant (Design / Techno-Functional Lead)

Job Location:Atlanta GA United States OR Toronto ON Canada (Remote)

Job Type:Contract with possible extensions

Hiring Timeline: Immediate

Reporting Line:Co-Founder COO & SVP Enterprise Systems

Travel Expectations:Up to 50% based on engagement requirements

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Application Deadline:Open until Filled

Salary Range:
US-based candidates: $60$75 USD per hour (negotiable)

Canada-based candidates: CAD $75$90 per hour (negotiable)

About Fulfillment IQ (FIQ):

Fulfillment IQ is a supply chain engineering and transformation company that helps brands retailers and 3PLs design build and scale high-performancelogisticsoperations.

We work at the intersection of strategy operations and technologywhere wesolvecomplex real-world problems across warehouse design automation order management transportation and end-to-end supply chain execution.

Our teams combine deep domainexpertisewith strong technical capability delivering outcomes through consulting systems implementation and proprietary platforms that accelerate time-to-value and reduce delivery risk.

If you enjoy working in complex environments partnering closely with clients and seeing your work make a tangible impact on how global commerce movesthisistheplace where your skills and judgment trulycome to life.

Role Overview:

FIQ is seeking an experienced Blue Yonder WMS Consultant Design / Techno-Functional Lead to support enterprise warehouse-management initiatives on a contract basis.

This role will lead and support WMS discovery requirements validation solution design design assurance and stakeholder enablement. The consultant will work closely with business operations product and technical stakeholders to translate warehouse requirements into scalable Blue Yonder WMS solutions.

The ideal candidate combines strong warehouse-operational knowledge with hands-on Blue Yonder WMS expertise preferably including recent Blue Yonder cloud releases. The consultant should be comfortable facilitating design workshops challenging requirements and solution assumptions reviewing functional and technical documentation identifying gaps and dependencies developing training materials and guiding stakeholders through complex design decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support discovery requirements-validation and solution-design activities for Blue Yonder WMS engagements.
• Facilitate workshops covering inbound inventory outbound returns replenishment value-added services kitting reporting integrations data automation and related warehouse processes.
• Assess current-state warehouse operations and translate business requirements into scalable future-state processes and system capabilities.
• Review existing WMS templates configurations process flows and supporting documentation.
• Evaluate standard Blue Yonder functionality against business and operational requirements.
• Identify functional gaps design risks dependencies assumptions constraints and areas requiring further clarification.
• Develop review or validate Business Requirements Documents Functional Solution Documents functional specifications process flows decision logs configuration workbooks and related design artifacts.
• Confirm traceability between approved business requirements and the proposed functional solution.
• Provide techno-functional guidance related to WMS configuration integrations data reporting material-handling equipment automation and adjacent enterprise systems.
• Collaborate with integration architecture development testing product and operational teams to ensure end-to-end solution alignment.
• Evaluate product-enhancement or customization requests and document the associated business need operational impact expected outcome and supporting rationale.
• Support the prioritization of solution gaps based on business value operational impact scalability standardization cost and implementation risk.
• Review implementation plans estimates assumptions resource requirements dependencies and proposed sequencing.
• Support design reviews stakeholder walkthroughs governance meetings and executive readouts.
• Maintain clear documentation of decisions actions risks assumptions dependencies and unresolved items.
• Advise stakeholders on warehouse-management best practices and relevant industry benchmarks.
• Identify opportunities for AI-assisted configuration workflow automation and accelerated WMS deployment including prerequisites dependencies risks and potential business value.
• Develop role-based training materials facilitator guides user guides standard operating procedures job aids and knowledge-transfer documentation.
• Deliver train-the-trainer super-user end-user and support-team training through virtual or instructor-led sessions.
• Support training-readiness planning and ensure training materials align with the approved solution design configured processes and operational procedures.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to functional consultants business analysts developers trainers and other delivery-team members when required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Supply Chain Information Technology Computer Science Business or a related field.
• At least 7 years of WMS consulting or implementation experience including substantial hands-on experience with Blue Yonder WMS.
• Experience with recent Blue Yonder WMS cloud releases preferably 2023 or newer is strongly preferred.
• Experience serving as a Design Lead Solution Lead Functional Lead or Techno-Functional Lead on enterprise WMS programs.
• Experience supporting multiple end-to-end WMS implementations upgrades migrations rollouts or template-development initiatives.
• Strong understanding of warehouse processes including receiving putaway inventory management replenishment picking packing shipping returns value-added services and kitting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead design workshops and translate complex operational requirements into functional solution designs.
• Strong experience developing or reviewing BRDs FSDs functional specifications process flows configuration workbooks test scenarios and solution-design documentation.
• Ability to assess requirements against standard Blue Yonder functionality and distinguish configuration needs from product gaps or custom-development requirements.
• Understanding of WMS integrations with ERP OMS TMS carrier labor-management reporting automation robotics conveyor and material-handling systems.
• Working knowledge of APIs interface patterns data mapping batch processing reporting and system dependencies.
• Experience with SQL or other database-querying tools used for analysis validation and troubleshooting.
• Experience working with high-volume multi-client multi-site or highly automated warehouse environments.
• Experience developing WMS training materials and delivering instructor-led or virtual training to operational users super-users trainers and support teams.
• Ability to translate complex system functionality into clear practical instructions for warehouse users and business stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify design gaps operational risks and downstream implementation impacts.
• Strong stakeholder-management facilitation documentation training and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with warehouse operators business leaders technical teams software vendors and executive stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work within demanding project timelines.
• Availability to travel based on engagement requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Blue Yonder WMS certification or equivalent advanced platform experience.
• Hands-on experience with Blue Yonder WMS cloud releases from 2023 onward including cloud deployment considerations release capabilities configuration approaches integration dependencies and upgrade impacts.
• Experience supporting cloud-based Blue Yonder WMS implementations upgrades or migrations.
• Experience designing reusable WMS templates or supporting multi-site deployment programs.
• Experience working within 3PL retail e-commerce distribution or omnichannel fulfillment environments.
• Experience reviewing vendor estimates implementation plans statements of work or change requests.
• Experience with cloud architecture and enterprise integration environments.
• Experience developing role-based training curricula and leading train-the-trainer or end-user enablement programs for enterprise WMS deployments.
• Understanding of AI-assisted configuration intelligent automation or emerging warehouse-technology capabilities.
• Previous experience in a client-facing consulting environment.

What Success Looks Like in the First 90 Days:

30 Days:

• Ramp up on FIQs engagement approach current WMS program(s) and key stakeholders across business operations and technical teams
• Review existing WMS templates configurations process flows and design documentation to understand the current-state environment
• Begin participating in discovery sessions and requirements-validation activities

60 Days:

• Independently lead design workshops covering core warehouse processes (inbound outbound inventory returns etc.)
• Develop or validate key design artifacts (BRDs FSDs process flows configuration workbooks) for at least one active workstream
• Identify and document initial functional gaps dependencies and design risks for stakeholder review

90 Days:

• Fully own solution design responsibilities for assigned workstreams with clear traceability between requirements and proposed solutions
• Lead stakeholder walkthroughs and governance discussions with minimal oversight
• Begin developing or delivering training materials and enablement sessions to support solution rollout

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Design Quality: Business requirements are accurately translated into complete scalable and operationally sound solution designs.
• Requirements Traceability: Functional designs clearly map to approved requirements business rules decisions and priorities.
• Gap Identification: Functional operational integration and implementation risks are identified early and documented clearly.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Business operational and technical stakeholders remain aligned on requirements decisions assumptions and next steps.
• Documentation Quality: Design artifacts are complete consistent actionable and delivered according to agreed timelines.
• Solution Standardization: Recommendations balance operational requirements with template reusability platform standards and long-term scalability.
• Training and Adoption: Training materials are accurate role-specific and delivered effectively resulting in successful knowledge transfer and stakeholder readiness.
• Delivery Support: Design outputs provide a reliable foundation for estimation configuration testing training deployment planning and future rollouts.
• Client Experience: Stakeholders provide positive feedback regarding the consultants expertise leadership responsiveness and ability to drive decisions.

Why Youll Love Working Here

At Fulfillment IQ we dont just build supply chain solutions; we build long-term careers.
We believe in giving our people real ownership real influence and meaningful responsibility. Whether youre leading a client relationship shaping a solution or building internal capability your decisions have a visible impact.

We operate with a high-trust high-standards culture that values clear thinking collaboration and accountability without unnecessary hierarchy or bureaucracy.

Heres what makes Fulfillment IQ a rewarding place to work:

Work That Matters
Youll help solve real operational challenges that directly impact global commerce customer experience and supply chain performance.

Career Growth That Matters
We invest in mentorship leadership development and continuous learning supporting both vertical growth and long-term career progression.

Flexibility to Thrive
We support remote and hybrid work models flexible schedules and trust our teams to manage their time responsibly.

We Celebrate Impact
From project wins to personal milestones we recognize contribution celebrate progress and value consistency over heroics.

A Collaborative Culture
Youll work alongside experienced consultants engineers product leaders and commercial professionals who value ownership transparency and high standards.

Perks youll appreciate:

• Employee Health:Comprehensive health and dental coverage for you and your family
• Time Off:Competitive paid time off and flexible leave policies
• Retirement:Retirement savings programs and employer contributions
• Professional Growth:Dedicated learning and development budget
• Flexible Work:Remote and hybrid work options
• Perks:Equipment allowances internet reimbursements business travel coverage and employee stock options (ESOP) where applicable.
• Community Engagement:Team events meetups and company offsites

Additional Perks

• Equipment and workstation allowances
• Internet and business travel reimbursements
• Employee stock options (ESOP) where applicable
• Team events meetups and company offsites

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring:

FIQ uses artificial intelligence toassistin the screening assessment and shortlisting of applications for this position including features within our applicant tracking system. AI supports human reviewers and does not make hiring decisions on its own. Final hiring decisions are made by FIQ personnel. If you have questions about how AI is used in this process contact

Accommodations:

FIQ is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Consistent with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code accommodations are available on request at any stage of recruitment and assessment. Contact and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Candidate Privacy:

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Equal Opportunity:

Fulfillment IQ is a people-first company built on trust collaboration and ownership. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse inclusive and high-performing workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any ground protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code including race ancestry place of origin colour ethnic origin citizenship creed sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age marital status family status or disability.

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