Job Purpose
The Automation Consultant develops and implements warehouse automation and robotics processes and integrations, ensuring effective and consistent deployments across multiple customer environments.
Key Accountabilities
- Configure and implement WMS automation and robotics processes.
- Develop functional templates and implementation scripts specific to warehouse automation.
- Follow established configuration guidelines for consistent deployments.
- Document all automation configurations clearly and comprehensively.
- Support ongoing improvement of automation processes through feedback and experience sharing.
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years experience in 3PL from both systems and operational perspectives.
- Extensive experience with Manhattan Active WMS, Blue Yonder WMS, and/or other enterprise WMS systems.
- Five years experience leading the technical delivery of complex, integrated WMS solutions.
- Practical experience implementing automation templates and integrating with warehouse automation systems.
- Experience within global logistics or large-scale warehouse automation projects.
- Exposure to cloud-based WMS deployments, preferably on Google Cloud
c. Specialist Knowledge & Skills:
- Detailed configuration knowledge of WMS systems used within CEVA Logistics (Manhattan Active / Blue Yonder WMS).
- Knowledge of change and release processes for IT products.
- Knowledge of software testing and QA processes for warehouse automation solutions.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Research and development (R&D) approach to solution design and implementation.
- MYSQL / MSSQL / Oracle (PL SQL) for database management and development.
- Integration expertise (EDI/API) and middleware software development with extensive experience in integrating with automation and robotics solutions (WCS).
- Programming skills in Java/Groovy/Python.
- Experience with version control systems (GitLab/GitHub).
- Experience with CI/CD using Jenkins and Agile methodologies
- Basic knowledge of cloud architecture, preferably Google Cloud.
