WMS Functional Analyst, Irving, TX (2019 - 12460)
Irving, TX

Job Description

Overview

Warehouse Management System (WMS) Functional Analyst, Irving, TX (2019-12460)

About PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. With 34 distribution centers throughout the US and more than 1,200 employees, PrimeSource is an international distributor of building materials serving residential, commercial, and industrial new-construction and remodeling markets as a value-added link in the distribution chain. Core products distributed under the nationally known Grip-Rite® and Pro-Twist® brands include: Nails, screws, and collated fasteners; tools, compressors and accessories; residential and commercial roofing products; diamond blades and accessories, gypsum accessories, weather protection and covers, adhesives and caulks, contractor bags and poly sheeting, building accessories; rebar and concrete accessories; and fencing and wire. For more information, please visit www.primesourcebp.com , www.griprite.com, www.pro-twist.com

This role requires the WMS Functional Analyst to be dedicated to field questions, and being able to directly answer or defer to the correct party to answer questions for WMS system users. The WMS Functional Analyst will act as a center for best practices, and will help ensure site level users do not stray from the overall company accepted standards.

The role may be tasked with generating system reports and developing standard exports from the system on an as needed or scheduled basis.The WMS Functional Analyst will need to understand the flow of inventory throughout a DC in WMS, and how it will be reconciled back to SAP, and how to resolve inventory related issue (could be material master data related).The WMS Functional Analyst will require an understanding of Distribution Center facility prep work, regarding things like storage location labeling to be done ahead of a WMS implementation. Knowledge of this process may become relevant post implementation as a DCs product mix grows and new items are introduced to the warehouse.The WMS Functional Analyst should understand Manhattan's slotting capabilities to assist each site in optimizing their storage locations over time.

This position will team with DC Operations, as well as IT resources to implement Manhattan's SCALE WMS system using the best practices identified by the software vendor where applicable for our industry. Once implemented, the analyst will be dedicated to end user questions, being able to directly answer or defer to the correct party any questions WMS system users may have. The analyst will act as a center for best practices to ensure site level users do not stray from overall company accepted standards. The WMS Functional Analyst will continue to support the end users regarding WMS related applications to enhance the company's business functionality and overall performance, while maintaining a high degree of customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

* Learn base WMS functionality during training at Manhattan Associates.
* Lead system configuration and conversion plan.
* Develop system test scripts to be used during the Integration and Volume test activities.
* Lead unit, system and volume testing.
* Assist in facility preparation and identify potential operational changes associated with WMS installation.
* Test programs delivered by MA and recommend promotion to Production.
* Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for all implementation related issues.
* Provide first-level internal support.
* Monitor system diagnostics: transitional inventory, wave closure, etc.
* Administer end-user training according to training plan.
* Able to understand Boolean logic for determining rule criteria.
* Understanding of operational requirements and how to translate to the correct configuration (after having gone through training

Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Sciences or related field preferred or a combination of work experience and education in a related area.

Experience and Computer Skills:

* Minimum 2-4 years of Implementation & Configuration experience in WMS Solutions, specifically Manhattan WMS Application.


* Minimum 2-4 years of Experience in Manhattan WMS Integration with SAP for areas such as : Inventory Management ( Receiving, Shipping, Cycle Counting)
* Accounting (Inventory Valuation & Reconciliation) and Data Warehousing Integration.
* Minimum 2 years of experience in Manhattan WMS Administration (Security, Performance Monitoring, Jobs, Data Base and Integration with SAP).


* Must have 2 years of experience implementing Manhattan WMS solutions for Distribution Centers.


* Solid Understanding of Networking and Mobile Technology (Scan guns, Wireless Infrastructure).


* Knowledge of SAP-WMS related components (MM-Material Management and FI-Finance).


* Must possess a basic understanding about System Security policies in areas such as: Manhattan WMS access profiles, Networking, Cloud, Single Sign-on and scan guns.


* Process design skills and experience with Reporting Tools and SQL is a plus.

Strong Knowledge of Microsoft Suite Products.



EOE Statement

PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. is fully committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on race, gender, religion, age, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information and other non-merit factors. All persons shall be afforded equal employment opportunity at PrimeSource Building Products, Inc.

PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. prohibits discrimination in all aspects of its personnel policies, program practices and operations and relationships with employees and applicants, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring and merit promotion. PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. promotes programs of affirmative recruitment and employment at all levels of PrimeSource Building Products, Inc.. PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. subscribes to, and will implement to the full extent, all applicable laws that promote equality of opportunity.

PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities, and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons. PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within PrimeSource Building Products, Inc.