Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced IT Configuration Manager to oversee and optimise the configuration of Blue Yonder Dispatcher WMS 2022 within our client's enterprise IT landscape. This role is embedded in the IT function and plays a vital part in ensuring alignment between WMS capabilities and business processes, while maintaining control and governance of system configurations.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and maintain the configuration of Blue Yonder Dispatcher WMS 2022, ensuring performance, integrity, and alignment with operational needs

Define and agree the data model underpinning configuration across the Warehouse Management System.

Lead the creation, documentation, and periodic review of configuration-related policies, processes, and procedures

Oversee configuration design and implementation in a multivendor IT environment, ensuring consistency and quality

Coordinate tooling integrations and asset-related data feeds to support system configuration and continuity

Ensure consistent execution and integration of the WMS configuration with wider IT services, teams, and processes

Establish monitoring, measurement, and reporting mechanisms to track configuration management performance and drive informed decision-making

Champion a continuous improvement culture within the WMS configuration practice

Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and operations teams to resolve cross-functional configuration issues and support release planning

Maintain comprehensive system configuration documentation and contribute to knowledge sharing across IT

What You'll Need to Succeed

Proven experience managing IT configuration within Blue Yonder (JDA) Dispatcher WMS, preferably version 2022

Strong background in IT systems administration or configuration governance within warehouse, logistics, or supply chain environments

Familiarity with CMDBs, data modelling, and ITIL-aligned practices

Technical understanding of WMS architecture, SQL, system integrations, and asset data flows

Excellent documentation, troubleshooting, and stakeholder management skills

Demonstrated experience working in agile, multi-vendor environments

Security Clearance Requirement: Due to the nature of this role, candidates must be British citizens and will be required to undergo security clearance vetting as part of the onboarding process.What you'll get in return

An initial 6-month contract

£(Apply online only) per day rate

Hybrid work available being on-site 2-3 days a week

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