Specialist, IT Design
Description
Specialist, IT Design
Job Duties: Responsible for performing tasks involved in providing support and implementing
business critical production environments utilizing best of breed Warehouse Management Systems
along with interface systems exchanging high volume transactions between internal and external
applications. Responsible for gathering requirements and designing the most accurate and efficient
solutions possible. Designing the complete solution from requirements gathering and
documentation. Participating in all phases of production support of applications and components in
multi-technology, business-critical systems. Displaying ability to logically work through problems to
create solutions so business operations contractual service level agreements are maintained.
Analyzing and re-engineering repetitive failed processes to drive out risk. Work closely with
development team to ensure that all have an accurate understanding of the solution to limit rework
to the minimum. Maintain understanding of interface specifications and configuration options.
Document requirements and solutions according to the business SDLC process. Work with
implementation and program management teams to transition new customer and development
projects into normal day to day activities. Establish and maintain strong working relationships with
co-workers, the business community, external customers, consultants, contractors and vendors.
Stay up-to-date on current and future warehouse execution technologies, capabilities and trends.
Follow change control methodology in day-to-day activities. Create the required change requests for
the various tasks that need to be performed for the implementation. Provide training to team
members as needed.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent* in Computer Science, Information Systems or related
field of study plus 6 years of experience in the job offered or 6 years of experience in implementing and
supporting Manhattan WMOS systems. The employer will alternatively accept a Master’s degree in
Computer Science, Information Systems or related field of study plus 4 years of experience in the job
offered or 4 years in the job offered or 4 years of experience in implementing and supporting Manhattan
WMOS systems in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree plus 6 years of experience. The position requires
experience with: Oracle SQL in application development; knowledge of enterprise hardware platforms
such as UNIX, Linux servers or Oracle relational databases; designing end to end WMS solutions per
customer requirements; knowledge of forward and reverse logistic operations; and different interface
methodologies such as API, EDI, XML, FTP or SFTP; distribution operational knowledge and
experience; strong operational knowledge and understanding of warehouse management. Position can
telecommute from home from any location in the U.S.
*Employer will accept one (1) year of directly related experience in lieu of one (1) year of education*
