Junior WMS Application Specialist

The Company
Founded in 1955, Yusen Logistics is a global supply chain logistics company that provides ocean and air freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution services, and supply chain management – a seamlessly connected suite of supply chain solutions that delivers superior value, reliability, and expertise. Yusen Logistics is committed to developing employees that deliver consistent quality and service to our customers, and providing them with the skills, training, support, and opportunities they need to be successful. As a company we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.

About IT at Yusen
It’s an exciting time to join us as we’re transforming the way we deliver IT at Yusen Logistics (Europe). Digitalization, innovation and taking our IT to the next level will be core to our future success, and we’re on a journey to create one European IT organization to take on this challenge. We’re bringing together our talented IT professionals from 12 counties as one team. They’ll be working beyond geographic boundaries, with clear technical career paths and great development opportunities. Our people are the energy behind our IT and we’re committed to making IT a great place to work for everyone. Could you play a part in helping us to achieve our ambitions?

About the Job:
Supporting the WMS (Warehouse Management System) applications in the Yusen Logistics.

RESPONSIBILITY AREAS AND KEY ACTIVITES
IT
• Troubleshooting WMS related incidents.
• Translation of business process owners’ requirements into functional and technical WMS designs in line with YLCZ and European guidelines.
• Configuration of the warehouse management systems.
• Liaising with WMS vendor or development teams when necessary to provide the input they need to create enhancements.
• Test functional enhancements or configuration changes.
• Performing system testing and providing support during user acceptance testing.
• Creating reports based on WMS data.
• Suggesting/recommending WMS improvements and innovation.
• Being a part of a rotation system for on call support outside of working hours.

Documentation
• Technical documentation and knowledge base documents.
• Documenting business requirements

Training
• Transferring knowledge (training) business users and IT colleagues
• Investing time to build up knowledge about warehouse processes and tools.

QUALIFICATONS

REQUIRED LEVEL OF EDUCATION
• Bachelor/Master degree

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• Practical experience warehouse management systems.

REQUIRED SKILLS
• Profound knowledge of warehouse processes.
• Basic knowledge of SQL and databases.
• Understanding about EDI and interfaces.
• Good WMS knowledge.
• Reporting, preference SSRS.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Good communication skills in Czech and English, both spoken as written.

COMPETENCES
• Independence.
• Flexibility.
• Analytical.
• Problem solving.
• Hands-on
• Team player
• Service oriented.
• Passionate about warehouse, innovation and digitalization.

What We Offer

Join a global company where you can make a real impact, drive initiatives, and grow your career. This role offers a high degree of autonomy, meaningful responsibilities, and exciting challenges. In addition, we provide a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Yusen, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are essential to our success. We value the unique perspectives, experiences, and ideas each individual brings, and we foster an environment where everyone can thrive. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.