NX GROUP (NIPPON EXPRESS GROUP) · 19 hours ago
IT - Lead Integration Analyst (WMS)
Des Plaines, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $100K/yr
7+ years expNippon Express Company, Ltd. is a global logistics provider headquartered in Tokyo, and they are seeking a Lead Integration Analyst for their Warehouse Management System. This role involves leading the design, optimization, and delivery of WMS processes across warehouses, acting as a subject matter expert to ensure high-quality implementations and continuous improvement.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Responsibilities
Lead the analysis and documentation of complex client and business requirements
Own the functional design, configuration, testing, and implementation of WMS processes across multiple warehouse operations
Serve as the primary subject matter expert for warehouse process design and WMS integrations
Provide strategic process optimization and improvement recommendations aligned with business objectives
Develop and review functional and technical specifications for WMS enhancements, EDI integrations, and reporting
Lead and oversee end-to-end testing activities, including integration and user acceptance testing
Act as a gatekeeper for warehouse process standardization and change management
Provide leadership, guidance, and training to key users, end users, and junior analysts
Ensure adherence to IT governance, methodologies, and implementation standards
Monitor project milestones and deliverables, proactively escalating risks to ensure on-time delivery
Deliver regular, structured project updates to internal leadership and external stakeholders
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors, and internal technical team and operations teams
Lead estimation efforts and provide input for RFP, RFI, and RFQ responses
Support special initiatives, system rollouts, and continuous improvement
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
7+ years of WMS implementation or integration experience
Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and system landscapes
Hands-on experience with WMS platforms(e.g., NX inhouse WMS, Infios, Blue Yonder, etc)
Experience with EDI integrations and functional specifications
Strong communication and stakeholder leadership skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (Mexico/Canada)
Company
NX GROUP (NIPPON EXPRESS GROUP)
History：Since 1937 *Establishment of Nippon Express Co.,Ltd.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase