Kenco: Director - WMS Implementation (Blue Yonder)

Headquarters: Remote TN URL: http://kencogroup.com At Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people

As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority

With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers

Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward—one shipment at a time

About the Position The Director of Implementation (Blue Yonder WMS) leads all new customer implementations and major WMS expansions at Kenco

The role provides functional and technical guidance across solution design, configuration, integrations, and go‑live execution

The position oversees internal and external consultants to ensure accurate and efficient delivery

The Director serves as the primary implementation owner and subject matter expert for the platform

Functions Leads high risk or strategically significant implementations on the Blue Yonder WMS platform

Serves as the senior solution architect for the Blue Yonder WMS, providing direct guidance in functional design, configuration, warehouse process modeling, integration strategy, troubleshooting, cutovers, go-live, and hypercare support

Reviews and approves design documents, configuration decisions and test strategies

Serves as the final escalation point for technical and functional implementation challenges

Owns end-to-end implementation delivery for all new business wins and major expansions

Ensures projects meet committed timelines and budgets while maintaining high quality and system stability

Establishes practical implementation standards while allowing flexibility for customer-specific needs

Manages risks, dependencies and cross-functional handoffs throughout the implementation lifecycle

Manage an internal team of implementation consultants, providing coaching and mentoring through hands-on involvement, design reviews and joint problem solving

Manages project workload and resource assignments to ensure proper coverage across concurrent implementations

Leads customer workshops, design sessions, and executive checkpoints when needed

Owns Blue Yonder WMS implementation stands, configuration guidelines and integration patterns

Translates complex technical topics into clear business outcomes for both customers and internal leadership

Remains current on Blue Yonder WMS product releases and drives continuous improvement, proactively applying new capabilities where appropriate

Tracks and analyzes implementation KPI’s, applying lessons learned directly to future deployments

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field required

Minimum of 10+ years of hands-on experience implementing Blue Yonder WMS (JDA), including solution design and configuration. 5+ years of experience leading WMS implementation teams in a 3PL or complex distribution environment

Blue Yonder certification(s) and/or PMP or Agile certifications preferred

Experience in high-volume, multi-client 3PL operations preferred

Experience supporting RFP responses and customer solutioning preferred

Demonstrated success delivering large scale, multi-site WMS implementations

Strong working knowledge of warehouse operations, labor processes, RF, integrations (ERP, TMS, automation), and data flows

Experience managing and working alongside external system integrators and consulting partners

Competencies Collaborative Leadership - Knows how to get things done through formal channels and the informal network while instilling a sense of purpose in others; sees connection to larger purposes Communicate for Impact - Devoting the time and resources necessary to communicate the strategic vision, direction, priorities, and progress of the team for which you are responsible Customer Relationship Building - Having an intimate knowledge of the customer's changing needs and the ability to produce rapid results in all areas Financial Acumen - Maintains and applies a broad understanding of financial management principles to ensure decisions are fiscally sound, responsible, and are strategically aligned Leading Change - Ability to develop and implement an organizational strategy and to incorporate it into the organization’s long-term goals

Foster a work environment that encourages creative thinking and the ability to maintain focus, intensity and persistence, even under adversity

Leading People - Ability to develop and implement strategies to maximize employee performance and foster employee engagement in meeting the organization's strategy Strategic Agility - Gains perspective and balances the pressure between daily tasks and strategic actions that impact the long-term viability of the organization Travel Requirements This position is expected to travel approximately 25% or less

You will be required to have a valid passport to travel to Canada or Mexico

For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy. https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/ Benefits offered: Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Basic Life and Supplemental Life Short Term and Long Term Disability Paid Parental Leave 401(k) Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment) Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days Kenco strives to provide a supportive, professional environment for all employees

As a part of Kenco, we expect our team to uphold our three key pillars: be honest, serve, and get better

Each should strive for operational excellence, pursue innovation, and want to grow with our company

Kenco Group is an Equal-Opportunity Employer

All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law

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