WMS Operational Lead
Desborough, Northamptonshire
Permanent Role, £60k + Car Allowance & Package
We have partnered with a leading logistics business who are going through a large transformation project and are looking to recruit a WMS Operational Lead to manage and improve operational process change and improvement and develop a knowledge of system configuration to reduce the reliance on IT for the delivery of minor changes. This a permanent role and does not offer sponsorship. All candidates must be UK based.
Responsibilities of the WMS Operational Lead.
- Understand internal and external client requirements; propose and deliver technical solutions.
- Document Standard Operating Procedures defining business process and system steps for Hardis WMS
- Define UAT scenarios and complete user acceptance testing, logging defects where solution doesn't meet with defined requirements
- Communicate changes relating to implementation of Hardis WMS to all levels within Great Bear
- Identifying opportunities where system change can drive operational improvements, efficiencies or improved stock integrity, defining requirements to deliver system functional change that delivers the improvements identified.
- Identifying areas of change requiring specific focus to mitigate operational risk during system cutover
- Communicate changes relating to implementation of Hardis WMS to all levels within Great Bear
- Identifying opportunities where system change can drive operational improvements, efficiencies or improved stock integrity, defining requirements to deliver system functional change that delivers the improvements identified.
- Identifying areas of change requiring specific focus to mitigate operational risk during system cutover
- Review and verify the business case for system changes/enhancements.
- Liaise with IT BA's to define requirements, test scenarios and acceptance criteria for system changes
- Support site colleagues as they adapt to using the new warehouse management system and associated process change.
- Oversee testing and quality assurance efforts to ensure the integrity and reliability of the implemented solutions.
- Identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimise implementation processes and enhance overall efficiency.
Skills required for the WMS Operational Lead.
- WMS Functional Knowledge: Understanding of warehouse management system(s) and the ability to develop an understanding of the functional capabilities of the Hardis WMS and how the system can optimise warehouse operations.
- Warehouse operational and system functions: Familiarity with operational best practices associated with warehouse operations in the industries Great Bear serve.
- Project Planning: Ability to create project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and task dependencies to support Sites through the changes driven by the implementation of Hardis WMS
- Risk Management: Identifies potential risks and develops strategies to mitigate them to ensure a smooth implementation process.
- Stakeholder Management: Ability to communicate effectively with different stakeholders, including warehouse staff, IT teams, and upper management
- Training and Documentation: Support the development of training materials and deliver standard operating process documentation to ensure that end-users are proficient in using the new WMS.
- Process Analysis: Analyse current warehouse processes and identify areas for improvement or optimisation through the implementation of the WMS.
- Problem-Solving: Quickly address and resolve issues that arise during the implementation process.
- Decision-Making: Make informed decisions on issues related to the implementation, considering both short-term and long-term impacts.
- Change Implementation: Implement strategies to manage and facilitate the transition from the old system to the new WMS.
- Support User Adoption: defining strategies to ensure that the end-users embrace and effectively use the new system.
- Post-Implementation Evaluation: Conduct evaluations after the implementation to identify areas to improve the implementation process
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