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WMS Continuous Improvement Strategist Manager- exp. in Blue Yonder Warehouse Management SystemPanasonic • Aurora, IL, United States
WMS Continuous Improvement Strategist Manager- exp. in Blue Yonder Warehouse Management System

WMS Continuous Improvement Strategist Manager- exp. in Blue Yonder Warehouse Management System

Panasonic • Aurora, IL, United States
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Blue Yonder WMS Implementation Strategist

This role will lead the design, configuration, deployment, and continuous optimization of the Blue Yonder Warehouse Management System (WMS SaaS) across Panasonic Logistics operations and customer sites. The position serves as the strategic link between warehouse operations, customers, the WMS vendor, and transportation/3PL partners driving labor reduction, quality improvement, and innovation through technology adoption, Lean methodology, and end-to-end supply chain integration.

What You'll Get To Do:

  • Blue Yonder WMS Implementation, Configuration & Optimization: Lead end-to-end implementation, configuration, and deployment of the Blue Yonder WMS SaaS product across Panasonic warehouse sites and customer engagements.
  • Warehouse Operations Optimization & Continuous Improvement: Partner with site leadership to translate Blue Yonder WMS capabilities into measurable labor reduction, quality improvement, and throughput gains.
  • Customer, Operator & WMS Vendor Collaboration: Serve as the primary collaboration point between site operators, customers, and Blue Yonder to align WMS configuration and roadmap with business requirements.
  • Transportation & 3PL Partner Integration: Partner with internal transportation teams and external 3PL providers to ensure WMS-driven warehouse processes are fully integrated with inbound/outbound transportation, yard, and dock execution.
  • Innovation & Strategic Roadmap: Contribute to Panasonic's internal supply chain technology roadmap and innovation agenda, with emphasis on WMS, automation, and labor strategy.

Qualifications What You'll Bring:

  • Education & Experience: BS/BA degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Information Systems, or related field required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred. 8+ years of progressive experience in warehouse/3PL operations, WMS implementation, and supply chain technology.
  • Problem Solving: Expert-level functional knowledge of Blue Yonder WMS configuration, including labor management, slotting, wave/task management, and integration architecture. Strong understanding of warehouse operations strategies direct labor models, engineered standards, slotting strategy, inventory accuracy, and quality systems.
  • Communications: Strong ability to communicate across all levels from warehouse floor associates and supervisors to customer executives and vendor product leadership. Excellent facilitation, workshop, and stakeholder engagement skills; able to drive alignment among operators, customers, and vendors with competing priorities.

Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You:

Panasonic prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health.

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