
Business Applications Advisor
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The Business Applications Advisor works with business partners and IT staff to gather requirements, document solutions, and support software testing. The role configures Manhattan WMOS WMS systems, supports implementation and production operations, and independently addresses complex business issues. It frequently leads large project efforts and mentors less senior team members. The position follows a hybrid work model and may require project travel and on-call coverage.
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Business Applications Advisor
2968
Work Schedule
1st Shift (Day)
Shift/Pay Information
Location & Work Model: Opportunities are available in Memphis, TN; Warrendale, PA; Indianapolis, IN; Dallas, TX; Jacksonville, FL; and Houston, TX. The role follows a hybrid work model.
Job Description
Business Applications Advisor
The Business Applications Advisor interacts with business partners and IT staff to gather and document information related to requirements and software testing. This role independently sorts medium to high complexity business issues to recommend appropriate direction, frequently leads large project efforts, and mentors less senior team members.
Primary Responsibilities
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Hands-on configuration of Manhattan WMOS WMS systems.
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Participate in all phases of implementation and production support of multi-technology, business-critical systems.
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Gather requirements and design accurate, efficient solutions.
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Analyze and reengineer repetitive failed processes to reduce risk.
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Collaborate with development teams to ensure accurate understanding of solutions and minimize rework.
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Maintain knowledge of interface specifications and configuration options.
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Document requirements and solutions according to the business SDLC process.
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Support transition of new customer and development projects into daily operations.
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Establish and maintain strong working relationships with coworkers, business partners, customers, and vendors.
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Stay current on warehouse execution technologies, capabilities, and trends.
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Create presentations, scorecards, and reports using Excel.
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Follow change control methodology in daily activities.
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Develop and update strategies, methodologies, and standards for supply chain systems.
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Provide 24/7/365 coverage as needed via on-call rotation.
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Travel for projects as required.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience
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Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
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8+ years of relevant experience.
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Experience supporting or implementing Manhattan WMOS WMS systems preferred.
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Strong problem-solving skills to ensure business operations meet contractual service level agreements.
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Ability to work effectively in distributed teams with clear communication and proactive status updates.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills, both technical and operational.
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Knowledge of UNIX/Linux servers and Oracle relational databases is a plus.
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Outgoing, action-oriented self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments.
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Strong proficiency in Oracle SQL for application development.
Requirements, Perks, and Benefits (US -- Exempt)
Physical & Cognitive Requirements (With or Without Accommodation)
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Ability to follow policies and procedures.
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Ability to read, write, and interpret information.
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Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
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Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
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Ability to sit, walk, or stand for the duration of the shift.
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Must possess visual acuity to perform essential job functions.
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Ability to conduct physical tasks with a full range of motion throughout the warehouse environment.
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Ability to lift/carry items up to 50 pounds.
For details on our comprehensive benefits, click here (https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/fscBenefitsForDolCompliance.dbprop?x=y&oemID=RTI\_2214739&siteLive=false&\_ext=pdf)
Equal Opportunity Employer
FedEx Supply Chain, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)
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Pay Transparency
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf)
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Employee Polygraph Protection Act
E-Verify Program Participant
Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' E-Verify program (for U.S. applicants and employees only). Please click below to learn more:
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E-Verify Notice (bilingual) (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf)
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Right to Work Notice (English) / Spanish (https://ftn.fedex.com/careers/OSC\_Right\_to\_Work\_Poster\_ES.pdf)
FedEx Supply Chain is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in its application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact [email protected] .
Perks and Benefits at FedEx Supply Chain (FSC)
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Competitive Pay: Competitive wages depending on your location and experience, paid bi-weekly for both full-time and part-time opportunities.
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401(k) plan with company match after 1 year
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Tuition reimbursement program
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Holiday pay and accrued paid time off programs offering both Vacation and PTO
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Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits available on day one
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Basic life insurance
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Basic AD&D coverage
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Supplemental Life and Supplemental AD&D
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Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage for full-time employees after 180 days of service
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Paid parental leave for both moms and dads
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Paid bereavement and jury duty
Note: Pay is based on several factors including, but not limited to, market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education/training, and a candidate's work experience.
Job Disclaimer (US)
Please note that this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. The Company reserves the right to modify duties or assign additional responsibilities as necessary to meet business needs.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,354 open Systems Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Texas median$85–140K/yr39 salary ranges
- US median$54–66/hr140 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 108 open Systems Analyst jobs in Texas and 1,354 across the US. 9% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Texas
- TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION8 open
- UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN5 open
- CGS Federal4 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience — more than three in four Systems Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 1,135 postings).
- Education
- 461 of the 1,354 open Systems Analyst jobs (34%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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