WMS Analyst
Warehouse management systems don’t just run themselves at maximum efficiency. They need constant monitoring, so that anything from tweaking to wholesale redesign can be performed with predictable and effective results. WMS analyst job descriptions vary from company to company, system to system, but they perform these basic functions to keep the warehouse or fulfillment centre running as well as possible.
The WMS analyst will usually be working alongside the technical and maintenance teams, with a mix of desk work, analysing performance and product flow using software, and getting down on the warehouse floor to observe the process in action. They will then advise the board on any modifications or upgrades that are required, and oversee their implementation.
Given the significant amounts of revenue a well-oiled warehouse can save, compared to an inefficient one, these roles can be lucrative for an experienced WMS analyst. Large companies might employ them to oversee multiple sites permanently, but smaller logistics companies often hire on a contract basis.
The skills required
There are a number of commonly used warehouse management systems in use around the world, and each comes with its own features and modes of use. It’s not uncommon for firms to request specific experience of a particular system, so check individual ads for details. That said, there are lots of commonalities between systems, and a WMS analyst with a proven track record might be given training on a specific system if they impress.
This job involves interpreting data and preparing reports, and possibly presenting results and conclusions to both board members and the staff and engineers implementing the changes. Communication skills are therefore every bit as important as the ability to measure and analyse performance data.
WMS Analyst Jobs in the East Midlands
Comprising counties like Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire, the East Midlands is a wonderful choice for those seeking WMS Analyst vacancies.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, many scientific discoveries were made in the East Midlands. It was a pivotal place for the Industrial Revolution, being home to what many call the first modern factory - John Smedley's textile production facility at Lea Bridge, which was opened in 1794.
Some of the earliest military tanks were manufactured in Lincoln, while jet engines were also developed in the region - with the first jet aircraft flying from RAF Cranwell in 1941.
Meanwhile, Derby was home to a Rolls-Royce factory that produced Merlin aero-engines until 1950, as well as a railway works. The Corby Steelworks in Northamptonshire was one of the largest facilities of its type in the middle of the 20th century.
Today, manufacturing is still a major part of the economy of the East Midlands. A number of big-name firms operate in the region, including Rolls-Royce, Siemens, Triumph Motorcycles, Toyota, Caterpillar and LaFarge Aggregates. There's also Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains, which builds Formula One engines in Brixworth.
What's more, Bombardier Transportation in Derby produces new rolling stock for London Underground, and is the only remaining train manufacturer in the UK - it also builds Turbo Star and ElectroStar overground units.
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