WMS Configuration Manager

Hays Technology • TRAFFIC • Buckinghamshire, Bletchley, United Kingdom • £500,000 - £600,500 / day • 1d ago

Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced IT Configuration Manager to oversee and optimise the configuration of Blue Yonder Dispatcher WMS 2022 within our client's enterprise IT landscape. This role is embedded in the IT function and plays a vital part in ensuring alignment between WMS capabilities and business processes, while maintaining control and governance of system configurations.
Key Responsibilities

Manage and maintain the configuration of Blue Yonder Dispatcher WMS 2022, ensuring performance, integrity, and alignment with operational needs
Define and agree the data model underpinning configuration across the Warehouse Management System.
Lead the creation, documentation, and periodic review of configuration-related policies, processes, and procedures
Oversee configuration design and implementation in a multivendor IT environment, ensuring consistency and quality
Coordinate tooling integrations and asset-related data feeds to support system configuration and continuity
Ensure consistent execution and integration of the WMS configuration with wider IT services, teams, and processes
Establish monitoring, measurement, and reporting mechanisms to track configuration management performance and drive informed decision-making
Champion a continuous improvement culture within the WMS configuration practice
Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and operations teams to resolve cross-functional configuration issues and support release planning
Maintain comprehensive system configuration documentation and contribute to knowledge sharing across IT

What You'll Need to Succeed

Proven experience managing IT configuration within Blue Yonder (JDA) Dispatcher WMS, preferably version 2022
Strong background in IT systems administration or configuration governance within warehouse, logistics, or supply chain environments
Familiarity with CMDBs, data modelling, and ITIL-aligned practices
Technical understanding of WMS architecture, SQL, system integrations, and asset data flows
Excellent documentation, troubleshooting, and stakeholder management skills
Demonstrated experience working in agile, multi-vendor environments
Security Clearance Requirement: Due to the nature of this role, candidates must be British citizens and will be required to undergo security clearance vetting as part of the onboarding process.

What you'll get in return

An initial 6-month contract
(Apply online only) per day rate
Hybrid work available being on-site 2-3 days a week

What you need to do now

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