Warehouse Management Systems Lead Analyst

Overview Want to direct and configure the Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) platform and its integration with other manufacturing and planning systems to bring about process improvement in the logistics of handling materials for a Fortune 200 Company with some of the most iconic brands? If you have a bachelor’s degree along with 8 plus years of experience with WMS process and configuration, we want to speak with you! We are currently looking for a Warehouse Management Systems Lead Analyst in Richmond, VA but are open to remote work arrangements. Altria’s digital evolution We’re undergoing an exciting transformation at Altria. Led by our new Chief Digital & Technology officer, we’re streamlining processes, improving customer experience, and using innovative intelligence to forecast and respond to trends. Our digital strategy will improve consumer, customer, and supply chain experiences business wide. What you will be doing: Understanding the complete IT system landscape of the warehouses across the various factories in Altria, including but not limited to ERP (SAP), WMS (Blue Yonder), Middleware functionality Automation / Conveyor System, manifesting and shipping. Working with internal and external systems and various Reporting, Process & KPI Monitoring Tools. Leading WMS implementation projects through requirements, design, development, and configuration: Gathering requirements, during the discovery phase. Understanding customer operations to recommend methodologies and solutions, to optimize client investment Leading system design and review and supervising junior team members’ work Leading and configuring each WMS instance for consistency and effective utilization of capabilities Supporting training, testing, and “go-live” Planning and implementing conversion of JDA WMS instances from on prem to the cloud. Consolidating instances and eliminate middleware Researching and identifying functional capabilities in JDA and applicability to Altria environment Identifying KPI’s and reporting of warehouse performance metrics for standardization across Altria Staying up to date on WMS solutions in general and JDA capabilities in particular Communicating ideas, solutions, and plans to our variety of clients (end user to executive level) Being a trusted advisor by providing the best industry practices Training, coaching, and mentoring junior team members Performing training for client super users and end users Building project artifacts and collateral for future use QA and reviewing system design solutions of other architects and consultants Diagnosing software related issues We want you to have: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field 6+ years’ experience in comparable role WMS Process and configuration experience for Red Prairie/JDA - Blue Yonder Deep understanding of warehouse/ logistics / manifesting processes Excellent analytical, visualization and communication skills Device Management experience: RF Guns, Mobile Carts, Zebra Label Printers Proficient with Microsoft Office Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills Confirmed ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment; highly motivated, focused, and results oriented. We prefer you have: Experience with Automation / Conveyor System Solutions Minimum 2018 version of BY WMS experience Strong expertise in MOCA Components, MTF, DDA/Pagebuilder, Reports and labels Solid experience in integration of BY WMS with variety of host and destination systems using BY Integrator/Connect, including SAP ERP Experience with Data Visualization Software and API interface integration (Tableau, Power BI, etc.) Project-management experience Experience with Microsoft DevOps In addition to the opportunity to apply and develop your skills toward key business objectives, we offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive base salary, comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance, and participation in our incentive compensation and deferred profit-sharing programs. Company Overview Altria has a leading portfolio of tobacco products for U.S. tobacco consumers age 21+. Altria’s Vision through 2030 is to responsibly lead the transition of adult smokers to a non-combustible future. Altria is Moving Beyond Smoking™, leading the way in moving adult smokers away from cigarettes by taking action to transition millions to potentially less harmful choices - believing it is a substantial opportunity for adult tobacco consumers, Altria’s businesses and society. Altria’s wholly owned subsidiaries include the most profitable tobacco companies in their categories: Philip Morris USA Inc. (PM USA), U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company LLC (USSTC), and John Middleton Co. (Middleton). Altria’s smoke-free portfolio includes Helix Innovations LLC (Helix), the maker of on! oral nicotine pouches, exclusive U.S. commercialization rights to the IQOS Tobacco Heating System®* and Marlboro HeatSticks®*, and an equity investment in JUUL Labs, Inc. (JUUL). Altria also owns equity investments in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (ABI), the world’s largest brewer, and Cronos Group Inc. (Cronos), a leading Canadian cannabinoid company. At Altria, we celebrate the power of diverse teams working together to shape our future. We are inspired to bring our best because our unique strengths are valued. We believe our personal success and progress should be guided by Our Cultural Aspiration, a new articulation of what we value and who we aspire to be, collectively. Our Cultural Aspiration respects and complements individual identity, embracing each other’s unique strengths, welcoming newcomers and developing the best, most inclusive and diverse teams. Join us as we work together to shape a better future for adult tobacco consumers, our employees, and our shareholders. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. Learn more about Altria at www.altria.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. *IQOS Devices and HeatSticks® are currently unavailable for sale in the United States.