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Blue Yonder (BY) WMS Techno Functional Consultant

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Job Description & Details

The gig is a 6‑month contract as a Blue Yonder WMS techno‑functional consultant, hybrid in Plano, TX. You’ll be the bridge between the warehouse ops team and the Blue Yonder tech stack, making sure the system actually solves real‑world fulfillment problems.

What You'll Actually Be Doing

You’ll spend most of your day digging into Blue Yonder configuration, tweaking pick‑path rules, and translating business‑level requirements into system settings. Expect frequent calls with warehouse supervisors to validate that the WMS reflects floor realities, plus ad‑hoc data‑analysis to spot bottlenecks. When something breaks, you’ll be the first line of defense—debugging integration points, writing work‑arounds, and documenting fixes for the long‑term roadmap.

The Core Tech Stack

The role revolves around Blue Yonder WMS (formerly JDA), so you must be comfortable navigating its modules—receiving, put‑away, picking, and shipping. A solid grasp of SQL for reporting and a working knowledge of REST APIs for third‑party integrations are non‑negotiable. The company also expects you to understand basic warehouse operations, because the “functional” side of the title means you’ll be translating floor‑level pain points into system configurations.

Interview Expectations

  1. “Walk me through how you would configure a wave release strategy for a high‑mix, low‑volume warehouse in Blue Yonder.” The interviewer wants to see if you understand both the UI configuration steps and the underlying logic that drives wave generation.
  2. “A shipment is being released but the system is picking the wrong SKU. How do you troubleshoot this within Blue Yonder?” They’re probing your debugging methodology—checking location mappings, batch rules, and the integration logs—while also gauging how you communicate findings to non‑technical stakeholders.

Application Advice

Tailor your resume to the exact stack: lead with “Blue Yonder WMS” and “Techno‑Functional” in the headline, then list concrete projects where you configured wave releases, managed pick‑path optimization, or built SQL reports for warehouse KPIs. Sprinkle in keywords like “Hybrid”, “Plano”, “integration”, “REST API”, and “warehouse operations” so the ATS sees a direct match. A short cover note that mentions the 6‑month timeline and your comfort with hybrid onsite/remote work will help you stand out.