IT-Senior Consultant (Inventory/WMS)

Handleman CompanyHandleman Company was founded as a distributor of drug sundries by Philip Handleman and his four sons in 1934. Today Handleman has annual sales of over $1.3 billion, is �??the Channel of Choice�?� for distributing prerecorded music to mass merchants in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Brazil and Argentina. As a category manager, Handleman Company manages a broad assortment of titles required to optimize sales and inventory productivity in retail stores and provides direct-to-store shipments, marketing of the selections and in-store merchandising.
Handleman is committed to the career growth of our employees by means of mentoring, training, educating, and cross-functional development. Our employees are a crucial component to our well being. The success of our employees ultimately means the success of Handleman Company.
If you are a hard worker and enjoy a dynamic, fast-paced environment that fosters challenge and opportunity and encourages accountability among employees, then Handleman is the right choice for you.
We provide an array of competitive benefits including medical, dental, life-insurance, optional life insurance, short and long term disability, health care reimbursement account, dependent care reimbursement account, educational assistance, 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, pension plan, employee stock purchase plan, vacation, paid holidays and a 45% off discount on music product.
Our VisionAs a strategy-focused organization our mission is to generate long-term value for all our stakeholders.
We create value in the supply chain by utilizing our intellectual capital to create customers for our customers. We will grow by leveraging our core competencies with existing and new customers through product diversification and strategic global expansion.
We will deliver on our mission by valuing diversity. Our culture is built on the concepts of inclusion, respect, recognition and collaboration.
Our company values are fundamental to our success. They are the foundation for everything we do, define who we are and set us apart from the competition.
Honesty and IntegrityHonesty and integrity are defined as being free from deception, conscientious and adhering to a code of values. In other words, doing the right thing even when it�??s not in your own self-interest. Employees are expected to act in the best interest of stakeholders (Customers, Employees, Vendors and Shareholders).
AccountabilityHandleman Company employees are accountable to our stakeholders (Customers, Employees, Vendors and Shareholders). To be accountable one must accept responsibility and be held accountable for the results.
Continuous Learning and Improvement - Staying one step ahead of the industry.Handleman�??s position as the leader in our industry demands that we must lead and not follow. The Company has an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
Focused on our Stakeholders �?? Customers, Employees, Vendors and Shareholders.Handleman Company wins when our stakeholders win. Everything we do and every decision we make must relate in a way that benefits our Customers, Employees, Vendors and Shareholders.Love Music? So Do We!Handleman Company, one of Metropolitan Detroit�??s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For and the leading supplier and merchandiser of music products for North America�??s leading retail chains is seeking a IT-Senior Consultant (Inventory/WMS) in our Information Technology Department.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with functional organizations to identify, understand, analyze and develop the business case for process. Recommend system upgrades or replacements improvements from both a functional and technical level.Consult with internal customers to turn ideas into realistic plans, solutions, business models and system strategies.Analyze data provided by consultants or internal customers to determine solutions such as installation of alternative methods and procedures, and/or changes in processes. Conduct reviews to identify process improvements, corrective, and preventative actions. Conduct reviews of statement of work documents (SOW), service level agreements (SLA), and project plans.Assist internal customers in completing cost estimations and ROI analysis as part of project approval process. Resolve issues on behalf of clients and assist in executive level presentations.
Assist in MAS projects based on business needs and define how to apply IT consulting skills to them.Keep abreast of current trends and new technologies in assigned functions to bring solutions to clients that they may not be aware of. Conducts assessment of current environment and defines requirements for future environments and identifies gaps in process and overall organizations.QUALIFICATIONS
Strong Oracle 11i (11.5.8, 11.5.10) functional knowledge of the inventory modules (i.e. WMS, Cycle Count, Physical Inventory, Move Orders. Costing).Strong Oracle functional knowledge of the item master modules (Item maintenance).Understanding of the Oracle inventory tables and the data flow of the inventory modules.
Ability to perform data queries utilizing SQL or Access to perform analysis, trouble shoot issues, and perform validations.Strong understanding of business processes and process flow software.Ability to work independently and manage priorities.Strong Consulting Skills4-6 years experience of implementing Oracle 11i
Handleman Company is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
REQUIREMENTS
see above description