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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Lead - **Company:** Carrier Inc - **Location:** Indianapolis, IN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $79,000.0 - $158,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, JIRA, Business Process Modeling, Information Systems, System Configuration, Monitoring of Systems, Microsoft Office, SAP ERP, Software Maintenance, Power BI, SAP (Applications), SAP Solution Manager, Software Requirements Analysis, SQL Databases, Warehouse Management Systems, Tablet Computers, Software Troubleshooting, Information Technology, SAP S/4HANA, Sap Extended Warehouse Management, SAP TM, Servicenow - **Published:** September 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=59b6d73b0197ba97 ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, Logistics, Business Administration, Computer Science. * 3+ years Experience supporting Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) within a distribution, manufacturing, or supply chain environment. * 3+ years in SAP EWM and core warehouse workflows (receiving, putaway, picking, packing, shipping, replenishment, inventory control). Preferred * Experience with or exposure to SAP ECC and S/4HANA environments. * Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and data analysis skills using Microsoft Office tools. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business terms and collaborate cross-functionally. * Advanced functional expertise in SAP EWM configuration and integration troubleshooting. * Experience supporting SAP Transportation Management (TM), Yard Management Systems (YMS), and warehouse execution tools. * Familiarity with Power BI, SQL queries, ServiceNow, or Jira. * Experience managing RF scanning technologies, industrial printing, and warehouse hardware. * Strong background in Distribution Center (DC) operations, business analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies. ## Description The Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Lead serves as the primary site business owner and subject matter expert for SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) and related warehouse technology solutions at the Indianapolis Distribution Center. This role acts as a functional Business Analyst-bridging the gap between warehouse operational requirements and technical IT/SAP solution capabilities., The WMS Lead is responsible for supporting system stability, troubleshooting functional/integration issues, leading continuous process improvement initiatives, testing system enhancements, and ensuring technology solutions support overall operational excellence, inventory accuracy, and productivity., Warehouse Systems Management & Business Analysis * Serve as the primary site business owner and functional subject matter expert for SAP EWM and related warehouse technology platforms. * Act as the functional bridge between operational business needs and system configuration/IT capabilities in SAP. * Support system integrations and cross-functional workflows across SAP EWM, SAP ECC / S/4HANA, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Yard Management Systems (YMS), Order Management Systems, and operational reporting tools. * Monitor system performance and proactively identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, standard process discipline, and technology modernization. * Coordinate system configuration, testing, validation, user acceptance testing (UAT), and deployment activities for system upgrades and site enhancements. Incident Resolution & Operational Support * Provide front-line functional support for warehouse system incidents, queue/transaction errors, printing issues, and operational disruptions. * Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to SAP EWM transactions, inventory synchronization, integration messages, and warehouse hardware execution (RF handheld scanners, tablets, printers). * Collaborate with internal IT, Application Maintenance Support (AMS) teams, developers, and third-party vendors to resolve complex technical defects and minimize operational downtime. * Communicate system outages, planned maintenance, and risks to site leadership and warehouse operations. Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization * Partner with warehouse and supply chain leadership to identify and deliver continuous improvement projects that reduce manual effort, eliminate operational defects, and increase labor productivity. * Lead requirements gathering, business process design, test plan execution, and post-implementation validation for system change requests. * Maintain and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), system requirements documentation, and user training materials. Reporting, Analytics & Technology Administration * Develop and maintain warehouse reporting, dashboards, and operational performance metrics using SAP reporting, Power BI, and SQL queries. * Oversee site hardware administration for RF scanners, mobile devices, barcode printers, and warehouse workstations. * Provide user training and ongoing support to warehouse teams to improve system adoption and operational discipline. ## Related Videos - [Headless by Design: Building Enterprise Systems That Agents Can Actually Use](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100092-headless-by-design-building-enterprise-systems-that-agents-can-actually-use) - [GitOps for the people](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/461-gitops-for-the-people) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [The user in the eye of the Cargo1492 storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/96-the-user-in-the-eye-of-the-cargo1492-storm) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) ## Related Articles - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Best Companies to Work For in Berlin: Top 14 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/188-best-companies-to-work-for-in-berlin-top-14-companies-in-2023) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Best Companies to Work For in Germany: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/33-best-companies-to-work-for-in-germany-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again)