WMS Implementation Consultant

RiseNow is seeking a remote WMS (Warehouse Management System) Implementation Consultant to play a vital role within RiseNow’s rapidly growing Healthcare Supply Chain practice.

The selected candidate will be responsible for executing end-to-end implementation, configuration, and deployment of the warehouse management system (WMS).

You will work in close collaboration with both the customer and the project team to identify customer needs, define business processes, recommend best-practices, establish performance metrics and drive configuration of the WMS solution.

You will be part of the RiseNow team whose mission is to successfully deliver significant and sustainable solutions to customers and support our Vendor Partner community with high quality standards and strong commitment to excellence and efficiency.

The RiseNow team is very hands-on with a strong mindset of problem solving while also having the ability to think of the implementation holistically and provide solutions that solve the customer’s long-term challenges.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Support execution of the end-to-end project implementation, configuration, and deployment of the WMS (Warehouse Management System) solution.
• Support client engagements and work streams related to strategy improvement, inventory management best practices, use case development and system configuration.
• Work with project architects to produce technical specifications and systems integration requirements.
• Provide input into engagement decisions, including work plan and timeline, project management, resource allocation, and career development of staff members.
• Help support sales by participating in pre-sales activities including presentations after analyzing user requirements, business procedures, and problems to improve existing systems, and successfully present the software solution to clients.
• Execute process transformation, measurable improved operational performance, and organizational restructuring.
• Software solution testing, including unit, integration, and regression test plans.
• Some travel, estimated at 30 - 40 %.
• Works with Manager to fully complete annual performance development activities and facilitation to support developing knowledge, skills, and experience for current role and / or future role(s).
• Enters time weekly and tracks own progress towards project and utilization goals using Harvest and Parallax.
• Internal Meeting Participation : Attend required company meetings including monthly All Hands & RiseBeyond sessions, as well as any required team / department meetings.

Role Requirements :

• A minimum of three years of consulting experience implementing large-scale warehouse management solutions within healthcare preferred.
• A minimum of three years working inside of a Supply Chain Management consulting firm, with a Logistics Service Provider (e.

g., 3PL), or within a health system supply chain.

• Previous experience with Tecsys WMS or similar solution (e.g., Manhattan WMS, Red Prairie, Blue Yonder) is a must.
• Experienced in integrating WMS (Warehouse Management System) solution with other downstream execution / planning applications, EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning).
• Experience in project management or lead role in technical implementations preferred.
• Business operations working within a hospital supply chain setting or direct ERP implementation and process experience in the healthcare industry
• Business process requirement definition, software configuration, data loading, testing, and training
• Excellent understanding of hospital supply and inventory management
• Excellent knowledge of healthcare industry terminology
• Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or EHR / EMR applications.
• Ability to prepare materials and drive / conduct required workshops and training sessions with the client.
• Experienced in full development lifecycle in WMS (Warehouse Management System) Business Process Design, Solution Blueprint, System Design, Build, Test, Deploy, and Business Stabilization / Hypercare.
• Operational experience with the use of a WMS is a must. Management or direct support experience with a WMS is preferred.
• Strong foundational consulting skills including strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, impactful client presence, compelling facilitation, and presentation skills

BENEFITS

• Medical / dental / vision insurance coverage options and paid life insurance
• 401(k) Match & Bonus Compensation Plans
• Unlimited PTO
• Company Wellness Program & Wellness Stipend
• Professional development opportunities
• Fully Remote Environment

ABOUT

RiseNow is a leading Supply Chain Advisor and Integrator helping global to mid-size organizations transform their supply chain into a valuable business asset.

Together, we bring solutions to our client’s greatest challenges by tailoring services to their industry / organization and ensuring that their projects are completed on time, on budget, and according to their definition of success.

Our diverse team of Healthcare experts bring decades of experience within the healthcare supply chain to include supply chain strategy development, operational assessments, systems Implementation and optimizing supply chain operations.