Transportation Management Functional Consultant (Manhattan / Blue Yonder)

What we're looking for

Spinnaker SCA, a Publicis Sapient company, is hiring a Transportation Management Functional Consultant to join our logistics execution practice. This role is ideal for professionals with deep functional knowledge of Manhattan Associates (MA TMS / Active TM) or Blue Yonder TMS, paired with hands-on experience in transportation operations and system implementations.

You’ll serve as the SME guiding clients through business process design, system configuration, functional testing, and change management for TMS deployments. This is a high-impact role for individuals who bring both supply chain intuition and application-level depth to every engagement.

Required qualifications

Here’s what you need to bring to the table:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field is required. Equivalent experience includes a proven track record of skills, professional accomplishments, or training related to the role.
• 5+ years of experience in consulting or industry roles with a focus on transportation systems
• Functional Super User-level proficiency with Manhattan Associates TMS Active or Blue Yonder TMS
• Strong operational background in transportation and distribution execution
• Experience leading or supporting TMS implementations, upgrades, or optimization programs
• Knowledge of system integration workflows, business process mapping, and configuration
• Ability to translate transportation requirements into functional and technical designs
• Hands-on experience with configuration, training, testing, and post-implementation support
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially in client-facing roles

Experience that's a plus

You’ll stand out if you also bring experience with:

• Familiarity with interface testing and integration mapping between TMS and external systems
• Experience in both retail and cross-industry logistics environments
• Exposure to KPIs, analytics, and root-cause troubleshooting in a TMS environment
• Practice development experience: white papers, SoWs, case studies, solution collateral
• Functional knowledge of labor planning, freight audit & pay, or rate engines within TMS ecosystems

What you'll actually do

• Serve as a subject matter expert for Manhattan TMS Active or Blue Yonder TMS across client projects
• Lead or participate in discovery and design sessions to align business requirements with TMS capabilities
• Provide guidance on proactive development, extensions, and best practice design paths
• Translate business requirements into functional specs, use cases, and configuration documents
• Collaborate with developers to validate technical design documents
• Support all phases of implementation, including configuration, functional testing, training, and cutover
• Troubleshoot functional issues and escalate risks with clear documentation
• Work directly with client teams to configure and test system interfaces
• Participate in the design of client-specific enhancements and workflow optimizations
• Support knowledge-sharing and mentoring within the Spinnaker SCA team
• Contribute to proposals, SoWs, and practice growth initiatives as needed

Additional info

Pay Range: $70,000-230,000 USD + Bonus

The range shown represents a grouping of relevant ranges currently in use at Spinnaker SCA. Actual range for this position may differ, depending on location and specific skillset required for the work itself.

As part of our dedication to an inclusive and diverse workforce, Spinnaker SCA, a company of Publicis Sapient is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at careers@spinnakersca.com or you may call us at +1 (213) 443-8308.

Who is Spinnaker SCA?

Spinnaker SCA, a Publicis Sapient company, is a supply chain consultancy purpose-built for today’s volatility and tomorrow’s opportunities. We design and deliver smarter supply chains using a hands-on blend of strategic thinking, digital systems know-how, and practical execution.

From network design and demand planning to warehouse automation and AI-powered analytics, we help companies design intelligently, implement seamlessly, and grow exponentially. If you’re ready to help rethink what supply chains can be—and have a little fun while doing it—we’d love to hear from you.

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