Blue Yonder Warehouse Management System Applications Specialist

**Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation.**

**We value, celebrate, and believe in the power of individuality and strive to create a work environment where everyone can be themselves. We want you to join us, bring your authentic self to work and unlock your full potential.**

We are looking for a Blue Yonder Warehouse Management (WMS) Applications Specialist to join our team in Chineham, Basingstoke. As the Blue Yonder WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) Application Specialist, you will be accountable for completing the analysis of business requirements through process mapping and translating these into a detailed configuration of strategic products.

The role holder will carry out standard configuration requests and support with any new go-live projects. They will also be responsible for ensuring good maintenance of system templates to help streamline future on boarding projects.

**What’s in it for you?**

Gist is an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and evolving business built on our core values. Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for Gist just that little bit more special
- 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
- Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan
- Attractive annual bonus scheme, based on M&S performance and personal objectives
- Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)
- Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers
- Access to a wide range of wellbeing support - including our Employee Assistance Programme
- A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development
- Cycle to work scheme

**Role details**:
**Salary**: Circa £60,000 depending on experience
Hours: 37.5 hours Per Week
Working pattern: Monday to Friday
Location: Nationwide with some travel and a minimum of one day per week in Chineham, Basingstoke, RG24 8UB

**What you’ll do**:
Your key accountabilities will include:

- Utilise SQL language skills for data analysis, extraction and manipulation within the WMS environment in order to deliver the most appropriate solution
- Develop and optimise SQL queries to enhance and support reporting requirements and performance
- Ensure seamless communication and data exchange between WMS and integration systems in order to ensure solutions are robust and supportable
- Play a key role in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) management, collaborating with stakeholders to validate system changes
- Develop and execute test plans, ensuring the reliability and accuracy of WMS configurations
- Lead WMS implementation projects, ensuring a smooth transition from planning to execution
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project timelines and deliverables
- Act as the primary point of contact for customers, addressing inquiries, providing technical support, and ensuring overall customer satisfaction
- Effectively communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders
- Document and analyse business requirements, translating them into actionable WMS configurations
- Maintain comprehensive documentation including operation and system process maps to facilitate future system enhancements and modifications
- Implement robust change management processes to assess, approve and deploy modifications to the WMS
- Manage patch releases program across Technology estate
- Minimise disruption to operations during system changes
- Actively participate in incident management to support resolution and root cause analyses
- Proactively managed WMS CI and cost reduction activities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Collaborate with various departments to align IT WMS strategies with overall business objectives
- Develop and conduct training programs for super users, ensuring a proficient and knowledgeable user base
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and skill development within the organisation

**Who you are**:
Your skills and experience will include:

- 5 years plus experience in implementing Blue Yonder Solutions
- Blue Yonder WMS configuration knowledge
- Exposure to Supply Chain solution configuration
- Experience of the logistics / supply chain sector (food retail sector experience desirable)
- Significant experience in a related role with a track record of managing complex operational implementations
- Conceptual thinker with excellent problem-solving skills
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and influencing skills with stakeholders across all organisational levels
- Knowledge of integration, with the ability to read and interpret MSD (Mapping Specification Document)

Desirable:

- Capability to write I-Reports within BY
- Experience in sup