Appl. Launch Manager - Remote/ Travel

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.

The Application Launch Manager will successfully lead projects implementing Kenco’s BlueYonder Warehouse Management (WMS) from a functional and technical perspective across our network of sites. The position will address business needs with systems related to Kenco’s platform, serving the warehousing / logistics industry as we complete the initial implementation at our operational sites. This position should be comfortable with collaborative approach to project management and be willing to work toward consensus, agreement/alignment. This position allows working remotely if the candidate is based outside of Chattanooga, TN.

• Coordinating all project activities during the life of a project; including but not limited to, design, implementation planning and execution; scheduling kickoff meetings; requirements gathering; analysis; build, testing and launch; vendor liaise; customer liaise; development and maintenance of product documentation; development and maintenance of product training materials; troubleshooting; and Level 3 production support.

• For Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), writes the requirements documents for enhancements and integrations to the WMS

• Launch projects on time in accordance to the agreed upon timing for accessory development and ability to predict project delays to ensure an on-time launch.

• Leading client consulting engagements with project scoping, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.

• Develop communication plan, including project status reporting, and effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.

• Effectively, in concert with project team members, assemble and manage risk, including mitigation planning.

• Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.

• Conduct project postmortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.

• Prepare necessary artifacts for project closure turnover to production support, and oversee successful turnover.

• Assist management to define best practices for project management.

• Submit and recommend post-launch budget changes where necessary.

• Hires, manages and motivates team members

• Cost control, invoicing and budget reconciliation

• Tracks the progress of all departments’ activities and is able to report status to management and related departments.

• Follow a data map and technical process to ensure that the system performs as expected, ability to design a test plan

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• For WMS, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, Computer Engineer or a related field required.

• For WMS, IT applications across various lines of business; specific experience with warehouse management systems (i.e. BlueYonder/JDA/RedPrairie) required.

• Experience integrating WMS systems with WES/WCS (Warehouse Control Systems) a plus

• Ability to create a positive and professional business relationship with internal and external clients as well as third-party service/product providers.

• Knowledge of Distribution center/logistics concepts-- understand best practices, conversant in warehousing terminology, ability to read and visualize "to be" model based on experience, and able to look beyond current practices

• Must be creative and strategic in order to make decisions that provide the best possible solution and supports company goals.

• Must be able to utilize problem solving techniques to identify root cause of failures and solutions to meet customer requirements.

• Must be able to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously without affecting deadline commitments.

• High degree of professional confidence and credibility with the presence and communication skills to represent IT-related concepts effectively with executive-level management.

• Strong business planning and analytical skills, including market intelligence, metrics, financial analysis and business model development.

• Business Acumen -  Knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting his/her business and organization

• Communicate for Impact (Individual Contributor) - Proactively communicate with all stakeholders throughout the life cycle of programs and projects.

• Influencing Others - Can quickly find common ground and can solve problems for the good of the organization with a minimal amount of noise. Authentically gains trust and support of peers

• Managing Transitions/ Change Management - Effectively plans, manages and communicates changes in processes with appropriate stakeholders

• Strategic Agility (Individual Contributor) - Enable Kenco to remain competitive by adjusting and adapting to innovative ideas necessary to support Kenco’s long term organizational strategy

• This position is expected to travel approximately 25%-50%

• A passport is required for travel to Canada and/or Mexico

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.
 
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