Blue Yonder WMS Solution Architect
Key Skills for This Role
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Nice to Have
- MHE, WCS, or WES integration experience (e.g., conveyor, sortation, AS/RS)
- Hands-on MOCA or SQL experience for data validation and troubleshooting
- Experience with Blue Yonder hosted or cloud deployments, including recent releases
- Experience in vendor-led delivery models, where the vendor owns configuration and the partner owns design assurance
- Retail, wholesale, or multi-site distribution experience
- Pre-sales, solutioning, or estimating experience
- Experience mentoring consultants or helping build a consulting practice
- Prior experience at Blue Yonder or a leading Blue Yonder implementation partner
Key Responsibilities
- Lead solution design workshops with client operations and business stakeholders across inbound, outbound, and inventory processes
- Assess current-state operations and systems, including legacy and custom WMS platforms
- Review Blue Yonder designs and configuration decisions for completeness, scalability, and fit to requirements
- Develop and validate functional designs, process flows, fit-gap analyses, decision logs, and requirements traceability
- Define and validate integration requirements with ERP, MHE/WCS, and other connected systems
- Work with FIQ's global delivery teams to keep requirements, design, and execution aligned
- Support test strategy, test scenario review, SIT/UAT execution, and defect resolution
- Drive go-live readiness and hypercare, and carry lessons learned into future deployments
- Maintain a clear record of risks, assumptions, dependencies, and open design decisions
- Present design recommendations and tradeoffs to client and FIQ leadership
- Contribute to FIQ's Blue Yonder practice through templates, accelerators, and best practices, and mentor junior consultants
- Support pre-sales activities, including solution approach, estimates, and proposals
- What Success Looks Like in the First 90 Days
- Blue Yonder WMS solutions are well-designed, scalable, supportable, and aligned with business objectives.
- Configuration teams consistently deliver against approved designs and templates.
- Standard Blue Yonder functionality is maximized and unnecessary customization is minimized.
- Integration and automation dependencies are identified and addressed early.
- Design decisions are clearly documented and understood across the program.
- Client stakeholders view the Design Lead as a trusted Blue Yonder WMS advisor.
- Projects achieve high-quality outcomes through design, testing, go-live, and hypercare.
- FIQ develops reusable Blue Yonder assets, methodologies, accelerators, and talent that improve delivery quality and efficiency across future programs.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Design and readiness milestone adherence on assigned engagements
Number of design gaps and risks identified before build and testing
Quality and completeness of functional design and traceability documentation
Integration requirements defined and validated on schedule
Defect trends and resolution speed during SIT/UAT
Client satisfaction, repeat business, and account expansion
Contributions to practice growth, including reusable assets, consultant development, and pre-sales support
Why You'll Love Working Here
At Fulfillment IQ, we don't just build supply chain solutions; we build long-term careers.
We believe in giving our people real ownership, real influence, and meaningful responsibility. Whether you're leading a client relationship, shaping a solution, or building internal capability, your decisions have a visible impact.
We operate with a high-trust, high-standards culture that values clear thinking, collaboration, and accountability without unnecessary hierarchy or bureaucracy.
Work That Matters. You'll help solve real operational challenges that directly impact global commerce, customer experience, and supply chain performance.
Career Growth That Matters. We invest in mentorship, leadership development, and continuous learning, supporting both vertical growth and long-term career progression.
Flexibility to Thrive. We support remote and hybrid work models, flexible schedules, and trust our teams to manage their time responsibly.
We Celebrate Impact. From project wins to personal milestones, we recognize contribution, celebrate progress, and value consistency over heroics.
A Collaborative Culture. You'll work alongside experienced consultants, engineers, product leaders, and commercial professionals who value ownership, transparency, and high standards.
Perks You'll Appreciate
Employee Health: Comprehensive health and dental coverage for you and your family
Time Off: Competitive paid time off and flexible leave policies
Retirement: Retirement savings programs and employer contributions
Professional Growth: Dedicated learning and development budget
Flexible Work: Remote and hybrid work options
Perks: Equipment and workstation allowances, internet reimbursements, business travel coverage, and employee stock options (ESOP), where applicable
Community Engagement: Team events, meetups, and company offsites
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring
FIQ uses artificial intelligence to assist in the screening, assessment, and shortlisting of applications for this position, including features within our applicant tracking system. AI supports human reviewers and does not make hiring decisions on its own. Final hiring decisions are made by FIQ personnel. If you have questions about how AI is used in this process, contact [email protected].
Accommodations
FIQ is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Consistent with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodations are available on request at any stage of recruitment and assessment. Contact [email protected], and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Candidate Privacy
Your personal information is collected and used for recruitment purposes in accordance with FIQ's Candidate Privacy Notice, at https://fulfillmentiq.com/candidate-privacy-notice/. This includes the use of AI-assisted screening described above. By applying, you acknowledge this notice. Questions: [email protected].
Equal Opportunity
Fulfillment IQ is a people-first company built on trust, collaboration, and ownership. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any ground protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or disability.
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About Fulfillment IQ
Private supply-chain technology and consulting firm helping brands, retailers, and 3PLs build and implement logistics systems.
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