gWMS KNAPP Functional Expert

Position: gWMS KNAPP Functional Expert
Location: SAN JOSE, CA (Onsite)

Must Have Skills: SAP EWM Extended Warehouse Management
1) WH Automation
2) gWMS Feature requests Understanding logistics business operations, host Warehouse Management Systems, and automated Material Handling Equipment.
Functional solution architecture, interface design, end-to-end process orchestration, and testing integrations with KNAPP Warehouse Control System (KiSoft WCS).

1. Functional Architecture & Process Design End-to-End Automation Workflows: Lead functional blueprinting for automated warehouse processes, including Goods-to-Person (GTP) picking, decanting/induction, tote/carton auto-consolidation, multi-deep case storage/retrieval, and automated replenishment WMS-WCS Interface & Data Contracts: Define interface specifications and message handshakes (RESTful APIs, message queues, socket communications) between gWMS and KNAPP KiSoft WCS (e.g., container routing, order line releases, pick confirmations, exception handling)Traceability & Inventory Integrity: Ensure system logic supports strict serial number (SN), country of origin (COO), and transaction tracking across WMS, WCS, automated stations and manual fallbacks
2. Implementation, Testing & Commissioning Specification Authoring: Author comprehensive Functional Specification Documents (FSDs), user journeys, process flow diagrams, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)Testing Lifecycle Management: Develop test strategies and lead execution across Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), System Integration Testing (SIT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)Floor Validation & Emulation: Partner with controls and automation engineers to validate station ergonomics, pick-to-light/put-to-light workflows, scanner configurations, and system recovery protocols under emulated and live loads.
3. Collaboration Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Logistics Operations, Systems Engineering, Project Management, IT Network/Infrastructure teams, and third-party logistics (3PL) providers to maintain high-availability warehouse execution.