IT’S MORE THAN A JOB

As a Contract Logistics Specialist at Kuehne+Nagel, you will manage end-to-end warehousing operations for our customers. By doing so with precision, you not only contribute to the success of your team, but also to the day-to-day operations and success in the warehouse and distribution centres. For example, storing and delivering delicate flowers and fresh ingredients to local stores for everyday lunches and family celebrations. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work truly contributes to more than we imagine.
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We are looking for a National WMS Implemantation Manager to oversee internal and external projects related to strategic or change-based initiatives. If you are interested in a new and exciting opportunity with one of the most successful logistics organizations worldwide, consider joining us as a National WMS Implementation Manager in Dallas, Atlanta, or Memphis.
You will be responsible for implementing Warehouse Management Systems and processes within Kuehne+Nagel distribution centers. You will provide subject matter expertise in the development of system requirements and Concept of Operations (CONOPS). You will collaborate with Kuehne+Nagel Operations, Information Technology, and Information Systems teams to support the definition and delivery of our business solutions for new or existing clients. In this role, you will typically travel 30%-50% of the time to support our distribution sites throughout the United States.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain or Business Management
• Minimum 5 years technical experience working with supply chain products including warehouse management systems, transportation management systems, order management systems and Enterprise Application Integration tools. BY WMS, Manhattan and WM Active experience required
• Minimum 5 years of Operations’ experience in the field of warehousing and transportation services
• Anticipate 40% travel which may increase during the realization phase of implementation
• Proven ability to define customer requirements and operational efficiencies
• Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills

WHO WE ARE

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
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• Oversee Contract Logistics Information System team members based on individual roles and job responsibilities including project management related to both external implementations and internal strategic or change based initiatives
• Ensure that appropriate tools and processes are leveraged and effective communication and support is provided throughout the process
• Train and mentor team associates on solutions and best practice in support of implementations and continuous improvement
• Assist with analysis of customer or operational requirements and solution design
• Provide subject matter expertise in development of system requirements and Concept of Operations
• Participate in integration meetings with prospects and clients to determine system requirements and specifications relative to integration mapping and product configuration
• Translate client and business requirements into system requirements, technical specifications and logical data mappings for integration
• Partner with Contract Logistics Operations and engineering to translate Concept of Operations into solution configuration
• Document applicable Functional Requirement Specification as necessary for enhancements to core products to meet scope of proposed solution
• Configure Kuehne+Nagel applications based on solution design and Concept of Operations
• Assist in the development of test plans, data and cycles to ensure that all requirements identified in the requirements gathering phase will be validated
• Manage Information System aspects of testing, training, implementation and support of system requirements
• Participate in on-site implementation and client interaction to ensure delivery of business requirements
• Drive process and productivity improvements into existing operations based on analysis of existing processes versus system capabilities and anticipated gains
• Promote and deliver project documentation to standardize and support Implementation and Continuous Improvment initiatives
• Ensure all customer and business process enhancement requests are aligned with the scope of the core system
• Review of corporate software documentation for adherence to product integrity, configurability and functional requirement