WMS Configuration Manager

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
• £500 - 600 per day rate
• Hybrid work available being on-site 2-3 days a week

What you need to do now

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