Blue Yonder—Solution Architect

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Description: - Works with project team to ensure smooth and efficient implementation and integration between technical and functional system requirements. - Ability to deliver in faster go-lives using agile methodology - Ability to lead faster deployments focused on value delivery. - Works as a functional liaison between Project Team and key customer executives. Has knowledge of either Blue Yonder Demand & Fulfillment, Assortment Planning, Allocation or Category Management Solutions. - Has working experience of AI/ ML algorithms in supply chain - Works with all levels of Blue Yonder associates in developing functional specifications, analysis of user needs and testing. - Participates in business process analysis or design/construction phase of the project that leads to writing functional specifications. - Works on development of functional specifications for modifications, interfaces, reports, and screens that meet the customers' business objectives and are of sound design. - Provides advice to customers regarding industry best practices and process methodology. - Understands how Blue Yonder solutions (Demand, Fulfill, Assortment, Allocation, Assortment Planning, Category Management) can be configured to better facilitate client business processes. - Escalates issues that may have negative scheduling impact. Always conducts oneself in a professional manner with Blue Yonder customers and internal associates. - Ensures the security and integrity of corporate assets and intellectual property. Ensures compliance with the internal and external company policies and procedures What you’ll do: - Assists Project Managers in planning efforts including detailed project plan task detail (work breakdown structure) based on the specific phase/need of the project - Communicates and/or supports the business cases to Product Management Group and Product Development regarding specific trends for future product functionality and enhancements. - Expert in developing / utilizing AI/ ML algorithms in statistical forecasting space - Working experience of R, python packages - As required, ability to represent Blue Yonder in industry conferences workshops preferred - Ability to execute projects single-handedly with high delivery quality - Facilitates/leads business diagnostics, process analysis and/or design workshops to help flush out as-is and desired to-be solution state and ultimately writes a solution design document to support business requirements - Leads the writing of functional specifications during the design phase of the project that supports the documented solution design - Develops functional business process test scripts (step by step instructional how to do) which outline new or updated end-user functional processes supported by the solution design which may include standard application functionality, customized modifications, data interfaces, reports/layouts, … Prepares for and conducts customized end-user training workshops to support application training content outside of base application knowledge / Blue Yonder Certifications - Is a thought leader in their Product Solution area of focus and is able to apply that knowledge to customer situations - Provides advice to customers regarding industry best practices and process methodology - Recognizes and highlights incremental revenue opportunities with existing customers/projects. - Serves as a functional liaison and attends and contributes to key meetings between Blue Yonder project team, key customer contacts, and customer users, up to and including key executive project sponsors - Understands how the Blue Yonder solutions within the area of focus can be configured and delivered to better facilitate customer business processes (ensuring the ability to design, execute, and deliver) - Setup and coordinate user acceptance testing efforts which will support final acceptance and critical phase sign-off by the business owners - Follows up on cases opened with Blue Yonder Support Services to help in resolving defects for the customer. - Provides non-technical end user support during the 'go-live' and post-go-live period - Ensures knowledge transfer is conducted with key customer project team/end users to maximize the customers on their own success after Blue Yonder’s project roll-off - Communicate project risks that may have a negative impact on the project schedule, scope or budget - Escalate project issues which surface and cannot be quickly resolved which will have an impact on the project schedule, scope, or budget - Completes assigned and agreed to work within the allotted time and with a high level of quality - Always conducts oneself in a professional manner with Blue Yonder customers and internal associates What we are looking for: - 10-12 years of hands on experience, as a functional consultant providing supply chain solutions for customers required. Either a customer of Blue Yonder or as a consultant implementing Blue Yonder solutions for customers preferred. - Advanced degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics or Operations Research preferred. A combination of Bachelor ’s degree and relevant industry experience may be considered in lieu of advanced degree - Relevant solutions consulting and implementation experience with other leading supply chain planning solutions such as Oracle, SAP, or leading ERP may be considered. - Strong business analysis skills, understanding and usage of statistical algorithms, SCM concepts, awareness of tactical planning on overall supply chain required - Relevant industry certification from APICS , TOGAF will be a plus - Current or prior experience working in Management consulting organization or Supply Chain Center or Excellence settings preferred - Skill set and availability requirements as per the organization's needs - Knowledge in performance tuning techniques is added advantage. - Provides guidance to Support Services in responding to base technical issues. - Understanding and experience with the technical requirements for the product line assigned. - Understanding of Database structures. Understanding of various technical platforms and infrastructures. - Understands Blue Yonder product suite to convey relationships and touch points to the customer. - Works with appropriate parties to ensure issues are resolved. - Ability to prepare and deliver presentations for user and management. Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills required - Extensive Travel required. Our Values If you want to know the heart of a company, take a look at their values. Ours unite us. They are what drive our success – and the success of our customers. Does your heart beat like ours? Find out here: Core Values All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.