WMS Consultant - MAWM

About the role

We are seeking a highly experienced Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Consultant with deep expertise in Manhattan Active WMS to lead and support a large-scale WMS transformation across our distribution network. This role is both strategic and hands-on, requiring strong technical, functional, and leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle implementations of Manhattan Active WMS across multiple distribution centers
• Configure and design WMS processes tailored to business needs, including Receiving, Pick, Pack, and Ship workflows
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document requirements, define system design, and ensure alignment with operational goals
• Create detailed documentation including process flows, use cases, business rules, and system design artifacts
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, budgets, and performance metrics
• Support testing strategies and validate functional changes in WMS
• Provide insights and recommendations to stakeholders on WMS strategy and execution

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field; or equivalent work experience
• 8+ years of consulting experience in Supply Chain for Retail, or Consumer Goods industries
• Minimum of 2 full-cycle implementations of Manhattan Active WMS
• Strong hands-on experience with Manhattan Active WMS and configuration
• Strong working knowledge of standard warehouse processes - receiving, putaway, cross dock, pick/pack and shipping
• Familiarity with JSON and Postman for API testing and integration
• Experience with Configuration Director and managing multi-configuration environments
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies and project execution
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive-level engagement
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with system integration technologies and cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and AWS
• Experience with integration between WMS and business ERP systems
• Knowledge of distribution center transportation and logistics
• Experience with Manhattan SCI reporting and analytics tools

What Success Looks Like in the First 90 Days

• Gain a clear understanding of the client environment, current WMS setup, and ongoing project scope
• Familiarize yourself with Manhattan Active WMS configurations, integrations, and key workflows (receiving, putaway, picking, packing, shipping)
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across business, operations, and engineering teams
• Review existing documentation, configurations, and open issues to identify key gaps and improvement opportunities
• Contribute to initial discussions around requirements, system design, and testing strategies
• Drive solution design and participate in configuration and integration planning
• Lead workshops and design sessions with stakeholders
• Identify risks, gaps, and optimization opportunities in processes and systems
• Support SIT/UAT planning and execution readiness
• Independently manage end-to-end deliverables for assigned areas within the WMS implementation
• Successfully support or lead go-live readiness and deployment activities, ensuring a smooth transition to production
• Provide strategic input on WMS design, integrations, and future enhancements
• Deliver measurable improvements in process efficiency, system stability, and operational performance
• Be recognized as a trusted consultant by stakeholders, contributing to both technical execution and business outcomes