Lead Functional Architect

1 day ago

London Area, United Kingdom Addition Full time

Job Title:
Lead Functional Architect (Blue Yonder WMS - Dispatcher)

Location:
London

Type:
Contract

Industry:
Retail / Supply Chain Technology

Role Overview

We are seeking a
Lead Functional Architect
to lead enhancements, upgrades, and optimization initiatives for
Blue Yonder Dispatcher WMS
. This role requires a strong mix of
business process expertise
and
technical understanding
, ensuring that system improvements deliver measurable value to warehouse and dispatch operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Solution Design & Enhancement
  • Own functional design for Blue Yonder Dispatcher WMS upgrades and enhancements.
  • Analyze existing configurations and recommend improvements for efficiency and scalability.
  • Define functional specifications for new features, integrations, and performance tuning.
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Conduct workshops with business teams to capture evolving requirements.
  • Translate business needs into actionable technical solutions.
  • Technical Collaboration
  • Work closely with developers and integration teams on APIs, microservices, and carrier integrations (e.g., Metapack).
  • Validate technical feasibility and ensure alignment with architecture standards.
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Identify opportunities for automation, process optimization, and system performance improvements.
  • Support testing, validation, and deployment of enhancements.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience with
    Blue Yonder Dispatcher WMS
    (functional and technical).
  • Strong understanding of
    warehouse operations
    and
    retail supply chain processes
    .
  • Experience in
    solution architecture
    , functional design, and system integration.
  • Familiarity with
    MOCA architecture
    , APIs, and microservices.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable Experience

  • Previous experience working in
    consulting environments
    delivering WMS solutions.
  • Strong background with
    retail clients
    , including omni-channel and e-commerce operations.
  • Exposure to automation technologies (AMRs, conveyors).
  • Certifications: Blue Yonder WMS, Agile Project Management.

Why Join Us?

  • Work on
    strategic enhancements
    for a leading retail supply chain.
  • Opportunity to influence
    next-generation warehouse solutions
    .
  • Collaborative environment with cutting-edge technology.

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