Manhattan Active WMS Architect

at  Abbott Laboratories

ABOUT ABBOTT

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
In Germany, Abbott has more than 4,000 employees working in manufacturing, research and development, logistics, manufacturing, sales and marketing. They are located at Abbott`s German headquarters in Wiesbaden and its sites in Hanover, Neustadt am Rübenberge, Wetzlar, Eschborn, Cologne, Jena and Hamburg.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, business administration or another relevant discipline.
• 8+ years combined experience in Information Technology, Computer Science or Computer engineering in each of the following:
• 8+ years’ experience in full life cycle of WMS projects.
• 8+ years’ experience of Warehouse processes module design, configuration, testing.
• Experience with peripheral systems and equipment such as label printing solutions, printers, scanners, MHE equipment such as conveyors, PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers), pick by light solutions.
• Sound knowledge of interface mapping and integration with legacy/3rd party applications that support the warehouse eco-system.
• Handling and Storage Unit Management.
• Experience in facilitating resolution of cross-team integrated topics.
• Expertise in identifying root cause through analysis.
• Strong understanding of Technology teams and processes.
• Understanding of business operations and how they relate to customer support.
• Experience and knowledge in integrating SAP with non-SAP systems, including internally developed and off-the-shelf software.

• Partner with the functional groups to assess business needs utilizing structured interview processes to establish business priorities and document clear requirements.
• Conduct investigation and collaborate with other technical subject matter experts to provide technical advice on adoption or integration of innovative technologies and corresponding business impact.
• Develop alternative technical solutions; advise on options, risks, costs and benefits, and impact on other business processes and system priorities.
• Serve as a Manhattan Active functional configuration expert to develop, test and implement significant new capabilities, configure applicable module(s) to design optimal solution.
• Review, validate and enhance design, conduct performance monitoring and capacity planning; install, test and upgrade releases and associated products.
• Evaluate Manhattan Active notes, new functionality, and upcoming releases for assigned modules.
• Recommend operational improvements or devise innovative approaches to technical or process issues to meet business objectives.
• Develop, motivate, and provide direction to technical team in a way that facilitates the creation of a team environment and enables team to fulfill the department’s operation objectives.
• Lead in the development of standards and procedures and publish/communicate findings via IOI’s, presentations, white papers, etc.
• Estimate enhancements with IT partners such as Manhattan Associates, Managed services, Internal IT groups