Senior Warehouse Systems (WMS) Manager

Your role and responsibilities:

ABB is seeking an exceptional leader to drive the strategic transformation of our warehouse operations through advanced warehouse management systems technology. As the Senior Warehouse Systems Manager for Distribution Systems you will lead the implementation and optimization of our Blue Yonder WMS platforma mission-critical initiative that will modernize our distribution center capabilities across the enterprise.

This is a strategic leadership role for an accomplished WMS professional who combines deep hands-on expertise in Blue Yonder WMS with proven excellence in building mentoring and directing high-performing teams. You will serve as the primary architect of our WMS strategy working directly with distribution center leadership to translate operational requirements into system configurations that drive efficiency accuracy and customer satisfaction. Based in Memphis Tenessee you will oversee the end-to-end rollout of Blue Yonder WMS while managing a team of functional analysts and technical coordinators ensuring successful adoption and delivering measurable operational improvements across our distribution network.

This role demands a combination between expertise in Blue Yonder WMS distribution process optimization and team management. You will be accountable for strategy execution team performance operational KPIs and alignment with enterprise supply chain objectives.

Candidates for this position must be able to work a hybrid schedule out of the Memphis TN office location. #LI-Hybrid

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Leadership & Team Management: Build mentor and manage a team of WMS functional analysts and technical specialists involved in projects and operational activities. Establish clear team objectives performance metrics and individual development plans aligned with business goals. Foster a collaborative high-performance culture focused on operational excellence continuous improvement and innovation. Lead team capability development and recruitments to create sustainable Blue Yonder expertise.

• Blue Yonder WMS Strategy & Implementation: Own end-to-end Blue Yonder WMS rollout strategy including phasing timelines scope definition and measurable success metrics. Validate business requirements and drive strategic system configuration decisions that optimize warehouse operations. Develop and manage project budgets resource allocations and ensure ROI delivery on WMS investments. Lead cross-functional steering committees and governance structures; interface with IT leadership DC operations and external partners. Establish WMS performance baselines and drive continuous improvement initiatives post-go-live.

• Blue Yonder WMS Operations:Oversee SLAs for user support and system maintenance. Drive system reliability and performance optimization. Establish WMS performance KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure seamless integration between Blue Yonder WMS ERP systems TMS and other warehouse technologies. Oversee system testing strategies and lead process improvements including test automation. Conduct comprehensive gap analysis between current operations and Blue Yonder capabilities; design and implement solutions.

• Delivery & Stakeholder Management: Maintain strategic communication with DC operations IT leadership external partners and executive stakeholders. Prepare executive-level reports dashboards and project status updates that highlight progress risks and business impact. Drive change management initiatives to maximize user adoption and system value realization.

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration Engineering Supply Chain IS/IT or related is required

• 7 years of hands-on deep experience with Blue Yonder WMS including configuration optimization and troubleshooting across multiple modules

• 5 years of proven senior management experience leading warehouse/supply chain teams in a complex multi-site environment

• Expert-level understanding of warehouse operations material handling best practices and end-to-end supply chain processes

• Demonstrated success leading large-scale system implementation or major rollout projects from strategy through post-launch optimization

• Excellent communication negotiation and strategic stakeholder management skills; ability to influence across organizational levels

• Proven track record building developing and retaining high-performing teams; experience with performance management and succession planning

• Strong analytical strategic problem-solving and decision-making capabilities in complex ambiguous environments

• Blue Yonder certification or equivalent formal advanced training demonstrating expert-level platform knowledge is strongly preferred

• Candidates must already possess authorization to work for ABB in the US.

Whats in it for you:

We give you the space to lead the support to grow and the chance to make a difference. Whether youre solving problems building something new or helping others succeed your impact is real. Youll be part of a team that values your voice and celebrates your progress.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

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Health Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.

• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus

• Vision benefit

• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)

• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)

• Voluntary life and AD&D 100% employee paid up to maximums

• Short Term Disability up to 26 weeks Company paid

• Long Term Disability 60% of pay Company paid. Ability to buy-up to 66 2/3% of pay.

• Supplemental benefits 100% employee paid (Accident insurance hospital indemnity critical illness pet insurance

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Program

• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health general health navigation and virtual health and infertility/adoption

• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions

• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.