Title: Senior Blue Yonder (BY) WMS Techno Functional Consultant - AMS Support Lead Location: Plano, TX Duration: 6 months+ (possibility of an extension)

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Blue Yonder (BY) WMS TechnoFunctional Consultant for the PepsiCo Production Sustain team, with deep hands-on experience in Blue Yonder WMS (2023 versions preferred). The ideal candidate will possess strong functional warehouse management knowledge combined with solid hands-on technical expertise, enabling them independently assess, analyze identify and resolve Production Incidents. This role requires close collaboration with warehouse operations teams and frequent onsite warehouse visits.

Key Responsibilities

TechnoFunctional Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert for Blue Yonder WMS (2023.x), with deep understanding of end-to-end solution design and support.
Translate business and warehouse operational requirements into functional and technical BY WMS solutions.
Configure and customize BY WMS components including:
- Inbound (ASN, receiving, putaway)
- Outbound (picking strategies, packing, loading, shipping)
- Inventory management
- Replenishment
- Wave / waveless processing
- Yard management
Design and review interfaces and integrations with:
- ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
- TMS, automation systems (conveyors, MHE, ASRS), reporting tools
Support upgrades, patches, and new feature rollouts for BY WMS 2023 versions.
Provide production support, root cause analysis, and performance tuning.

Warehouse & Operational Engagement

Conduct regular onsite warehouse visits to:
- Understand real-world operational processes
- Lead requirement-gathering workshops
- Support UAT, cutover activities, and go-lives
- Troubleshoot operational/system issues directly on the warehouse floor
Partner with supply chain, operations, and IT teams to improve warehouse efficiency and throughput.

Implementation & Delivery

Lead or support full lifecycle implementations (design, build, test, deploy).
Create and maintain:
- Functional design documents (FDDs)
- Technical specifications
- Configuration and process documentation
Support SIT, UAT, and golive readiness.
Mentor junior consultants and provide knowledge transfer to client/internal teams for timely incident resolution

Required Qualifications

Experience

10+ years of Warehouse Management System experience.
5+ years of hands-on Blue Yonder (JDA) WMS experience.
Proven experience with BY WMS 2023 versions (mandatory).
Multiple full-cycle BY WMS implementations or major upgrades.

Technical Skills

Strong understanding of:
- BY WMS architecture and data model
- Configuration vs. customization tradeoffs
- APIs, web services, message queues
- SQL and data analysis for troubleshooting
Experience with automation integration and RF/mobile device configurations is a plus.

Functional Expertise

Deep knowledge of warehouse operations and distribution center best practices.
Experience across different fulfillment models (e-commerce, retail, wholesale, 3PL preferred).

Location & Travel

Must be based in or near Plano, TX
Willing and able to frequently visit warehouses (local/regional).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Blue Yonder WMS migrations from older versions
Exposure to Distributed Order Management (DOM) or TMS is a plus
Prior consulting experience
Supply chain or logistics certifications

Experience across different fulfillment models (e-commerce, retail, wholesale, 3PL preferred).

Good to Have

Warehouse BY Integration with other automated vendors and implementation experience

Soft Skills

Excellent communication, articulation and stakeholder management skills
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
Comfortable working in fast-paced warehouse environments

Education

Bachelor s degree in Information Systems, Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent experience

Senior Blue Yonder (BY) WMS Techno Functional Consultant - AMS Support Lead

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